MCC Round 2 NEET 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) had opened the Round 2 choice filling for NEET UG 2025 counselling on 5 Sept, and today, 9 Sept, is the last day to lock your preferences. For thousands of aspirants, this round is a golden chance to secure an MBBS or BDS seat under the All India Quota (AIQ), Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU, and Deemed Universities.
MCC Round 2 NEET 2025: What If You Don’t Lock Choices Before Deadline?
But here’s the catch: if you don’t lock your choices before the deadline, your dream seat may slip away.
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This article explains the risks of not locking choices, what happens if you miss the deadline, and the steps you must take to avoid costly mistakes.
Why Locking Choices in MCC Round 2 NEET 2025 is Important?
During MCC’s counselling process, simply filling choices is not enough. Candidates must lock their preferences before the deadline. Once locked, the choices are frozen and considered for seat allotment.
Join NEET News 2025 Note: If you don’t lock your choices, MCC will NOT consider them in Round 2 seat allotment.
What Happens If You Don’t Lock Your Choices?
If you miss the locking deadline, here are the risks:
No Participation in Round 2 Seat Allotment
- MCC will treat you as if you didn’t fill any choices at all.
- You’ll be excluded from Round 2 seat allotment, no matter how good your rank is.
Risk of Losing Your Round 1 Seat (if upgraded)
- If you participated in Round 1 and applied for an upgrade in Round 2, failing to lock choices means you lose the upgrade opportunity.
- You may get stuck with your earlier seat, or worse, lose it if you didn’t report.
Limited Options in Round 3
- Candidates who don’t lock in Round 2 may still enter Round 3, but by then, most government seats are already filled.
- Your options will shrink to deemed universities, BDS, or leftover seats.
Emotional & Financial Stress
- Missing the deadline adds pressure, especially for low-rank students who rely on Round 2’s vacancies, resignations, and new seat additions.
- Many students end up paying higher fees in private colleges or even consider MBBS abroad.
MCC Round 2 NEET 2025: Do’s & Don’ts Before Locking Choices
Do’s
- Double-check preference order (Dream → Realistic → Safe strategy).
- Include all colleges you are willing to join (no limit on number).
- Cross-check NMC seat matrix updates (Round 2 has 1,134 new seats + 20,000+ vacancies).
- Download your locked list PDF as proof.
Don’ts
- Don’t leave only “dream colleges” on top.
- Don’t assume MCC will auto-lock your filled list.
- Don’t wait till the last minute, server slowdowns are common.
- Don’t use mobile browsers, always lock via laptop/desktop for safety.
What If You Already Missed the Locking Deadline?
If you missed the locking window, here are your next steps:
- Check if MCC auto-locks choices (rare; only in some previous years).
- Wait for Round 3: though chances are slimmer, you can still participate.
- Explore State Quota Counselling: many states conduct their own rounds, and you may secure a seat there.
- Consider Deemed Universities or BDS: backup options are better than losing an academic year.
- Keep MBBS Abroad in Mind: if India doesn’t work out, explore NMC-approved foreign universities under ₹40 lakhs.
Don’t Risk Your Medical Dream
Every year, thousands of students regret missing the choice locking deadline in MCC counselling. Round 2 of NEET UG 2025 is your reset button. With 1,134 new seats and thousands of vacancies, this round offers real hope even for low-rank aspirants.
If you haven’t locked your choices yet, do it right now. Don’t let a technical slip-up cost you a medical seat you have been dreaming for.
