Important news for NEET UG 2025 aspirants!
The MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) has officially released the counselling schedule for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing admissions under the All India Quota (15%), AIIMS, JIPMER, and other central/deemed universities as well as the State Quota.
So if you're dreaming of a medical seat in a top college, this is your moment! Here's a quick breakdown of the important dates, steps, and smart tips to help you through it—all in simple words.
NEET (UG) All India Quota/ Deemed/Central Universities/AIIMS /JIPMER (Puducherry and Karaikal) Counselling Schedule 2025
NEET (UG) 2025 Official Counselling Schedule for AIQ Quota
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Round 1
| Steps | Dates |
| Seat matrix verification (by colleges and NMC) | 18–19 July, 2025 |
| Registration and fee payment starts | 21 July, 2025 |
| Last date to register and pay | 28 July, 2025 Registration window open till 12:00 p.m. Payment facility available till 03:00 p.m. |
| Choice filling window | 22–28 July, 2025 (till 11:55 p.m.) |
| Choice locking | 28 July, 2025 (04 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.) |
| Seat allotment process | 29–30 July, 2025 |
| Round 1 result | 31 July, 2025 |
| Reporting/Joining to allotted college | 1–6 August, 2025 |
| Final verification by colleges | 7–8 August, 2025 |
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Round 2
| Event | Dates |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix (by Institutes) | 09–11 August, 2025 |
| Registration and Payment | 12–18 August, 2025 (up to 12:00 p.m.) |
| Payment Facility Closes | 18 August, 2025 (up to 03:00 p.m.) |
| Choice Filling | 13–18 August, 2025 (up to 11:55 p.m.) |
| Choice Locking | 18 August, 2025 (04:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 19–20 August, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 21 August, 2025 |
| Reporting/Joining at Allotted Institute | 22–29 August, 2025 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes | 30 August–01 September, 2025 |
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Round 3
| Event | Dates |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix (by Institutes) | 02 September 2025 |
| Registration and Payment | 03–08 September, 2025 (up to 12:00 p.m.) |
| Payment Facility Closes | 08 September, 2025 (up to 03:00 p.m.) |
| Choice Filling | 03–08 September, 2025 (up to 11:55 p.m.) |
| Choice Locking | 08 September, 2025 (04:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 09– 10 September, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 11 September, 2025 |
| Reporting at Allotted Institute | 12–18 September, 2025 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes | 19–21 September, 2025 |
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Online Stray Vacancy Round (AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities)
| Event | Dates |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix (by Institutes, OTP Linked) | 20 September, 2025 |
| Registration and Payment | 22–24 September, 2025 (up to 03:00 p.m.) Payment portal will be available till 24 September (up to 06:00 p.m). |
| Choice Filling | 22–25 September, 2025 (till 08:00 a.m.) |
| Choice Locking | 24 September (08:00 p.m.) to 25 September (08:00 a.m.) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 25–26 September, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 27 September, 2025 |
| Reporting at Allotted Institute | 27 September – 03 October, 2025 |
NEET (UG) 2025 Counselling: AIQ and State Quota Schedule
Here is a side-by-side view of schedules for NEET (UG) AIQ and State Quota Counselling:
| Event | All India Quota / Deemed / Central Universities | State Quota Counselling |
| 1st Round of Counselling | 21 July–30 July 2025 | 30 July–06 August 2025 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 07–08 August, 2025 | 13–14 August, 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining (Round 1) | 06 August, 2025 | 12 August, 2025 |
| 2nd Round of Counselling | 12–20 August 2025 | 19–29 August, 2025 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 30 August–01 September, 2025 | 05–06 September, 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining (Round 2) | 29 August, 2025 | 04 September, 2025 |
| Round 3 | 03–10 September 2025 | 09–18 September 2025 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 19–21 September, 2025 | 24 September, 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining (Round 3) | 18 September, 2025 | 23 September, 2025 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | 22–26 September, 2025 | 25–29 September, 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining (Stray Round) | 03 October, 2025 | 03 October, 2025 |
| Commencement of Academic Session | 01 September, 2025 | 01 September, 2025 |
Pro tip: Save these dates on your phone/calendar right now.
Final Words
NEET (UG) counselling 2025 might feel overwhelming at first—but trust us, once you know the steps, it's actually manageable. Just follow the timeline, stay calm, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.
You’ve already done the hard part by cracking NEET. This is the final stretch—go get that seat!
Source
Official Notice by MCC, click here to read.
Official Notice by MCC, click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the MCC, Education Ministry, and Government of India.
