MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially postponed the NEET UG 2025 Round 2 counselling, which was earlier scheduled to start on August 29, 2025.
This delay, caused by ongoing administrative processes and regulatory updates, has left many aspirants anxious about the next steps. Round 2 of counselling for AIQ 15%, Central and Deemed Universities, AFMC, and ESIC seats will now begin only after MCC releases a revised schedule.
In this article, we provide a complete breakdown of the reasons behind the postponement, the official notices issued so far, and what students should do to stay prepared during this period.
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MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling: Reason for Delay
NMC Seat Increases Still Pending
- On August 23, 2025, MCC released an Urgent Attention Notice.
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) is still processing seat increases for MBBS colleges (AY 2025-26).
- Until these new seats are finalised and added to the seat matrix, Round 2 cannot begin.
- Authorities expect thousands of new UG and PG seats nationwide this year.
Note: Good news for students is that the delay will increase the number of available MBBS seats in Round 2.
MCC Round 1 Resignation Window Extended
- MCC extended the Round 1 resignation facility (without fee forfeiture).
- Deadline extended to 5:00 PM, September 3, 2025.
- This extension delays Round 2 because MCC must reconcile vacant seats before publishing a fresh matrix.
PwBD Certification Window and New Centres
- On August 28, 2025, MCC added 13 new Designated Disability Centres.
- The PwBD portal was opened for verification for Round 2.
- PwD portal for NEET UG 2025 counselling round 2 will be open till 5 Sept
- Candidates should follow the official PDF notices, as they override homepage updates.
Seat-Matrix Cleanup Across States & Institutions
- Once NMC approvals (new colleges, seat hikes, or corrections) are issued, MCC has to:
- Recompute the All India Quota matrix
- Update Central & Deemed University matrices
- State counselling rounds are also waiting for these approvals, so both state and MCC AIQ rounds move in sync.
Court & Compliance Adjustments
- Unlike 2024, no Supreme Court stay has paused counselling this year.
- However, individual compliance orders (seat corrections, special reliefs) require MCC to make minor edits to the seat matrix.
- While not a major reason, it still adds to the delay.
MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Updates
| Date | MCC Notice/Update | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | Resignation Facility | Round-1 resignation allowed without forfeiture (later extended to Sept 3) |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Urgent Attention | NMC seat increase in progress; Round-2 to start “tentatively” from Aug 29 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | PwBD Notice | 13 new centres added, PwD portal open till Sept 9 (noon) |
| Ongoing | Homepage Updates | Shows resignation till Sept 3 and PwD portal till Sept 5; but PDF notices are final |
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Join NEET News 2025 What This Means for NEET-UG Candidates
Expect More Seats in Round 2
- Seat hikes will likely increase cut-off flexibility and give students more choices.
Use the Delay Wisely
- Complete PwBD verification before the last date.
- If resigning from Round 1, ensure your resignation letter is generated online via the MCC portal (or else it will be invalid).
Trust Only Official Notices
- MCC notices are legally binding; don’t rely on social media or unofficial updates.
Track State Counselling Too
- Many states sync their Round 2 schedules with MCC’s seat matrix updates.
Current Status & Key Dates (as of Sept 1, 2025)
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Counselling | Delayed until further notice (was expected Aug 29, 2025) |
| Round 1 Resignation Window | Open till Sept 3, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| PwD Certification Portal | Sept 5 |
| NMC Seat Approvals | Ongoing, expected to add new seats nationwide |
The delay in MCC NEET UG 2025 Round 2 counselling is mainly due to pending NMC seat approvals, an extended resignation window, and PwBD certification timelines. While frustrating for students, this delay will ultimately benefit aspirants by ensuring a fairer, larger seat pool.
Candidates should stay updated only through MCC’s official website and keep documents ready for a smoother Round-2 choice filling once the revised schedule is announced.
