Every year, lakhs of NEET UG aspirants qualify the exam, but only about 10% of them secure admission through Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) counselling. Many students lose seats not because of marks, but due to common mistakes made during the MCC NEET UG counselling process.
Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a repeater in NEET UG 2025, understanding the MCC Counselling process and avoiding common mistakes can be the key difference between success and failure. Here’s a detailed article on the top mistakes aspirants make in MCC NEET UG 2025 counselling and how you can avoid them.
Top Mistakes to Avoid at MCC NEET UG 2025 Counselling
Filling in Wrong or Unrealistic Choices
Many candidates make choices based on brand value, emotion, or rumours without considering their NEET score, category, or last year’s closing ranks. Some fill just 5 to 10 high-ranked colleges and skip safer options.
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Students with scores in the mid or low range (e.g., 450–550) may end up with no seat at all in Round 1 or 2.
How to Avoid:
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- Create three tiers: dream (ambitious), target (realistic), and backup (safe) colleges.
- Fill in the maximum choices in the correct order of preference. There is no limit.
- Use mock counselling tools to assess safe options.
Skipping Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Rounds
Many NEET UG students believe that if they do not secure a seat in Rounds 1 or 2, their chances are over. Others don’t participate in the Mop-up or fear losing their earlier seat.
Thousands of MBBS/BDS seats are allotted during mop-up and stray vacancy rounds in Deemed and Central Universities. Skipping these rounds is a missed opportunity.
How to Avoid:
- Stay updated with the MCC schedule on www.mcc.nic.in
- Understand the rules: If you take admission in Round 2, you become ineligible for further rounds in AIQ, but Deemed and stray rounds may still be open.
- Always register separately for Round 3 if required.
Not Understanding the Fee Structure and Refund Rules
Some students pay the required security deposit (Rs. 10,000 for AIQ/central universities, Rs. 2 lakh for deemed universities) without fully understanding where and how it will be refunded. Others are unaware of the penalty for not joining the allotted colleges.
How to Avoid:
- Read the MCC Information Bulletin carefully before registration.
- Understand the distinction between a security deposit and a tuition fee.
- Know that no refund is granted if you get a seat in Round 3 but don’t join.
Wrong or Incomplete Document Submission
Students often upload invalid or mismatched category, domicile, or disability certificates. Some miss deadlines for document verification at the college level. It results in
- Disqualification from counselling.
- Admission may get cancelled even after allotment.
How to Avoid:
- Keep all documents ready in original and copies: NEET scorecard, admit card, identity proof, category certificate, 10th/12th marksheets, and passport-size photos.
- Check document specifications (size, format) before uploading.
Failure to Report on Time or Pay Fee After Allotment
Candidates who are allotted seats in MCC counselling sometimes delay reporting to the college or payment of tuition fees within the deadline. That seat will be cancelled, especially in Round 3/Stray rounds.
How to Avoid:
- After allotment, immediately download the allotment letter and contact the college.
- Arrange documents and payment proof in advance.
Tips to Avoid Counselling Mistakes
- Subscribe to MCC website alerts and regularly check notices.
- Avoid unofficial consultants promising guaranteed seats.
- Double-check choice filling and lock choices well before the deadline.
- Take screenshots and keep records of every step you complete.
Securing an MBBS or BDS seat is not just about qualifying for NEET; it’s about following the MCC counselling process smartly. A single misstep in choice filling, fee payment, or documentation can cost you an entire academic year. So, be alert, stay informed, and plan every round strategically.
