New Delhi: In response to requests from medical aspirants across the country and abroad, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has officially announced the extension of the Round 1 UG Counselling 2025 schedule for NEET UG.
The notification, issued on 26th July 2025, grants candidates additional time to register, fill choices, and complete payments for Round 1 of the centralised counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions.
NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Counselling: Revised Schedule
| Event | New Deadline (Server Time) |
|---|---|
| Registration & Payment | Up to 12:00 Noon, 31st July 2025 (Payment by 3:00 PM) |
| RESET Registration | Up to 10:00 AM, 31st July 2025 |
| Choice Filling | Up to 11:55 PM, 31st July 2025 |
| Choice Locking | From 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM, 31st July 2025 |
| Seat Processing | 1st to 2nd August 2025 |
| Round-1 Result Declaration | 3rd to 4th August 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted College | 4th to 8th August 2025 |
The MCC received numerous appeals from NEET UG 2025 candidates citing issues such as:
| NEET UG Counselling Guide 2025 | |
|---|---|
| State-wise MBBS/BDS Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
| MCC NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
| AACCC AYUSH NEET Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
- Time constraints for document preparation and NRI status confirmation
- Technical delays or payment processing lags
- Need for more time for careful choice filling and verification
This compassionate decision by the authorities ensures wider participation and fairness, especially for candidates applying under reserved categories, NRI/OCI/PIO quotas, or from remote areas with limited internet access.
Important Tips for Candidates
- Complete all steps well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server traffic.
- Make sure payment is successful and confirmation is received before 3:00 PM on 31st July.
- Ensure proper choice locking between 4:00 PM and 11:55 PM on 31st July. Unlocked choices will not be considered.
- Be prepared with all documents for the reporting phase from 4th August.
NRI Quota Clarification Also Issued
This update comes a day after the MCC also released an urgent advisory for NRI/OCI/PIO candidates, giving them a 24-hour window (till 7 PM, 26th July) to submit embassy-certified documents to be eligible for NRI quota seats in NEET UG counselling.
Join NEET News 2025 Together, these announcements show MCC’s effort to maintain transparency, flexibility, and inclusivity in the highly competitive medical admission process.
