MCC NEET UG 2025 Round 1: Crucial Phase for All India Quota Seats

The MCC NEET UG 2025 Round 1 counselling encompasses 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government medical and dental colleges across all states (except Jammu & Kashmir, subject to their participation), along with 100% seats in Central Universities (like BHU, AMU, DU, IP University, Jamia Millia Islamia), AIIMS, and JIPMER (Puducherry/Karaikal). It also includes BSc Nursing seats and ESIC IP Quota seats.

The registration and choice filling process for Round 1 commenced on July 21, 2025, and today, July 27, 2025, is a pivotal day as aspirants are in the midst of exercising their options. The window for registration and fee payment will close by 3:00 PM on July 28, 2025, while choice filling will continue until 11:55 PM on July 28, 2025. Most critically, the choice locking facility will be active only on July 28, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM. Candidates are strongly advised to complete their choice filling well in advance and ensure they lock their choices within this specific window. Unlocked choices will not be considered for seat allotment.

How to Strategically Fill and Lock Your Choices 

Filling and locking choices strategically is paramount to securing a desired medical or dental college. Aspirants should approach this step with thorough research and careful consideration.

Step-by-Step Guide for Choice Filling and Locking:

1. Access the MCC Portal: Visit the official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website at mcc.nic.in.
2. Login: Click on the "UG Medical Counselling" tab and log in using your NEET UG Roll Number, password, and security pin.
3. Access Choice Filling: Once logged in, click on the "Choice Filling" option. You will see a list of available colleges and courses based on your eligibility and the published seat matrix.
4. Add Choices: Add your desired colleges and courses to your preference list. It is advisable to add as many colleges as you are genuinely willing to join, irrespective of your rank, to maximize your allotment chances.
5. Prioritize Preferences: This is the most critical step. Arrange your added colleges and courses in descending order of your true preference. The MCC system will try to allot you the highest possible preference from your list based on your rank and category. Therefore, ensure your dream colleges and branches are at the top.
6. Tip: Refer to previous year's cut-off ranks, research the reputation, infrastructure, and faculty of each college, and consider factors like location and hospital affiliation (for MBBS).
7. Save Your Choices: Regularly save your choices. The system usually allows temporary saving before final submission.
8. Lock Your Choices (Crucial!): On July 28, 2025, between 4:00 PM and 11:55 PM, return to the portal and click on the "Lock Choices" option. Once locked, you cannot modify your choices. A confirmation message will appear.
9. Print Confirmation Page: After successfully locking your choices, print out the confirmation page for your records. This serves as proof of your submission.

What Comes Next: Seat Allotment and Beyond 

Once the choice locking window closes, the MCC will proceed with the seat allotment process.

Seat Allotment Processing: This will take place on July 29 and July 30, 2025.

Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: The provisional and final results for Round 1 are now anticipated to be declared on August 3, 2025. Candidates can check their allotment status by logging into their MCC portal.

Reporting to Allotted Institutes/Colleges: Candidates who are allotted a seat in Round 1 will need to download their allotment letter and report to their respective allotted institutes for document verification and admission formalities between August 1 and August 6, 2025. During this period, candidates will also have the option to either 'Freeze' their allotted seat (confirm admission) or 'Float' (accept the allotted seat but wish to participate in subsequent rounds for a better option).

For comprehensive information and continuous updates on various medical exams and admissions across India, Only Education News provides valuable resources for aspirants. You can find detailed updates and guidance at Only Education's Medical Exams List.

Conclusion:

Today, July 27, 2025, is a crucial time for medical aspirants as the MCC NEET UG 2025 Round 1 choice filling and locking window nears its close tomorrow, July 28, 2025. Every choice made and every click counts towards securing a coveted MBBS, BDS, or BSc Nursing seat in India's premier medical institutions. Aspirants are strongly urged to complete their choice filling diligently and ensure their choices are locked before the deadline on mcc.nic.in for a smooth and successful admission process.