MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1: Registration Begins Today!

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) officially commences the online registration for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1. This marks the beginning of the all-India quota (AIQ) admissions process for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats in prestigious government medical colleges, Central Universities (like AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU), Deemed Universities, and ESIC institutes. This is a critical opportunity for qualified candidates to secure seats in top medical institutions nationwide.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for conducting the NEET UG Counselling for 15% of the All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges across states, along with 100% of seats in Central, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER. Today, July 21, 2025, the registration window for Round 1 opens, initiating a multi-stage admissions process that will shape the academic future of thousands of medical aspirants.

Registration Period: The online registration and payment facility for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1 is active from July 21, 2025, to July 28, 2025 (up to 12:00 PM noon as per Server Time). Payments can be made until July 28, 2025 (3:00 PM). Medical aspirants are strongly encouraged to register early to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.

Official Website: All registration activities, including form submission, fee payment, and choice filling, must be completed exclusively on the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in. Candidates should always refer to this official source for accurate information.

Registration and Security Deposit: To participate, candidates must complete the online registration and pay a non-refundable registration fee as well as a refundable security deposit. The registration fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The security deposit is ₹10,000 for AIQ/Central University seats and ₹2,00,000 for Deemed University seats. Both amounts must be paid online.

Eligibility: Only candidates who have successfully qualified NEET UG 2025 are eligible to participate in this counselling process. Their NEET UG 2025 score and All India Rank will be the primary basis for seat allotment.

This crucial first round provides the initial opportunity for medical aspirants to gain admission into highly coveted MBBS and BDS programs nationwide.

Step-by-Step Registration and Document Preparation 

A smooth registration for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1 requires meticulous attention to detail and prior preparation of required documents. Medical aspirants should follow the prescribed steps carefully.

Online Registration Process:

1. Visit MCC Website: Go to mcc.nic.in.
2. Access UG Medical Counselling: Click on the "UG Medical Counselling" section.
3. New Registration: Select "New Registration" and provide your NEET UG 2025 roll number, application number, name, date of birth, and other requested details.
4. Create Login Credentials: Set a password and security question. Remember these credentials for all future logins.
5. Fill Application Form: Complete the detailed application form with personal, academic, contact, and category information. Ensure all data precisely matches your original documents.
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, etc.) as per the specified format and size.
7. Pay Fees: Proceed to pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit via the online payment gateway.
8. Confirmation Page: After successful payment, a confirmation page will be generated. Download and print this page for your records.

Essential Documents for Verification: While only a few documents are uploaded during registration, a comprehensive set of original documents and their attested photocopies will be required during the physical reporting/joining at the allotted college. Medical aspirants must have these ready:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
• Provisional Allotment Letter generated by MCC
• Class 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
• Class 12th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
• Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, or Voter ID)
• 8 passport-size photographs (same as on the NEET application form)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable: SC/ST/OBC-NCL), issued by competent authority. For OBC-NCL, ensure it's in the central list and issued after April 1, 2025.
• EWS Certificate (if applicable), issued after April 1, 2025.
• Disability Certificate (if applicable), for PwD candidates.
• Domicile Certificate (for state quota seats, if applicable, though primarily for state counselling, some Central/Deemed universities may have specific criteria).

Accuracy in providing information and preparing documents is critical to avoid any issues during the subsequent admissions process.

Choice Filling, Allotment, and Reporting to Institutes 

The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1 proceeds through clearly defined stages beyond registration. Medical aspirants must be aware of these upcoming phases to complete their admission successfully.

• Choice Filling and Locking: This crucial phase begins on July 22, 2025, and concludes on July 28, 2025 (11:55 PM). Candidates must carefully select their preferred colleges and courses from the available seat matrix and arrange them in order of preference. The choice locking facility will be available from 4:00 PM on July 28, 2025, until 11:55 PM on July 28, 2025. Once choices are locked, they cannot be modified for that round.
• Seat Allotment Processing: The MCC will process the seat allotment based on NEET UG ranks, candidates' choices, seat availability, and applicable reservation criteria from July 29 to July 30, 2025.
• Round 1 Allotment Result: The provisional result for Round 1 seat allotment will be declared on July 31, 2025. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official MCC website.
• Reporting to Allotted Colleges: Candidates who are allotted a seat in Round 1 and wish to accept it must report to their respective allotted medical or dental college for physical document verification and admission between August 1 and August 6, 2025. This involves completing all necessary admission formalities, including payment of tuition fees.
• Opting for Upgradation: During the reporting phase, candidates who have joined their allotted seat but wish to participate in Round 2 for a better college or course can opt for "Free Exit with Forfeiture" (if they haven't joined) or "Upgradation" (if they have joined and wish to participate in subsequent rounds).
• Subsequent Rounds: If seats remain vacant after Round 1, MCC will conduct Round 2, followed by a Mop-Up Round and a Stray Vacancy Round. Each round has its own schedule for registration (if applicable), choice filling, allotment, and reporting. The academic session for UG medical courses is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2025.

Medical aspirants are strongly encouraged to stay constantly updated with announcements on mcc.nic.in for all latest information. For comprehensive guidance on medical admissions, Only Education News remains a valuable resource. Explore detailed information on various medical and nursing exams at Only Education's Medical & Nursing Exams List.

Conclusion:

Today, July 21, 2025, marks a monumental day for medical aspirants as MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1 registration officially opens. This national counselling process is the primary pathway to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats in India's premier medical institutions. By ensuring timely online registration, careful document preparation, and strategic choice filling, qualified candidates can significantly enhance their chances of securing a coveted medical seat and embarking on their desired academic future in medical education.