NEET UG 2025 MCC Round 2: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will soon open the window for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 2 Registration. While Round 1 fills up the top-tier colleges, Round 2 brings golden opportunities through new seats, upgradation options, and the reshuffling of previously allotted seats.
If you missed out in Round 1 or are aiming for a better college, Round 2 is your best chance.
Importance of NEET UG 2025 MCC Round 2
- Fresh Seats Added: Newly approved government medical colleges (GMCs) and additional seats come into play.
- Seat Returns from States: Unfilled state quota seats shift back into the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) pool.
- Resignations Create Vacancies: Many Round-1 candidates resign to prepare again or join other exams, opening up valuable MBBS seats.
For aspirants between AIR 10,000 – 60,000, Round 2 often decides their college destiny.
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New Seats in NEET UG 2025 MCC Round 2
Here’s what makes Round 2 different from Round 1:
- Newly Recognised GMCs: Seats from medical colleges approved by NMC after Round 1 are added.
- Returned AIQ Seats: Vacant state quota seats migrate back to AIQ.
- Resignations from Round 1: Students shifting to AIIMS/JIPMER or other options leave MBBS seats behind.
- Deemed universities releasing higher seat intake compared to Round 1.
Read Also: NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Counselling Strategy for AIQ/Central/Deemed Seats
Join NEET News 2025 Upgradation vs New Registration
Round 2 allows both existing candidates (from Round 1) and new registrants to participate.
Upgradation Option:
- If you joined a Round 1 seat, you can opt for an upgrade in Round 2.
- If upgraded, your Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled.
Fresh Registration:
- Candidates who did not register in Round 1 can freshly register in Round 2.
- This includes those who missed deadlines earlier.
Resignation Rules:
- Resignation is only allowed in Round 1.
- Once you’re allotted in Round 2, you cannot resign the seat.
Read Also: NEET UG 2025 MCC Counselling Round 2 Rank-Wise Colleges Guide & Strategic Rules
College Shuffling Dynamics
Round 2 is often called the “domino effect round”, where one change triggers multiple shifts.
- High Rankers Move Up → Their earlier seats go to mid-rankers.
- Mid-Rankers Get Upgraded → Their old seats trickle down to lower ranks.
- Low-Rankers Benefit → Colleges that seemed impossible in Round 1 suddenly become available.
Example from NEET UG 2024:
- A candidate with AIR 21,500 upgraded from a newer AIIMS to GMC Nagpur,
- Which freed a seat that was grabbed by AIR 34,000,
- Who left a deemed university seat that went to AIR 58,000.
Special Categories in Round 2
Round 2 doesn’t just benefit general category aspirants; it impacts all categories.
- All India Quota (AIQ 15%): Many state-returned seats open up in GMCs.
- Deemed Universities: Large seat reshuffling often benefits ranks up to 1 lakh.
- Central Universities (DU, AMU, BHU): Reserved categories see major movement in this phase.
- PwD / SC / ST / OBC: Relaxed cut-offs mean more chances to land government colleges in Round-2.
Note: Resignation is allowed only after Round 1. In Round 2, allotted seats are binding.
Also Read: Top Medical Universities in India: Outlook ICARE 2025 Ranking
Key Advice for Round 2
- Fill Maximum Choices: Don’t shortlist only dream colleges; include realistic ones too.
- Don’t Ignore Deemed Colleges: If your budget allows, some deemed universities are better than lower-ranked private colleges.
- Check Bonds & Fees Carefully: Many GMCs have 1-3 year service bonds; private colleges have variable fee structures.
Tip: Always keep a backup college in your list, especially if you are between AIR 30,000-70,000.
Round 2 of NEET UG 2025 counselling is the real opportunity window for most MBBS aspirants. With new seats, upgradation rules, and college shuffling, many students who missed out in Round 1 finally secure their dream college here.
Stay updated with the MCC official website (mcc.nic.in) for seat matrix updates, schedule changes, and official notifications.
