MCC NEET Counselling 2025: Dates, Process, Eligibility, Fees, Cutoff, Registration etc.

MCC NEET Counselling: A Comprehensive Guide

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) NEET Counselling is a crucial process for students in India seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses. NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the all-India medical entrance examination, and the MCC is responsible for conducting the centralized counselling process for various medical institutions across the country. Candidates are assigned seats based on the results of the NEET-UG Examination, which is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The primary purpose of MCC NEET Counselling is to ensure a fair and transparent admission process for medical and dental courses offered by government, private, and deemed universities/colleges. Through this centralized counselling, students are provided the opportunity to choose their preferred colleges and courses based on their NEET ranks.

MCC NEET Counselling plays a significant role in shaping the medical and dental careers of thousands of aspiring students in India. It ensures a fair and efficient admission process to various medical institutions, providing students with ample opportunities to pursue their dreams of becoming healthcare professionals. Aspirants are advised to stay well-informed, adhere to the counselling schedule, and make informed choices during the counselling process.

MCC NEET Counselling Highlights

Factors	Particulars
Counselling Name	NEET Counselling
Conducting Bodies	AIQ- By Directorate General of Health Sciences (DGHS) for the Medical Council Committee
Seat Intake	AIQ – 15% of Govt Seats, 100% of Deemed and Central University seats, ESIC, AFMC, AIIMS and JIPMER seats
NEET Counselling Type	NEET UG Counselling /NEET PG Counselling
Courses to Pursue	UG Courses– MBBS, BDS, and Other Medical Courses PG Courses– Radiology, General Medicine, Anatomy, Forensic Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopedics, Microbiology and all other courses
Counselling Website	https://mcc.nic.in/

MCC NEET Counselling 2025 Important Dates

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)

Round 1

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

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 3

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

Stray Vacancy Round

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

MCC Counelling Process

About MCC:

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is the authorized body to conduct counselling for the National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (NEET) for qualified applicants. The MCC/DGHS will conduct counselling for 15% AIQ, 100% Deemed Universities, Central Universities (including Delhi University, AMU, and BHU including Institutional/Domicile Quota), ESIC, AFMC (only Registration Part), and I.P Universities (VMMC, SJH, and D ABVIMS, RML, and& ESIC Dental), Delhi (15% AIQ + 85% Institutional Quota), 100% AIIMS, 100% JIPMER, and B. 

MCC NEET Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

Counselling Registration 

Step 1: Visit the MCC Official Website:

• Access the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) specifically designed for NEET UG Counselling 2025.

Step 2: Find the Registration Link:

• Look for the “Registration” or “New Registration” link on the website’s homepage. Click on it to initiate the registration process.

Step 3: Read the Instructions:

• Take the time to carefully read and understand the instructions, guidelines, and eligibility criteria provided on the registration page.

Step 4: Fill in Personal Details:

• Enter your personal information accurately, including your full name, date of birth, gender, contact number, email address, and any other required details.

Step 5: NEET UG Details:

• Provide your NEET UG examination details, such as your roll number, application number, and the year in which you appeared for the examination.

Step 6: Generate Login Credentials:

• Create your login credentials, including a unique username and a strong password.
• Remember these details, as you will need them for future access to the counselling portal.

Step 7: Payment of Registration Fee:

• Pay the prescribed registration fee using the available online payment options.
• Ensure that you follow the payment process as per the instructions provided. Keep a record of the transaction details and payment receipt.

Fees Details.

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 8: Verify and Submit:

• Review all the entered information to ensure its accuracy. 
• Make any necessary corrections, if required. Once verified, submit the registration form.

Step 9: Confirmation and Printout:

• After successful submission, you will receive a confirmation message or email. Take a printout of the confirmation page or save it as a PDF for your records.

Step 10: Keep Registration Details Secure:

• Keep your registration details, including the registration number, login credentials, and payment receipt, safe and easily accessible for future reference.

Counselling Process

MCC will be conducting the counselling process for admission to Medical, Dental Colleges and Nursing Colleges for the AIQ, Central Institues, University, AIMS, JIPMER , Deemed universities, AMU, BHU and etc. The Counselling will be held in Four Rounds Namely Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and an additional Round known as Stray vacancy round which will be the last round for the counselling and admission. Here’re are some details about each round given below:

ROUND-1:

• Register for Main Counselling: Visit www.mcc.nic.in and register for Round-1 by paying a Non-Refundable Registration fee and Refundable Security Deposit.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Choose your preferred institutes and courses during the specified days and lock your choices.
• Seat Allotment Round-1: Based on your choices and merit, seats will be allotted in Round-1.
• Result Publication: The Round-1 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College with original documents. Those who want to upgrade to Round-2 must report with their original documents.

ROUND-2:

• Candidates Not Allotted in Round-1: If you weren’t allotted a seat in Round-1, no need to register again. You will automatically be considered for Round-2.
• Fresh Registration for Round-2: New candidates or those who didn’t register in Round-1 must register for Round-2 by paying the fees.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Fill new choices and lock them during the specified period.
• Seat Allotment Round-2: Seats will be allotted based on your choices and merit.
• Result Publication: The Round-2 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the Round-2 result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat in Round-2, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College. Upgraded candidates must take relieving from Round-1 seat and join Round-2 seat.

ROUND-3:

• Candidates Not Allotted in Previous Rounds: If you were not allotted a seat in Round-1 or Round-2, no need to register again. You will be considered for Round-3.
• Fresh Registration for Round-3: New candidates or those who didn’t register in Round-1 or Round-2 must register for Round-3 by paying the fees.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Fill new choices and lock them during the specified period.
• Seat Allotment Round-3: Seats will be allotted based on your choices and merit.
• Result Publication: The Round-3 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the Round-3 result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat in Round-3, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College.

FINAL STRAY VACANCY ROUND:

• Fresh Registrations: Candidates must register for the Final Stray Vacancy Round.
• Elimination: Candidates with allotted seats in other rounds will be eliminated from the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Stray Vacancy Round: The AIQ Stray Vacancy Round for vacant seats will be conducted online by MCC of DGHS, MoHFW.
• Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on merit in the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Joining Allotted Seat: If allotted a seat in the Stray Round, the candidate must join the allocated seat/college. Failure to join will result in debarment from NEET examination for 01 year and forfeiture of fees.

(Note: Candidates can participate in Round-2 or Round-3 directly without fresh registration if they are not allotted a seat in the previous round. Upgraded candidates cannot claim their previous round seat.)

Steps to check NEET UG Seat Allotment Result

• Aspirants should visit the official website of 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

MCC NEET Counselling Seat Matrix

Type of Colleges	MBBS – Total Colleges	MBBS – Total Seats	BDS – Total Colleges	BDS – Total Seats
AIIMS & JIPMER	15 AIIMS + 2 JIPMER	1205 (AIIMS) + 200 (JIPMER)	N/A	N/A
Government Colleges	272	41,388	50	3,513
Private Colleges including Deemed Universities	260	35,540	26	32,260
Total	549	78,333	313	26,773

MCC NEET Counselling Quotas

MCC is responsible for conducting counselling for 15 % seats for various quotas in government medical and dental colleges all across the country. The information for all the quotas is given below,

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 include

• 15% All India Quota seats, MBBS/ BDS Seats of States,
• 100% MBBS/ BDS Seats of BHU OPEN 
• AIIMS Open seats- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
• JIPMER Open (Puducherry/ Karaikal) 
• AMU Open 
• 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: 

• The reservation policy of the Central Government is followed, and the same is applied
• only on the seats contributed by AIIMS to MCC:
• 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%

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 on the basis of 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
• JIPMER
• JIPMER All India Open Seats S
• PwD- 5% Horizontal Reservation
• EWS- 10%

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 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, in accordance with 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 in accordance with ESIC standards

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 centers

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, in accordance with 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 August 22-08-2017 are eligible for NRI Category. NRIs are candidates with OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationality. OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals Candidates are eligible for NRI seats, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs Gazette Notification No. SO 1050 (E) dated March 4, 2021.

MCC Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Particular	Description
NEET eligibility marks 2025	The 10+2 percentage required for the NEET 2025 exam is different for each category and can be found below. NEET eligibility marks in class 12 are only considered for PCB subjects and are as follows: UR – 50%, OBC/SC/ST – 40%, PWD – 45%
NEET 2025 Qualifying Exam	NEET exam is conducted by the NTA
Age Limit	They were 17 years old at the time of admission or will be 17 on or before December 31st of the year of their admission to the first year of the Undergraduate Medical Course.
Nationality	Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) intending to pursue Undergraduate Medical Courses in a Foreign Medical/ Dental Institute must also qualify for NEET (UG).

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 colleges criterion.

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 BDS Admission Consultant guides students on NEET counselling & top Medical college criterion.

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. 

Document required for MCC NEET Counselling

For UG Counselling

• Allotment Letter issued by MCC
• Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA.
• 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
• Class 10+2 Marks Sheet
• Eight (8) Passport size photograph same as affixed on the application
• form.
• Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport)

FAQs : MCC NEET Counselling

Q. What is the full form of MCC?

A. The full form for the MCC Medical Council Committee which is responsible for 15% of Admission for medical and dental colleges in government colleges all across the country,

Q. How and when did I had to make the payment?

A. After registering for a fresh account, the payment page appears automatically. Only after making the appropriate payment can the candidate make an online payment via Net Banking, credit card, or debit card. Only after successful payment will the candidate be able to proceed with the selection process.

Q.If a candidate does not report at the allotted college during Round 2 whether he has to register again for Mop Up round?

A. Yes, the candidate’s security deposit will be forfeited, and he will have to register again in the Mop Up round with a new payment.

Q. Are MCC counselling fees refundable?

A. This fee will be refunded only after the counselling is completed.

Q.How to use registration and Choice filling form on website?

A. Candidates must register on the website www.mcc.nic.in (which will be operational shortly) and then fill out the choices. It is recommended that, after reviewing the list of available seats, create a preliminary list based on your college preferences before attempting to fill choices on-line. Before registering, candidates should carefully read and comprehend the user manual for candidates.

Q. How do I sign up for MCC Round 2?

A. MCC’s official website can be found at mcc.nic.in. Click the NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 2 registration link on the homepage. After being rerouted to another page, candidates will have to enter their login details as well as click on submit. Fill out the required information and pay the application fee online.

Q. How many seats in medical courses can be filled with MCC NEET counselling?

A. MCC NEET counselling is conducted to fill about 15% of medical seats in government medical and dental colleges throughout the country.

Q. What happens if the candidate, by mistake, makes more than one payment for the same roll number?

A. The candidate may approach the financial custodian After 10 days. The excess payment, if any, will be refunded by the financial custodian within 30 days of the Registration Window closing. From each excess receipt refund, the financial custodian will deduct 50% of the registration fees or Rs.500/, whichever is less, towards administrative expenses.

Q. What are various Quotas in MCC Counselling?

A. MCC is responsible for conducting counselling for 15 % of seats for various quotas in government medical and dental colleges all across the country, the quotas for MCC are All India Quota, AIIMS Quota, Armed Forces Medical College Pune (AFMC), ESIC- Insured Persons Quota, Central University (BHU/AMU/DU),