The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the NEET UG 2025 counselling schedule for All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and State Counselling. Candidates who qualified NEET 2025 should carefully note the dates for each round of admission, joining, and data verification.
This post provides the complete round-wise counselling timeline, including Round 1, 2, 3, Stray Vacancy, and academic session start date.
🔹 NEET UG 2025 Counselling Overview
| 📅 Event | 🏛️ All India Quota / Deemed / Central | 🏛️ State Counselling |
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| Round 1 Counselling | 21st July to 30th July 2025 | 30th July to 6th August 2025 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | 7th–8th August 2025 | 13th–14th August 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining (Round 1) | 6th August 2025 | 12th August 2025 |
| Round 2 Counselling | 12th August to 20th August 2025 | 19th August to 29th August 2025 |
| Verification (Round 2 Joined Candidates) | 30th August to 1st Sept 2025 | 5th–6th Sept 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining (Round 2) | 29th August 2025 | 4th September 2025 |
| Round 3 Counselling | 3rd Sept to 10th Sept 2025 | 9th Sept to 18th Sept 2025 |
| Verification (Round 3 Joined Candidates) | 19th–21st Sept 2025 | 24th Sept 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining (Round 3) | 18th September 2025 | 23rd September 2025 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | 22nd to 26th Sept 2025 | 25th to 29th Sept 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining (Stray Round) | 3rd October 2025 | 3rd October 2025 |
| Commencement of Academic Session | 1st September 2025 | 1st September 2025 |
🔸 Important Points to Remember
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The counselling process for All India Quota (15%), Deemed and Central Universities is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) through mcc.nic.in.
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State counselling for 85% seats is conducted by respective State Authorities.
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Joining deadlines are strictly followed. No extension will be given.
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Verification of data ensures that seats are not blocked or wasted.
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Round-3 and Stray Vacancy Rounds are crucial for candidates with mid-range or lower ranks.
🔍 Who Should Bookmark These Dates?
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NEET 2025 Qualified Candidates
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MBBS/BDS Aspirants applying through AIQ or State Quota
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Students targeting Deemed/Central universities
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Parents and guardians managing admission timelines
📌 Start of Academic Session
✅ All UG courses including MBBS and BDS will begin from 1st September 2025.
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