NEET UG Counseling 2025: Important Updates on Seat Allotment and Process

The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has commenced the seat allotment process for NEET UG Counseling 2025, with significant updates for students. The choice filling and locking deadline has been extended, allowing students to select from 15,796 available MBBS seats. Key dates include the Round 3 seat allotment on October 8, 2025, and reporting to colleges from October 9 to 17, 2025. Students are advised to check the MCC website regularly for updates and follow the outlined steps for the choice filling process. Additionally, a registration fee of ₹5,000 is required for participation in deemed universities.

By Ambika Singh Oct 6, 2025, 12:23 IST

NEET UG Counseling 2025: Key Developments

Exciting news for students gearing up for NEET UG 2025! The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has initiated the seat allotment for the third round of NEET UG counseling. This process is available on October 6th and 7th, allowing students aiming for MBBS and BDS programs to submit their preferences and secure their seats promptly. Below are the details regarding NEET UG Counseling 2025.

Understanding the Seat Allotment Process

As per the latest official announcement, the MCC has prolonged the deadline for choice filling and locking for Round 3 due to the addition of new seats. This extension provides students with the chance to select their preferences for the newly available seats. Currently, there are 15,796 MBBS seats up for grabs in this round, which includes 4,821 explicit vacancies and 10,737 virtual vacancies.

Timeline for NEET UG Counseling 2025

Round 3 Seat Allotment: October 8, 2025

Reporting to Colleges: October 9 to 17, 2025

Data Verification by Colleges: October 18 and 19, 2025

Students are encouraged to frequently visit the MCC's official website, mcc.nic.in, for the latest updates, as additional seats may be introduced.

Steps for the Choice Filling Process

Access the MCC official website, mcc.nic.in.

Select the UG Medical Counseling 2025 New Registration link.

Input your NEET UG 2025 roll number and application number.

Generate your login credentials and complete the registration form.

Upload all necessary documents.

Pay the counseling registration fee online.

Finally, select your preferred seats and lock them in.

NEET 2025 Counseling Fee Structure

Candidates participating in deemed universities are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹5,000. Those wishing to engage in both All India Quota and Deemed University counseling must also remit a fee of ₹5,000.

Post-Counseling Process

Once NEET counseling concludes, students will be assigned to a college based on their rank, category, seat availability, and the preferences they filled out.

Conduct of NEET UG Counseling

NEET counseling is carried out through both online and offline methods, as determined by the respective state and central authorities. In online counseling, candidates must complete the entire process digitally. In offline counseling, candidates are required to report directly to the designated counseling center.