The NEET UG 2025 counselling process is anticipated to kick off in the second week of July 2025. This is roughly a month after the NEET UG 2025 results are declared, which the National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled for release by June 14, 2025. Therefore, students should prepare for counselling to begin by mid to late July 2025.
NEET Counselling 2025 Overview
After qualifying for NEET UG 2025, students need to go through the counselling process to get admission into MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is in charge of conducting the counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and Deemed/Central Universities.
| NEET Counselling 2025 Overview | |
| Feature | Details |
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Eligibility | Qualified in NEET UG 2025 |
| Registration Required | Yes, for each round |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BSc-Nursing |
| Counselling Rounds | 4 (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray) |
| Choice Filling | Required in every round |
| Seat Allotment Basis | NEET Rank, Choices, Availability |
| Document Verification | Online, during college reporting |
| Official Website | www.mcc.nic.in |
NEET Counselling 2025 Dates
Here is a tentative schedule of NEET 2025 counselling. The final dates will be announced by MCC after the NEET result is released.
| NEET Counselling 2025 Dates | |
| Event | Tentative Date |
| NEET UG Result 2025 | 14 June 2025 |
| Counselling Registration Begins | 2nd Week of July 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | Last Week of July 2025 |
| Round 1 Reporting to Colleges | July – August 2025 |
| Round 2 Registration | August 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round | September 2025 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | October 2025 |
Types of NEET Counselling 2025
All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling
Conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), AIQ counseling covers:
- 15% of government medical college seats across all states (excluding Jammu and Kashmir).
- 100% of seats in Central Universities (like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU), Deemed Universities, and ESIC medical colleges.
- BSc Nursing seats.
Who can apply? Any NEET-qualified student from anywhere in India is eligible.
State Quota Counselling
Managed by individual state governments, this counseling is for:
- 85% of government medical and dental seats within that specific state.
- 100% of private college seats within the state.
Who can apply? Students who meet the state’s eligibility criteria (e.g., domicile or residency requirements). Each state releases its own notification, schedule, and application form, so you’ll need to apply directly on the relevant state counseling website. While similar to MCC counseling, state-specific rules for reservations and document verification may apply.
AYUSH Counselling
This counseling, conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC), is for students interested in:
- AYUSH courses such as BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homeopathy), BUMS (Unani), and BSMS (Siddha).
Who can apply? NEET scores are essential for these admissions. You’ll need to register separately on the AACCC website. The counseling process mirrors that of MBBS and BDS admissions.
NEET Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for NEET 2025 counselling, you need to meet specific criteria related to your academic performance, age, and nationality.
First, you must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. Minimum marks in PCB vary by category:
- General: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC: 40%
- PwD: 45%
Secondly, you must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025. There’s no upper age limit for NEET.
Finally, you need to qualify the NEET 2025 exam by achieving the minimum percentile:
- General: 50th percentile
- SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
- PwD (General): 45th percentile
Only candidates fulfilling all these requirements can register for counselling.
NEET Counselling 2025 Registration Fee
Students must pay both a non-refundable fee and a refundable security deposit while registering. The fee depends on the type of college (AIQ or Deemed). Below is a table that gives full fee details:
| NEET Counselling 2025 Registration Fee | |||
| Student Category | Type of Institute | Registration Fee | Refundable Security Deposit |
| General | AIQ/Central Universities | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | AIQ/Central Universities | ₹500 | ₹10,000 |
| All Candidates | Deemed Universities | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
