NEET UG 2025: Admission Opens Across 780 Medical Colleges

KKN Gurugram Desk | The medical admission season has officially begun following the NEET UG 2025 result declaration on June 14, 2025. Based on NEET scores, candidates can now apply for admission into UG medical and dental programs across India—spanning 780 colleges with a combined 1,118,190 MBBS seats, plus 27,868 BDS seats, 1,205 AIIMS, and 200 JIPMER seats.

NEET UG 2025 Admission Timeline & Process

After the release of NEET UG 2025 results on  the next critical step is the counselling and seat allotment phase. Conducted by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) under the DGHS for the 15% All-India Quota (AIQ), and by individual state authorities for state quota seats, the counselling process will unfold over multiple rounds:

• Round 1 – AIQ & Deemed/Central Univ. seats

• Round 2 – State quota seat allocation

• Mop-Up Round – To fill vacant seats

• Stray Vacancy Round – To finalize leftover seats

Candidates must register, pay counselling fees, fill college preferences, and verify documents as per the MCC/state guidelines. Expect admission to medical programmes to begin in July or August 2025 .

Total Seat Matrix 2025: MBBS, BDS, AIIMS & JIPMER

MBBS and BDS Seat Breakdown

This includes government, private, deemed, central, AIIMS & JIPMER seats .

Institution-Wise MBBS Analysis

• Government and Public Colleges: ~41,388 MBBS seats across 272 institutions

• Private & Deemed Universities: ~35,540 seats across 260+ institutions

Additionally, there are MBBS seats in central universities (AIIMS, BHU, DU), ESIC, AFMC, AMU, and more—filling out the total of 118,190 MBBS seats .

Comparative Seat Overview: AIIMS & JIPMER

• AIIMS – 1,205 MBBS seats, spread across 15 AIIMS campuses

• JIPMER – 200 MBBS seats in Puducherry & Karaikal

These prestigious institutions are included in the 15% AIQ counselling under MCC—offering widespread competition.

Counselling Process & Important Dates

Counselling Rounds

• 15% AIQ & Central/Deemed Seats – Administered by MCC through 3 rounds

• State Quotas – Handled by individual state authorities (typically 85% quota)

Step-By-Step Process

1. Registration on MCC/state portal

2. Fee payment (non-refundable fee + security deposit)

3. Choice filling – selecting preferred college/course

4. Seat allotment – based on merit, preferences, and seat availability

5. Document verification and joining the allotted college

6. Upgrade/exit options during rounds

7. Mop-Up/Stray Vacancy Rounds to fill remaining seats

Expected Counselling Timeline

• AIQ & Central Counselling – Starting late June or July 2025

• State Quota – Depending on individual state schedules

• Medical UG Admissions – To begin by August, with classes likely starting in September–October

NEET UG 2025 Cut-Off & Qualified Candidates

NEET UG 2025 saw a drop in cut-off marks across categories . With over 12.36 lakh candidates qualifying for medical and dental admission, aspirants now prepare to finalize seats via counselling .

State-Wise Seat Distribution

According to recent data:

• Government MBBS seats by state range from 50 (Arunachal Pradesh) to 6,900 (Gujarat)

• Andhra Pradesh: 6,285 seats

• Assam: 1,550 seats

• Bihar: 2,565 seats medicine.careers360.com+1vedantu.com+1

This indicates wide regional availability of medical seats across India.

Why 2025 Admission Cycle is Critical

• More seats than ever before—over 1.18 lakh MBBS and 27,868 BDS seats

• Cut-off dip offers improved access to candidates from lower score bands

• AIIMS & JIPMER in AIQ ensure opportunity at top institutes

• Updates in State Quota policies give additional mobile options

Advice for NEET UG Aspirants

1. Download and print scorecard from neet.nta.nic.in immediately

2. Track counselling schedules—MCC for AIQ, respective state websites for state quotas

3. Prepare documents: admit card, scorecard, 10th–12th marksheets, ID proof, category certificates

4. Research colleges and cut-offs to strategize choice filling

5. Register timely and finalize seat preferences before locking deadlines

With a record number of seats and a smooth counselling process ahead, NEET UG 2025 has ushered in hope for lakhs of aspiring medical students. Accurate preparation and timely action on registrations, choices, and document verifications will be key to securing a seat in government colleges or reputed institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, and Deemed Universities.