NEET UG 2025 Counselling: MCC Schedule Highly Anticipated; Crucial Phase for MBBS/BDS Aspirants

Medical aspirants nationwide are on high alert as the MCC NEET UG 2025 Counselling schedule is expected anytime now, likely by the second week of July. Prepare for MBBS and BDS admissions under the 15% All India Quota, understand registration, choice filling, and required documents for your Higher Education in medicine.

Thousands of medical aspirants across India are currently holding their breath, eagerly awaiting the release of the official counselling schedule for NEET UG 2025 by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). With the NEET UG 2025 results already declared on June 14, 2025, the counselling process for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) in government medical and dental colleges, along with seats in Central Universities (like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU), Deemed Universities, and ESIC/AFMC, is expected to commence in the second week of July 2025. Today, July 10, marks a significant point in this waiting period, as the announcement could drop any moment.

The MCC NEET UG counselling is a pivotal phase for all qualified candidates, as it determines their entry into prestigious medical institutions. It is an intricate multi-stage process conducted entirely online, barring the final physical reporting to the allotted college. Understanding each step thoroughly is crucial for a smooth admission journey.

Key Stages of MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025:

• Online Registration and Fee Payment: This is the foundational step. Aspirants will need to visit the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in) to register. The registration involves providing NEET UG roll number, application number, personal details, and creating a password. A non-refundable registration fee is required: ₹1,000 for General category candidates applying for 15% AIQ/Central Universities (₹500 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) and a higher fee of ₹5,000 for all categories applying to Deemed Universities. Additionally, a refundable security deposit is also mandatory: ₹10,000 for AIQ/Central Universities (₹5,000 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) and a substantial ₹2,00,000 for Deemed Universities. This security deposit ensures candidates’ commitment to their choices.
• Choice Filling and Locking: After successful registration and fee payment, candidates gain access to the 'Choice Filling' option. This is perhaps the most critical stage, where aspirants list their preferred colleges and courses in a prioritized order. It is vital to research thoroughly, consider past year's cutoffs, and fill in as many choices as genuinely interested in, including both dream colleges and safer options. Once choices are filled, they must be 'locked' before the specified deadline. If a candidate fails to lock choices, the system auto-locks them on the last day, based on the last saved preferences.
• Seat Allotment Processing: Post choice locking, the MCC processes the allotments based on the candidate’s NEET UG rank, choices filled, and applicable reservation criteria. This is an automated process.
• Seat Allotment Result: The provisional seat allotment result for each round is published online. Candidates can check their allotment status by logging into their MCC account and downloading the provisional allotment letter.
• Reporting to Allotted College / Option for Upgradation: Upon receiving an allotment, candidates have two main options:

1. Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and complete the admission formalities at the college. They will not be considered for further rounds.
2. Float/Slide: Accept the allotted seat but wish to participate in subsequent rounds for an upgrade to a better preferred college/course. If an upgrade occurs, the previous seat is automatically forfeited. If no upgrade happens, the initially allotted seat is retained. Both 'Freeze' and 'Float' options require payment of the admission fee and online self-reporting through the MCC portal within the stipulated time.

• Physical Reporting and Document Verification: Candidates who have opted to 'Freeze' or whose upgraded seat is their final choice must physically report to the allotted college within the given timeframe. This step involves mandatory document verification (original documents along with photocopies) and payment of the remaining tuition fees.

Important Documents for Verification:

Aspirants must keep the following documents ready, as they are crucial for both online uploading (if required) and physical verification:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2025 Rank Letter/Scorecard
• Provisional Allotment Letter (downloaded from MCC website)
• Class 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
• Class 12th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Proof of Identity (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, etc.)
• 8 Passport-sized photographs (same as used in NEET application form)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable, in the prescribed format)
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates, if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (for state quota seats, but also generally good to have)
• Migration Certificate (from previous institution)
• Medical Fitness Certificate

Understanding AIQ vs. State Quota:

It’s important for medical aspirants to distinguish between the 15% All India Quota counselling conducted by MCC and the 85% State Quota counselling conducted by individual state authorities. Candidates are eligible to participate in both processes simultaneously. However, they must meet the respective eligibility and domicile criteria for state counselling. Often, the timelines for state counselling rounds are designed to avoid direct clashes with MCC rounds.

As July 10, 2025, progresses, the medical education community awaits the official notification from MCC. Aspirants are advised to regularly check mcc.nic.in for the most accurate and timely updates to ensure they don't miss any critical deadlines in their pursuit of Higher Education in medicine.

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