NEET UG 2025 results were officially declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 14. Now, the next important step is the counselling process, where students will be allotted medical seats through different rounds under the All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota. This article provides about the entire counselling process, recent changes, seat distribution, and important dates.

NEET UG 2025 Cutoff (Category-wise)

NEET UG 2025 Counselling Authorities

• MCC (Medical Counselling Committee): Handles AIQ (15%), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and AFMC/ESIC admissions.
• State Counselling Authorities: Responsible for 85% of State Quota seats and private college counselling.

Eligibility: Candidates meeting the category-specific qualifying percentiles are eligible to participate.

New AIQ Counselling Guidelines 2025

• Counselling will include four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
• No upgradation allowed after Round 2.
• Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 cannot resign or participate in later rounds.
• If a student doesn't accept the seat allotted in Round 2, they must register again for the Mop-Up Round, and their security deposit will not be refunded.

Types of NEET Counselling

1. All India Quota (15%)
   • Covers 15% of government college seats (except J&K).
   • Open to all NEET-qualified candidates across India.
   • Includes reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD.
2. State Quota (85%)
   • Conducted by individual states.
   • Reserved for state-domicile candidates.
   • Applies to both government and private medical colleges.
   • Reservation rules as per state norms.
3. Deemed & Central Universities, Private College Counselling
   • Separate rounds managed by MCC or state authorities.

NEET UG 2025 Tentative Counselling Schedule

Step-by-Step NEET AIQ Counselling Process (MCC)

1. Registration: Go to mcc.nic.in and complete the registration.
2. Choice Filling & Locking: Select the colleges you prefer and lock your choices.
3. Seat Allotment: Check your allotted seat on the official website.
4. Reporting to College: Download the allotment letter and visit the college with required documents.
5. Upgradation Option: You can upgrade your seat only after Round 1.

Counselling Rounds Explained

• Round 1: Fresh registration and seat allotment.
• Round 2: Optional registration; no resignation post-seat allotment.
• Mop-Up Round: For vacant AIQ, Deemed/Central seats. Previous round joiners (who didn't resign) are ineligible.
• Stray Vacancy Round: Conducted by colleges under MCC. No fresh registration.

Documents Required for Counselling

• NEET 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard
• Class 10 & 12 Marksheets & Certificates
• Category & Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc)
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Passport-size Photos

State-Wise Counselling Examples

• Maharashtra: Conducted by DMER; no EWS quota in private colleges.
• Tamil Nadu: Overseen by DME; 7.5% quota for govt school students.
• Uttar Pradesh: Managed by DGME; includes private colleges with Management/NRI quotas.

Key Tips for Successful Counselling

• Register early and track deadlines.
• Explore both AIQ and state quota options.
• Keep documents ready and verified.
• Fill choices wisely, refer to last year’s cutoffs.
• Be careful with seat resignation, strict rules may apply.

Note: NEET UG 2025 counselling may seem complex, but with the right planning and timely steps, it becomes manageable. Stay updated through official sources like the MCC website and your state’s counselling portal. Start preparing your documents and exploring college options, this is an important step toward your medical career.