NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1 Registration Begins at mcc.nic.in: Check Details, Important Dates and Steps to Apply

NEET UG Counselling 2025: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially commenced the NEET UG 2025 Round 1 counselling registration process from today, July 21. Candidates who have scored above the qualifying NEET UG 2025 cut-off are eligible to apply for this centralised counselling process, which plays a crucial role in allocating MBBS, BDS, and allied health science seats under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ).

This year, over 12 lakh candidates have qualified the NEET UG examination and will now compete for approximately 1.15 lakh MBBS seats available across government and private medical colleges in India.

During this phase, candidates will register, fill and lock their choices, after which seat allotment will be processed based on NEET scores, reservation norms, and seat availability. The allotment result will be declared on July 31, 2025. 

NEET UG 2025 Counselling Rounds

The NEET UG 2025 counselling conducted by MCC will be held in four phases:

• Round 1

• Round 2

• Round 3

• Stray Vacancy Round

NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Counselling Schedule

The key dates for Round 1 counselling are as follows:

AIQ and State-Level Seats: What's the Difference?

MCC manages counselling for 15% All India Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges. Additionally, it handles central universities, deemed universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and ESIC medical institutions.

The remaining 85% seats fall under the State Quota, and are filled by respective state counselling authorities based on NEET UG 2025 scores. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, have already started their counselling registration processes.

Step-by-Step: How to Register for NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to register for the NEET UG 2025 counselling:

1. Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in

2. Navigate to the ‘UG Medical Counselling’ section.

3. Click on the NEET UG 2025 Registration link.

4. Enter your details, create a secure password, and submit the form.

5. Pay the registration fee online through the available payment gateway.

6. Save and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required for NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for verification during counselling:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard

• Birth Certificate (if not mentioned in Class 10 certificate)

• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets & Passing Certificates

• Domicile Certificate (for State Quota seats)

• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, if applicable)

• Migration Certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-sized Photographs (same as in NEET application)

• Medical Fitness Certificate

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website for updates and notifications. Missing deadlines or submitting incorrect information can lead to disqualification from the counselling process.

With over a million aspirants eyeing a limited number of seats, timely registration and careful choice filling are crucial for securing admission to a preferred medical institution.