The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to begin the NEET UG 2025 round 1 seat processing from August 12, 2025, following an extension of the choice-filling deadline to August 11, 2025. The updated schedule is now available on the official MCC portal — for candidates to review.
This extension provides aspiring medical and dental students additional time to finalise and lock in their preferred colleges and courses for the first round of counselling. The NEET UG 2025 seat allotment results will include the rankings of candidates and the colleges they have been assigned to. Candidates whose names appear in the allotment list must report to their allotted colleges within the stipulated reporting period.
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1 Schedule
| Event | Dates |
| Registration and fee payment | July 21 – August 3, 2025 |
| Choice filling | July 22 – August 11, 2025 |
| Choice locking | August 6 – 11, 2025 |
| Processing of seat allotment | August 10 – 11, 2025 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 11, 2025 (TBA) |
| Round 1 reporting | August 9 – 18, 2025 (TBS) |
Note: TBA = To Be Announced; TBS = To Be Specified
Step-by-Step Registration Process
Candidates participating in NEET UG Counselling 2025 should follow these steps to complete their registration:
Step 1: Register on the MCC portal and pay the applicable registration fee, along with the security deposit.
Step 2: Fill in preferred colleges and courses in the choice-filling form and lock the selections before the deadline.
Step 3: Wait for the NEET UG seat allotment list to be published.
Step 4: Report to the allotted Medical or Dental College within the reporting period, carrying all required documents for verification.
Step 5: Once reporting concludes, MCC will release a list of vacant seats for the subsequent counselling rounds.
Significance of the Extension
The extension of the choice-filling deadline to August 11 offers candidates valuable extra time to assess their options. Given the competitive nature of NEET UG admissions, this could mean the difference between securing a preferred college or settling for an alternative.
Important Reminders for Candidates
Choice Locking: Candidates must ensure that their choices are locked before the deadline; otherwise, their last saved preferences will be automatically considered.
Document Verification: During reporting, original certificates, mark sheets, NEET UG 2025 scorecard, admit card, identity proof, and category certificates (if applicable) are mandatory.
Security Deposit: This is refundable upon completion of the admission process or if a candidate opts out as per MCC rules.
The NEET UG counselling process is a crucial phase for medical aspirants, determining not just their college but also the trajectory of their careers in healthcare. With seat processing set to start on August 12, all eyes are now on the official allotment list, expected shortly after the choice-filling window closes, for more details CLICK HERE
