NEET Counselling 2025: Dates, Process, Eligibility, Fees, Cutoff, Registration (New Update)

NEET Counselling 2025 holds a profound and distinguished role in the journey of aspiring medical professionals who have demonstrated exceptional merit by clearing NEET 2025. Following the release of results and the subsequent disclosure of ranks, an air of anticipation pervades, as candidates recognize that their aspirations for a career in medicine are within tangible reach. This critical juncture heralds the inception of the counselling process, which bears the responsibility of shaping the future trajectory of these individuals within the realm of medical education. The counselling will be conducted based on the entrance examination Called NEET which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). To check your results, visit neet. ntaonline. in, exams.nta.ac.in/NEET, or go directly to https://neet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/scorecard/index.

Amidst the transition from the NEET examination to the deliberations overseen by the esteemed Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state authorities, the counselling phase acquires paramount significance. It allows candidates to make reasonable and informed choices regarding their academic pursuits, securing coveted placements in distinguished medical colleges and courses that align harmoniously with their aspirations. With earnestness and diligence, each candidate navigates this decisive course, seeking to secure admission to renowned institutions that will lay the foundation for their professional aspirations.

NEET Counselling represents far more than a bureaucratic formality; it epitomizes the realization of long-cherished dreams. Pursuing a career in medicine necessitates not only exceptional dedication but also an acute understanding of one's professional ambitions. During this deliberative period, candidates meticulously weigh various factors, including the academic reputation of institutions, specialized courses offered, and personal preferences about geographic location. The gravity of these introspective considerations underscores the potential impact candidates will have on innumerable lives in the future.

NEET Counselling 2025 Overview

for Undergraduate Medical Courses

Factors	Particulars
Counselling Name	NEET Counselling
Examination Qualification	NEET Conducted by the NTA
Counselling Conducting Authority	Medical Council Committee (MCC) & Respective States
Examination Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency
NEET Exam Date	4th May 2025
NEET Result Date	To be announced
Conducting Bodies	For AIQ: By Directorate General of Health Sciences (DGHS) for the Medical Council Committee  State Quota: Respective State Authorities
Seat Intake Percentile	For AIQ: 5% of government seats, 100% of Deemed and Central University seats, ESIC, AFMC, AIIMS, and JIPMER seats State Quota - 85% of Govt seats, 100% of private seats of the state
Official Website for AIQ	https://mcc.nic.in/

Online Application Form for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test [(NEET (UG)] 2025- Reg.

MCC NEET Counselling 2025 Schedule

Tentative Schedule For Online Counselling (Allotment Process) For NEET-UG (MBBS/ BDS/ B.Sc (Nursing) - 2025 All India Quota (15%)/ Deemed/Central Universities/ All AIIMS Institutes/ JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal)

Event	Dates
Verification of Tentative Seat  Matrix by the participating Institutes and NMC	to be announced
Registration/Payment	to be announced
Choice Filling/Locking	to be announced
Processing of Seat Allotment	to be announced
Result	to be announced
Uploading of documents by the candidates on MCC portal	to be announced
Reporting/Joining	to be announced
Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC	to be announced

Round 2

Events	Dates
Verification of Tentative Seat  Matrix by the participating Institutes and NMC	to be announced
Registration/Payment	to be announced
Choice Filling/Locking	to be announced
Processing of Seat Allotment	to be announced
Result	to be announced
Uploading of documents by the candidates on the MCC portal	to be announced
Reporting/Joining	to be announced
Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC	to be announced

Round 3 For All India Quota/ Deemed Universities/Central Universities (MBBS/ BDS/ B. Sc Nursing)

Event	Dates
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the participating Institutes	to be announced
Registration/Payment	to be announced
Choice Filling/Locking	to be announced
Processing of Seat Allotment	to be announced
Result	to be announced
Uploading of documents by the candidates on the MCC portal	to be announced
Reporting/Joining	to be announced
Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC	to be announced

Events	Dates
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the participating Institutes	to be announced
Registration/Payment	to be announced
Choice Filling/Locking	to be announced
Processing of Seat Allotment	to be announced
Result	to be announced
Uploading of documents by the candidates on the MCC portal	to be announced
Reporting/Joining	to be announced
Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC	to be announced

What is NEET UG Counselling?

NEET UG Counselling is the seat allocation process that follows the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate exam in India. This exam determines admissions to undergraduate medical courses like MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing.

Types of Counselling:

• All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling:
  • Conducted by MCC.
  • Fills 15% of the seats in all government medical colleges, all seats in deemed universities, and private institutions (except Jammu & Kashmir).
• State Quota Counselling:
  • Conducted by respective state authorities.
  • Fills the remaining 85% of the seats in government medical colleges and all seats in private medical colleges within the state.

What is NEET PG Counselling?

NEET PG Counselling is the seat allotment process following the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) PG exam conducted in India. This exam determines admissions to postgraduate medical courses like MD/MS/Diploma.

Types of Counselling:

Similar to NEET UG Counselling, there are two main categories for NEET PG Counselling:

• All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling:
  • Conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
  • Fills 50% of the seats in government medical colleges, All India Institutes (AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.), and private deemed universities.
• State Quota Counselling:
  • Conducted by the respective state authorities.
  • Fills the remaining 50% of the seats in government medical colleges and all seats in private medical colleges within the state.

What is NEET MDS Counselling?

NEET MDS Counselling is the seat allocation process that follows the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) MDS exam in India. This exam determines admissions to postgraduate dental courses, specifically Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). Similar to NEET PG Counselling, NEET MDS Counselling aims to allocate seats in various MDS programs offered by dental colleges across the country.

Types of Counselling:

• All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling:
  • Conducted by MCC.
  • Fills 50% of the seats in government dental colleges, All India Institutes like AIIMS, and private deemed universities.
• State Quota Counselling:
  • Conducted by respective state authorities.
  • Fills the remaining 50% of the seats in government dental colleges and all seats in private medical colleges within the state.

NEET Counselling Seats Summary

NEET Exam	Type of Counselling	Conducted by	Seats Covered
NEET UG	All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)	15% of seats in government medical colleges, all seats in deemed universities, and all private institutions (except J&K)
	State Quota Counselling	Respective state authorities	85% of seats in government medical colleges and all seats in private medical colleges within the state
NEET PG/MDS	All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)	50% of seats in government medical/dental colleges, all India institutes (AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.), and privately deemed universities
	State Quota Counselling	Respective state authorities	50% of seats in government medical/dental colleges all seats in private medical colleges within the state

Neet Counselling State Wise 2025

States	NEET UG Counselling Process	NEET PG Counselling Process	NEET MDS Counselling Process
Uttarakhand	Uttarakhand NEET Counselling 2025	Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling	Uttarakhand NEET MDS Counselling
Maharashtra	Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2025	Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling	Maharashtra NEET MDS Counselling
Bihar	Bihar NEET Counselling 2025	Bihar NEET PG Counselling	Bihar NEET MDS Counselling
Karnataka	Karnataka NEET Counselling 2025	Karnataka NEET PG Counselling	Karnataka NEET MDS Counselling
Punjab	Punjab NEET Counselling 2025	Punjab NEET PG Counselling	Punjab NEET MDS Counselling
Odisha	Odisha NEET Counselling 2025	Odisha NEET PG Counselling	Odisha NEET MDS Counselling
Arunachal Pradesh	Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025	Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling	Arunachal Pradesh NEET MDS Counselling
Kerala	Kerala NEET Counselling 2025	Kerala NEET PG Counselling	Kerala NEET MDS Counselling
Andaman & Nicobar	Andaman & Nicobar NEET Counselling 2025	Andaman & Nicobar NEET PG Counselling	Andaman & Nicobar NEET MDS Counselling
Telangana	Telangana NEET Counselling 2025	Telangana NEET PG Counselling	Telangana NEET MDS Counselling
Rajasthan	Rajasthan NEET Counselling 2025	Rajasthan NEET PG Counselling	Rajasthan NEET MDS Counselling
Mizoram	Mizoram NEET Counselling 2025	Mizoram NEET PG Counselling	Mizoram NEET MDS Counselling
Assam	Assam NEET Counselling 2025	Assam NEET PG Counselling	Assam NEET MDS Counselling
Manipur	Manipur NEET Counselling 2025	Manipur NEET PG Counselling	Manipur NEET MDS Counselling
Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu & Kashmir NEET Counselling 2025	Jammu & Kashmir NEET PG Counselling	Jammu & Kashmir NEET MDS Counselling
Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025	Himachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling	Himachal Pradesh NEET MDS Counselling
Haryana	Haryana NEET Counselling 2025	Haryana NEET PG Counselling	Haryana NEET MDS Counselling
Gujarat	Gujarat NEET Counselling 2025	Gujarat NEET PG Counselling	Gujarat NEET MDS Counselling
Puducherry	Puducherry NEET Counselling 2025	Puducherry NEET PG Counselling	Puducherry NEET MDS Counselling
West Bengal	West Bengal NEET Counselling 2025	West Bengal NEET PG Counselling	West Bengal NEET MDS Counselling
Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2025	Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling	Tamil Nadu NEET MDS Counselling
Uttar Pradesh	Uttar Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025	Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Counselling	Uttar Pradesh NEET MDS Counselling
Tripura	Tripura NEET Counselling 2025	Tripura NEET PG Counselling	Tripura NEET MDS Counselling
Jharkhand	Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2025	Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling	Jharkhand NEET MDS Counselling
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2025	Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET PG Counselling	Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET MDS Counselling
Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025	Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling	Andhra Pradesh NEET MDS Counselling
Meghalaya	Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025	Meghalaya NEET PG Counselling	Meghalaya NEET MDS Counselling
Delhi	Delhi NEET Counselling 2025	Delhi NEET PG Counselling	Delhi NEET MDS Counselling
Goa	Goa NEET Counselling 2025	Goa NEET PG Counselling	Goa NEET MDS Counselling
Chandigarh	Chandigarh NEET UG Counselling	Chandigarh NEET PG Counselling	Chandigarh NEET MDS Counselling
Chhattisgarh	Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling	Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling	Chhattisgarh NEET MDS Counselling
Lakhshadweep	Lakshadweep NEET UG Counselling	Lakshadweep NEET PG Counselling	Lakshadweep NEET MDS Counselling
Madhya Pradesh	Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling	Madhya Pradesh NEET PG Counselling	Madhya Pradesh NEET MDS Counselling
Nagaland	Nagaland NEET UG Counselling	Nagaland NEET PG Counselling	Nagaland NEET MDS Counselling
Sikkim	Sikkim NEET UG Counselling	Sikkim NEET PG Counselling	Sikkim NEET MDS Counselling

NEET UG Counselling Procedure 

NEET UG 2025 is a national-level entrance exam for admission to medical colleges/universities in India that offer MBBS, BDS, NEET, and other nursing undergraduate courses. NEET 2025 will be administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). 

Candidates with NEET scores can apply for admission to MBBS/BDS and NEET programs at various reputed government and private medical colleges in India. Admissions are also available in prestigious medical institutions such as AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, and others. 

Step 1 - Create a New User Account 

Candidates must register for NEET UG counselling 2025 by clicking on the link provided above. Submit information such as the stream (Medical/Dental), NEET UG roll number, application number, candidate's name, birth date, security pin, and so on, and then click the 'Submit' button. 

The agreement page will be displayed on the screen, and aspirants will have the option to click 'I Agree' or 'I Do Not Agree'. If the candidates want to proceed with the application process, they must click the 'I Agree' button. The login information will be displayed on the screen. Candidates will now be asked to write down their login information and password, which should be protected by a security question. 

Step 2 - Provide Personal Information 

Candidates will be required to submit information such as their mother's name, father's name, and address details in this step of NEET UG counselling 2025. Click the 'Submit' button. It should be noted that these details cannot be changed by the candidates later; thus, the information provided should be similar to the documents candidates will submit at the time of admission. 

Step 3 - Counselling Payment 

Candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee as well as a refundable tuition fee. The fees can be paid online using a credit/card/debit card/net banking method.

Counselling Fee (Non-Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 500
Deemed University	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000

Security Fee (Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,0000	Rs. 5,000
Deemed University	Rs. 2,00,000	Rs. 2,00,000

Step 4 – Registration Slip 

After the successful submission of details, the registration slip will be displayed on the screen which can be printed as it will be useful in the further admission process. To continue with the process, click on the ‘Login’ button. 

Choice Filling 

Step 5 – Available Choices 

The ‘Available Choices’ link will be enabled as and when the counselling process starts. On the left side of the screen, the available choices will be displayed on the screen. Candidates who will submit the fees for both 15% AIQ/Central Universities and Deemed Universities will be eligible to apply for both the category of seats. 

Step 6 – Select the choices

Candidates need to click on the ‘+’ button available with each preference to select the choices. As the candidates select a particular preference, the choices will be transferred from the left-hand side of the screen to the right-hand side. After selecting choices, candidates will be asked to click on the ‘Save & Continue’ button to save and continue with the process or the ‘Save & Go to Home Page button to save the options and exit. 

Candidates can move up, move down, and delete the choices. The upper arrow and the down arrow will move the choice up or down respectively by one step. The delete option will delete the selected choice. Aspirants can also click on a selected choice and drag it to a particular choice to interchange the choices.. 

Choice Locking 

Step 7 – Choice Locking 

It is mandatory to lock the choices for the final submission of preferences in NEET UG 2025 counselling. The choices can be modified until they are locked. If in case, candidates do not lock the choices then the filled choices will be considered final and will automatically get locked on the notified date. 

Step 8 – Take a Printout 

It is advisable to take a printout of the filled choices as it could be beneficial for candidates in the further NEET UG counselling process. If the candidates have not locked their choices then also they can take a printout of the chosen preferences after the choice-locking process is over. 

Step 9 – Seat Allotment 

After every round of counselling, the seat allotment result will be declared. NEET counselling results, released in the form of the seat allotment list and seat allotment letter, will release the seat allotted to the candidates. Candidates can check their name, roll no., allotted category, candidates’ category, allotted college, quota, and course in the NEET seat allotment list. The seat allotment letter is an important document that needs to be submitted at the time of reporting to the allotted college along with other mandatory documents. 

Step 10 – Reporting to the Allotted College

Candidates should report to the allotted college to complete the admission formalities. At the time of reporting to the allotted college, candidates must submit the original copy of the mandatory documents as given below.. 

NEET Counselling 2025 Seat Allotment Result 

The Medical Counselling Committee released the NEET UG provisional list on Thursday, 20 October 2025. There may be changes in the NEET UG Round 1 seat allotment final result 2025 which is issued today. The NEET UG Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result 2025 Online has been released via MCC.nic.in. 

Steps to check NEET UG Seat Allotment Result 2025

• Aspirants should visit the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee MCC.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on UG MBBS/BDS Medical Counselling 
• Here on the right side of the page, look at News & Events, you will see a link named Notice for Final Result of UG 2025 Round 1. 
• Once you click on NEET UG Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2025 Download Link enter the credentials and check the result.. 

NEET 2025 Counselling Seat Matrix 

Organization	Number of Seats
Deemed Universities MBBS	8787
AIIMS, JIPMER, and BHU MBBS	2329
AIQ MBBS	6167
AMU MBBS	150
Deemed BDS	3100
ESIC MBBS (ESIC Insured Person Quota)	437
DU, IP, and JIPMER Internal Puducherry UT MBBS	829
AIQ BDS	476
BSc Nursing	487
DU, IP, & BHU BDS	158
AMU BDS	40
Jamia Millia BDS	50

NEET Counselling in 2025 Eligibility Criteria 

For Undergraduate Courses

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	Some states have specific domicile requirements for state quota seats, and candidates must fulfil the domicile criteria to be eligible for state-level counselling.
Age Limit	The candidate must be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December 2025.
Qualifying Exam	Candidates should have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks	General category candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined in the qualifying exam. For SC/ST/OBC category candidates, the minimum marks required are 40%, and for PwD candidates, it is 45%.
NEET-UG 2025	Aspiring candidates must have appeared for NEET-UG 2025 and obtained the minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Valid NEET Scorecard	Candidates must possess a valid NEET-UG 2025 scorecard issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
State Domicile (for State Quota)	Some states have specific domicile requirements for state quota seats, and candidates must fulfill the domicile criteria to be eligible for state-level counselling.
Overseas Candidates (for All India Quota)	NRIs, OCIs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible for All India Quota seats and must submit relevant documents to prove their eligibility.

NEET Exams 

NEET UG Exam 

NEET UG is a national medical entrance exam in India for MBBS and BDS courses. It's conducted by the NTA and determines admissions to government and private medical colleges. The exam is offline and consists of MCQs from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Eligible candidates can participate in counselling for AIQ and state quota seats. There's no limit on attempts, and scores are valid for one year.

Preparation and staying updated with official notifications are crucial for success in NEET UG. NEET UG is a single national-level undergraduate medical entrance exam held each year in India for admission to 645 medical, 318 dental, 914 NEET, and 47 BVSc and AH colleges.  A good score on this examination will allow the candidate to be admitted to the best medical colleges with 15% All India Quota through central counselling and 85% of seats through state counselling. 

NEET UG Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for NEET UG.
Age Limit	The minimum age requirement is 17 years as of 31st December of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit for NEET UG.
Qualifying Exam	Candidates should have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks	General category candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined in the qualifying exam. For SC/ST/OBC category candidates, the minimum marks required are 40%, and for PwD candidates, it is 45%.
Number of Attempts	There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET UG, allowing candidates to appear in the exam as many times as they are eligible.
NEET UG 2025 Exam	Candidates must appear for NEET UG 2025, which is a pen-and-paper-based test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Valid ID Proof	Candidates are required to have a valid government-issued ID proof, such as Aadhar Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License, to appear for the exam.
Eligibility for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) Seats	Indian nationals and eligible foreign nationals are eligible for the 15% All India Quota seats. NRIs and OCIs are not eligible for AIQ seats.
Eligibility for State Quota Seats	Indian nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for NEET UG.
NEET UG 2025 Syllabus	The NEET UG 2025 exam syllabus will cover topics from the CBSE Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum. Candidates are advised to refer to the official NEET website for the detailed syllabus.

MCC NEET Cut-off 2024 Round 1 (Category Wise)

AIQ Round 1 Cut-off 2024
MBBS			BDS
Category	Rank	Score	Category	Rank	Score
GENERAL	19603	660	GENERAL	36548	639
EWS	23419	654	EWS	40810	635
OBC	20281	658	OBC	40425	635
SC	105676	575	SC	159726	533
ST	145207	544	ST	210456	496

NEET UG Cut Off & Score 2024 as per NMC/DCI

Category	Cut-Off Percentile	NEET Cut-Off 2023	NEET Cut-Off 2024	No. Of Candidates
UR/EWS	50th Percentile	720-137	720-162	11,65,334
OBC	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	1,00,876
SC	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	34,420
ST	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	14,414
UR/EWS-PwD	45th Percentile	136-121	151-144	469
OBC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	143-127	269
SC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	143-127	54
ST-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	142-127	13

NEET PG Exam 

The National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (Postgraduate) (or NEET (PG)) is a qualifying and ranking examination in India for students wishing to study various postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) and diploma courses in the country's government or private medical colleges. This exam was designed to replace the All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination (AIPGMEE). The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the NEET. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is in charge of the counselling and seat allocation. 

NEET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria 

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Qualification	Candidates must possess an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Internship Completion	Completion of one year of mandatory rotating internship on or before [Specified Date] is required.
Provisional Registration	Candidates must have a provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any State Medical Council.
Attempts Limit	There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET PG, allowing candidates to appear multiple times to improve their scores.
Foreign Medical Graduates	Indian citizens with foreign medical qualifications must qualify for the MCI's Screening Test (FMGE) to become eligible for NEET PG.
NEET PG 2025 Exam	Candidates need to appear for NEET PG 2025, which is a computer-based test conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Valid NEET PG Score	Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying percentile as specified by the NBE to be eligible for admissions.
All India 50% Quota	Indian nationals applying under the All India 50% Quota must be eligible for the same and adhere to the guidelines provided by the NBE.
State Quota	Candidates seeking admission under the state quota must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the respective state authorities.
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Foreign Nationals	OCI and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for NEET PG, subject to any specific regulations set by the Government of India or the respective authorities.

NEET PG Cut-Off 2024

Category	Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria	Cut-off (Out of 800)
General / EWS	50th percentile	291
General-PwBD	45th percentile	274
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)	40th percentile	257

NEET MDS Exam 

NEET MDS is a national-level entrance exam for dental graduates in India, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). It serves as a crucial gateway for candidates aspiring to pursue Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses in various government and private dental colleges across the country. NEET MDS is highly competitive, and clearing the exam is essential for securing admissions to postgraduate dental programs.

The exam tests candidates' knowledge and understanding of dental subjects studied during their undergraduate dental education. Qualifying for NEET MDS opens doors to various dental specialities and subspecialties, offering candidates opportunities to specialize in areas like Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, and more. The NEET MDS score is considered by dental institutions during their admission process, making it a crucial step in shaping the dental career of aspiring candidates.

NEET MDS Exam Eligibility Criteria 

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Qualification	Candidates must possess a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from a recognized dental college by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Internship Completion	Completion of one year of mandatory rotatory internship on or before [Specified Date] is required.
Provisional Registration	Candidates must have a provisional or permanent registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or any State Dental Council.
Attempts Limit	There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET MDS, allowing candidates to appear multiple times to improve their scores.
Foreign Dental Graduates	Indian citizens with foreign dental qualifications must qualify for the DCI's Screening Test (FMGE) to become eligible for NEET MDS.
NEET MDS 2025 Exam	Candidates need to appear for NEET MDS 2025, which is a computer-based test conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Valid NEET MDS Score	Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying percentile as specified by the NBE to be eligible for admissions.
All India 50% Quota	Indian nationals applying under the All India 50% Quota must be eligible for the same and adhere to the guidelines provided by the NBE.
State Quota	Candidates seeking admission under the state quota must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the respective state authorities.
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Foreign Nationals	OCI and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for NEET MDS, subject to any specific regulations set by the Government of India or the respective authorities.

NEET College Predictor 

NEET College Predictor is a tool provided by various online educational analysts to predict the chances of the student getting admission to medical colleges via giving entrance exams i.e. NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) conducted by the central authority known as NTA (National Testing Agency). 

MBBS College Predictor 

MBBS College Predictor employs a novel algorithm that analyses the opening and closing ranks of the previous year's NEET counselling data to determine the best college for you to pursue Medical Studies. It forecasts your chances of admission to the medical school of your preference. 

Thorough that MBBS Admission Consultant guides students on NEET counselling & top Medical college criteria.

BDS College Predictor 

BDS College Predictor employs a novel algorithm that analyses the opening and closing ranks of the previous year's NEET counselling data to determine the best college for you to pursue Medical Studies. It forecasts your chances of admission to the medical school of your preference. 

Thorough that the BDS Admission Consultant guides students on NEET counselling & top Medical college criteria. 

NEET Counselling Admission Consultant for MBBS And BDS Courses 

MBBS Admission Consultant 

To know better MBBS Admission Consultants have developed user-friendly tools to assist in determining students' goals. To receive assistance throughout the entire NEET Counselling process, till you are admitted to your preferred medical college. 

BDS Admission Consultant 

To know better BDS Admission Consultant has developed user-friendly tools to assist in determining students' goals. To receive assistance throughout the entire NEET Counselling process, till you are admitted to your preferred medical college. 

Types Of MCC NEET UG Counselling 

MCC Quotas 

1. All India Quota NEET Counselling 15%: 

AIQ online counselling is conducted in four rounds: AIQ Round 1, AIQ Round 2, AIQ Mop-Up Round, and AIQ Stray Vacancy Round (SLA (C) No. 10487 of 2021 in the matter of Nihila P.P. v/s MCC & Ors. Hon'ble Supreme Court of India).

In online mode. All candidates who qualified for All India Quota seats based on their performance in the National Testing Agency's (NTA) NEET UG examinations across the country. 

Open seats-domicile free includes: 

• i. 15% All India Quota seats MBBS/ BDS Seats of States, 
• ii. 100%MBBS/ BDS Seats of BHU OPEN 
• iii. AIIMS Open seats- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India 
• iv. JIPMER Open (Puducherry/ Karaikal) 
• v. AMU Open 
• vi. 15% All India Quota seats of DU/ I.P University (VMMC/ ABVIMS/ESIC Dental) vii. Jamia Open seats- Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia) viii. 15% All India Quota Seats of ESIC 

Reservation Policy for 15% All India Quota seats: 

Reservation Policy of the Central Government for the NEET-UG Counselling in All India Quota is as follows: 

• S.C.- 15% 
• S.T.- 7.5% 
• O.B.C.- (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list- 27% 
• EWS- as per Central Government norms- 10% 
• PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms- 5% 

2. AIIMS 

There are 2037 MBBS seats in India's 20 AIIMS. AIIMS for medical school Admission to AIIMS by 2019 Exam was taken separately by AIIMS and admission was given after AIIMS counselling, but now NMC has taken over. Because of the bill's implementation, admission to all AIIMS is based solely on NEET scores and the First, Second, mop-up, and Final rounds. 

Certain AIIMS eligibility conditions differ from those outlined in the NTA Information Bulletin. Eligible and willing candidates are advised to make a note of this before making their selection. 

Reservation Policy for AIIMS: 

• 1. The reservation policy of the Central Government is followed and the same is applied 2. Only on the seats contributed by AIIMS to MCC:
• 3. S.C.- 15% 
• 4. S.T.- 7.5% 
• 5. O.B.C.- (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list- 27% 
• 6. EWS- as per Central Government norms- 10% 
• 7. PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms- 5% 

Reservation of seats under the PWD Category is 5% & as per NMC norms (Gazette Notification no. MCI-34(41)/2018-Med./170045 dated 04/02/2019). 

Candidates who want to avail 5% PwD reservation in UG seats of Govt. /Central medical institutions should obtain a Disability certificate as per NMC norms (Gazette Notification no. MCI-34(41)/2018-Med./170045 dated 04/02/2019 

3. JIPMER 

JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research) has its own eligibility and admission policies for its state quota seats which the Candidates are advised to go through the same. The seat information of JIPMER for NEET UG is provided by JIPMER. 

There will be four rounds of counselling i.e. Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round & online Stray Vacancy Round for which counselling is conducted by MCC. All the candidates who have qualified for NEET-UG based on their rank in NEET UG conducted by NTA are eligible. Eligible candidates may download the Rank letter/ Result from the NTA website. 

Reservation Policy: 

The reservation policy of the Central Government is followed and the same is applied only to the seats contributed by JIPMER as OPEN seats: 

• S.C.- 15% 
• S.T.- 7.5% 
• O.B.C.- 27% (Non-Creamy Layer) in Central List 
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• PwD- 5% Horizontal Reservation 
• EWS- 10% 

Reservation of seats under the PWD Category is 5% as per NMC norms (Gazette Notification no. MCI-34(41)/2018-Med./170045 dated 04/02/2019).

Candidates who want to avail 5% PwD reservation in UG seats of Govt. /Central medical institutions should obtain a Disability certificate as per NMC norms (Gazette Notification no. MCI-34(41)/2018-Med./170045 dated 04/02/2019 

4. Armed Forces Medical College Pune (AFMC) 

• Candidates who wish to participate in AFMC Counselling must register on the MCC portal, www.mcc.nic.in. 
• The list of registered candidates is forwarded to AFMC Authorities for counselling at their discretion, according to their rules and regulations. 
• The MCC's role is limited to registering willing candidates. 
• MCC is not liable for any allotment made by or on behalf of the AFMC Authorities. 
• Before applying for AFMC Counselling, candidates must check the Eligibility Conditions (especially the Medical Eligibility Conditions) on the AFMC website. 

5. ESIC- Insured Persons Quota 

Percentage of Insured People Quota seats out of State Quota seats reserved for Insured Persons students are domicile free, and counselling for the same is conducted by MCC by ESIC standard.. 

MCC conducts four rounds of counselling for ESIC, namely Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and online Stray Vacancy Round. All candidates who qualified for NEET-UG based on their rank in the NTA-conducted NEET-UG are eligible. Eligible candidates can obtain their rank letter/results from the NTA website. 

Reservation Policy: 

The Reservation Policy for ESIC Insured Persons Quota is as follows: 

• S.C.- 15% 
• S.T.- 7.5% 
• O.B.C.- (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list- 27% 
• EWS- as per Central Government norms- 10%
• PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms- 5% 

Reservation of seats under PWD Category is 5% & as per NMC norms (Gazette Notification no. MCI-34(41)/2018-Med./170045 dated 04/02/2019) 

Candidates who want to avail of 5% PwD reservation in UG seats of Govt./Central medical institutions should obtain Disability certificate as per NMC norms (Gazette Notification no. MCI-34(41)/2018-Med./170045 dated 04/02/2019), from the designated disability centres 

6. Central University (BHU/AMU/DU) 

MCC conducts four rounds of counselling online, namely Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. All candidates who qualified for NEET-UG based on their rank in the NTA-conducted NEET-UG are eligible. Eligible candidates can obtain their rank letter/results from the NTA website. 

7. Deemed University 

Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round are the four rounds of counselling. MCC conducts three of the four rounds online, namely Round 1, Round 2, and the Mop-Up Round. 

The Stray Vacancy round is conducted by the respective Deemed Universities, for which a list of students in order of merit equal to ten times the number of vacant seats will be forwarded, by the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Writ Petition(s) (Civil) No(s) 267/2017 Dar-UsSlam Educational Trust and Ors. V/s Medical Council of India and Ors. The larger list may be shared with the Deemed Universities if necessary at a later stage. 

Reservation Policy: 

Candidates who fall under the category of NRI as per the directions/orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case (W.P. (C) No. 689/2017- Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Anr. Vs. Union of India &Ors.) dated 22-08-2017 are eligible for NRI Category. Candidates with OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationality are considered NRIs. OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals Candidates are eligible for NRI seats, according to Ministry of Home Affairs Gazette Notification No. S.O.1050 (E) dated March 4, 2021.

State Quota NEET Counselling 85% 

Candidates are eligible to apply for State Quota seats. Counselling at the state level is used to allocate seats under the State Quota in various states. 

Corresponding State/Union Territory officials define the eligibility criteria and reservation policy for admissions under state quota seats on a regular basis. 

Specific laws apply in a state/union territory to corresponding categories for seat reservation for MBBS/BDS courses. 

The state/union territory will establish criteria for admission to medical courses in private medical institutes in Pune. 

The Ministry of Defence, the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services, and the Government of India define policies and admissions to the AFMC in Pune. 

All India State-wise NEET Counselling Authorities

States	Counselling Authorities
Andhra Pradesh	Dr. YSR University of Health Science, Andhra Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh	Arunachal Pradesh’s Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DME)
Assam	Directorate of Medical Education, Assam
Bihar	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board
Chandigarh	Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh	Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Dadra & Nagar
Goa	Directorate of Technical Education, Goa
Gujarat	Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC)
Haryana	Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Haryana
Himachal Pradesh	Atal Medical & Research University, HP,
Jammu & Kashmir	Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)
Karnataka	Karnataka Education Authority (KEA)
Kerala	Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE)
Lakshadweep	Department of Education, Lakshadweep
Madhya Pradesh	Directorate of Medical Education
Maharashtra	Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER)
Meghalaya	North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong,
Manipur	Directorate of Health Services, Manipur
Mizoram	Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Mizoram
Nagaland	Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima
Odisha	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) cell.
Puducherry	Centralised Admission Committee of the Government of Puducherry
Punjab	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS)
Rajasthan	Medical Education Government of Rajasthan
Sikkim	Government of Sikkim Human Resource Development Department
Tamil Nadu	Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu
Telangana	Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
Tripura	Directorate of Medical Education, Health, and Family Welfare of the Tripura
Uttarakhand	Directorate General of Medical Education and Training
West Bengal	Department of Health & Family Welfare
Delhi	Faculty of Ayurvedic and Unani Medicine, GGSIPU.

Central Pool Quota NEET Counselling 

Some states/union territories do not contain MBBS/BDS colleges, so seats for their students are reserved in MBBS/BDS colleges in other states. Seats are also confined in Government MBBS/BDS colleges for Government Departments like Defence (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, ITBP, RAW, and SPG personnel wards Central Pool Counselling is the name given to counselling for these states and government departments 

These seats are reserved for students from the following categories: 

• 1. Candidates from eligible states/union territories. 
• 2. Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir. 
• 3. Candidates from government departments that will benefit. 
• 4. Applicants from the Ministry of External Affairs. 

Document Required for NEET UG Counselling 

• NEET 2025 Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA. 
• NEET 2025 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA. 
• Date of Birth Certificate (if Metric Certificate does not bear the same)
• Class 10th Certificate 
• Class 10+2 Certificate (Vi). Class 10+2 Marks Sheet
• Eight (8) Passport size photographs same as affixed on the application form.
• Provisional allotment letter generated online. 
• Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport) 

Document Required for NEET PG Counselling 

• Birth certificate 
• Marksheets of MBBS & Degree Certificate 
• Internship Completion Certificate 
• Permanent/provisional registration certificate issued by MCI/ SMC 
• Valid ID proof 
• Caste Certificate (if applicable) 
• Non-creamy layer Certificate (if applicable) 
• Disability Certificate (if applicable) 
• NEET PG Admit Card 
• NEET PG 2025 Scorecard 

FAQ : NEET Counselling 2025

Q. What is the NEET 2025 exam date?

A. NEET Exam will held on 4th May 2025.

Q. What’s the Counselling Process for NEET UG Counselling 2025?

A. Here are some details of the step-wise process of NEET UG Counselling 2025 Candidates have to Create a New User Account, Provide Personal Information, Counselling Payment, & download the Registration Slip, once registration is completed then submit Choice Filling & Choice Locking. 

Q. What are NEET Counselling 2025 Fees?

A. Counselling fees for General & OBC candidates is Rs. 1600 and for General-EWS & OBC-NCL is Rs. 1500. 

Q. How many rounds of counselling are there in NEET?

A. Round 1, Round 2 of AIQ, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round are the four rounds of counselling. MCC conducts three of the four rounds online, namely Round 1, Round 2, and the Mop-Up Round. 

Q. How many attempts for the NEET UG exam?

A. The NTA (National Testing Agency), the NEET exam's regulatory board, states that there is no limit to the number of NEET exam attempts. 

Q. How many seats will be granted based on NEET 2025 scores?

A. Admission to 91,827 MBBS, 27,698 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH 525 BVSc, and AH seats, including 1,899 AIIMS and 249 JIPMER seats, will be granted through NEET 2025. 

Q. What are the required documents to upload during registration for NEET UG Counselling 2025?

A. Here’s the list of documents required during registration for NEET UG Counselling 2025. NEET 2025 Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA. 

● NEET 2025 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA. 

● Date of Birth Certificate (if Metric Certificate does not bear the same)

● Class 10th Certificate 

● Class 10+2 Certificate (Vi). Class 10+2 Marks Sheet 

● Eight (8) Passport-size photographs same as affixed on the application form.

● Provisional allotment letter generated online. 

● Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport) 

Q. Does PWD Candidates need to submit Disability Certificate for NEET Counselling 2025?

A. Candidates who have enrolled as PwD on the NTA website and wish to use the PwD reservation should obtain a disability certificate through one of the designated NEET Disability Certification Centres.

Q. Who will be in charge of NEET 2025?

A. The NEET 2025 undergraduate medical entrance examination is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).