The journey to becoming a doctor begins with NEET UG, and clearing the exam is only half the battle. The other half is understanding and navigating the counselling process correctly, especially if you’re aiming for an MBBS seat in prestigious institutions across India.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), conducts centralized online counselling for MBBS admissions through several quotas. This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of MBBS-related counselling in NEET UG 2025, based on the latest official bulletin.
🔹 Who Conducts the MBBS Counselling?
The MCC conducts online counselling for MBBS seats in the following categories:
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15% All India Quota (AIQ) in all Government Medical Colleges (except J&K)
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100% MBBS Seats in:
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Deemed Universities
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AIIMS (All India Institutes of Medical Sciences)
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JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal)
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Central Universities (DU, AMU, BHU, JMI, IP University)
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ESIC Insured Persons Quota
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AFMC Pune – Only registration is done by MCC; counselling is conducted separately by AFMC.
📌 MBBS Counselling Rounds in 2025
MCC will conduct the following 4 rounds of counselling for MBBS in 2025:
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Round 1
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Round 2
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Round 3 (Previously called Mop-Up Round)
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Stray Vacancy Round
⚠️ From 2025 onwards, no seats will be returned to states after Round 2, and resignation is not permitted after Round 3.
✅ MBBS Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG 2025 Counselling
To participate in MBBS counselling, the candidate must:
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Qualify NEET UG 2025.
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Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually.
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Minimum marks in PCB (Physics + Chemistry + Biology):
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General/UR: 50%
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OBC/SC/ST: 40%
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PwBD (UR/EWS): 45%
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PwBD (Reserved): 40%
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🏥 Categories of MBBS Seats – Counselling Channels
Let’s break down the major counselling types for MBBS in 2025:
1️⃣ All India Quota (AIQ) – 15% Seats
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Available in all Government Medical Colleges (except J&K).
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Domicile-free: Any Indian citizen can apply.
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Reservation policy:
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SC – 15%
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ST – 7.5%
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OBC (NCL) – 27%
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EWS – 10%
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PwD – 5% (horizontal)
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2️⃣ Deemed Universities – 100% Seats
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Open to all NEET-qualified candidates.
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No reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories.
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Minority institutions may reserve seats for Jain/Muslim Minority candidates.
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15% NRI Quota is mandatory.
🔸 Required Documents for NRI Category:
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Sponsor’s passport & visa
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Relationship proof
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Notarized affidavit of sponsorship
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Embassy certificate
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NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
3️⃣ AIIMS (All India Institutes of Medical Sciences) – 100% Seats
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Open to all NEET-qualified candidates.
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Counselling done by MCC.
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Central reservation rules apply.
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Separate foreign national seats in some AIIMS.
AIIMS Reservation (for Indian Nationals):
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SC – 15%
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ST – 7.5%
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OBC – 27%
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EWS – 10%
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PwD – 5%
4️⃣ JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal) – 100% Seats
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All India Open seats + Internal State Quota for Puducherry residents.
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Eligibility criteria and reservation for internal quota defined by JIPMER and Puducherry DME.
5️⃣ Central Universities & Institutions
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Delhi University (MAMC, LHMC, UCMS)
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AMU (Aligarh Muslim University)
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BHU (Banaras Hindu University)
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Jamia Millia Islamia (Faculty of Dentistry)
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IP University (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC Dental)
🔸 15% AIQ – All India Candidates
🔸 85% Institutional/State Quota – Eligibility based on Class 11 & 12 from Delhi/AMU/JMI
6️⃣ ESIC – Insured Person’s (IP) Quota
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Domicile-free
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Only for wards of ESI insured persons
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Reservation as per Central norms
7️⃣ AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College, Pune)
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MCC only registers candidates.
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Final counselling and selection (including interview and medical test) is done by AFMC.
🔄 Seat Conversion Rules in Round 3
To ensure seat utilization, unfilled reserved seats may be converted to UR (Unreserved) in Round 3 as per the conversion algorithm:
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SC (PwD) → SC
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SC → UR
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OBC (PwD) → OBC
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ST → SC → UR
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EWS → UR
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NRI → UR (for Deemed Universities)
📝 MBBS Counselling Process: Step-by-Step
Here’s how the MCC counselling works for MBBS:
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Registration (at www.mcc.nic.in)
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Use same email/phone used in NEET form.
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OTP will be sent via Sandes App or SMS.
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Payment (Registration + Security Deposit)
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Choice Filling (colleges in order of preference)
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Choice Locking (mandatory)
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Seat Allotment
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Download Allotment Letter
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Report to Allotted College with original documents
📄 Documents Required at Admission
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NEET UG Admit Card
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NEET UG Scorecard
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Class 10th and 12th Marksheets & Certificates
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Identity Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport)
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Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
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NRI documents (if applicable)
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Allotment Letter (from MCC)
💸 Registration & Security Fees
| Category | Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
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| UR / OBC (AIQ, Central) | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹10,000 |
| Deemed Universities (All Categories) | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
Security fee is refundable only if the candidate joins the allotted college or exits properly.
⚠️ Important Rules & Penalties
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No resignation allowed after Round 3.
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If allotted a seat in Stray Vacancy Round and not joined → Debarred from NEET next year + Forfeiture of fee.
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Only one registration allowed; multiple attempts lead to cancellation.
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No manual seat allocation; everything is online through MCC portal.
📌 Tips Before Filling MBBS Choices
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Check each college’s fee, bond, and rural service clause.
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Deemed universities may charge high fees – verify directly from college websites.
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Prepare a list of colleges in order of preference before choice filling.
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Keep all documents ready before Round 1 allotment.
🔗 Official Website
Visit regularly for updates on:
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Counselling schedule
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Seat matrix
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Results
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Notices
✍️ Conclusion
The NEET UG 2025 MBBS counselling process may look overwhelming, but with the right understanding and timely actions, you can secure your dream MBBS seat.
Whether you aim for a government seat through AIQ, a top-tier AIIMS, a JIPMER seat, or a Deemed University – this guide helps you stay informed, compliant, and confident during every stage of your medical admission journey.