The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG Counselling 2025 Round 2 is expected to begin in August 2025. Conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), this round gives candidates another opportunity to secure admission into top medical and dental colleges across India. The process will cover both the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and the 85% state quota seats. Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 or those seeking an upgrade in their college preference can participate in this phase. The official notification and schedule will be released on the MCC website – mcc.nic.in.
NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 Schedule (Tentative)
The MCC is expected to announce the detailed counselling schedule soon. Based on previous years’ timelines, the tentative dates are as follows:
For the 85% state quota seats, respective state counselling authorities will release separate schedules on their official portals.
Who Can Apply in Round 2?
The following categories of candidates are eligible for Round 2 counselling:
- Students who registered in Round 1 but were not allotted a seat.
- Students who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not report to the college.
- Students who joined a college in Round 1 but wish to upgrade their seat.
- Students who did not register earlier can also apply as fresh candidates.
Counselling Process for NEET 2025 Round 2
The NEET UG Round 2 counselling process involves several steps:
- Registration – Candidates must register again on the MCC portal and pay the counselling fee.
- Choice Filling – Candidates can select their preferred medical and dental colleges.
- Seat Allotment – MCC will conduct the allotment process based on NEET UG 2025 rank, preferences, and seat availability.
- Result Declaration – Allotment results will be published on the MCC website.
- Reporting – Candidates allotted a seat must report to the respective college with original documents for verification.
Documents Required for NEET 2025 Counselling
Candidates are advised to keep the following documents ready before reporting:
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2025 Rank Card
- Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Provisional Allotment Letter
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)
- Passport-sized Photographs
Failure to produce valid documents may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
State Quota Counselling
While MCC conducts the counselling for 15% AIQ seats, the 85% state quota seats are managed by the respective state authorities. Each state will release its own notification with dates, application process, and seat allotment rules. Candidates should regularly check their state counselling websites to avoid missing deadlines.
What’s Next After Round 2?
After Round 2, MCC will conduct a mop-up round to fill vacant seats, followed by a stray vacancy round. These stages will ensure that no seats remain unfilled in government and private medical colleges across India.
