NEET MDS 2025 Counselling: Round 2 Registration Underway; Act Fast for Choice Filling & Locking

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Round 2 registration is ongoing at MCC. Register and complete choice filling by July 14, 2025, with choice locking today until July 14. The seat allotment result is expected on July 16. Secure your Higher Education seat!

For thousands of dental aspirants across India, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the Round 2 registration and choice filling for NEET MDS 2025 Counselling. This crucial phase began on July 10, 2025, and candidates are urged to act swiftly as the window for registration and choice submission is rapidly closing, with key deadlines approaching over the next few days. This round is vital for those aiming to secure Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) admissions in various government and private dental colleges across the country under the All India Quota (AIQ) and seats in Central/Deemed Universities.

Today, July 12, 2025, marks a critical period within this round, as candidates are actively engaged in submitting their preferred college and specialty choices. The MCC's online counselling process requires meticulous attention to deadlines to avoid missing out on a valuable opportunity for Higher Education in dentistry.

Key Dates for NEET MDS 2025 Round 2 Counselling:

• Registration Start: July 10, 2025
• Last Date for Registration: July 14, 2025 (till 12:00 PM IST)
• Choice Filling Period: July 11 to July 14, 2025
• Choice Locking Period: July 14, 2025 (from 03:00 PM to 11:55 PM IST)
• Result Processing: July 15, 2025
• Round 2 Seat Allotment Result: July 16, 2025
• Reporting to Allotted Colleges: July 17 to July 22, 2025

Understanding the Process and Your Next Steps:

Registration (if not done in Round 1 and eligible for Round 2): Candidates who did not register in Round 1 but are eligible, or those who withdrew from Round 1 and wish to participate, must complete their online registration on the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in).

Choice Filling: This is a vital step. Candidates must log in and fill their preferred dental colleges and MDS specialties in a prioritized order. Thorough research into institutional reputation, faculty expertise, infrastructure, and past cut-offs is highly recommended. It is advisable to fill as many choices as genuinely interested in to maximize the chances of seat allotment.

Choice Locking: Once choices are filled, candidates must lock their choices. The choice locking window is specific: July 14, 2025, from 03:00 PM to 11:55 PM IST. If choices are not explicitly locked by the candidate within this time frame, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices at 11:55 PM IST on July 14. However, relying on auto-locking is not advised; proactive manual locking ensures accuracy.

Seat Allotment Result: The result for Round 2 seat allotment will be published on July 16, 2025. Candidates can check their status by logging into the MCC portal.

Reporting to Colleges: Candidates who are allotted a seat in Round 2 and wish to confirm it must report to their respective allotted colleges between July 17 and July 22, 2025. This involves submitting the necessary documents for verification and completing the admission formalities, including tuition fee payment.

Important Considerations for Round 2:

Fresh Registration: Candidates who registered in Round 1 but did not get any seat or were not satisfied with the allotted seat and opted for 'free exit' do not need to register again. However, if a candidate has not registered at all in Round 1, they must register now.

Security Deposit: The refundable security deposit paid in Round 1 typically carries over. New registrants or those who forfeited their deposit in Round 1 might need to pay it again.

Upgradation: Candidates who accepted a seat in Round 1 and opted for 'Float' or 'Slide' would have been considered for an upgrade in Round 2. If upgraded, their previous seat is automatically cancelled.

Documents: Ensure all original documents and multiple sets of attested photocopies are ready for physical reporting. This includes NEET MDS Admit Card & Scorecard, BDS Mark Sheets, BDS Degree Certificate, Internship Completion Certificate, Provisional/Permanent Registration Certificate from DCI/State Dental Council, Caste/EWS/PwD certificates (if applicable), etc.

With July 12, 2025, unfolding, dental aspirants must prioritize completing their choice filling and locking by July 14. Adhering strictly to these deadlines is paramount to securing a coveted MDS seat and progressing in their Higher Education journey. Regularly checking the official MCC website for any further updates is highly recommended.