How Many Rounds are There for NEET Counselling 2025?

Number of Rounds in NEET Counselling 2025

NEET UG Counselling 2025 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses is conducted in multiple rounds to ensure that all available seats are filled efficiently. For the year 2025, the counselling process is structured as follows:

• There are four rounds of NEET counselling:
  • NEET counselling Round 1
  • NEET counselling Round 2
  • NEET counselling Mop-Up Round (Round 3)
  • NEET Stray Vacancy Round

NEET Counselling 2025 Details of the Rounds

• Round 1: The initial seat allotment based on candidate preferences and merit.
• Round 2: Candidates who did not get a seat or wish to upgrade their seat can participate.
• Mop-Up Round: Conducted to fill seats that remain vacant after the first two rounds.
• Stray Vacancy Round: The final round to fill any remaining seats, typically managed by the respective institutions for stray vacancies.

Key Points - NEET Counselling 2025 Rounds

• The first three rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up) are conducted online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the All India Quota seats.
• The Stray Vacancy Round is handled by individual deemed universities or institutions for any leftover seats4.
• State counselling authorities conduct their own rounds for 85% state quota seats, which generally follow a similar multi-round structure.