Is it necessary to report at institutes even if I want to upgrade my seat allotted in NEET MDS counselling?

Yes, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) states that it is necessary to report to the institute first and then opt for resignation. MCC states, "Candidates willing to upgrade from Round 1 to Round 2 have to report at the allotted institute/college with original documents of round 1 and complete the admission formalities. During the completion of admission formalities, if the candidate wishes to upgrade then he/she has to give willingness for upgradation in the college."

What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the NEET MDS counselling Round 2?

Candidates have to fulfill the following criteria to participate in the NEET MDS 2025 counselling Round 2: Candidates who did not register in Round 1 Candidates who were not allotted seat in Round 1 Candidates who have opted for upgradation and resigned from the seat allotted in Round 1. Candidates who have Resigned / Not reported in Round-1 need not register again.

Is it mandatory to bring original documents for NEET MDS counselling institute reporting?

Yes, it is mandatory to carry the original documents at the institute reporting process of the NEET MDS counselling process. Although candidates can carry the photocopies as a backup, but during document verification, they will have to present the original documents. To be on the safer side, it is best to carry both original and photocopy of the necessary documents.

What is the fees to be paid during the online registration for NEET MDS counselling?

At the time of registration for NEET MDS counselling, a candidate needs to pay two kinds of fee, refundable and non refundable. Non-refundable: A candidate who wishes to participate in the counselling of NEET MDS has to pay a non-refundable registration fee for the submission of choices and Refundable: During the registration process a candidate is also required to pay a part of the tuition fee. This will be refunded to the candidate if he/ she is not allocated a seat in the counselling process. Candidates do have to pay both fees during registration for NEET MDS counselling.

Will I be eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling if I do not qualify for the exam?

No, candidates have to qualify NEET MDS 2025 to become eligible for NEET MDS 2025 counselling. It is also to be noted candidates have to qualify NEET MDS exam with the minimum cut off which vary for each category. The minimum cut off percentile for general category candidates is 50 while for SC/ST, the cut off is 40th. Elligible candidates have to register on the official website, mcc.nic.in to participate in the counselling for NEET MDS 2025. Registration is followed by choice declaration. Candidates can declare as many choices as they want to in order of their prefrences.

Is registration mandatory to participate in NEET MDS counselling process?

Yes, candidates will have to do online registration to participate in the counselling process. Registration can be done on the official website, mcc.nic.in. NEET MDS counselling will start with registration, followed by choice declaration, paying fee, seat processing, result declaration, and reporting. Choices for college and course have to be filled online for seat allotment. It must be noted choice filled will be automatically locked if candidates don't lock themselves in the given deadline and they will not be able to modify the options in that case.

What documents are needed during reporting for NEET MDS counselling?

Candidates need to report to the allotted college/institute for document verification. They have to carry the following documents in original forms along with photocopies: NEET MDS result or scorecard NEET MDS Admit Card BDS degree certificate BDS marksheets Internship Completion Certificate (stating that the candidate has completed his/ her internship on or before June 30, 2024) Registration Certificate from the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the State Dental Council (SDC) Birth Certificate or Class 10 marksheet Photo ID proof (PAN card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID/ Aadhaar card/ Passport) Caste Certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC, if applicable) Disability Certificate issued by the medical board (if applicable)

I forgot to lock my choices for NEET MDS counselling. Will I get a seat?

Choice filling in the given deadline is mandatory for seat allotment. If you have filled in the choices and saved them, they will be considered during the seat allotment process. However, if you haven't filled in the choices, you will have to wait till the next round of NEET MDS counselling 2024. Candidates do have to declare choice for college and course in the given timeframe. They also have to lock the choice otherwise it gets automatically locked after the deadline and candidates can't modify them. Seats will be allotted in different counselling rounds based on choice declaration, availability of seats in particular college and course, reservation factor etc.

Who conducts the NEET MDS counselling?

NEET MDS counselling is held by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). NBE is the conducting body of the exam. Candidates have to register on the official website to participate in the counselling. A total of four rounds of counsleling will be conducted for allotment of 50% All India Quota seats. Respective state authorities will be conducting counselling for rest 50% seat allotment. Dates and crucial deatils for NEET MDS counselling is released along with official information brochure on the official website.

How many choices can I fill during NEET MDS counselling?

There is no limit on the number of choices that a candidate can fill during the counselling of NEET MDS. These choices, however, should be in the order of preference as desired by the candidate. It must be noted choices have to be locked in the given deadline other it gets automatically locked. Candidates are advised to fill choices carefully as it can't be modified once the timeframe ends. Seats will be allotted based on choice declared by candidates and other factors. Total four rounds of NEET MDS counselling is held for allotment of 50% All India quota seats.

NEET MDS Counselling 2025: Online Stray Vacancy Round (Result Out), Registration & Choice Filling, Dates, Seat Matrix & Process

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Updated on Sep 11, 2025 14:24 IST

By Sreetama Datta Roy, Manager Content

The NEET MDS 2025 counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Result was declared on September 3, 2025. As many as 116 candidates have been allotted seats, in the fourth and last round of NEET MDS Counselling 2025. The institute reporting process is being conducted till September 8, 2025.

Click here to download NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Final Result

Click here for list of candidates allotted seats in NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round

Also Read: NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Result Declared at mcc.nic.in

The registration and choice-filling processes were conducted from August 26, 2025, to August 31, 2025. According to the Clear Vacancy list released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), there were 149 seats available in this round, and two new seats were added.

Click here to download the NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Clear Vacancy

According to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), as many as 1,460 candidates have taken admission in the first three rounds of NEET MDS 2025 Counselling.

Click here to download NEET MDS 2025 Counselling List of Admitted/Joined Candidates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is the conducting authority for NEET MDS 2025. Based on the number of vacant seats, the number of rounds of NEET MDS counselling 2025 may be extended. The NEET MDS 2025 counselling process began on June 24, 2025.

The NEET MDS 2025 result was declared on May 15, 2025. As many as 29,220 candidates appeared for the exam, out of which 16,225 candidates have qualified. Only those who have qualified for the exam by securing the NEET MDS 2025 cutoff are eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling 2025.

Click here to download the NEET MDS 2025 All India Quota (50% Merit List)

NBE released the NEET MDS 2025 merit list for All India Quota (AIQ) 50 per cent seats. This merit list carries the Roll Numbers and Application IDs of the candidates who are eligible to participate in the NEET MDS counselling 2025. Individual scorecards on AIQ 50 per cent were released on May 24, 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 counselling process for the academic year 2025-26 will be concluded for both the All India and State levels.

The NEET MDS 2025 exam was conducted on April 19, 2025. As many as 30,435 candidates had registered for the exam.

Q: When did MCC announce the dates for NEET MDS 2025 counselling?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) announced the NEET MDS 2025 counselling dates on June 20, 2025. There were four rounds of NEET MDS counselling 2025, which were conducted from June 24, 2025, to September 8, 2025. No additional round was conducted.

Q: What will be the venue for NEET MDS 2025 counselling?

NEET MDS counselling 2025 is being conducted online. Candidates participating in the counselling of NEET MDS 2025 have to register on the official website of MCC to attend it. Candidates qualifying for NEET MDS 2025 with the minimum cut off is one of the eligibility criteria to participate in the counselling rounds. The counselling process for NEET MDS 2025 began on June 24, 2025, and will be conducted till September 8, 2025. Registered candidates can exercise choices for college and course for NEET MDS 2025 seat allotment. MCC will release the seat allotment result based on choices declared, availability of seats in college and course, reservation factor, etc.

Q: What documents are required at the time of online registration and choice filling for NEET MDS counselling?

Candidates filling the registration form of NEET MDS 2025 counselling are required to keep their application form and admit card handy. These details will have to be filled in the registration form as well. Candidates are advised to read the information brochure for NEET MDS counselling carefully before registering online. Candidates will have to register on the official website, mcc.nic.in and declare their choice for college and course for NEET MDS 2025 counselling. The counselling dates have been released on June 20, 2025. The entire NEET MDS counselling 2025 is scheduled from June 24 to August 30, 2025.

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NEET MDS Seat Allotment 2025
NEET MDS 2025 Dates
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling: Eligibility Criteria
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling: Seat Matrix
NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Process
Documents Required for NEET MDS counselling 2025
NEET MDS Cut off: Past Trends
NEET MDS Counselling 2025: Participating Institutes
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling FAQs

NEET MDS Seat Allotment 2025

NEET MDS 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET MDS 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
03 Sep ' 25 - 08 Sep ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Institute Reporting
02 Sep ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result
31 Aug ' 25	NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Choice Locking
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