NEET UG 2025 Counselling: MCC vs State Quota – Key Differences You Must Know
Confused between MCC and State counselling in NEET UG 2025? Understand seat types, eligibility, quotas, and which process suits you best. Read now!
Understanding the NEET UG 2025 counselling process is as important as scoring well in the exam. Once the NEET UG 2025 results are declared, candidates must participate in either MCC counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) or State counselling — or both, if eligible. While both lead to MBBS and BDS admissions, they differ in terms of eligibility, seat allotment, conducting authorities, and more.
Here's a complete comparison of MCC vs State counselling to help you make better choices in the ongoing NEET UG 2025 admission process.
What is MCC Counselling?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for:
15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical/dental colleges (except Jammu & Kashmir)
100% seats in central universities like Delhi University, AMU, BHU
Institutes such as AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC
Deemed universities
B.Sc. Nursing central pool seats
It is conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
What is NEET UG State Counselling?
According to Gaurav Tyagi, Founder, Career Xpert: “Every state offers counselling for 85% of the government medical seats and 100% of the private medical college seats, managed by the respective state’s DME or counselling authorities.”
Key points:
85% state quota for government colleges (for domicile students)
100% private college seats, including management and NRI quota (varies by state)
Some states allow non-domicile students under management/NRI quotas
Key Differences Between MCC and State Counselling
|
|
MCC Counselling |
State Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body |
MCC (DGHS) |
Respective State DMEs |
| Seat Coverage |
15% AIQ + 100% Central/Deemed |
85% Govt + 100% Private Colleges |
| Eligibility |
All NEET-qualified |
Mostly domicile-based (varies) |
| Rounds |
4 (Round 1, 2, Mop-Up, Stray) |
3–4 (varies by state) |
| Registration |
One-time |
Separate per round (mostly) |
| Fee |
Uniform for AIQ; higher for deemed |
Varies state-wise |
| Bond Rules |
Varies |
State-specific service norms |
Which One Should You Choose?
Ideally, apply for both MCC and State counselling if eligible.
MCC offers access to top-tier institutes like AIIMS and JIPMER
State counselling benefits those with domicile reservation or lower NEET scores seeking private colleges with lower cut-offs
Open/state management quotas in some states can be a good option for non-residents
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Tips
Stay updated: Follow official websites of MCC and respective state DMEs for notifications.
Keep documents ready: Certificate verification is mandatory and time-sensitive.
Strategically fill choices: Base your options on previous cut-offs, fee structure, college reputation.
Navigating the NEET UG 2025 counselling process smartly — by understanding the differences between MCC and State counselling — can drastically improve your admission chances. Whether aiming for premier national institutes or exploring regional private colleges, being well-informed and proactive will help you avoid critical errors and secure the best possible seat.
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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.
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The NEET 2025 counselling process began on July 21, 2025. The dates for four rounds have been announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which is scheduled till October 25, 2025. Originally, the last date of counselling was October 3, 2025, which was postponed twice due to NRI/PWD candidate requests, and ongoing court cases.