The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) plays a crucial role in guiding medical aspirants through the admission process in India. Operating under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it provides a centralised and transparent counselling procedure to the applicants under NEET UG. 

Now, this counselling process involves several stages, including institute reporting, registration, choice filling, and more, which can be quite confusing at times. In this blog, we will guide you through the MCC NEET UG counselling process, including dates, registration steps, preference filling, and seat matrix, so that you can prepare confidently. 

MCC NEET UG 2025 Counselling Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Purpose	Admission to undergraduate medical and dental programs (MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing)
Exam Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-Paper Based)
NEET Result 2025	Declared on 14th June 2025
Counselling Start Date	21st July 2025 (Round 1 registration and choice filling started)
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing
Total Number of Seats	MBBS: 1,09,015BDS: 27,868BSc Nursing: ~1,000
Types of Seats Covered	• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government Medical Colleges• 100% seats in Deemed Universities & Central Universities• Seats in AIIMS & JIPMER• ESIC Medical Colleges
Official Website	mcc.nic.in

NEET UG Counselling 2025 Registration & Round 1 Choice Filling Dates

The Round 1 process of MCC NEET UG counselling 2025 began with registration and choice filling on July 21st, 2025, and continued until July 28th, 2025. Below is the complete timeline of NEET UG counselling dates for Round 1:

Activity	MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule	Duration
Seat Matrix Verification by Institutes & the NMC	18th -19th July	2 Days
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Registration and Round 1 Choice Filling – Registration and Fee Payment	21st -28th July (till 12 PM)	8 Days
NEET Choice Filling Date & Locking	22nd -28th July (Locking: 28th July, 4 PM–11:55 PM)	7 Days
Processing of Seat Allotment per the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule	29th -30th July	2 Days
Result Publication	31st July	1 Day
Reporting & Joining	1st -6th August	6 Days
Data Verification of Joined Candidates	7th -8th August	2 Days

Round 2 of MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule

The Round 2 counselling process will follow for candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1 or wish to upgrade their allotment.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule for Round 2

Stage	Details	Dates (2025)	Duration
Seat Matrix Verification	Verification of the tentative seat matrix by participating institutes	9th -11th August	3 Days
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Registration and Round 2 Option Entry	Registration & Payment (with fee facility up to 3 PM on 18th Aug)	12th -18th August (till 12 PM)	7 Days
Choice Filling & Locking	Choice filling: 13th -18th AugChoice locking: 18th Aug (4 PM -11:55 PM)	13th -18th August	6 Days
Seat Allotment Processing	System-based allotment of seats	19th -20th August	2 Days
Result Announcement	Round 2 result publication per the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 schedule	21st August	1 Day
Reporting to Allotted College	Physical reporting & joining formalities	22nd -29th August	8 Days
Verification by Institutes	Data verification of joined candidates	30th Aug -1st Sept	3 Days

Round 2 of MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 allows ample time for candidates to finish reporting and joining formalities as per the registration and choice-filling schedule.

Round 3: Final Regular Round in MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule

Round 3 is the last regular counselling round before the Stray Vacancy Round, as outlined in the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 schedule:

Round 3 MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule

Stage	Details	Dates (2025)	Duration
Seat Matrix Verification	Verification of the seat matrix by participating institutes	2nd September	1 Day
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Registration and Round 3 Option Entry	Registration & Payment (fee payment till 3 PM on 8th Sept)	3rd -8th September (till 12 PM)	6 Days
Choice Filling & Locking	Choice filling: 3rd -8th SeptChoice locking: 8th Sept (4 PM -11:55 PM)	3rd -8th September	6 Days
Seat Allotment Processing	Automated seat allocation	9th -10th September	2 Days
Result Announcement	Publication of Round 3 results as per the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 schedule	11th September	1 Day
Reporting to Allotted College	Reporting, document verification, and admission	12th -18th September	7 Days
Verification by Institutes	Final verification of the joined candidate data	19th -21st September	3 Days

By Round 3, candidates must verify that their documents and credentials are complete and accurate, in accordance with the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 schedule norms.

Online Stray Vacancy Round: MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule

The Stray Vacancy Round is the final stage conducted entirely online, catering to leftover seats after Round 3. This represents the last opportunity for candidates to secure admission under MCC NEET UG counselling 2025 registration and choice filling rules.

Check out the details in the table below:

Stage	Dates (2025)	Duration
Seat Matrix Verification	20th September, 2025	1 Day
Registration & Payment	22nd to 24th September, 2025 (payment till 06:00 PM on 24th Sept)	4 Days
Choice Filling	Up to 08:00 AM on 25th September, 2025	1 Day
Choice Locking	24th September, 08:00 PM – 25th September, 08:00 AM	1 Day
Processing of Seat Allotment	25th and 26th September, 2025	2 Days
Result Declaration	27th September, 2025	1 Day
Reporting & Joining	27th September to 3rd October, 2025	7 Days

According to MCC NEET UG counselling 2025 regulations, no new registrations are allowed in this final round. Only those candidates who have not secured a seat are allowed to participate. 

MCC NEET Counselling 2025 Seat Matrix

Seat allotment in MCC NEET UG counselling is determined based on a candidate’s NEET UG rank, filled choices, and reservation policies as mandated by the Government of India.

Reservation Categories and Percentage

Category	Reservation Percentage (%)
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.50%
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	27%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	10%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	5%

Seat Distribution Across Institutions

Institution Type	AIQ Percentage (%)
Government Medical Colleges	15%
AIIMS (All Campuses)	100%
JIPMER (Puducherry/Karaikal)	100%
Deemed Universities	100%
Central Universities	100%

Category Certificates

Candidates who belong to reserved categories and are applying should submit valid certificates at the time of registration. Wrong or fake documents may lead to the candidate being banned from the counselling process.

PWD Reservation

• PWD reservation candidates must bring with them a disability certificate as issued by a duly constituted medical board.
• 5% horizontal reservation is in all categories.

The reservation structure is aimed at giving access to the underprivileged and marginalised groups, thus ensuring diversity and inclusion in the medical sector.

MCC NEET Counselling Registration Process

The MCC NEET counselling procedure involves eight major steps, which are listed as follows:

Step 1: Seat Matrix Release

MCC releases the NEET UG seat matrix of MBBS and BDS courses of the participating colleges, which displays 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

Step 2: Registration

Candidates must register for MCC NEET 2025 counselling for all rounds except the Stray Vacancy Round. The registration is completely online and involves the submission of personal details, NEET 2025 Roll Number, rank, scores, etc. A non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit must also be paid.

Registration steps:

• Visit the MCC official website
• Click on ‘New Registration 2025’.
• Carefully read instructions
• Enter compulsory information: NEET UG roll number, parents’ name, birth date, and security code
• Choose password
• Credentials will be sent to the registered email
• Fill up the registration form with personal information, educational information, NEET 2025 result, etc.; upload a scanned photo and signature
• Pay fees for registration and take a printout of the confirmation page

Step 3: Choice Filling

Registered applicants must select the colleges and courses to which they wish to apply. Once logged in, it is advised to prepare a preliminary preference list before submitting choices online.

Step 4: Choice Locking

Candidates must lock their choices during the specified window. MCC cautions:

“Do not wait until the last minute to lock your choices. Review all submitted options carefully, as once locked, they cannot be modified. Any errors may lead to allotment of an undesired seat.”

Step 5: Verification by Universities & Seat Allotment Processing

Universities check the details of the candidates and the choices they send, after which the outcomes of the seat allotment are received and forwarded to MCC.

Step 6: Seat Allotment Result

MCC publishes a provisional seat allotment outcome, with the option to enable candidates to raise objections when needed. The final allotment list is published subsequently. Candidates can either accept the allotted seat and join the institute or go for an upgrade during the subsequent counselling rounds.

Step 7: Document Upload

After confirming the seat allocation, the candidates have to upload the documents mentioned on the MCC NEET 2025 official website. 

Step 8: Institute Reporting

This is the last phase, where candidates go to their assigned institute to have the hard copies checked and to pay the admission fees.

Note: The Stray Vacancy Round is the last round where the seat allotment result is directly released. Registration or choice filling is not applicable in this round.

NEET Choice Filling & Choice Locking Strategy

1. Choice Filling 

Once registration is complete, candidates are required to select the colleges and courses they wish to study. The preferences of the selections should be listed in order of priority, considering both personal choices and realistic expectations. 

Although candidates are allowed to enter an unlimited number of choices, it is best to enter them strategically to increase the possibility of securing a desired seat. 

2. Choice Locking Strategy 

It is a good idea to prioritise the choices in a top-to-bottom order, with the most preferred colleges in the first position. Applicants must also add feasible reserve choices on the basis of their All India Rank (AIR) so that they can get a list of choices that is both balanced and effective. 

The options cannot be changed after they have been locked, and therefore, they should be carefully planned before submitting.

FAQs About MCC NEET UG Counselling

1. What is MCC NEET UG counselling?

MCC NEET UG counselling is a centralised counselling process by the Medical Counselling Committee for admission into the MBBS and BDS programmes. It includes All India Quota (AIQ) seats, state quota seats, and processes such as choice filling, choice locking, and allotting seats in several rounds, including the Stray Vacancy Round.

2. When will MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 start?

The MCC NEET UG counselling registration 2025 round one started on 21st July 2025 and opened windows of admission for AIQ seats and state quota seats. The students must comply with the official MCC calendar for registration, choice filling, and reporting within deadlines.

3. How do I register for MCC counselling 2025?

Candidates can complete their registration online through the official MCC website. The process requires filling out personal and academic details, uploading scanned documents and photographs, paying the counselling fee, and generating a registration confirmation for future reference.

4. What does choice filling mean in MCC counselling?

MCC choice filling NEET UG is the step where candidates select the colleges and courses they wish to pursue in order of preference. It is crucial to make these selections strategically, considering the candidate’s NEET rank, available seats, and realistic options, as these choices directly influence the seat allotment outcome.

5. What is the seat matrix in MCC counselling?

The seat matrix gives a clear picture of seats available between the participating colleges in the General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories. It enables candidates to view the seat distribution for each course and category, and, based on this, they can strategically plan their NEET UG choice filling.

Conclusion

MCC NEET UG counselling process is the most critical stage for medical aspirants who intend to get admission into MBBS and BDS courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota seats. Organised by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the centralised online counselling process facilitates equity, transparency, and merit-based seat allocation through rounds such as Round 1, Round 2, and the Stray Vacancy Round.

Aspirants must always keep watch on the official MCC portal for any updates or date changes. This will ensure that they are up-to-date with any changes in schedule and are on track for their admission process.