NEET UG 2025 counselling dates to be announced soon: all you need to know

The counselling process for NEET UG 2025 is expected to begin soon, but the official announcement regarding the dates has not yet been made. Students who have cleared the NEET UG 2025 exam and are eligible for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc-Nursing courses must stay alert and check the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) regularly for updates.

To participate in the counselling, candidates must register on the MCC’s website. Only those who qualify for the exam and meet the required cut-off will be allowed to take part in the seat allotment process. The counselling is done for various types of seats in medical and dental colleges all across India.

Types of counselling rounds

There are four major types of NEET UG counselling rounds:

1. All India Quota (AIQ) – 15%
   This is handled by the MCC and includes MBBS and BDS seats in Central and Deemed Universities. Institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, and AMU fall under this category.

2. State Quota – 85%
   Each state conducts its own counselling for 85% of the seats available in government and private colleges. Candidates from the respective states can apply for these.

3. Deemed and Central Universities Counselling
   All seats in deemed and central universities (such as AIIMS and JIPMER) are managed under this round by the MCC.

4. Private Medical Colleges Counselling
   Private colleges carry out their own counselling procedures, mostly based on NEET scores, although some may include additional criteria.

Also, for AYUSH courses like BAMS, BUMS, and BSMS, the All-India Ayush Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) conducts the counselling. The same committee handles BHMS admissions under NCH.

Counselling Schedule and Process

Usually, the counselling for NEET UG starts around July or August, about a month after the result is declared. State-level counselling usually begins during the same time, but the actual dates can vary from one state to another. As of now, there is no confirmed schedule.

Candidates are advised to be ready with their documents. During the counselling, their eligibility, documents, and declarations will be verified. If anything is missing or incorrect, the seat may get cancelled.

Eligibility criteria for NEET UG 2025 counselling

Only those students who score equal to or above the qualifying percentile will be allowed to take part in the counselling. Below are the category-wise qualifying marks:

These cut-off marks are declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and may vary slightly depending on the final result statistics.

Step-by-step application process

Candidates can follow these steps to apply for NEET UG 2025 counselling:

1. Visit the official website of the MCC: https://mcc.nic.in

2. Register by providing your name, roll number, contact details, etc.

3. Pay the registration fee online.

4. Fill in your preferred colleges and courses.

5. Lock your preferences before the last date.

After these steps, the authorities will publish the seat allotment results. If a seat is allotted, the candidate must report to the college for verification and final admission. Failure to report will result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.

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Important documents to carry

At the time of document verification and admission, candidates need to carry both original and photocopies of the following documents:

• NEET 2025 Admit Card

• NEET 2025 Scorecard or Rank Letter

• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates

• Valid Identity Proof (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, or Voter ID)

• Eight recent passport-size photographs

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

For NRI candidates, additional documents are required:

• Valid Passport

• Embassy Certificate

• Sponsorship Affidavit

• Relationship Affidavit

Application and security fees

There will be a registration fee which differs according to the category and type of institution:

• General Category: Rs. 1,000 (refundable)

• Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD): Rs. 500 (refundable)

• Deemed Universities (All Categories): Rs. 5,000 (non-refundable)

In addition to the above, a refundable security deposit also needs to be paid:

• UR/EWS Candidates (for AIQ, Central Universities, AFMC, etc.): Rs. 10,000

• SC/ST/OBC/PwD Candidates: Rs. 5,000

For example:

• A UR candidate opting for Central Universities will pay Rs. 1,000 (registration) + Rs. 10,000 (security) = Rs. 11,000

• An SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidate will pay Rs. 500 (registration) + Rs. 5,000 (security) = Rs. 5,500

The security fee will be refunded later if the candidate does not take a seat or after successful admission.

Candidates are advised to stay in touch with the official MCC website for the latest announcements. They should collect and organize their required documents in advance and carefully go through the guidelines. Counselling is an important step towards getting into a medical college, and timely preparation can prevent last-minute issues.