Medical Admissions: Key Deadlines & Updates

July 28, 2025, is a high-stakes day for medical aspirants in India. The multitude of deadlines and commencing processes underscores the dynamic nature of medical admissions. Prompt action and diligent adherence to guidelines are paramount for securing a coveted seat in MBBS, BDS, MDS, M.Des, or other specialized medical programs.

NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Counselling: Choice Locking is TODAY!

Today, July 28, 2025, marks the most critical deadline for NEET UG 2025 aspirants participating in the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) All India Quota (AIQ) Round 1 counselling. While registration and fee payment for Round 1 have reportedly been extended until July 31, 2025, the choice filling and, most importantly, the choice locking window will close today.

Key Action Today: Choice Filling and Choice Locking must be completed by July 28, 2025 (4:00 PM to 11:55 PM IST). Failure to lock choices will result in them not being considered for seat allotment.

What's Next: Seat allotment processing will occur on July 29-30, with the Round 1 result expected on July 31, 2025. Reporting to allotted institutes is scheduled from August 1 to 6, 2025.

Official Website: mcc.nic.in

2. NEET SS 2025 Stray Vacancy Round: Final Choice Submission

For super specialty aspirants, today is also the final day for choice filling in the NEET SS 2025 Stray Vacancy Round counselling.

Key Action Today: Choice Filling and Locking for the Stray Vacancy Round concludes today, July 28, 2025 (up to 9:00 AM IST).

What's Next: Seat allotment processing for this round will commence from July 28-29, with the result expected on July 30, 2025.

Official Website: mcc.nic.in (under the Super Speciality tab)

3. INI CET 2025 (July Session) Open Round Counselling: Choice Filling Continues

The Open Round counselling for INI CET 2025 (July Session), for PG admissions to AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER, and other Institutes of National Importance, is actively underway. Today, July 28, 2025, is a crucial day within the ongoing choice filling window.

Key Action Today: Aspirants must continue to register and fill their choices of institutes and specialities. The window remains open until July 31, 2025, up to 5:00 PM IST.

What's Next: The seat allocation result for this round is scheduled for August 23, 2025.

Official Website: inicounselling.aiimsexams.edu.in or aiimsexams.ac.in

4. MP NEET MDS Admissions 2025: Mop-Up Round Fresh Registrations Begin

The Director of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, is set to commence fresh registrations for the MP State NEET MDS Mop-Up Round counselling 2025 from today.

Key Action Today: Fresh registration for new eligible candidates begins today, July 28, 2025. This window will remain open until August 4, 2025.

What's Next: The revised merit list and vacancy chart are expected on August 5, with choice filling from August 6 to 10.

Official Authority: Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh (check dme.mponline.gov.in for updates).

5. Gujarat Medical/Dental Admissions: Supplementary Exam Registrations End

For medical and dental admissions in Gujarat, July 28, 2025, marks the last day for students who recently cleared their Class 12 supplementary exams to complete their online registration. This has led to a delay in the first round of seat allotment, now postponed to August.

Key Action Today: Last day for supplementary pass students to register online.

Official Authority: Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Courses (ACPUGMEC).

6. Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2025: Registration & Document Upload On-Going

For Maharashtra's State Quota NEET UG counselling 2025, the period for online registration and document uploading is active, with July 28, 2025, falling within this crucial window.

Key Action Today: Aspirants can continue online registration (until July 30), fee payment (until July 31), and document uploading (until August 1).

Official Authority: State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra (cetcell.mahacet.org).

Advice for Aspirants:

Act Immediately: For deadlines today, particularly choice locking, ensure all steps are completed within the stipulated time.
Verify Information: Always refer to the respective official websites of MCC and the state counselling authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date schedules and guidelines.
Document Readiness: Keep all original and photocopied documents ready for subsequent reporting and verification rounds.
Stay Informed: Regularly check official portals for any last-minute notifications or changes.

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