NEET UG Counselling 2025 Registration: As per the latest news, the PwD portal for Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2025 is available up to 5 pm on 4th August 2025. The choice filling for Round 1 is extended up to 11:59 PM on 4th August 2025. Moreover, the choice locking for Round 1 will be available from 4 pm on 4th August to 11:59 pm on 4th August. NEET Counselling is a process to allocate seats to medical aspirants across India. The registration process for NEET counselling has started. The counselling will be conducted by MCC in three rounds. The MCC conducts counselling rounds for UG medical and dental courses. NEET Counselling is conducted in the online mode. MCC will hold special stray vacancy round after multiple rounds of counselling to fill up any vacant seats at central and state medical universities. Candidates are allotted medical seats on the basis of their NEET rank, preference list and the availability of medical seats. MCC shall conduct NEET counselling rounds for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats. 85% state quota seats are allocated by the state authorities through NEET counselling. For AIIMS there are total 2000 seats that will be allotted during NEET counselling. There are approximately 1 Lakh+ MBBS seats in India for which the counselling for NEET is conducted.
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The All-India Ayush Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will hold counselling rounds for AIQ for BSMS, BAMS, and BUMS courses under the NCISM. The AACCC also conducts counselling for AIQ BHMS seats under NCH. Candidates must register for the counselling procedure after NEET UG results are announced. NEET counselling is based on your All India Rank (AIR) 2025.
The central government also reserves 5% to 27% seats under the AIQ for central colleges such as ABVIMS, RML, VMMC and universities such as DU, BHU, AIIMS, etc. The details entered by a candidate such as their category, phone number, email ID, etc will be used for AIQ counselling. The AACCC conducts counselling for admission to AIQ seats of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy government colleges.
NEET Counselling 2025 Key Highlights
The authorities conducting counselling rounds for NEET UG are MCC, AACCC and state government authorized bodies. NEET counseling has begun after the results are announced. MCC will hold NEET counselling in 4 rounds. To be eligible for the NEET counselling rounds, candidates must have completed 10+2 with PCB and English and qualified for the NEET exam. Here are key highlights on NEET UG counselling process 2025.
| NEET Counselling 2025 Main Features | |
| Key Attributes | Details |
| Counselling Authority | MCC, AACCC, and State Bodies |
| Counselling Commission | NMC and National Dental Commission |
| Purpose | Admission to medical and dental courses |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG 2025 |
| Medical Colleges in India | 766 |
| Dental Colleges in India | 300+ |
| MBBS Seats | 1,00,000+ |
| Government Medical Seats | About 55,000 |
| Union Budget Announcement | 10,000 more medical seats in 2025 and 75,000 more seats in the next 5 years |
| Start Date | July or August 2025 |
| Counselling Period | 3 to 4 months (tentative) |
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NEET UG Counselling 2025 (Revised)
Here is the revised NEET UG Counselling 2025 schedule for Round 1shared below for the reference of the candidates:
| Events | Dates |
| Last Date of Registration for Round 1 | 3rd August, 2025 |
| Payment for Round 1 | 3rd August, 2025 |
| Choice Filling for Round 1 Last Date | 4th August, 2025 |
| Choice Locking for Round 1 Last Date | 4th August, 2025 |
| Seat Processing for Round 1 | 5th August, 2025 |
| Resut Declaration for Round 1 | 6th August, 2025 |
| Reporting for Round 1 | 7th to 11th August, 2025 |
NEET Counselling 2025: Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
| Qualifying Exam | Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English |
| Minimum Percentage | General: 50% aggregate in PCB- OBC/SC/ST: 40%- PWD: 45% |
| NEET 2025 Qualification | Must qualify NEET UG 2025 with the minimum cut-off percentile: • UR – 50th percentile • OBC/SC/ST – 40th percentile • UR-PwD – 45th percentile |
| Age Limit | Must be at least 17 years as of 31st December 2025. No upper age limit (as per latest updates). |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals can apply |
NEET Counselling Process 2025
The NEET counselling is conducted in 4 rounds. Candidates must register for 2 rounds of counselling. MCC also conducts an AIQ Mop-up Round and AIQ Stray Vacancy Round. The number of NEET counselling rounds may increase or decrease depending on the number of seats available. Check the NEET counselling process 2025 details below.
| NEET Counselling Process 2025 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Registration | MCC website |
| Round Wise Registration | Round 1, Round 2 and AIQ Mop-up Round |
| AIQ Stray Vacancy Round | No registration required |
| Additional Rounds | Depends on the seats available |
| NEET Rank | All India Rank |
| AIQ Seats | 15% |
| State Quota Seats | 85% |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| NEET General Category Cutoff 2024 | 720-164 |
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NEET Counselling Dates for all Rounds
| ROUND 1 | |
| Seat Matrix | 18th July to 19th July, 2025 |
| Registration & Payment | 21st July to 28th July, 2025 |
| Choice Filling/locking | 22nd July to 28th July, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 29th July to 30th July, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Final Result | 31st July, 2025 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | 1st Aug to 6th Aug, 2025 |
| Document Verification | 7th Aug to 8th Aug, 2025 |
| ROUND 2 | |
| Seat Matrix | 9th Aug to 11th Aug 2025 |
| Registration & Payment | 12th Aug to 18th Aug 2025 |
| Choice Filling/locking | 13th Aug to 18th Aug 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 19th Aug to 20th Aug 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Final Result | 21st Aug 2025 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | 22nd Aug to 29th Aug 2025 |
| Document Verification | 30th Aug to 1st Sept 2025 |
| ROUND 3 | |
| Seat Matrix | 2nd September 2025 |
| Registration & Payment | 3rd September to 8th September 2025 |
| Choice Filling/locking | 3rd September to 8th September 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 9th September to 10th September 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Final Result | 11th September 2025 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | 12th September to 18th September2025 |
| Document Verification | 19th September to 21st September 2025 |
| STRAY VACANCY | |
| Seat Matrix | 20th September 2025 |
| Registration & Payment | 22nd September to 24th September 2025 |
| Choice Filling/locking | 22nd September to 25th September 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 25th September to 26th September 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Final Result | 27th September 2025 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | 27th September to 03rd October 2025 |
NEET Counselling Fees 2025
Students must pay a non-refundable fee amount of ₹500 for reserved categories. The non-refundable NEET counselling fees for the general category candidates is ₹1000. General students and reserved category candidates must pay a refundable security deposit for successful registration for the NEET UG counselling 2025. Check detailed NEET counselling fees below.
| NEET Counselling 2025 Fees | |
| Category | Fees |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹500 (non-refundable registration fee) |
| General | ₹1000 (non-refundable registration fee) |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹5,000 (refundable security deposit) |
| General | ₹10,000 (refundable security deposit) |
NEET Counselling 2025 State Quotas
After clearing NEET exam 2025, a major factor comes about getting admission and understanding different types of seat quotas. The State Quota holds 85% of total government medical seats in every state. Each state has their own process of doing medical counselling for seats. Knowing your eligibility and domicile status is important somehow for grabbing opportunities.
| State / UT | Counselling Authority |
| Punjab | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot |
| Andhra Pradesh | Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences |
| Uttar Pradesh | Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGMET), UP |
| Sikkim | Human Resource Development Department (HRDD), Sikkim |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| Odisha | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) |
| Rajasthan | NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission Board, Jaipur |
| Maharashtra | Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra |
| Mizoram | Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Mizoram |
| Haryana | Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Haryana |
| Kerala | Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Delhi (NCT) | Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi / Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Goa | Directorate of Technical Education, Goa |
| Tripura | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE), J&K |
| Nagaland | Directorate of Technical Education, Nagaland |
| Gujarat | ACPUGMEC – Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Chhattisgarh | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur |
| Ladakh | Ladakh Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (LBPEE) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Arunachal Pradesh |
| Tamil Nadu | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu |
| Bihar | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Manipur | Directorate of Health Services, Manipur |
| Himachal Pradesh | Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh |
| Meghalaya | Directorate of Health Services, Meghalaya |
| Puducherry | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry |
| Assam | Directorate of Medical Education, Assam |
| Telangana | Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) |
| Uttarakhand | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMEU) |
| Chandigarh | Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh |
NEET Counselling Fees For Government Colleges
The NEET counselling fees for government colleges is ₹2000 for UP NEET counselling registration. For West Bengal NEET counselling registration, the general category fees are ₹2,000 and ₹1,500 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. Check more details on NEET counselling fees for government colleges below.
| NEET Counselling Fees For Government Colleges | |
| Particulars | Fees |
| Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling Registration | ₹2000 (non-refundable) |
| Uttar Pradesh NEET Security Deposit | ₹30,000 (refundable) |
| West Bengal NEET Counselling Fees | ₹2,000 (General), ₹1,500 (SC/ST/OBC), ₹1,500 (PwD) |
| Kerala NEET Counselling Fees | ₹500 (General), ₹200 (SC/OBC) |
| AYUSH Government/Government aided Counselling Fees | ₹1,000 (General), ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| AYUSH Government/Government aided NEET Security Deposit | ₹10,000 |
NEET Cutoff 2025
| Student Category | Cutoff Marks Range |
| General | 686-144 |
| EWS | 686-144 |
| OBC | 143-113 |
| SC | 143-113 |
| ST | 143-113 |
| General EWS | 143-127 |
| General PwBD | 143-127 |
| OBC PwD | 126-113 |
| SC PwD | 126-113 |
| ST PwD | 126-113 |
NEET Counselling 2025 FAQs
NEET counselling 2025 for medical and dental courses is expected to start from July 2025.
NEET exam will be conducted on May 4th, 2025. The NEET counselling round 1 will start from July to August 2025. Therefore, the time difference between NEET counselling and NEET exam is about 1 month.
The NEET counselling 2025 registration fee for Uttar Pradesh is ₹2000. The Uttar Pradesh NEET security deposit is ₹30,000. West Bengal NEET counselling fees are ₹2,000 (General), ₹1,500 (SC/ST/OBC), and ₹1,500 (PwD). Kerala NEET counselling fees are ₹500 (General) and ₹200 (SC/OBC).
