The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) started the registration for Round 1 of NEET 2025 counselling on July 21, 2025. This is for admissions into MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing programs under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and central institutions. Over 12.36 lakh candidates have qualified for NEET 2025, competing for 1.18 lakh MBBS seats. Interested candidates can register at mcc.nic.in until July 28, 2025. Below, you’ll find information about the schedule, registration process, eligibility criteria, fees, required documents, and next steps.
MCC NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1 – Overview
The MCC NEET 2025 counselling for Round 1 began on July 21, 2025, allowing candidates to register for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, ESIC, and other deemed universities. Registration closes on July 28, followed by mandatory choice filling from July 22-28. The seat allotment results will be announced on July 31, with candidates required to report from August 1-6. This year, about 21 lakh candidates took the NEET exam on May 4, with results released on June 14. Last year, the MCC successfully allocated over 1,11,000 seats across 780 colleges.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | MCC NEET UG 2025 Counselling |
| Round 1 Registration | July 21–28, 2025 |
| Portal | mcc.nic.in |
| Choice Filling | July 22–28, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | July 31, 2025 |
| Reporting to Colleges | August 1–6, 2025 |
| Total MBBS Seats | ~1,18,000 |
| Qualified Candidates | ~12,36,000 |
| Counselling Fee | ₹1000 (General/OBC), ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD); Security Deposit: ₹30,000 (AIQ), ₹2,00,000 (Deemed) |
| Helpline | +91-011-69227413 |
MCC NEET Counselling 2025 Round 1 Schedule
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment | July 21–28, 2025 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | July 22–28, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | July 29–30, 2025 |
| Provisional Result | July 31, 2025 |
| Final Result | August 1, 2025 |
| Reporting to Colleges | August 1–6, 2025 |
| Round 2 Registration | August 10–16, 2025 |
How to Register for MCC NEET Counselling 2025 Round 1
To register for MCC NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1, follow these steps:
- Go to mcc.nic.in and select “UG Medical Counselling.”
- Click on “New Registration 2025” and read the instructions carefully.
- Fill in your NEET UG 2025 roll number, application number, your parents’ names, date of birth, and the security code.
- Create a password, then submit to receive your login info via email.
- Log in and complete the form with your personal, educational, and NEET details. You’ll also need to upload a photograph and your signature.
- Pay the non-refundable fee (₹1000 for General/OBC, ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD) and the refundable security deposit (₹30,000 for AIQ, ₹2,00,000 for Deemed) using a credit/debit card or net banking.
- Print out the confirmation page.
For choice filling from July 22 to 28, 2025, log in again to select your preferred colleges and courses, then lock in your choices.
Documents Required for MCC NEET Counselling 2025
Candidates are required to upload the following documents during registration and must have the originals available for college reporting:
- NEET 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard: These will be issued by the NTA on June 14, 2025.
- Class 10 and 12 Marksheets: Both original and photocopies are needed.
- Photo ID: Acceptable IDs include Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID.
- Caste Certificate: Required for SC/ST/OBC candidates, issued by a competent authority.
- EWS Certificate: Must be valid for the academic year 2025–26, if applicable.
- PwD Certificate: This should be issued by an authorized medical board as per the RPWD Act of 2016.
- Domicile Certificate: Necessary for state quota eligibility, if applicable.
- Passport-Size Photographs: Please provide 6 to 8 recent copies.
- Migration Certificate: Required only if specified by the college.
Submitting the original required documents is essential; otherwise, your admission may be canceled.
Eligibility for MCC NEET Counselling 2025
- Academic Requirements: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks. For SC, ST, and OBC candidates, the required percentage is 40%. For PwD candidates, it is 45%. Subjects must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.
- Exam Requirements: Candidates must have qualified for NEET 2025, achieving a minimum cut-off score: General: 686–144; OBC/SC/ST: 143–113; PwD: 143–113.
- Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025.
- Nationality: Open to Indian nationals, NRIs, OCI/PIO holders, and candidates from J&K for the All India Quota (AIQ).
- Registration: Registration must be completed on the official website: mcc.nic.in.
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
The NEET 2025 exam will be held on May 4, 2025. It lasts 3 hours and 20 minutes and will be a pen-and-paper test. The exam includes 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and you must answer 180 of them. The subjects are:
- Physics: 50 questions
- Chemistry: 50 questions
- Biology: 100 questions
The marking is as follows:
- You get +4 points for each correct answer.
- You lose -1 point for each wrong answer.
- You receive 0 points for any unanswered questions.
The exam will be available in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, and Telugu.
The cut-off scores are:
- General category: 50th percentile, with scores ranging from 686 to 144
- OBC/SC/ST categories: 40th percentile, with scores ranging from 143 to 113
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 40th to 45th percentile, with scores ranging from 143 to 113
Your rank will determine your seat allotment.
Expected Cut-Off Ranks for MCC NEET 2025
| College Name | Estimated Closing Ranks (General Category) | Estimated Closing Ranks (Reserved Categories) |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | 50–200 | 55,000–210,000 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi | 300–600 | 305,000–610,000 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 400–800 | 405,000–810,000 |
Note: Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) have lower cut-offs typically ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 ranks. Official cut-off rankings are released after the allotment process and can be found at mcc.nic.in.
Next Steps After MCC NEET Seat Allotment 2025
After the Round 1 result on July 31, 2025, you can check the provisional results at mcc.nic.in and report any discrepancies via email by 11 AM on the same day. Make sure to download your final allotment letter on August 1, 2025, and then report to the allotted college between August 1 and August 6 with the necessary documents for verification. The admission fee ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000, depending on the college. If you’re not satisfied with your allotment, you can either participate in Round 2 from August 10 to August 16 or choose to exit, noting that exiting is free in Round 1 but comes with a forfeiture in Round 2. Remember, if you fail to report, you’ll be barred from NEET for a year. For updates,
FAQs
Registration began on July 21, 2025, at mcc.nic.in.
The last date for registration is July 28, 2025.
Counselling fees are ₹1,000 for General/OBC, ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD, with a security deposit of ₹30,000 for All India Quota and ₹2,00,000 for Deemed Universities.
The provisional result will be announced on July 31, 2025, and the final result on August 1, 2025.
If you miss reporting in Round 1, there is a free exit option, and you can still participate in Round 2.
