MCC Releases Final Revised Schedule for NEET UG 2025 Counselling
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released a comprehensive revised schedule for the NEET UG 2025 Round 3 and the final Stray Vacancy Round, impacting admissions for both All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats. Aspirants must strictly adhere to the new deadlines. Visit: https://mcc.nic.in/
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has published the final comprehensive revised schedule for the National Eligibility and Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) counselling 2025. This critical notification details the timeline for the 3rd Round and the subsequent Stray Vacancy Round, affecting admissions to MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc (Nursing) courses across the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed/Central Universities, and State Quota seats. This revision provides a firm roadmap for all medical aspirants moving towards the conclusion of the admission process.
The release of the updated schedule, following various adjustments due to seat additions and other administrative requirements, emphasizes the need for candidates to strictly adhere to the new deadlines to secure their seats.
AIQ, Deemed, and Central Universities Revised Schedule
For candidates targeting seats under the AIQ, Deemed/Paid Quota, Central Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER, the Round 3 and Stray Vacancy schedules are now fixed:
Round 3: Final Allotment Phase
| Event | New Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration/Payment | September 29 to October 9, 2025 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | September 30 to October 9, 2025 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | October 10 to October 11, 2025 (Currently Underway) |
| Result Publication | October 11, 2025 |
| Reporting/Joining | October 13 to October 21, 2025 |
Online Stray Vacancy Round: The Last Resort
The Stray Vacancy Round represents the final chance to fill any remaining seats after Round 3.
| Event | New Dates |
|---|---|
| Verification of Seat Matrix | October 23, 2025 |
| Registration/Payment | October 24 to October 28, 2025 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | October 24 to October 28, 2025 |
| Result Publication | October 31, 2025 |
| Reporting/Joining | November 1 to November 7, 2025 |
State Quota Counselling Timeline
The MCC has also synchronized the State Counselling schedule to ensure a smooth transition of vacant seats and prevent unnecessary delays. Medical aspirants applying under the 85% State Quota must align their planning with the following state-level dates:
- Round 3 Admission Period: The counselling process, including seat allocation and final admission formalities, is scheduled from October 10 to October 21, 2025.
- Last Date of Joining (Round 3): The final date for candidates to join their allotted colleges is October 27, 2025.
- State Stray Vacancy Round: This round will be conducted from October 29 to November 3, 2025, with the final date of joining set for November 7, 2025.
All candidates are advised that the academic session for UG courses has already commenced on September 22, 2025, and they are expected to join their respective colleges promptly upon allotment. This revised schedule is crucial for all candidates to avoid missing deadlines, as no further extensions are expected.
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