NEET Counselling Round 2: Key Dates and Details on New Medical College Seats

NEET-UG 2025: Round 2 Counselling from August 29, Medical Commission Adds New MBBS Seats

There’s some significant news for medical aspirants across the country. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for the second round of NEET-UG 2025 counselling, which is set to begin on August 29.

But that’s not the only piece of good news. In a major boost for students, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved the addition of more than 1,500 new MBBS seats in medical colleges across India. This development is sure to bring relief and new hope to thousands of candidates hoping to secure a medical seat this year.

Let’s break down the important dates and details you need to know.

Key Dates for NEET-UG 2025 Round 2 Counselling

If you’re participating in the second round, make sure you mark these dates on your calendar. Missing a deadline can be critical, so it’s important to stay on top of the schedule.

• Registration and Payment: The process will start on August 29, 2025.

• Choice Filling and Locking: This crucial window will be open from August 30 to September 3, 2025.

• Processing of Seat Allotment: The MCC will process the seat allocations from September 4 to September 5, 2025.

• Round 2 Result: The much-awaited result for the second round will be published on September 6, 2025.

• Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates who are allotted a seat will need to report to their respective colleges between September 7 and September 14, 2025.

Great News for Students: Over 1500 New MBBS Seats Added

This is perhaps the most exciting news for medical aspirants this year. The National Medical Commission has given its approval for the addition of 1,565 new MBBS seats.

This increase comes from the establishment of 12 new medical colleges in various states. With this addition, the total number of MBBS seats in India now stands at an impressive 1,12,028. This is a significant jump and directly translates to more opportunities for students to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor.

How to Register for Round 2 Counselling

The counselling process is conducted online through the official MCC portal. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:

1. Visit the Official Website: Head over to the official MCC website.

2. Find the UG Counselling Link: On the homepage, look for the link related to NEET-UG 2025 counselling and click on it.

3. Log In: Register yourself or log in using your NEET-UG credentials (roll number and password).

4. Fill Your Choices: Carefully fill in your preferred choices of colleges and courses. Make sure you do thorough research before finalizing your list.

5. Lock Your Choices: Once you are satisfied with your choices, lock them before the deadline. If you don’t lock your choices, they will be automatically locked at the end of the deadline.

6. Wait for the Result: After the choice-locking period ends, wait for the seat allotment result to be published on the scheduled date.

This increase in seats combined with the start of the second round marks a crucial phase for NEET-UG aspirants. It’s a positive development that will hopefully allow more deserving students to secure a place in a medical college. Good luck to all candidates!