NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1 Registration and Choice Filling Dates Further Extended till August 3

NEET UG 2025 Counselling is in progress for those students who have passed a NEET exam. It is a crucial move in case you seek any of the following courses—MBBS, BDS and other medical programs all over India, under the 15 percent All-India Quota (AIQ). 

This is being done by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). If you have not registered or have not filled your choices, you have to hurry up because the round 1 counselling registration and choice filling has extended till 3rd August 2025.

What is NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 1?

The process of allocating seats in medical colleges to the candidates on the basis of NEET rank, preferences and category is known as NEET UG 2025 counselling. The first stage of this process is called Round 1. 

In this round, they are required to log in, submit the counseling fee, fill in their college and course preferences and lock the same within the time frame.

This round is for admissions under the 15% AIQ and colleges that fall here include AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, ESIC, AFMC and other government/deemed universities nationwide in India.

NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1 Last Date: When is the Deadline?

As per the latest update from MCC, the last date to register and fill choices is 3rd August 2025. Below are the deadlines:

• Registration ends at 01:00 PM on 3rd August.
• Fee payment ends at 3:00 PM on 3rd August.
• Choice filling closes at 11:55 PM on 3rd August.
• Choice locking window is from 6:00 PM to 11:55 PM on the same day.

Missing these deadlines may cost you a chance to get a good seat in Round 1.

Steps to Register for NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 1

Here are the steps you should follow to register for the counselling:

1. Visit the official website—mcc.nic.in.
2. Click on “UG Medical Counselling” and then on “New Registration.”
3. Enter your NEET roll number, application number, and other details
4. Create a password and complete your registration
5. Log in using your new credentials
6. Fill in your personal details
7. Upload required documents
8. Pay the counselling fee using net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI

How to Fill and Lock Choices for NEET 2025 Counselling?

After registering and paying the fee, the next step is choice filling and locking. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to the MCC portal
2. Click on “Choice Filling & Locking.”
3. Select the colleges and courses based on your preference
4. Arrange them in order of priority (most preferred at the top)
5. Save your choices regularly
6. On 3rd August 2025 between 4:00 PM and 11:55 PM, click “Lock Choices.”
7. Take a printout of the locked choices for future use

Note: If you do not lock your choices, the system will automatically lock your last saved choices after the deadline.

Why Did MCC Extend NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Registration?

Initially, the registration cutoff was July 31, 2025. However, numerous students encountered the difficulties because of massive traffic on the portal, slow servers, and confusion about last-minute time. 

MCC was able to give the students an additional three days by announcing the deadline of 3rd August, 2025, to help prevent losing good candidates.

This extension has come in handy but chances are that it will not be extended again and therefore those students should take all necessary steps before the deadline.

Important Dates for NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 1

Here is a table with key dates you must remember:

List of Documents Required for NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1

Be sure to scan copies and printouts of the following:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2025 Rank Card or Rank Letter
• Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates of Class 10 and 12
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and so on)
• Caste Certificate (where the person is entitled to it)
• PwD Certificate (where available)
• Passport photographs (identical to those in NEET form)
• Seat Allotment (Seat allotment) Provisional Allotment Letter
• Domicile Certificate (in case the state needs it)

Retain the soft copies and hard copies to be uploaded and verified.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in NEET UG 2025 Choice Filling

Small mistakes make many students lose their seats. The following are some of the mistakes to avoid:

• Not registering before the deadline
• Omitting to pay the fee of counselling
• Not locking choices after filling
• The selection of too few or only top-ranked colleges
• Making filling decisions without checking eligibility or cutoff
• Failure to download confirmation pages
• Always recheck what you have done.

What Happens After NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Choice Locking?

Once you lock your choices, MCC will begin the seat allotment process. Based on your NEET score, category, preferences, and seat availability, MCC will assign you a seat in a medical college.

You can check the Round 1 result on 6th August 2025. If you are allotted a seat:

• Download your provisional allotment letter.
• Report to the college between August 7 and 11.
• Carry original documents for verification.
• Pay admission fees at the college.

Failing to report during this period will result in cancellation of your seat.

NEET 2025 Seat Allotment Dates and Reporting Schedule

Here is the full schedule you must follow after locking your choices:

Note: You can choose free exit in Round 1, but once you accept the seat and join the college, you can only upgrade in further rounds.

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to register for NEET UG 2025 Round 1 counselling?
For NEET UG 2025 Round 1, the registration and filling the choices deadline is August 3, 2025. Afterward, no registration or choice entry will be accepted.

Q2. How do I lock my choices in NEET UG 2025 counselling?
Log in at mcc.nic.in, make choices for colleges and courses and click lock choices on August 3, 2025 between 6 PM and 11:55 PM.

Q3. Can I change my choices after locking in NEET 2025 counselling?
No, you are not able to do something after you lock your options. Therefore, take your time to consider and confirm your selected colleges and courses in order to lock them on time so as not to miss your favorite seat choices.

Q4. What happens if I don’t report to the college after allotment in Round 1?
After seat allotment, you have a deadline to report and not doing so will have your admission cancelled. Nonetheless, you are eligible to join the second step of NEET 2025 counselling.

Q5. Is the counselling fee refundable if I don’t get a seat in NEET 2025?
Yes, you can have a refund of a security deposit in case there is no seat. However, the confirmations of the non-refundable registration fee will not be deposited back in any cases.