NEET UG 2025 Counselling Explained: AIQ, State Quota, Mop-Up Round & More

MCC, NEW DELHI: More than 20 lakhs of students appeared for the NEET UG 2025 exam. This exam is the most crucial for aspiring doctors to secure admission to India’s undergraduate medical courses (MBBS/BDS). The NEET UG counselling process is the next crucial step once the results are declared.

In this article, we have explained the NEET UG 2025 counselling process, including All India Quota (AIQ), State Quota, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round, and category-specific seat distribution.

NEET UG 2025 Counselling

• Counselling Authorities:
  • MCC (Medical Counselling Committee): Conducts counselling for AIQ seats, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and ESIC/AFMC.
  • State Counselling Authorities: Conduct counselling for 85% of state quota seats and private colleges in respective states.
• Eligibility: Candidates who clear NEET UG 2025 with a minimum qualifying percentile (as per category) are eligible.

Category	Expected Pertencile	Expected Marks Range
General (UR)	50th	720 – 138
OBC/SC/ST	40th	137 – 108
UR-PH	45th	137 – 122

New Changes in NEET AIQ Counselling 2025

• Four rounds of AIQ counselling: Round 1, Round 2, AIQ Mop-up Round, and AIQ Stray Vacancy Round.
• No upgradation allowed from Round 2.
• Candidates securing seats in Round 2 cannot resign or join subsequent rounds.
• Candidates who do not accept a seat in Round 2 must re-register for the Mop-up Round and forfeit their security deposit.

Types of NEET Counselling 2025

• All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling (15% seats)
• State Quota Counselling (85% seats)
• Counselling for Deemed & Central Universities
• Private Medical College Counselling

Seat Distribution: AIQ vs. State Quota

1. All India Quota (AIQ) – 15%

• 15% of seats in all government medical and dental colleges (except J&K) are reserved for AIQ.
• Counselling is conducted by MCC.
• Open to all NEET-qualified candidates from across India.
• Includes reservation quotas for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PWD categories.

2. State Quota – 85%

• Conducted by the respective state counselling authorities.
• Seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in the respective state.
• Includes government and private college seats.
• Category-based reservation as per state norms.

NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule (Tentative)

Round	Tentative Dates
NEET UG Result	June 2nd week, 2025
AIQ Round 1 Registration	June 4th week – July 1st week
AIQ Round 2	July 2nd week
Mop-Up Round	July 4th week
Stray Vacancy Round	August 1st week
State Quota Rounds	Vary by state (July–August 2025)

NEET UG 2025 Counselling Procedure (Step-by-Step)

For AIQ & Deemed Universities (MCC)

1. Registration: Visit https://mcc.nic.in and register with your personal details.
2. Choice Filling & Locking: Select preferred colleges and lock choices.
3. Seat Allotment Result: Check the result on the MCC portal.
4. Reporting to College: Download allotment letter and report to the allotted college with original documents.
5. Upgradation Option: Can opt for seat upgradation in the next round if not satisfied.

Types of Counselling & Rounds

1. Round 1

• Fresh registration and choice filling.
• If satisfied with the seat, report to the college.

2. Round 2

• Fresh registration for new candidates (optional).
• Candidates who didn’t get a seat or opted for upgradation can participate.

3. Mop-Up Round (AIQ)

• For Deemed/Central Universities and AIQ vacant seats.
• Candidates who joined in Round 1 or 2 and did not resign are not eligible.

4. Stray Vacancy Round

• Final round conducted by colleges under MCC supervision.
• No fresh registration; only those not allotted a seat in previous rounds are eligible.

Documents Required for Counselling

• NEET 2025 Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets & Certificates
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (for state quota)
• ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
• Provisional Allotment Letter (after allotment)
• Passport-size photographs

State-Wise Counselling Examples

Maharashtra

• Counselling by DMER Maharashtra.
• No reservation for EWS in private colleges.
• State merit list based on NEET score and domicile verification.

Tamil Nadu

• Conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME).
• High number of government seats.
• 7.5% reservation for government school students.

Uttar Pradesh

• Counselling by DGME UP.
• Includes private medical colleges with relatively high fees.
• Offers seats under Management and NRI quotas.

Key Tips for NEET 2025 Counselling

1. Register early for counselling to avoid last-minute hassles.
2. Don’t ignore state quota options even if you aim for top AIQ seats.
3. Keep your documents ready and verified in advance.
4. Do proper choice filling—use cutoffs from last year as a guide.
5. Be cautious while resigning from allotted seats—rules are strict and penalties may apply.

NEET UG 2025 counselling is a multi-layered, competitive process that requires strategic planning, timely action, and careful documentation. Whether you aim for AIQ, state quota, or private colleges, being informed about cutoffs, counselling rules, and deadlines will enhance your chances of securing a seat in a reputed medical college.

Stay updated via official websites like:

• MCC Portal
• Respective state DME/DMER sites

Start preparing your documentation and choice list now—your future in medicine depends on it.