NEET Counselling: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to begin the NEET UG 2025 counselling process very soon. The NEET UG 2025 qualified students can participate in the counselling process. Candidates with more than the cutoff marks (144 for Gen) are eligible to apply for the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling as well as State Quota rounds. Here are complete details on documents, strategy & mistakes to avoid, which NEET students are advised to go through.
But qualifying for NEET is only the first step. To secure a medical seat in India’s top government, private, or deemed universities, students must prepare smartly for NEET UG 2025 Counselling.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Key Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date (Expected) |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration Starts | July 2025 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | July 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result (Round 1) | August 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted College | August 2025 |
| Round 2, Mop-up, and Stray Vacancy Rounds | August–September 2025 |
(Final schedule to be confirmed on mcc.nic.in)
| 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 |
NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Documents Required
Before you register, get these documents ready.
Note: Original documents + multiple photocopies are mandatory at the time of reporting.
Join NEET News 2025 Top Tips to Make the Right Counselling Strategy
- Know Your Rank and Score Reality
- Use last year’s cutoffs to predict realistic options.
- Don’t waste choices on unreachable top colleges if your score is low.
- Choose Your Preference Order Carefully
- Fill in as many choices as possible in the correct priority order.
- Don’t assume Round 2 will offer better chances automatically.
- Understand All India Quota vs. State Quota
- AIQ covers 15% seats in all government colleges.
- State Quota covers 85% seats but requires domicile proof.
- Deemed & Private Colleges: A Backup Option
- Consider reputed deemed universities or private colleges only after government options.
- Cross-check their tuition fees, hostel costs, NMC approval, etc.
- Be Open to MBBS Abroad
- If India options are too expensive or unavailable, explore NMC-listed foreign universities in countries like Georgia, Russia, Bangladesh, or Nepal.
Common Counselling Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Impact |
| Missing Registration Deadlines | Automatic disqualification from rounds |
| Incorrect Document Uploads | Application rejection or seat cancellation |
| Overestimating College Chances | Wasting top preference slots |
| Ignoring State Counselling | Missing extra opportunities in home state |
| Ignoring Bond/Service Rules | Facing issues post-admission (like mandatory rural service) |
Read Also: NEET UG Counselling 2025: Registration (Soon), Dates, Process, Document, Fees etc
Counselling Options You Should Know
- MCC AIQ Counselling: For 15% AIQ Government, Deemed, and Central Institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER.
- State Counselling: 85% of state quota seats handled separately via state DME websites.
- Deemed University Counselling: Open to all India candidates via MCC.
- Private College Counselling: State-wise, be ready for higher fees.
- MBBS Abroad Counselling: Consult reliable agencies for NMC-listed foreign medical universities.
NEET UG 2025 Cutoff Snapshot (General Category)
| Year | Cutoff Marks | Percentile |
| 2024 | 720–137 | 50th |
| 2025 | 686–144 | 50th |
Cut-offs for reserved categories are proportionately lower.
Important Tips for NEET 2025 Counselling Success
Missing deadlines, incomplete documents, or filling the wrong preferences can cost you your dream MBBS seat. Be smart, stay calm, plan early, and make decisions based on your actual rank, not hopes alone.
For students scoring below government college cut-offs, MBBS abroad in NMC-approved universities (like in Georgia or Russia) is an affordable and valid option to consider.
