The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the much-awaited schedule for Round 5 and Round 6 counselling for NEET-UG 2025 under the All India Quota, Deemed/Central Universities, and State Quota admissions.
After months of uncertainty and multiple rounds of counselling, thousands of candidates across India were waiting for MCC’s announcement of the final phases. With the release of the Round 5 and Round 6 schedule, the admission timeline is now clear, allowing students to plan the remaining steps of their counselling process.
The MCC has emphasized the importance of timely completion of procedures, especially because several states have their own counselling schedules running parallel to the national rounds. The final window will ensure a smooth closure to this year’s NEET-UG admissions cycle.
Round 5 Counselling
• AIQ/Deemed/Central: 9 December to 12 December 2025
• State Quota: 12December to16 December 2025
• Last date of joining: 18 December 2025
Round 6 Counselling (Final Round)
• AIQ/Deemed/Central: 20 December to 24 December 2025
• State Quota: 22 December to 25 December 2025
• Last date of joining: 31 December 2025

HOW TO APPLY
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply :
- Go to the official MCC counselling portal.
- Complete the registration process by entering the required details and then login.
- Fill In Your Choices: Add your preferred courses and colleges (e.g. BDS, B.Sc Nursing, etc.) in order of your priority.
- Lock your preferences before the last date specified for that counselling round. If you don’t lock, your choices won’t be considered.
- Check Allotment Results: Results are declared as per schedule, so keep checking regularly.
- Accept Allotment & Complete Joining Formalities: If allotted a seat, follow instructions to accept the seat, upload documents, and pay fees (if applicable).
With limited time left and the final rounds now announced, candidates are urged to stay alert, complete formalities quickly, and secure their seats. MCC has also directed all institutes to treat Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted holidays as working days to ensure smooth completion of the counselling process.
This is the final window of opportunity for BDS and B.Sc Nursing admissions, don’t miss out! With the final date of joining set for 31 December 2025, this announcement officially concludes the NEET-UG 2025 counselling process. Students must take these rounds seriously, as no additional mop-up rounds or extended schedules have been indicated.
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