NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Allocation of Seats Results: Important Dates, Procedures, and Further Details
Candidates preparing for the NEET UG 2025 exam should be aware of the counselling process that will follow. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the steps involved.
Registration
Registration for the NEET UG 2025 counselling process will commence on the official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) portal or respective state counselling portals from July 21, 2025. During this step, candidates are required to provide their personal details, NEET UG 2025 credentials, category information, and upload necessary documents. Accurate category certificates must be submitted as category changes are generally not allowed after registration.
Payment of Counselling Fees
After registration, candidates must pay the registration fee online: ₹1,000 for General candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates for AIQ counselling. A security deposit is also required: ₹10,000 for AIQ or government seats and ₹2,00,000 for deemed universities, refundable if the seat is not forfeited.
Choice Filling and Locking
After fee payment, candidates can log into their accounts to fill and lock their preferences for colleges and courses (MBBS/BDS) based on availability. There is no fixed limit on the number of choices. Proper and strategic filling of choices is crucial as seat allotment depends on these preferences along with NEET rank and category.
Merit List Release
Based on NEET UG 2025 ranks and eligibility criteria, a merit list will be uploaded by the counselling authority. Only candidates in the merit list can participate further in choice filling and seat allotment.
Seat Allotment Process
The seat allotment considers NEET rank, choice preferences, availability of seats, and reservation category. The counselling is conducted in three rounds followed by a mop-up (stray vacancy) round if required. The allotment results are published online after each round.
Document Verification and Reporting to Allotted College
Candidates who get seat allotment must download their allotment letter and report to the allotted college for document verification and admission confirmation within the stipulated time. Verification may be conducted online or offline as per notification. Mandatory documents include NEET UG admit card and scorecard, class 10th and 12th mark sheets, government photo ID, passport-size photos, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate for state quota seats, and disability certificate if applicable.
Subsequent Rounds and Stray Vacancy Round
If candidates do not get seats or do not accept allotted seats in earlier rounds, they can participate in subsequent counselling rounds (Round 2, Round 3) and finally in a stray vacancy round to fill remaining seats.
Summary Table of NEET UG 2025 Counselling Steps
| Step | Details | |-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Registration | Online at MCC/state portal from July 21, 2025; upload documents; pay fees | | Counselling Fees | ₹1,000 (General), ₹500 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD); Security deposit ₹10,000 (AIQ) or ₹2,00,000 (deemed) | | Choice Filling & Locking | Select and lock preferred colleges and courses; no fixed choice limit | | Merit List Release | Based on NEET rank; only eligible candidates proceed | | Seat Allotment | Three rounds + stray vacancy; based on rank, choice, category | | Document Verification | Online/offline verification at allotted college | | Reporting to College | Must complete admission formalities to confirm seat |
This process applies to both AIQ seats (15% seats in government, deemed, central universities) and reserved category candidates. State quota counselling (85% seats) follows a similar procedure but is managed by respective state authorities with additional domicile criteria.
Candidates must follow official MCC and state counselling portals for specific dates and updates. The start of courses is targeted for September 1, 2025. If a candidate is not allotted a seat in Round 1, they can participate in Round 2 without the need for fresh registration. The seat allotment process is based on NEET UG ranks, reservation norms, and the preferences submitted during choice filling. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is conducting the counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Candidates must follow the dates released by MCC or their respective state counselling authority to avoid missing deadlines. The NEET UG Counselling 2025 round 1 seat allotment process has started.
During the NEET UG 2025 counselling process, candidates should focus not only on the registration and choice filling steps but also on their overall health and education-and-self-development. The significance of online-learning resources and continued learning cannot be underestimated as it lays the foundation for strategic planning during the choice filling process. Moreover, candidates should keep themselves updated on the counselling process by regularly checking the official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) portal or respective state counselling portals for any updates and announcements.
