Madhya Pradesh Counselling 2025: How to Apply for Vacant Seats

Madhya Pradesh the heartland of India, filled with green jungles, embedded with ancient temples, spiced with Poha and now, a hotspot for Medical aspirants. A location where history meets hustle, from the temples of Khajuraho to the tech hubs of Indore and Bhopal, the state really is buzzing. Not just buzzing but buzzing louder for medical candidates. That is correct. Madhya Pradesh is now not only about greenery and wildlife but it has become the land where future doctors gear up for success. And the grand gateway is MP NEET Counselling 2025.

MP NEET 2025 counselling will be conducted online by the Department of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh. Dates for counselling will be out along with the official information brochure. MP NEET counselling dates 2025 will be declared soon.

So fasten your seat belt, we are going to dive in

MP NEET Counselling 2025 Highlights

Read More: Madhya Pradesh NEET UG Counselling

MP NEET Counselling 2025: Vacant Seats

MP NEET counselling is conducted in 2 rounds. But if the seats remain vacant, a Stray Vacancy Round will get conducted. Through this round candidates still will have a shot to get a seat in top medical institutes of Madhya Pradesh. Those seats will be filled based on the 10+2 scores of the candidates.

The schedule for Stray Vacancy Round for vacant seats in MP NEET Counselling is not out yet. Although based on previous patterns, it is easy to anticipate that this round will be conducted after the completion of the second round, the dates likely being in August 2025. MP NEET Counselling Stray Vacancy Round is conducted on college level to fill out remaining medical seats.

Candidates who could not get a seat in both subsequent rounds, should check the official Website for vacant seats, schedule, dates and other information.

Steps to Apply for Vacant Seats in MP NEET Counselling

If you are aiming for a vacant seat in MP NEET Counselling, make sure that you follow these steps and maximize your chances.

• Visit the official website
• Login or register
• Keep your documents ready
• Check vacancy list on regular basis
• Choice filling
• Lock your choices
• Wait for allotment results
• Report to college
• What if you still do not get a seat? Do not worry, you can apply in subsequent rounds in MP NEET Counselling.

Also read: What happens to vacant seats in MP NEET Counselling

MP NEET Counselling 2025 Seat Allotment and Upgradation of Allotted Seat

Seat allotment in MP NEET is done based on merit list. The better your NEET rank the better the college. Once seats are allotted in the first round, there is also the option of upgradation if you want to aim higher. Candidates who are looking to upgrade have to submit the upgradation option online. If you do get selected, you will definitely get a better seat. But with that, you will be required to pay another sum of fees. If the payment is not made, there will be no upgradation. Your current allotted seat will stay.

MP NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Before getting into seat choices and cut offs, candidates should make sure that they actually qualify for the counselling process. The DME has laid out some basic rules and eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualification

Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.

• Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects.
• Minimum marks:
• 50% for General category
• 40% for SC/ST/OBC (reserved categories)

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 17 years, Maximum age: 25 years
• 5-year relaxation in upper age limit for reserved category candidates

Domicile criteria

• MP Domicile students: Eligible for both Government and Private college seats
• Non-domicile students: Can only apply for Management Quota seats in private colleges

MP NEET UG Counselling Dates

As soon as the NTA releases the NEET results, the counselling rounds would start taking place. Though students can refer to these tentative dates as of now.

Here is the detailed breakdown for each round. The tentative dates of each round are also tabulated below.

MP NEET UG Counselling Round 1 Schedule

Round 1 of MP NEET Counselling is your first big move toward those MBBS/BDS seats. Do not miss any step.

Online Registration

• Mode: Online (only on the official DME website)
• Start Date: 12 August 2025 (Tentative)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 August 2025 (Tentative)

First come, first serve is not the rule here but do not wait for the last minute, avoid the hassle.

Merit List

• Round 1 Merit List Release Date: 29 August 2025 (Tentative)
• Based on NEET 2025 scores and eligibility
• Only those in the merit list move forward in the counselling game

Document Reminder

You need to carry all asked documents during the counselling phases, originals and copies both.

MP NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Schedule

If you missed Round 1, no worries because Round 2 is here.

Round 2 Starts

• Tentative Start Date: 12 September 2025

What is in Round 2

• Fresh Seat Allotment
• Result Announcement for Round 2
• Reporting to the Centre with:
• Provisional Allotment Order in hand

Who can apply in Round 2

• Candidates who didn’t participate in Round 1
• Those still looking to grab a seat under the 85% State Quota

MP NEET Counselling Round 2 Dates

MP NEET UG Counselling Mop-up Round Schedule 

The Mop Up Round notification is your last chance alert, if you have missed the Round 1 and 2. 

Who can Participate

• Candidates who didn’t register or get a seat in Round 1 & 2
• Those who want to upgrade their current allotment

Documents Required

• Bring the originals + photocopies of the following:
• NEET 2025 Scorecard
• NEET Admit Card
• Class 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
• Domicile Certificate (for MP candidates)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Any other documents as mentioned on the official DME site

MP NEET UG Counselling Mop-up Round Dates

Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Schedule

If a candidate misses all the rounds including Mop UP, then this round literally becomes the last hope. Stray vacancy Round is for those seats which did not get picked up.

How it works

• Colleges themselves will release the list of vacant seats
• Eligible candidates can apply directly to those colleges
• No central registration — this round is handled at the college level
• NEET 2025 score is mandatory for seat allotment

Documents Required

• Bring these along (originals + copies):
• NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
• Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Photo ID proof
• Any additional documents specified by the college

MP NEET Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Schedule

MP NEET UG Counselling Fees

Other Notes:

• The security deposit is mandatory and if the candidate does not accept a seat, it will be refunded.
• Candidates must ensure they pay whole fees correctly for the counselling process.
• Keep transaction details safe for future needs.

MP NEET UG Counselling Procedure

Registration

• Visit the official DME website
• Enter personal details and NEET UG 2025 information
• Upload required documents (photo, marksheets, ID, etc.)

Choice Filling

• Log in to the counselling portal
• Fill and lock your preferred colleges and courses

Seat Allotment

• Seats allotted based on NEET UG 2025 score and seat availability
• Allotment result published online

Confirmation of Admission

• Report to the allotted college/institute
• Pay the admission fee and confirm the seat

Document Verification

• Carry original documents along with attested photocopies
• Verification done at the allotted college

MP NEET UG Counselling Documents Required 

Here are the documents required for MP NEET UG Counselling 2025: 

• NEET 2025 scorecard 
• NEET 2025 admit card 
• Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate or equivalent (as proof of DOB)
• Class 12 Marksheet  & Certificate or equivalent 
• Domicile Certificate 
• Category Certificate 
• Income Certificate 
• PWD Certificate (If applicable) 

MP NEET UG Counselling Reservation Policy

Conclusion

The whole process might seem overwhelming but it is very structured. Register, participate, check the results, download the allotment letter and join the college. But if you miss any one of them, all of it can go south, fast. This is the part where dreams stop being dreams.

FAQs

When will MP NEET 2025 counselling dates be released?

The dates are not released by authorities though it is likely that the dates will be dropped after the declaration of the NEET results 2025.

Who can participate in the Madhya Pradesh NEET counselling?

Students who qualify NEET and are domiciled in Madhya Pradesh can participate in the MP NEET 2025 counselling. Online registration is a must to get in MP NEET counselling. Those have to register and submit application forms. Then a merit list is released. Candidates shortlisted in merit list will have to submit choices of college for seat allotment.

Do I need to declare my choice of college and course for MP NEET counselling 2025?

Yes. Choice filling is necessary for MP NEET seat allotment. Candidates shortlisted in the merit list have to submit choice of college and course and lock them.

What are the fees for MBBS in a government medical college of Madhya Pradesh?

The annual fee for an MBBS course in a government medical college of Madhya Pradesh is around INR 1,00,000. 

What are the steps of MP NEET seat allotment?

MP NEET seat allotment process commences with online registration and submission of application form. DME, MP releases application form online.

 Is registration required for MP NEET counselling?

Yes. Registration is the first step for MP NEET counselling. Before registration, candidates need to create a profile on the official website.

When will the NEET 2025 counselling process begin?

Based on the NEET 2025 important dates released by NTA, the NEET 2025 counselling process is likely to begin either by the fourth week of July 2025, or the first week of August 2025.

What is the official website for MP NEET counselling?

The official website for MP NEET counselling is dme.mponline.gov.in. 

Madhya Pradesh NEET counselling is being held for admission to which courses?

Admission to MBBS and BDS courses offered by the colleges in Madhya Pradesh will be via the MP NEET counselling.

I didn't have Biology as a subject in class 12th. Am I eligible for MP NEET counselling?

No, candidates must have Biology in class 12th to appear for the NEET exam.