NEET UG 2025 Counselling Starts July 21 - Full Schedule Inside!
The wait is finally over! The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the schedule for the NEET UG 2025 Counselling. This is the crucial next step in your journey to securing a seat in a prestigious medical, dental, or nursing college.
For all the aspirants who have successfully qualified the NEET UG 2025 exam, mark your calendars. The registration for Round 1 of the counselling process begins on Monday, July 21, 2025.
This guide will provide you with the complete schedule, a step-by-step walkthrough of the process, and a checklist of essential documents to ensure you are fully prepared. Let’s dive in! 🩺
NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Key Dates for Round 1
It is critical to adhere to the timeline provided by the MCC. Missing a deadline can result in disqualification from the round. All activities will be conducted on the official website: mcc.nic.in.
How to Register: A Step-by-Step Guide
The entire process up to seat allotment is online. Follow these steps carefully:
Visit the Official Website: Navigate to the MCC official portal: mcc.nic.in.
Find the UG Medical Section: On the homepage, click on the “UG Medical Counselling” tab.
New Candidate Registration: Click on the registration link. You will need your NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, Mother’s Name, and Date of Birth.
Fill in Your Details: Complete the application form with your personal, academic, and contact information.
Pay the Fees: Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit online. The fee amount will vary based on your category and the type of institution you are applying for (AIQ/Deemed Universities).
Proceed to Choice Filling: Once registered, you can start filling in your preferred choices of colleges and courses.
Pro-Tips for Choice Filling and Locking
This is the most critical part of the process where you determine your future.
Do Your Homework: Research colleges based on their ranking, location, fees, and patient load.
Be Realistic, But Ambitious: Arrange your choices in the order of your true preference. Put your dream college at the top, followed by other good options. Don’t limit your choices.
Lock Your Choices: Once you are certain about your preferences, you must lock them before the deadline. If you don’t, the system will automatically lock your last saved choices.
Essential Document Checklist
Have these documents scanned and ready for upload, and keep the originals safe for physical verification at the allotted college.
NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
NEET UG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet (for date of birth)
Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet
Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
Eight passport-sized photographs (same as on the application form)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Provisional Allotment Letter (downloaded from the MCC website)