NEET UG Counselling 2025: Round 1 registration begins tomorrow for MBBS, BDS admissions at mcc.nic.in

NEET UG Counselling 2025: The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) will open the registration window for Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2025 on July 21, 2025. This counselling process is being conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses in medical and dental colleges across India under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and other central institutions.Approximately 12.36 lakh candidates have qualified the NEET UG 2025 examination, competing for around 1.18 lakh MBBS seats available across 780 medical colleges nationwide. The NEET UG Counselling 2025 will be conducted in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round.Important dates for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1Candidates must follow the official schedule released by MCC. The key dates for Round 1 are as follows:

Counselling authority and participating institutionsMCC conducts counselling for the 15% AIQ seats along with 100% seats in AMU, BHU, JMI, ESIC, AIIMS, JIPMER, DU, IP University, VMMC, and ABVIMS.

Candidates should visit the official website mcc.nic.in for updates and notifications.For the 85% State Quota (SQ) seats, candidates must follow their respective state counselling authorities and check their official portals for detailed schedules and eligibility requirements.Documents required for NEET UG Counselling 2025Candidates must keep the following documents ready for verification and seat allotment:• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates• Birth Certificate (if not included in Class 10 certificate)• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, if applicable)• Domicile Certificate (for State Quota)• Passport-size photographs (same as in NEET application)• Photo ID (Aadhaar Card or equivalent)• Provisional Allotment Letter• Migration Certificate (if applicable)• Medical Fitness CertificateNEET UG Counselling fees and security depositFor the 15% AIQ and Central Universities:• General/EWS: Rs 1,000 (non-refundable) + Rs 10,000 (refundable)• SC/ST/OBC/PwD: Rs 500 (non-refundable) + Rs 5,000 (refundable)For Deemed Universities:• All categories: Rs 5,000 (non-refundable) + Rs 2,00,000 (refundable)Nationwide seat availability and top statesAs per the National Medical Commission (NMC), India offers 1,18,190 MBBS seats across 780 medical colleges. The top states in terms of seat availability are:• Karnataka: 12,545• Uttar Pradesh: 12,475• Tamil Nadu: 12,050• Maharashtra: 11,846

Steps to apply for NEET UG Counselling 2025 at mcc.nic.in

Step 1: Visit the official website mcc.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on the UG Medical Counselling section and select “New Registration.”Step 3: Enter NEET UG 2025 Roll Number, Application Number, and other details.Step 4: Pay the registration fee and refundable security deposit as applicable.Step 5: Complete the choice filling and locking process within the given schedule.Candidates must ensure all details are entered correctly and documents are uploaded as per the guidelines provided on the MCC portal.TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.