The dream of becoming a doctor is closer for over 22 lakh students who took NEET UG 2025! After the results came out on June 14, 2025, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state governments shared the counselling schedule on July 12, 2025. This process helps students get seats in MBBS, BDS, Nursing, and AYUSH courses across India. With four rounds of counselling ending by October 3, 2025, here’s an easy guide for Indian students on the dates, websites, and steps to grab a seat in their dream college.
What Is NEET UG 2025 Counselling?
Counselling is how students get seats in medical colleges after passing NEET. It’s split into two types:
- All India Quota (AIQ): Covers 15% of seats in government medical/dental colleges (except Jammu & Kashmir), plus all seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, and private Deemed Universities. Anyone who cleared NEET can apply.
- State Quota: Covers 85% of government college seats and all private college seats in each state. You usually need to be from that state (called domicile) to apply.
This year’s NEET was tough, so the cutoff is lower (720–162 for General), meaning more students can try for seats. But with over 1 lakh MBBS seats, including 2,037 in 20 AIIMS, the competition is still intense!
Key Counselling Dates to Know
Counselling starts on July 21, 2025, and goes till October 3, 2025. Here are the main dates for both AIQ and State Quota:
- Round 1:
- State Quota: July 21–30, 2025 (sign up, pick colleges, lock choices).
- AIQ: July 30–August 6, 2025.
- Seat Results: July 31, 2025 (AIQ); August 2–4, 2025 (States).
- Join College By: August 13, 2025 (AIQ); August 6, 2025 (States).
- Round 2:
- State Quota: August 12–20, 2025.
- AIQ: August 19–29, 2025.
- Join College By: September 4, 2025 (AIQ); August 29, 2025 (States).
- Round 3 (Mop-Up):
- State Quota: September 3–10, 2025.
- AIQ: September 9–18, 2025.
- Join College By: September 23, 2025 (AIQ); September 18, 2025 (States).
- Final Round (Stray Vacancy):
- State Quota: September 22–26, 2025.
- AIQ: September 25–29, 2025.
- Final Deadline: October 3, 2025.
Classes start on September 1, 2025, so act fast! Colleges will stay open on weekends to help students during counselling.
State-Wise Websites for Counselling
Each state runs its own counselling for 85% of seats, and you often need to be a resident of that state. Here’s where to check for updates:
- Andhra Pradesh: www.drysruhs.edu.in
- Assam: www.dme.assam.gov.in
- Bihar: www.bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Gujarat: www.medadmgujarat.org
- Haryana: www.dmer.haryana.gov.in
- Karnataka: www.kea.kar.nic.in
- Kerala: www.cee.kerala.gov.in
- Maharashtra: www.cetcell.mahacet.org (starts August 2025)
- Madhya Pradesh: www.dme.mponline.gov.in
- Rajasthan: www.rajugmedical2023.org
- Tamil Nadu: www.tnmedicalselection.org
- Telangana: www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in
- Uttar Pradesh: www.upneet.gov.in (merit list by late August)
- West Bengal: www.wbmcc.nic.in
For AIQ, visit www.mcc.nic.in. These sites list registration details, merit lists, and available seats. For example, UP charges ₹2,000 to register, and Maharashtra requires you to have studied Class 10 and 12 in the state.
How Counselling Works
Here’s a simple guide to the process, which is mostly online:
- Sign Up: Use your NEET roll number and details on www.mcc.nic.in (for AIQ) or state websites. Pay a fee (₹1,000 for General, ₹500 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) and a refundable deposit (varies, like ₹2,000 in UP).
- Pick Colleges: Choose your dream colleges and courses. Check past cutoffs to pick wisely.
- Lock Choices: Confirm your choices before the deadline—no changes after!
- Check Results: See if you got a seat based on your NEET rank and category.
- Submit Documents: Upload your NEET scorecard, Class 10/12 marksheets, Aadhar, and 8 photos (JPG for photos, PDF for others). Visit the college for final checks.
- Join or Upgrade: In Round 1, you can take a seat, try for a better one, or exit. In Round 2, you must join if you get a seat, or you lose your deposit. Round 3 needs fresh registration if you didn’t get a seat before.
There are reserved seats for OBC (27%), EWS (10%), SC/ST, and PwD, with state rules varying (e.g., 50% minority seats in UP’s minority colleges).
Why It’s a Big Deal
Counselling is the final step to turn your NEET score into a medical seat. With over 1 lakh MBBS seats, including 2,037 in AIIMS, every student is racing to get in. This year’s lower cutoff means more students can apply, but seats are limited, so it’s super competitive. On X, students are posting, “Check mcc.nic.in daily—don’t miss your chance!” Kids in UP, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu are especially eager, as their states start counselling in August.
Tips to Win the Race
Counselling can be tricky, with tight deadlines and lots of steps. Here’s how to stay ahead:
- Check Websites Often: Look at www.mcc.nic.in or state sites for updates.
- Keep Documents Ready: Have your NEET result, marksheets, ID, and photos in the right format (JPG/PDF).
- Choose Smart: Pick colleges that match your rank—check last year’s data (e.g., 1,184 seats were left in 2024’s Round 3).
- Be Quick: Join your college by the deadline, or you could lose your seat and deposit.
What’s Next?
Counselling runs from July 21 to October 3, 2025, with classes starting September 1. Whether you want AIIMS Delhi or a government college in Kerala, this is your shot to become a doctor. The process is fair, with seats for all categories, but you need to act fast. From small towns like Patna to big cities like Mumbai, students are checking state websites and dreaming big.
Keep an eye on www.mcc.nic.in for AIQ and your state’s portal for local seats. With the right steps, your hard work in NEET UG 2025 can land you in your dream medical college. The race is on—go grab your seat!
Last Updated on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 12:44 am by Shaik Mohammad Hussain | Published by: Shaik Mohammad Hussain on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 12:44 am | News Categories: Education, News
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