NEET UG 2025 Second Round Counselling Final Date Extended. MCC Adds 197 New Seats to Seat Matrix. Candidates Should Update Their Choice List. Reporting Process in Colleges Will Be Affected.
NEET UG 2025 Update: The dates for the NEET UG 2025 second round counselling have been extended. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has pushed forward the last date for choice filling and registration, which was earlier September 9. While MCC has not yet announced the final date, candidates are advised to definitely include the newly added seats in their choices.
Details of New Seats
A total of 197 new seats have been added to the seat matrix this time. This includes nine seats in ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, 158 seats in Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgavi, and 30 seats under the NRI quota. Due to the addition of new seats, candidates need to make changes to their choice list.
Verification of NRI Candidates' Documents
MCC has stated that the document verification process for NRI candidates is ongoing. This is the reason for the extension of the second round counselling timeline. Candidates are advised to update all necessary documents and complete the choice filling on time.
Seat Allotment and College Reporting Affected
The extension of the second round timeline will affect the entire process of seat allotment and reporting to colleges. MCC has stated that candidates who have already filled their choices can update their choice list according to the new seats. This step has been taken to provide equal opportunities to all candidates and maintain transparency in the process.
Previous Seat Matrix
The earlier second round seat matrix released by MCC included a total of 1,134 new MBBS and BDS seats. Additionally, 7,088 virtual vacancy seats and 13,501 clear vacancy seats were available in MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses. The addition of the new 197 seats has increased the choices and opportunities for candidates.
Choice Filling and Registration Process
Choice filling and registration are crucial for candidates. Candidates can fill in their preferences by logging in to the official website of MCC. Uploading scanned copies of all necessary documents and certificates is mandatory. Candidates are advised to add the new seats to their choices and submit the form on time.
Transparency in Counselling Process
MCC has stated that the addition of new seats and the NRI document verification process have been undertaken to maintain transparency in the counselling. Candidates must ensure that all their information is correct and updated. Any error or incomplete information may affect the allotment.
Who is Eligible?
All candidates who have qualified in NEET UG 2025 and wish to seek admission in MBBS or BDS courses are eligible for this second round of counselling. Candidates must upload all documents on time and carefully fill their choice file during the seat allotment process.
MCC's Advice
MCC has appealed to all candidates to update their choice list according to the new seats and to continuously check the website for any updates or changes. Candidates are advised to have all necessary information and documents ready beforehand to avoid any issues during the counselling process.
