The second round of counselling for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 examination begins today, August 21, 2025, as per the official schedule released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). This round is crucial for eligible candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) courses across All India Quota (AIQ), deemed universities, central universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and ESIC institutes.
NEET UG Counselling Round 2: Who Can Participate?
The MCC has officially commenced the second round of online counselling for NEET UG 2025 today. Check below for the information on who can participate in the NEET UG counselling Round 2.
- Candidates who did not receive any seat allotment in Round 1 or did not join the allotted seats.
- Fresh candidates eligible as per the NEET UG 2025 merit list can register for this round.
- The counselling covers multiple categories, including AIQ (15%), deemed universities (100%), central universities, AIIMS, and ESIC seats.
The registration fee is Rs. 1,000 for General/OBC/EWS categories and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. A refundable security deposit is required during registration—Rs. 10,000 for General/OBC/EWS and Rs. 5,000 for SC/ST/PwD.
NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Schedule
Eligible candidates can check the counselling dates for Round 2 in the table below.
| Event | Date(s) |
| Registration Start Date | August 21, 2025 |
| Registration Last Date | August 26, 2025 (12:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling & Locking | August 22 – 26, 2025 |
| Choice Locking Final Window | August 26, 2025 (4:00 PM – 11:55 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 27 – 28, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result Announcement | August 29, 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | August 30 – September 5, 2025 |
| Document Verification at Institutes | September 6 – 8, 2025 |
NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Requirements and Seat Allocation
Admission under the NEET UG Counselling is strictly merit-based according to NEET UG 2025 ranks. Candidates must fulfil academic and medical eligibility criteria set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and respective institutions. The counselling process follows reservation policies upheld by the Central Government, including quotas for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Children/Widows of Armed Forces personnel, where applicable.
Candidates can also refer to the important details below regarding the NEET UG eligibility.
- Candidates must have qualified for NEET UG 2025 as per category cut-offs.
- Age should be at least 17 years by December 31, 2025.
- Registration can be new for fresh candidates or automatic for those who participated in Round 1 but didn’t get a seat.
- Minimum academic qualifications apply, including required percentages in core science subjects.
- Eligible candidates include Indian citizens, PIOs, NRIs, Foreign Nationals, and Overseas Citizens of India.
- Seat allotment depends on NEET rank, choice preferences, seat availability, and reservation policies.
Candidates should ensure accuracy while filling in registration details, as no changes are allowed post-submission. Candidates must complete all formalities, including document verification, within the stipulated timelines.
