I have forgotten my NEET counselling registration password. How can I retrieve it?

To retrieve the forgotten NEET counselling registration password, the candidate have to enter the information that he/she filled at the time of registration and then security question and answer have to be entered as given during New Candidate registration process. The above data submitted by the candidate will be validated with the registered candidates database. If the above entries match, then only the candidate would be permitted to enter new password to proceed further.

What is the NEET counselling registration fee?

The NEET counselling registration fee varies for different candidate categories. For the AIQ seats and Central Universities, the fee for the General category candidates is INR 1,000 and for the SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates, the fee is INR 500. For participating in the NEET counselling process for Deemed Universities, the registration fee for all category candidates is INR 5,000. The registration fee is non-refundable. On the other hand, candidates will have to pay the tuition fee which is refundable. The amount for the General category candidates for the AIQ seats and Central Universities is INR 10,000. For the reserved category candidates, the amount is INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the tuition fee to be paid by all category candidates is INR 2,00,000. Those who would not be allotted a seat after the NEET counselling process will be refunded the tuition fee after the conclusion of the counselling rounds.

What if I do not have my original documents with me at the time of joining the allotted college at the NEET counselling?

Candidates who have been allotted seats at the end of a round of NEET counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) need to bring their original certificates at the time of reporting. Candidates who have deposited their original documents with any other Institute/College/University and come for admission with a certificate stating that "their original certificates are deposited with the Institute /College/University" will not be allowed to take admission in allotted Medical/Dental College. Hence, they must ensure that the original as well as the photocopies of the important documents are carried to the allotted institutes. In case of the documents, they must retrieve those, or request to issue a duplicate copy from the concerned authorities.

What is the mode of the NEET counselling process?

The NEET counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) primarily in online mode. All the steps of the counselling process, including the registration, release of seat matrix, choice filling and locking, and release of the seat allotment result. Only the last and final round, which is the institute reporting, has to be done in offline mode. Herein candidates who have been allotted seats have to visit the institutes for document verification and complete the admission process by paying the requisite fee amount.

What is the meaning of Clear Vacancy and Virtual Vacancy for the Seat Matrix of NEET counselling?

The terms Clear Vacancy and Virtual Vacancy are related to the NEET seat matrix, which is released prior to each round of counselling. Clear Vacancy means empty or unclaimed seats at the end of the institute reporting process conducted at the end of each round. After the declaration of the seat allotment result, if a candidate exits the seat, then those seats come under the Clear Vacancy category. On the other hand, Virtual Vacancy refers to the seats which are considered to be available, if candidates allotted those seats opt for upgradation. In case their seat is not upgraded then the virtual vacancy will not be applicable anymore.

What does NEET counselling seat matrix mean?

NEET counselling seat matrix refers to the number of seats offered across the participating institutes for each course. The seat matrix is released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) before the commencement of the counselling process. The seat matrix is released in institute-wise categories for the types of institutes, such as Deemed universities, AIIMS & JIPMER, etc. For NEET 2025 counselling, the primary seat matrix released by MCC for Round 1 was of for Deemed University, Central University, BSc Nursing and AIQ seats. After that, for the second and third rounds, MCC releases the list of newly added seats along with the clear vacancy and virtual vacancy.

What is the difference between NEET All India counselling and NEET state counselling?

NEET counselling or the NEET UG All India counselling and the NEET state counselling process are conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other courses. The NEET UG All India counselling is conducted by MCC for the 15 per cent AIQ seats. On the other hand, the state NEET counsellings are conducted by the State Authorities, such as the Department of Medical Education (DME) for different states and Union Territories (UTs) for the 85 per cent State Quota (SQ) seats. The timeline and processes may vary for the NEET All India counselling and the state counselling for NEET. In general, there are three to four rounds for both counselling types. In the state counselling for NEET, the authorities release a merit list for registered eligible candidates. But MCC does not release a merit list. The other steps involved in both counselling types are similar, including registration, choice filling, release of seat allotment and institute reporting.

Can I participate in the state and all India counselling (NEET) simultaneously?

Yes, medical aspirants can participate in the state as well as the All India NEET counselling processes simultaneously. In general, the dates of state and the All India NEET counselling rounds will be different. Before participating in either of the NEET counselling processes, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria. For the State NEET counselling processes, candidates must belong to the domicile. Students not belonging to the state may also participate in the particular NEET state counselling, provided they register and participate from the NRI quota. Apart from that, other eligibility criteria are the same.

When is the NEET counselling result declared?

MCC has announced the NEET 2025 counselling result dates for each round along with the schedule or the important dates. In general, the NEET counselling result or the seat allotment result is released within five to seven days of the round commencement. First, a provisional result is released, followed by the final result. Candidates can submit objections or grievances by sending mail to MCC within the stipulated schedule.

What is the process to check NEET 2025 counselling result?

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the counselling authority for NEET counselling releases the NEET counselling seat allotment result online, in PDF format. The steps to check the result are given below: Visit the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in Click on the link indicating Result under the Current Events section Find your Roll Number or All India Rank (AIR) on the PDF document Download the Seat Allotment order

If I get an up-graded seat during second round of NEET counselling, can I join that college directly?

No, you will have to get online generated relieving letter from the earlier institute, before you join the next college. Without such relieving letter, candidates will not be permitted to join the seat allotted in round 2. Upgradation is applicable for only those candidates who have joined allotted seat of first round and submit willingness for upgradation.

Is there any restriction for filling up number of choices of institutes and courses during the NEET counselling process?

No, there is no limit in terms of entering the number of institutes and courses during the choice filling rounds of the NEET counselling process. Candidates can give as many choices as they wish for during online choice filling round. However choices should be in order of candidates' preference. According to the Medical Counselling Committee or MCC, There will be common software for AIQ, Deemed, Central Universities, B.Sc. Nursing, AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU for filling up choices. Also, there is no separate charge for choice filling. Candidates must also note that only filling choices is not enough, they must lock the choices within the stipulated date after verifying the choices and the preference order.

Who conducts NEET counselling?

The NEET counselling is segregated into two categories: central or national, and state counselling. The central counselling for NEET is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. The NEET counselling process conducted by MCC is for the admission to the 15 per cent All India Quota seats. On the other hand, State Authorities or the Education Department of various states conduct NEET state counselling for the 85 per cent state quota seats. MCC conducts the NEET counselling for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc. Nursing courses. On the other hand, the State Counselling Authorities conduct the admission process for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical or allied courses.

What are the information carried in the NEET counselling result PDF?

The following information will be carried on the MCC NEET UG allotment list: NEET UG All India Rank Allotted Quota Allotted Institute Course Allotted Category Candidate Category Remarks

After I join a college allotted during the Second Round of NEET UG Counseling, can I leave or resign the seat?

Once a candidate joins second round seat allotted in the NEET UG counselling, he/she will not be allowed to vacate from the allotted second round seat. However if candidates are allotted a seat in Second Round and have not joined the college, then he/she can Exit with Forfeiture of security amount. Moreover, the candidates who have joined up to round 2 of AIQ or state quota will not be eligible to participate in the further rounds of AIQ or state quota.

If I opt to participate in second round of NEET UG counseling, will my allotted seat of first round be cancelled?

In case candidates are not allotted any seat in the second round of the NEET UG counselling, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will be retained. However, on up-gradation of a seat in the second round, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another candidate. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill in only higher choices or any other choice which they prefer over the earlier allotted seat, for second round.

What are the courses for which NEET counselling process is conducted?

The NEET counselling process conducted for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats will be conducted primarily for the MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses. For the State NEET counselling rounds, the courses for admission are MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS and BHMS courses. Some of the State NEET UG Counselling authorities also conduct admission for the Allied Courses such as BPTH, BoTH, BNYS, BASLP, etc. The courses may vary from state to state, but the MBBS and BDS courses are common all across. For the 15 per cent AIQ seats, the NEET counselling for B.A.MS, BUMS and BHMS courses are conducted separately by the requisite department and authorities, which is the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC).

What is the significance of the NEET seat matrix?

The seat matrix for the NEET counselling is important for the choice filling process. Before filling and locking seat choices for each round of NEET counselling, candidates must go through the seat matrix or the seat vacancy and then enter their choices. MCC releases the seat matrix prior to the commencement of the counselling process. This is the overall seat matrix for all four rounds of counselling. Candidates participating in the Round 1 NEET counselling will have to choose from the entire gamut of the seats. From the second round onwards, the seat matrix is released in terms of the newly added seats and the clear and virtual vacancies. With each round of counselling, the number of available seats or the vacant seats reduces.

In case my documents or certificates are in a regional language, will it be acceptable at the time of NEET counselling institute reporting?

According to Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the authority for NEET counselling, certificates issued by the competent authority on standard format, should be in English or Hindi language. Some of the states insist for certificate in English language only. Candidates are advised to carry certified (attested) Copy of English version of the original certificate, in case certificate issued is in other than English language, along with original certificate.

Can NEET candidates participate in more than one state counselling?

Yes, it is possible to participate in two state-level NEET counselling processes simultaneously. They may participate in the MCC NEET counselling or the national level counselling as well. However, once they are allotted a seat and they take admission, they will not be eligible to participate in other state or national level counselling processes. Moreover, if a candidate does not belong to a particular state, then he or she have to participate in NRI quota.

Is it necessary to join allotted Medical/Dental College of Round 1 to get chance to participate in Round 2 of NEET counselling?

No, candidates need not report or join the allotted college of NEET counselling Round 1 since there is free exit. However if they want to retain the Round 1 seat and upgrade in Round 2 they have to physically join the college of Round 1 and give up-gradation willingness for Round 2 at the time of admission. In case candidates decide to resign the seat allotted to them in the first round, then they can do so prior to registering in the next round of NEET counselling.

Is it necessary to fill up the NEET counselling choices and lock the choices to get seat allotted?

After online registration for NEET counselling process, candidates will have to fill in choice of Institutions/colleges/courses in order of their preference. Once the choice is filled in, it can be modified before locking it. During the choice locking period, it is necessary to lock the choices to get a printout of the submitted choices. If a candidate does not lock the choice submitted by him/her, it will be automatically locked as per schedule. In case they don't register and fill in choices during registration period, they will not be allotted any seat. NEET counselling registration will be available before the first three rounds of counselling, and not before the Stray Vacancy Round.

What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the NEET counselling process?

The eligibility criteria to participate in the NEET counselling process is given below: a. They must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) by securing the cutoff marks as per their category b. They must be registered on the official website of MCC c. All candidates, including candidates from the UT of J&K, can participate in the counselling for AIQ seats and deemed universities.

Who are eligible for the NEET counselling second round of seat allotment?

Candidates eligible for seat allotment in the NEET counselling of second round would be from one of the following groups. Group I- Registered candidates who did not get any seat allotment in the first round. Group II- Registered candidates who have secured seat and whose first round of allotted seat got cancelled during the document verification on reporting for admission will be considered for allotment of seat in the next round of seat allotment, with changed Category, subject to availability of seat in respective category. Group III- Candidates who have reported at allotted institute during 1st round of allotment and submitted willingness for second round up-gradation as Yes. Group IV- Candidates who have been allotted a seat but Not Joined. Group V- Candidates who have resigned in online mode during the time frame from the allotted seat of first round at college.

Is it necessary to join allotted Medical/Dental College of Round 1 to get chance to participate in Round 2 of NEET counselling?

No, candidates need not report or join the allotted college of NEET counselling Round 1 since there is free exit. However if they want to retain the Round 1 seat and upgrade in Round 2 they have to physically join the college of Round 1 and give up-gradation willingness for Round 2 at the time of admission. In case candidates decide to resign the seat allotted to them in the first round, then they can do so prior to registering in the next round of NEET counselling.

Can a candidate participate in second round of NEET counselling without submitting fresh choices?

According to the NEET counselling conducting body Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), fresh choice submission by eligible candidates is necessary for consideration for seat allotment during Round 2. If candidate does not submit fresh choice (s) during choice filling period, the candidate will not be considered for allotment of seat during Round- 2 and will retain the already allotted (joined) seat, if any. Candidates need to register afresh before the commencement of the Round 2, even if they had registered in the Round 1.

NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Round 3 Final Seat Allotment (Revised), Choice Filling (Over), Dates, Seat Matrix, Institute Reporting

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The NEET 2025 counselling Round 3 final seat allotment result was declared on October 23, 2025. The revised provisional seat allotment result was declared on October 23, 2025, 12.40 PM, a day after the first provisional result. Candidates could submit objections by 3 PM on the same date. There have not been any changes in the final seat allotment result of NEET UG Counselling Round 3, as compared to the revised provisional result.

As many as 5,529 candidates have been allotted fresh seats in the third round. On the other hand, 3,614 candidates’ seats have been upgraded. As compared to the previous result, seven more candidates have been allotted fresh seats. On the other hand, the four more candidates' seats have been upgraded.

Click here to download the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 Final Seat Allotment Result

The NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 institute reporting process is being conducted from October 24 to November 1, 2025. MCC has released the revised date of the institute reporting and the fourth round. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) revised the entire schedule, which will now conclude on November 20, 2025, instead of November 15, 2025. There will be four rounds of NEET 2025 counselling.

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NEET UG Counselling 2025 Overview
NEET 2025 Exam Dates
NEET 2025 Counselling Result
NEET 2025 Counselling Seat Matrix
How to Register for NEET Counselling 2025
NEET Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required for NEET Counselling 2025
NEET 2025 Counselling Process
State Counselling for NEET UG 2025: For State Quota Seats
How to Convert Nationality From Indian to NRI
FAQs Regarding NEET Counselling 2025

NEET UG Counselling 2025 Overview

NEET 2025 Exam Dates

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30 Oct ' 25 - 03 Nov ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Registration ONGOING
01 Nov ' 25 - 05 Nov ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling ONGOING
05 Nov ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Choice Locking
08 Nov ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result
09 Nov ' 25 - 15 Nov ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Institute Reporting

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23 Oct ' 25 - 27 Oct ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 Institute Reporting
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18 Oct ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 Choice Locking
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How to Register for NEET Counselling 2025

NEET Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required for NEET Counselling 2025

NEET 2025 Counselling Process

State Counselling for NEET UG 2025: For State Quota Seats

How to Convert Nationality From Indian to NRI

FAQs Regarding NEET Counselling 2025

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