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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the NEET UG 2025 counselling schedule for All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota MBBS/BDS seats. The schedule also covers counselling timelines for Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and all State Counselling Authorities.
If you’re an aspiring medical student preparing for MBBS or BDS admission in 2025, understanding this round-wise counselling calendar is essential. It ensures you don’t miss any key deadlines for registration, choice filling, document verification, or seat allotment.
In this detailed guide, we’ll break down the NEET 2025 counselling rounds, last dates to join, the stray vacancy round, and the official academic session start date. Whether you're targeting government medical colleges, private MBBS seats, or Deemed/Central institutions, this article has everything you need to stay ahead in the NEET 2025 admission process.
The following schedule applies to all state-level NEET UG MBBS counselling processes, including government and private medical colleges under the state quota.
Counselling Round | State Quota MBBS Counselling Dates 2025 |
1st Round | 21st July – 9th August 2025 |
Last date of joining (Round 1) | 18th August 2025 |
2nd Round | 21st – 29th August 2025 |
Last date of joining (Round 2) | 5th September 2025 |
Round 3 / Mop-Up Round | 9th – 17th September 2025 |
Last date of joining (Round 3 | 25th September 2025 |
Stray Vacancy Round | 30th September – 4th October 2025 |
Last date of joining (Stray Round) | 10th October 2025 |
For students applying under AIQ 15% seats, Deemed Universities, or Central Universities like AMU, BHU, here’s the complete NEET 2025 AIQ counselling schedule released by MCC.
Counselling Round | AIQ / Deemed / Central Universities |
1st Round Verification | 19th – 20th August 2025 |
2nd Round | 6th – 8th September 2025 |
Last Date of Joining (Round 2) | 11th September 2025 |
3rd Round (Mop-Up) | 26th – 28th September 2025 |
Last Date of Joining (Round 3) | 30th September 2025 |
Note: MCC will verify data of joined candidates in each round before the next round begins.
The academic session for MBBS and BDS courses across India is scheduled to begin on 5th September 2025.
Important: All NEET-UG participating institutions must treat Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays as working days to complete the counselling and admission process on time.
Here’s a breakdown of all 4 counselling phases that will determine seat allotment for MBBS/BDS courses in 2025:
Stray Vacancy Round – Conducted by respective colleges for leftover seats (no fresh registration).
Q1. What is the NEET UG 2025 counselling start date for MBBS admission?
NEET UG 2025 counselling for MBBS admission under State Quota begins from 21st July 2025, while AIQ counselling starts after Round 1 data verification on 19th August 2025.
Q2. How many rounds are there in NEET UG 2025 counselling for MBBS/BDS?
There are four rounds of counselling for MBBS/BDS seats: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round (Round 3), and a final Stray Vacancy Round conducted by colleges.
Q3. When is the last date to join the allotted MBBS college in Round 1?
For State Counselling, the last date to join is 18th August 2025. For AIQ/Deemed Universities, it is 24th August 2025.
Q4. What is the NEET UG 2025 academic session start date for MBBS?
All medical colleges must start the MBBS academic session 2025 from 5th September 2025 as per NMC and MCC guidelines.
Q5. Can I participate in both AIQ and state quota counselling for NEET UG 2025?
Yes. NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates can participate in both All India Quota and their respective state counselling, provided they meet domicile/residency eligibility for state quota.
Q6. When will the NEET UG 2025 Mop-Up Round for MBBS begin?
The Mop-Up Round (Round 3) for NEET UG 2025 State Counselling will be held between 9th – 17th September 2025, while for AIQ/Deemed Universities, it is 26th – 28th September 2025.
Q7. What is the purpose of the Stray Vacancy Round in NEET UG 2025?
The Stray Vacancy Round is the final chance to fill vacant MBBS/BDS seats in medical/dental colleges. No fresh registration is allowed; only previously registered candidates can participate.
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