The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has yet to post the official NEET UG counselling schedule on its website, mcc.nic.in. However, during a session in the Delhi High Court, references to July 1, 2025 as a likely counselling start date have surfaced, sparking speculation and anticipation across India.

Although no formal notice has been released, multiple credible sources—including TimesBull, Shiksha, and EdexLive—report that legal proceedings linked to NEET have revealed this tentative date. Applicants are advised to stay alert for the official schedule, which is expected soon.

 What Court Proceedings Reveal

A petition heard in the Delhi High Court mentioned July 1 as the expected date for commencement of counselling. The petitioner raised concerns over biometric glitches during the NEET exam, claiming it caused emotional distress and requesting extra marks. During the hearing, the counsel told the bench: “Counselling can start from July 1, so a decision should be taken as soon as possible” .

Though the court has not issued any orders enforcing that date, the mention in legal discourse adds weight to forecasts by NEET-focused education portals predicting July 1 counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats .

NEET Counselling 2025: Process Overview

The MCC organizes centralized counselling for:

1. 15% AIQ seats in government medical and dental colleges

2. 100% of seats at central institutes like AIIMS, BHU, JIPMER, AMU, and ESIC 

NEET UG 2025 saw over 12.36 lakh students qualify, vying for around 1.18 lakh MBBS seats nationally .

Likely Counselling Timeline

While final confirmation is awaited, here’s a probable timeline based on current indicators:

• Counselling Start: July 1, 2025 (tentative, as cited in court hearings)

• Registration & Choice Filling: July 1–7

• First Round Seat Allotment: Mid-late July

• Reporting and Document Verification: Late July

• Second Round + Mop-Up Round: August

• Stray Vacancy Round: September–October 

NEET Counselling: Steps for Applicants

1. Register Online

Visit mcc.nic.in, enter details like NEET roll number, name, email, DOB, and pay required counselling fees.

2. Choice Filling and Locking

Create a preference list of colleges and courses and lock it before the deadline.

3. Seat Allotment

MCC processes preferences and rank to allot seats. Results are released online.

4. Reporting/Admission

Allotted candidates must report to their chosen institute and complete document verification.

5. Subsequent Rounds

Candidates can upgrade seats based on availability in later rounds .

 Important Documents to Keep Ready

Successful counselling necessitates submission of:

• NEET admit card & scorecard

• Class-10 and Class-12 certificates

• Category/EWS/PwD certificates (if applicable)

• Passport-sized photographs

• Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)

NEET Counselling: Why Timing Matters

Timing is critical for this year’s NEET UG counselling cycle:

• Late start could delay admissions and academic calendars

• Early scheduling helps institutes and students prepare in advance

• Given the court’s mention of July 1, MCC instructors and aspirants expect final dates soon

Education platforms like Careers360 and CollegeSearch are already preparing guides and predicting timelines.

 Legal Backdrop & Precedents

In prior years, postponed or mismanaged counselling schedules led to unrest among students and academic institutions. The Delhi High Court previously intervened in 2024 to correct irregularities in NEET results, injecting urgency into this year’s process . Keeping counselling on schedule is important to maintain trust and system stability.

What Applicants Should Do Now

• Visit MCC Website Regularly for updates

• Register Immediately when registration opens

• Prepare Digital Copies of all required credentials

• Preview Choice Filling Options to minimize errors

• Track Seat Matrix to stay informed during rounds

• Stay Ready for Reporting once seats are allotted

Broader Context: NEET Counselling for UG, PG, and SS Courses

• MCC also conducts NEET PG and NEET SS counselling—Super Speciality round 2 concluded in June 

• NEET UG counselling generally starts a few days after results are released; for 2025, NEET results came out on June 14 

• NEET UG is tailored for MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, and some AYUSH courses under central umbrella