NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Counselling Update: The NEET UG 2025 counselling process, managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), is a critical step for lakhs of medical aspirants aiming to secure seats in India’s top MBBS and BDS colleges. The addition of 197 new seats in Round 2, coupled with an extended counselling schedule, offers renewed hope for candidates seeking admission to prestigious institutions like ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, and Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi. This development reflects MCC’s commitment to ensuring fair and transparent seat allocation under the All India Quota (AIQ) and other categories.
Announced on September 9, 2025, the extension of Round 2 counselling follows the inclusion of 197 newly accredited seats and ongoing scrutiny of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) documents. Candidates can update their choice filling on mcc.nic.in, with the revised schedule expected soon. The new seats include 9 ESI quota seats in Hyderabad and 188 seats (158 Deemed/Paid, 30 NRI) in Belagavi, enhancing opportunities for aspirants.
| Details | Information |
| Counselling Round | NEET UG 2025 Round 2 |
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Original Choice Filling Deadline | September 9, 2025 |
| Extended Schedule Release | To be announced soon on mcc.nic.in |
| New Seats Added | 197 |
| Seat Breakdown | – ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad: 9 ESI quota (3 UR, 2 OBC, 1 EWS, 2 SC, 1 ST) – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi: 158 Deemed/Paid, 30 NRI quota |
| Total Seats in Round 2 | 13,501 (MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing), including 7,088 virtual vacancies and 1,134 new seats |
| Eligibility | – NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates – Did not accept Round 1 seat or resigned – Registered but not allotted in Round 1 |
| Process | – Online registration and choice filling – Seat allotment – Offline reporting for document verification |
| Important Notes | – Update choices to include new seats – Monitor mcc.nic.in for revised schedule – Ensure NRI documents are valid |
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New Seats and Counselling Extension
The MCC has extended the NEET UG 2025 Round 2 counselling timeline to accommodate 197 newly accredited seats received from the National Medical Commission (NMC). These include 9 seats under the Employees State Insurance Scheme (ESI) quota at ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, distributed across categories: 3 unreserved, 2 OBC, 1 EWS, 2 SC, and 1 ST. Additionally, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi, contributes 158 Deemed/Paid seats and 30 NRI quota seats, totaling 188. The Round 2 seat matrix also includes 13,501 seats across MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing, with 7,088 virtual vacancies and 1,134 other new seats.
The extension also addresses the ongoing verification of NRI documents, ensuring compliance with eligibility norms. A student from Delhi, for instance, could now target a newly added seat in Belagavi, enhancing their chances of studying at a reputed institute. Dr. Anil Sharma, an education consultant, stated, “The added seats and extended timeline give aspirants a fair shot at premier colleges.”
Choice Filling and Counselling Process
Candidates must update their college and course preferences on mcc.nic.in to include the new seats, with choice filling now extended beyond the original September 9 deadline. The process involves online registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and offline reporting for document verification. Required documents include NEET UG admit card, scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, a valid photo ID, and category certificates if applicable.
Key instructions:
- Log in using NEET UG 2025 roll number and password.
- Update choices to reflect new seat options.
- Download the allotment letter post-results for reporting.
A candidate from Patna, previously waitlisted, could revise their choices to include ESIC Hyderabad, securing a seat. Candidates are advised to check eligibility details on MCC’s official website.
Impact and Next Steps
The addition of 197 seats boosts opportunities, particularly for candidates under ESI and NRI quotas, while the extended timeline ensures no one misses out due to incomplete documentation. The revised schedule, expected soon, will cover choice filling, seat allotment (previously set for September 10-11), and college reporting, potentially pushing the academic session to early October. Trending X posts show aspirants’ excitement over the new seats, with some urging faster NRI verification.
A success story from Mumbai: Priya, a 2024 NEET candidate, secured a BDS seat in Round 2 after updating her choices, inspiring 2025 aspirants. Challenge norms: Could MCC introduce real-time seat matrix updates to streamline future rounds? Candidates should monitor NMC’s portal for seat accreditation updates.
The NEET UG 2025 Round 2 counselling extension, prompted by 197 new seats, offers aspirants more chances to secure MBBS and BDS admissions. Update choices on mcc.nic.in, track the revised schedule, and prepare documents for a smooth process. Stay updated via MCC’s official portal or reliable sources for the latest announcements.
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