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Confused about NEET counselling 2025? Here’s a no-nonsense, slightly casual guide that explains the step-by-step process for MBBS and BDS admissions in India. All the steps. No jargon.
So NEET is done. What now?
You studied. Gave your best. Cracked NEET 2025. Congrats, seriously. But now comes the next big mess—counselling. Every year, lakhs of students and parents enter this phase confused, stressed, and totally clueless. So let’s break it down. Real talk. No fancy words. Just how it actually goes.
Let’s walk through it.
📌 First—What Even Is NEET Counselling?
So basically, counselling is the process where you get your MBBS or BDS seat based on your NEET score. Simple? Well, kind of.
There’s this central counselling (done by MCC—Medical Counselling Committee). And then state-level counselling (handled by each state). You need to go through one or both, depending on where you wanna study.
Let’s split it—
👉 MCC Counselling (for All India Quota – 15%)
This is for:
- 15% All India Quota seats in Govt. medical/dental colleges
- 100% seats in Deemed Universities
- Central universities (like BHU, AMU)
- AIIMS & JIPMER too
It happens in 4 rounds:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Mop-up Round
- Stray Vacancy Round
📍Step-by-Step: What You Gotta Do
✅ 1. Register First
Go to mcc.nic.in. Create your account. Fill in your NEET roll number, basic info, and all that.
There’s a registration fee (differs for categories and type of college). Pay it online.
Tip: Use a working email and phone number. You’ll get all updates there.
✅ 2. Choice Filling & Locking
This part is kinda critical. You get to choose which colleges you want.
Fill wisely.
Use your rank + cutoff ideas from last year to make safe + dream choices. Don’t only go for AIIMS Delhi and all if your rank doesn’t match. Be real.
Once you lock, that’s it. You can’t edit later.
✅ 3. Seat Allotment Result
Based on your NEET rank and what choices you filled, MCC will allot you a seat.
Check the result online. If you’re happy, go ahead. If not, you can try in next round.
✅ 4. Reporting to College
If you got a seat, report to the college physically within the given date.
Bring all your docs. Originals. And photocopies too.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- NEET Admit Card & Result
- 10th, 12th mark sheets
- ID proof
- Passport size photos
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Provisional allotment letter
🎯 Then Comes State Counselling (For 85% Seats)
Each state handles its own 85% quota. Websites and rules are different for every state. Like:
- Maharashtra: cetcell.mahacet.org
- UP: upneet.gov.in
- Tamil Nadu: tnmedicalselection.net
…and so on.
Same process though:
- Register
- Choice filling
- Seat allotment
- Document verification
But keep in mind—you can’t hold two seats at once. If you get a better one, you have to give up the old one.
❗Deemed Universities: Bit Expensive but Many Seats
These are private colleges that take part in MCC counselling too. But fee is high. Like 10–25 lakhs per year kind of high. So choose carefully. Don’t jump just because you get in.
Some popular deemed colleges:
- Kasturba Medical College (Manipal)
- SRM Medical College
- DY Patil, Pune
🤔 What If You Didn’t Get Any Seat?
No worries. You still have options:
- Try again next year with better prep
- Go for BDS instead of MBBS (if you’re open)
- Explore abroad MBBS options (Russia, Philippines, etc.)
- Other fields: BAMS, BHMS, Nursing, Paramedical—also decent careers
Life doesn’t stop with one miss.
⚠️ Important Tips You Really Need
- Don’t miss deadlines. No excuse works in NEET counselling. Be alert.
- Keep screenshots. Every form, receipt, choice list—save everything.
- Be honest in documents. Fake caste or domicile proofs? Big no. Can get you disqualified later.
- Use last year’s cutoff data to make smart choices.
- Don’t rely only on consultants. Some are good. Some are pure scam.
🔚 Final Words—Don’t Panic
Yes, NEET counselling looks like a maze. But thousands go through it every year and get their dream seat. You will too.
Just stay updated, be realistic, and plan your choices smartly.
And hey, one seat doesn’t define your future. It’s just one chapter.
