NEET MDS Counselling 2025 is a crucial step for aspirants aiming to secure MDS seats in government, deemed, and private dental colleges across India. This guide covers all key aspects, including dates, seat matrix, choice filling, registration, and fee details, ensuring you’re fully prepared to make informed decisions.
Important Instructions for Candidates & Institutes:
- All admissions must be done through MCC’s INTRAMCC portal only.
- Institutes must log in to complete admission formalities for allotted candidates.
- Admission Letter must be generated online via INTRAMCC.
- This is the only valid proof of admission.
- Offline admissions are not valid.
- Any admission without an INTRAMCC-generated letter will be cancelled.
- Candidates must ensure their mds admission is processed online
- Always confirm that the college has generated your Admission Letter on the INTRAMCC portal.
Important Update: NEET MDS 2025 Result & Scorecard Released
As per the official notice dated 22nd May 2025, the National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) has released the result cum scorecard for candidates eligible under the All India 50% Quota.
- Merit list for AIQ (50% quota) MDS seats (2025-26 session) is available below.
- Individual scorecards will be available from 30th May 2025 (valid for 6 months).
- Cut-off scores out of 960 for AIQ seats:
| Category | Cut-Off (Out of 960) |
| General/EWS | 261 |
| General-PwBD | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 227 |
Scorecard Mentions:
- All India 50% Quota Rank – Overall merit rank among all eligible candidates.
- Category Rank – Merit position within your category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
- Click the link below to view the All India 50% Quota rank and All India 50% Quota Category rank:
Overview of NEET MDS Counselling 2025
NEET MDS counselling is conducted by two main authorities:
- MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) – For All India 50% Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, and Central Institutions.
- State Counselling Authorities – For 50% State Quota Seats and private colleges within the state.
NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Dates (Updated & Confirmed)
| Event | Date |
| Result Declaration | 15 May 2025 |
| AIQ Round 1 Registration Begins | 24th June to 30th June 2025 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | 25th June to 30th June 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | 1st July to 2nd July 2025 |
| Reporting to the College | 4th July to 8th July 2025 |
| Round 2 Registration | 12th July to 15th July 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round (Round 3) | 1st August to 5th August 2025 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | 1st August to 5th August 2025 |
Tip: Always keep scanned documents and payment info ready before registration.
Note: Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round share the same registration/filling timeline, but are processed separately.
NEET MDS 2025 – Round 1 Online Counselling Schedule
| S. No. | Event | Date(s) | Duration |
| 1 | Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by participating institutes | 23rd June, 2025 | 1 Day |
| 2 | Registration & Payment | 24th June to 30th June, 2025Till 12:00 Noon on 30th JunePayment till 3:00 PM | 7 Days |
| 3 | Choice Filling | 25th June to 30th June, 2025Till 11:55 PM on 30th June | 6 Days |
| 4 | Choice Locking | 30th June, 2025From 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM | Within 1 Day |
| 5 | Processing of Seat Allotment | 1st July to 2nd July, 2025 | 2 Days |
| 6 | Result Declaration | 3rd July, 2025 | 1 Day |
| 7 | Reporting / Joining at Allotted Institutes | 4th July to 8th July, 2025 | 5 Days |
| 8 | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes(Sharing with MCC) | 9th July to 11th July, 2025 | 3 Days |
NEET MDS 2025 – Round 2 Online Counselling Schedule
| S. No. | Event | Date(s) | Duration |
| 1 | Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by participating institutes | 11th July, 2025 | 1 Day |
| 2 | Registration & Payment | 12th to 15th July, 2025Till 4:00 PM on 15th JulyPayment till 7:00 PM | 4 Days |
| 3 | Choice Filling | 13th to 16th July, 2025Till 9:00 AM on 16th July | 4 Days |
| 4 | Choice Locking | 15th to 16th July, 2025From 9:00 PM on 15th to 9:00 AM on 16th July | Within 1 Day |
| 5 | Processing of Seat Allotment | 16th to 17th July, 2025 | 2 Days |
| 6 | Result Declaration | 18th July, 2025 | 1 Day |
| 7 | Reporting / Joining at Allotted Institutes | 19th to 27th July, 2025 | 9 Days |
| 8 | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes(Sharing with MCC) | 28th to 30th July, 2025 | 3 Days |
NEET MDS 2025 – Round 3 Online Counselling Schedule
| S. No. | Event | Date(s) | Duration |
| 1 | Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by participating institutes | 31st July, 2025 | 1 Day |
| 2 | Registration & Payment | 1st to 5th August, 2025Till 12:00 NOON on 5th AugustPayment till 3:00 PM | 5 Days |
| 3 | Choice Filling | 1st to 5th August, 2025Till 11:55 PM on 5th August | 5 Days |
| 4 | Choice Locking | 5th August, 2025From 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM | Within 1 Day |
| 5 | Processing of Seat Allotment | 6th to 7th August, 2025 | 2 Days |
| 6 | Result Declaration | 8th August, 2025 | 1 Day |
| 7 | Reporting / Joining at Allotted Institutes | 9th to 16th August, 2025 | 8 Days |
| 8 | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes(Sharing with MCC) | 17th to 18th August, 2025 | 2 Days |
NEET MDS 2025 – Online Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
| S. No. | Event | Date(s) | Duration |
| 1 | Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by participating institutes | 31st July, 2025 | 1 Day |
| 2 | Registration & Payment | 1st to 5th August, 2025Till 12:00 NOON on 5th AugustPayment till 3:00 PM | 5 Days |
| 3 | Choice Filling | 1st to 5th August, 2025Till 11:55 PM on 5th August | 5 Days |
| 4 | Choice Locking | 5th August, 2025From 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM | Within 1 Day |
| 5 | Processing of Seat Allotment | 6th to 7th August, 2025 | 2 Days |
| 6 | Result Declaration | 8th August, 2025 | 1 Day |
| 7 | Reporting / Joining at Allotted Institutes | 9th to 16th August, 2025 | 8 Days |
| 8 | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes(Sharing with MCC) | 17th to 18th August, 2025 | 2 Days |
Registration Process for NEET MDS Counselling
AIQ Counselling (MCC)
- Visit mcc.nic.in
- Click on “MDS Medical Counselling”
- Register with your NEET MDS Roll No & Password
- Fill personal and academic details
- Pay registration & security fees
- Fill choices and lock them
State Counselling
- Visit your respective state’s medical education website (e.g., ACPUGMEC for Gujarat)
- Complete state registration and document verification
- Fill choices based on state merit list
Note: State and AIQ counselling are separate processes – register for both if eligible.
NEET MDS Seat Matrix 2025
Seat availability varies every year. Here’s the tentative breakup:
| College Type | Seat Quota | % Allocation |
| Govt Colleges | AIQ + State | 50% + 50% |
| Deemed Universities | All India | 100% |
| Private Colleges | State Quota/NRI | Varies by State |
For the exact seat matrix, check:
- MCC Website for AIQ & Deemed
- State Authority Portals for State Quota
Want to know which MDS college you can get with your NEET NEET MDS Counselling Fees
| Quota Type | Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
| AIQ (UR/OBC) | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 25,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 500 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Deemed Universities | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 2,00,000 |
Refundable security deposit will be forfeited if a seat is allotted but not joined.
Choice Filling Strategy
- Prioritize government colleges first
- Include safe options (based on your rank & cutoff trends)
- Don’t skip lower-preferred colleges in early rounds (you can upgrade later)
- Lock your choices before the deadline!
Documents Required at Counselling
- NEET MDS 2025 Scorecard
- Admit Card
- BDS Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhar/Passport etc.)
- Caste/Category/Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- DCI Registration Certificate
Final Tips
- Track all deadlines – missing even one may cost your seat
- Participate in Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy rounds even if you didn’t get a seat initially
- Keep checking MCC and state portals for real-time updates
