New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the detailed schedule for NEET UG 2025 counselling, with state and All India Quota (AIQ) processes to be conducted in four rounds — including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round. The academic session for MBBS and BDS courses is set to commence on September 1, 2025.

The announcement marks the beginning of the crucial phase of medical admissions for lakhs of students across the country. The counselling includes AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities, and State quota seats.

🗓️ NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule

🔹 Round 1

  • State Counselling: July 21 – July 30, 2025

  • AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities: July 30 – August 6, 2025

  • Last Date of Joining:

    • State: August 6

  • AIQ/Deemed: August 12

  • Verification of Joined Candidates:

    • MCC: August 7–8

  • States: August 13–14

    • 🔹 Round 2

    • State Counselling: August 12 – August 20, 2025

  • AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities: August 19 – August 29, 2025

  • Last Date of Joining:

    • State: August 29

  • AIQ/Deemed: September 4

  • Verification of Joined Candidates:

    • MCC: August 30 – September 1

  • States: September 5–6

    • 🔹 Round 3

    • State Counselling: September 3 – September 10, 2025

  • AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities: September 9 – September 18, 2025

  • Last Date of Joining:

    • State: September 18

  • AIQ/Deemed: September 23

  • Verification of Joined Candidates:

    • MCC: September 19–21

  • States: September 24

    • 🔹 Stray Vacancy Round

    • State Counselling: September 22 – September 26, 2025

  • AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities: September 25 – September 29, 2025

  • Last Date of Joining (Both Categories): October 3, 2025

    • 🎓 Academic Session Starts September 1

    As per the official directive, MBBS and BDS classes will begin on September 1, 2025. The MCC has instructed all colleges and participating institutes to treat Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted holidays as working days to ensure the counselling process adheres to the national schedule.

    📢 Important Advisory for Candidates

    Candidates are advised to:

    • Visit state counselling portals and the official MCC website regularly

  • Stay updated on registration, choice filling, allotment, and joining procedures

  • Adhere to all deadlines strictly to secure admission in the allotted seat

    • Delays or lapses in the process may result in loss of the seat, especially during the highly competitive later rounds.