MCC NEET Counselling 2025 – Seat Allotment Schedule & Mistakes to avoid
Those aspirants who have cleared NEET 2025 Examination must appear in the NEET Counselling 2025. MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) will conduct this process to carry out seat allotments for MBBS/ BDS seats under AIIMS, JIPMER, All India Quota, ESIC and Deemed Universities. Those aspirants who are looking information on NEET Counselling dates, seat allotment process, fee structure and choice filling and freezing of options can check the below details. Most importantly, aspirants need to go through the topic of common mistakes to avoid while filling the NEET Choice filling form. With years of experience, Matrix has witness that most aspirants do not keep far sightedness and fill the choice filling form in haste.
NEET Counselling 2025 Dates
Although MCC has only announced the NEET Counselling 2025 dates tentatively. These are not final dates and have been proposed by the authorities. However, aspirants must follow the schedule and start the filling the NEET Choice filling form and avoid silly mistakes while doing so.
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Why choice filling form is so important?
It is because, on the basis of choice filling form, the seat allotment/ allocation will be done. To get the best of options AIIMS, JIPMER, GMCs & deemed universities, it is important to fill the NEET choice filling form correctly.
Round 1 Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | 18th to 19th July, 2025 |
| Registration/Payment | 21st July, 2025 to 28th July, 2025 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 22nd July, 2025 to 28th July, 2025 Choice Locking will be available from 04:00 P.M of 28th July, 2025 upto 11:55 P.M of 28th July, 2025 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 29th July, 2025 to 30th July, 2025 |
| Result | 31st July, 2025 |
| Reporting/ Joining | 1st Aug, 2025 to 6th Aug, 2025 |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | 7th Aug to 8th Aug ., 2025 |
Round 2 Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | 9th Aug to 11th Aug., 2025 |
| Registration/Payment | 12th Aug., 2025 to 18th Aug., 2025 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 19th Aug 2025 to 20th Aug., 2025 |
| Result | 21st Aug., 2025 |
| Reporting/ Joining | 22nd Aug., 2025 to 29th Aug., 2025 |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | 30th Aug., 2025 to 1st Sept., 2025 |
3rd Round Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | 2nd Sept 2025 |
| Registration/Payment | 3rd Sept 2025 to 8th Sept |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 3rd Sept 2025 to 8th Sept 2025 Time Choice Locking will be available from 04:00 P.M of 8th Sept., 2025 upto of 11:55 P.M of 8th Sept., 2025 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 9th Sept 2025 to 10th Sept 2025 |
| Result | 11th Sept 2025 |
| Reporting/ Joining | 12th Sept 2025 to 18th Sept 2025 |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | 19th Sept 2025 to 21st Sept 2025 |
Stray Vacancy Rounnd Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | 20th Sept 2025 |
| Registration/Payment | 22nd Sept 2025 to 24th Sept 2025 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 22nd Sept. 2025 to 25th Sept. 2025 Choice Locking will be available from 08:00 P.M of 24th Sept., 2025 upto 08:00 AM of 25th Sept., 2025 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 25th Sept. 2025 to 26th Sept. 2025 |
| Result | 27th Sept. 2025 |
| Reporting/ Joining | 27th Sept. 2025 to 3rd Oct. 2025 |
NEET Seat Allotment 2025 Details
As we know, NEET Counselling will be conducted in three rounds and last round will be the Stray vacation. Meanwhile, NEET Seat Allotment is purely based on NEET AIR, seat availability, candidate preferences of colleges, and category.
Types of Seat Filling through MCC Counselling
- For MBBS/BDS Seats – 15% All India Quota (AIQ)
- Seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, and ESIC
- 100% seats in Central Universities of Deemed Universities.
What is NEET Choice Filling & Locking?
Choice Filling Form: Once the registration is done, candidates need to fill a list of colleges along with the course in which they wish to pursue. This has to be filled in order of the candidate’s preference. Candidates can fill unlimited choices but it should be filled in a strategic way.
Matrix Suggestion: Use a Top to Down approach to fill the choice filling form. Moreover, add realistic options based on your All India Rank.
NEET Counselling Fee Structure 2025
The fee structure of NEET Counselling is a bit complex. Candidates need to be extra cautious while going through the NEET Counselling 2025 Fee Structure.
| Category | FEE |
| General | 1,000 INR (Non-refundable) |
| Reserved Category | 500 INR (Non-refundable) |
| Type of Institution | General | Reserved Category |
| All India Quota/ Central Universities | 10,000 INR | 5,000 INR |
| Deemed Universities | 2,00,000 INR | 2,00,000 INR |
**The above fee structure is non-refundable. Once deposited, it cannot be refunded except in cases where student doesn’t get a seat; in such cases, the fee can be refunded. However, if a candidate is allotted a seat and doesn’t report for the same, the fee will not be refunded back.
Common Mistakes to Avoid During NEET Counselling 2025
1.Why delay, when you can registration now?
Matrix has closely noticed that candidates often wait until the last few days to get the registration done. According to our team, this should to be avoided. In the last few days, you may face technical errors, server overload, payment gateway issues and much more.
2. Why limit your choices, when you can opt for unlimited options?
The Matrix team has noticed that candidates add only 15-20 choices and ignore backup options in the choice filling form. Whereas, candidates must add all relevant choices when there is no limit in it.
3. Mismatch in Documents can turn out be fatal
According to Matrix counsellors, NEET documents must be ready with the candidate’s right after the declaration of result. Any mismatch in name, date of birth, application details etc. can lead to disqualification during counselling rounds.
4. MCC AIQ Counselling and State Counselling are equally important for Candidates
Most candidates only concentrate on MCC AIQ Counselling but they must give equal attention to State counselling. This will improve their chances of getting admission done smoothly.
5. Not taking help from Matrix Counsellors
The Matrix Counsellor Desk is available from 9 AM to 6 PM. Candidates can connect with them anytime. Since filling the choice form and locking choices often creates confusion, taking guidance from Matrix NEET Counsellors at this crucial step is highly recommended.
For more contact on Matrix NEET Counsellors: 9257036484, 9257022706 ( 9 AM to 6 PM)
