NEET UG 2025 Counselling Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Now, you have your scores in hand, the real race begins to secure a seat in India's top medical and dental colleges. 
This post-result edition of our counselling guide will provide you with all the necessary information you need to know after the NEET results such as important counselling dates, eligibility, documents, counselling types, seat allotment rules, Gujarat-specific updates, and common mistakes to avoid. If you've qualified for NEET 2025, this blog is your step-by-step guide to the further process.

NEET 2025 Counseling: What is it?

NEET 2025 counselling is the official admission process to get into the medical course like MBBS, BDS and AYUSH that follows the NEET UG 2025 results. It simplifies the whole process of allocation of MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical seats in colleges across India. Furthermore, this counselling is handled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ) seats and state counselling authorities for State Quota seats.
Additionally, it’s a structured, merit-based, and transparent process where your NEET rank, category, preferences, and availability of seats determine where you will study medicine. 

Dates of NEET 2025 Counseling (estimated)

Now that the NEET 2025 results are out, the table below gives you the expected timeline for the counselling rounds:

Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2025 Counselling:

The eligibility criteria for NEET 2025 Counselling are mentioned below:

1. Required NEET Qualification:

• General: 50th percentile (720–137)
• SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile (136–107)
• PwD (UR): 45th percentile (136–122)

2. Age: You must be 17 years old.

3. Academics requirement: You must have finished 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as your core subjects.

4. Domicile certificate: For state quota seats, you need to provide valid proof of residence like a domicile or birth certificate, school certificate, or voter ID from that state.

Categories for NEET Counselling in 2025:

1. All India Quota (15%) – Conducted by MCC for seats in government colleges across India.
2. State Quota (85%) – Conducted by individual state authorities.
3. Deemed/Central Universities – Includes prestigious institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, and AMU.
4. Private College Counselling – Managed at the state level for private and self-financed colleges.
5. AYUSH Courses – BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, etc., handled by AACCC under Ministry of AYUSH.

However, each type of counselling has different eligibility criteria and timelines, so plan accordingly.

NEET 2025 Counselling in Gujarat: What Students Must Know

In Gujarat, the counselling for 85% of state quota MBBS and BDS seats is conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC). Moreover, the committee also manages AYUSH course admissions.

List of Medical Colleges in Gujarat Offering MBBS/BDS:

1. B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
2. Government Medical College, Surat
3. Government Medical College, Bhavnagar
4. Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Medical College, Rajkot
5. GMERS Medical Colleges in Sola, Valsad, Gandhinagar, Himmatnagar, and more
6. AMC MET Medical College
7. Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj

Total Medical Seats in Gujarat (2025 Estimated):

• MBBS Seats: Over 6,300 seats are there in Gujarat.
• BDS Seats: more than 1,100 seats.

Gujarat-Specific Reservation Categories:

• SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes)
• EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)
• SC, ST, PwD, and more based on state policies

Additional Requirements for Gujarat NEET Counselling:

1. Go to [mcc.nic.in] or your state’s official portal.
2. Enter your NEET UG 2025 roll number, AIR, and personal details.
3. Pay the required registration and refundable security fees online.

• Schooling from Gujarat board or residence proof
• PIN purchase and document verification from designated help centers
• Merit list is published category-wise on the official portal. 

Visit docthub for state wise NEET Counselling details.

NEET counselling details of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala:

For Maharashtra (State CET Cell)

• Website: cetcell.mahacet.org
• Colleges: GSMC Mumbai, KEM Hospital, BJMC Pune
• Seats: 9,000 MBBS
• Reservation: Includes NT, VJNT, SBC categories

For Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu)

• Website: tnmedicalselection.net
• Colleges: Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College
• Seats: 5,000 MBBS
• Preference to Tamil Nadu nativity students

For Karnataka (KEA)

• Website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
• Colleges: Bangalore Medical College, KIMS Hubli
• Seats: 8,000 MBBS
• KEA conducts both state and private counselling

For Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP)

• Website: upneet.gov.in
• Colleges: KGMU Lucknow, GSVM Kanpur
• Seats: 9,000+ MBBS
• Required: Security deposit ₹30,000 for government colleges

For West Bengal (WBMCC)

• Website: wbmcc.nic.in
• Colleges: Calcutta Medical College, NRS Medical College
• Seats: 3,500 MBBS
• Separate counselling for private and government seats

For Kerala (CEE Kerala)

• Website: cee.kerala.gov.in
• Colleges: Government Medical College, Trivandrum & Kozhikode
• Seats: 4,000 MBBS
• Very competitive due to high cutoffs

NEET 2025 Counselling Process:

1. Registration process
2. Choice Filling
3. Log in to your counselling dashboard and fill in your preferred college and course choices.
4. You can add, delete, or rearrange choices before the locking deadline.
5. Lock your choices before the deadline; otherwise, the system auto-locks the last saved choices.
6. Seat Allocation:
7. MCC and state authorities release seat allotment results based on AIR, reservation, and choice preferences.
8. Check your status and download your provisional allotment letter.
9. Reporting
10. Visit the allotted institute in person.
11. Carry all required documents for verification.
12. Pay the admission fee to confirm your seat.
13. Further Rounds

• If you're not satisfied with your allotment, you can wait for the next round or participate in the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds.

Documents Required Post NEET 2025 Results

Required documents after NEET 2025 results are mentioned below. Moreover, you are supposed to have both original as well as copy of below listed documents:

1. Admit Card for NEET 2025
2. The NEET Scorecard and Rank Letter
3. Marksheets of Classes 10 and 12
4. A valid photo ID, such as a voter ID, passport, PAN, or Adhaar
5. Domicile Certificate (only mandatory for state quota)
6. Category Certificate (if applicable)
7. PwD Certificate (if applicable)
8. 6-8 Passport-size photographs
9. Provisional Allotment Letter (once issued)

How NEET 2025 Assignment of Seat Works after Results

After filling and locking your choices, the NEET 2025 seat allocation is done based on the following parameters:

1. Your NEET 2025 All India Rank
2. Category and reservation status
3. Seat matrix of participating colleges
4. Preference order filled during counselling

NEET Counselling Fees:

The approx. NEET Counselling Fees are mentioned in the table:

Avoid These Mistakes After NEET 2025 Result

1. Missing Deadlines – Even one missed date can cost you a year.
2. Not Locking Preferences – Choices are locked automatically, which may not reflect your best options.
3. Uploading Incorrect Documents – Ensure clarity, validity, and correct format.
4. Ignoring State Counselling – Don’t rely only on AIQ. State quota often offers better chances.
5. Not Reporting to College on Time – Results in seat cancellation and financial loss.
6. Choosing Only Top Colleges – Be realistic and keep backup options.

FAQs 

Q1. What is NEET 2025 counselling?

NEET 2025 counselling is a seat allocation process conducted online by Medical Counselling Committee which is based on NEET scores for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programs.

Q2. Who is eligible for NEET 2025 counselling?

The eligibility criteria for NEET 2025 counselling are a candidate who qualifies NEET UG 2025 and meets academic, age, and category requirements.

Q3. What are the types of NEET counselling in 2025?

The types for NEET 2025 counselling are AIQ, State Quota, Deemed/Central Universities, Private Colleges, and AYUSH.

Q4. How do I register for NEET 2025 counselling?

You can register for NEET 2025 counselling by Visiting [mcc.nic.in] for AIQ; state portals like medadmgujarat.org for state quota.

Q5. What documents are required?

The required documents for NEET 2025 counselling are NEET admit card, scorecard, certificates, ID proof, caste/domicile certificates, and Gujarat PIN receipt if applicable.