NEET-UG 2025 Online Counselling Schedule: MBBS, BDS & B.Sc Nursing (AIQ, Deemed, Central, AIIMS, JIPMER)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the official schedule for online counselling and seat allotment for NEET-UG 2025 for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc (Nursing) courses under:

• All India Quota (15%)

• Deemed Universities

• Central Universities

• All AIIMS Institutes

• JIPMER Puducherry & Karaikal

If you’re appearing for NEET counselling this year, this blog offers a round-wise breakdown of all key dates for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, joining, and verification.

⚠️ Important Note:
To ensure timely counselling, all participating institutions must operate on all Saturdays, Sundays, and even gazetted holidays during the counselling window.

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📌 NEET-UG 2025 Counselling Schedule Overview

Here’s a round-wise table of the official schedule for NEET-UG counselling, including all major steps like registration, choice filling, allotment, joining, and verification.

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🟢 Round 1 Counselling (AIQ / Deemed / Central / AIIMS / JIPMER)

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🟡 Round 2 Counselling

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🔵 Round 3 (Mop-Up Round)

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🔴 Online Stray Vacancy Round

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🎯 Key Guidelines & Instructions

1. NEET-UG Qualification is Mandatory

Candidates must have qualified NEET-UG 2025 to participate in any round — including stray vacancy.

2. Registration is Required for Every Round

If you didn’t register in Round 1 or Round 2, you must register afresh for Round 3 or Stray Round. There is no automatic carry-forward of eligibility unless allotted.

3. Stray Round is Online

The 2025 Stray Vacancy Round will be fully online (no offline admission allowed). Only previously registered candidates are eligible.

4. Strict Timelines

Missing the choice locking window or payment deadline will disqualify you from the current round. Keep all credentials and payment methods ready.

5. Choice Locking is Final

Once you lock your choices, you cannot edit or unlock them. Use the mock choice filling period to finalize decisions.

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📢 When Does the Academic Year Start?

As per NMC’s schedule, the academic session for MBBS in India, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing 2025 begins on:

🏫 1st September 2025

All admitted students across India are expected to join by this date, except for those in stray rounds who may report later.

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✅ Summary Table: Counselling Timeline At a Glance

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📞 Need Counselling Help?

We offer assistance with:

• ✅ Online registration support

• ✅ Choice filling strategy (AIQ & Deemed)

• ✅ College comparison and ranking

• ✅ Assistance with documentation and reporting

• ✅ Direct MBBS admission under management quota

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🩺 Final Words

The NEET-UG 2025 counselling process is long but highly structured. Following the timeline and making timely decisions is crucial to securing a medical seat. Remember:

🎯 “Every round is an opportunity — plan wisely, act quickly, and stay informed.”