MCC Round 1 Seat Allotment 2025: Accept, Upgrade or Exit (NEET UG)?

MCC Round 1 Seat Allotment 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will release the NEET UG 2025 Round 1 seat allotment results for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU, and Deemed Universities today on the official portal at mcc.nic.in.

Now comes the crucial question: What should you do if you get a seat in MCC Round 1? Should you accept the allotted seat, opt for an upgrade in Round 2, or exit the MCC counselling process altogether?

Choosing the right option can save you from losing a seat or being assigned to a less-preferred college.

In this article, we will understand MCC’s “Accept, Upgrade, or Exit” choices step-by-step so you can make the smartest decision.

MCC Round 1 Options

After Round 1 seat allotment, candidates have three main choices:

Option	Meaning	Best for Students Who…
Accept/Freeze	Lock your seat, no participation in further MCC rounds.	Got their top-choice college or don’t want to risk losing it.
Accept with Upgrade	Keep your allotted seat but opt for an upgrade in Round 2.	Got a decent seat but still aiming for a higher preference.
Exit	Give up your allotted seat and opt out of MCC counselling.	Plan to join State Quota seat, abroad MBBS, or drop a year.

Option 1: Accept/Freeze Your Seat

What It Means:

• You accept the allotted seat.
• You report to the allotted college within the given time frame.
• You do not participate in further MCC rounds.

When to Choose:

• You got your first preference.
• You’re satisfied with the college and course.
• You want to avoid uncertainty in later rounds.

Next Step:

• Download the Provisional Allotment Letter from the MCC portal.
• Report to the allotted college physically with documents.
• Pay the admission fee to the college.

Note: Once you freeze, there’s no going back, even if a better seat opens later.

Option 2: Accept with Upgrade

What It Means:

• You keep your Round 1 seat.
• You join the allotted college now to secure your seat.
• You will be considered for higher preferences in MCC Round 2.

When to Choose:

• You got a good seat, but not your top preference.
• You want to reduce the risk of losing a seat while still aiming higher.

Next Step:

• Report to your allotted college and complete admission formalities.
• Pay the admission fee.
• Choose the “Willing for Upgrade” option on the MCC portal.

Important: If you are upgraded in Round 2, the Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled and given to another student.

Before participating, you should carefully read the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 2 Guide & Rules.

Option 3: Exit from MCC Counselling

What It Means:

• You reject the allotted seat.
• You withdraw from MCC’s AIQ/Central counselling.

When to Choose:

• You got a State Quota seat in home counselling.
• You plan to study MBBS abroad.
• You’ve decided to drop a year and reattempt NEET UG 2026.

Required Steps:

• Do not report to the allotted college.
• Do not pay any admission fee to MCC or the college.

Note: If you exit after Round 2, you may have to pay penalties as per MCC rules.

Missing MCC deadlines means automatic seat cancellation. Always check:

• Reporting dates (usually 5–7 days after the result).
• Fee payment deadlines.
• Document verification schedule.

Before you choose, ask yourself:

• Is this my dream college?
• Will I be happy studying here for 5.5 years?
• Do I have a realistic chance of getting a better seat in Round 2?
• What is my backup plan if I exit?

Mistakes to Avoid

• Freezing too soon without checking Round 2 trends.
• Missing reporting deadlines due to travel delays.
• Choosing an upgrade without understanding the seat cancellation rules.
• Exiting without confirming State Quota availability.

Important Advice

• If you got your dream seat → Freeze.
• If you’re okay with your seat but still aiming higher → Accept with Upgrade.
• If you have a better confirmed option elsewhere → Exit.

Your choice will decide your next five years of your life, so think carefully.