NEET UG 2025 counselling registration opens today, July 21, 2025, for all eligible candidates. The schedule for NEET UG 2025 counselling and admissions has been released on the committee’s official website, outlining key dates for all rounds of counselling under both State and All India Quota (AIQ) seats, including Deemed and Central Universities. The counselling process will be conducted in four rounds, with the last date of joining set for October 3.
The NEET UG Counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed and Central Universities, and by state authorities for state quota seats.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule
The Medical Counselling Committee has released the complete schedule for NEET UG counselling rounds. Candidates can check the counselling schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2025 below.
| Event | AIQ/Deemed/Central Dates | State Quota Dates |
| Round 1 Registration | July 21 – July 30, 2025 | July 30 – August 6, 2025 |
| Last Date to Join | August 6, 2025 | August 12, 2025 |
| Round 2 | August 12 – August 20 | August 19 – August 29 |
| Round 3 | September 3 – September 10 | September 9 – September 18 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | September 22 – September 26 | September 25 – September 29 |
| Final Joining Deadline | October 3, 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
| Session Commencement | September 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
NEET UG Counselling 2025: Eligibility and Documents Required
For participation in the counselling process, candidates must have qualified for NEET UG 2025 (results declared on June 14, 2025).
Key documents include NEET admit card, scorecard, Class 10 & 12 certificates, government photo ID, passport-size photos, category and domicile certificates (if applicable), and disability certificate for PwD candidates. The participants should keep the required documents ready.
NEET UG 2025: How Merit List for Counselling is Prepared?
The merit list for NEET UG 2025 counselling for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats is prepared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) based on candidates’ performance in the NEET (UG) 2025 examination. Only those who have opted for AIQ consideration are included in this list. Once finalised, the merit list is forwarded to the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as well as to the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homeopathy (NCH) under the Ministry of AYUSH.
These authorities then use the merit list to conduct the online counselling process, ensuring the allocation of the 15% AIQ seats is fair and based strictly on merit and candidate preferences.
The admitting/counselling authorities will draw a merit list of the candidates based on All India Rank in the respective categories declared by the candidates at the time of applying for admission/counselling as per the State applicable rules.
The counselling process is fully online except for the final round, which may require physical reporting for document verification. Participants should also ensure accuracy in the information provided during registration, as these details are permanent and required for admission. Candidates must stay alert for notifications regarding deadlines, document requirements, and seat allotment results.
