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MCC Counselling 2025 Cut-Off Trends & Seat Matrix Analysis

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Tanya Saxena • 5 Mins read • 26 May 25
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Lakhs of students appear every year for NEET along with a dream of  pursuing MBBS or BDS in India. After the declaration of NEET 2025 results, students' next big step is MCC Counselling 2025, which is an important process for all 15% AIQ (All India Quota) seats managed by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). In this blog we will get to know about the MCC Counseling Seat Matrix, expected cut-off trends, and round-wise counseling schedule. 


What is MCC Counseling 2025?

The MCC Counseling 2025 is the centralized online counseling process that is conducted for students aiming to get admission in MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses across India for the following seat categories:

  • 15% All India Quota (AIQ)
  • Deemed Universities
  • Central Universities (DU, BHU, AMU)
  • AIIMS and JIPMER
  • ESIC Medical Colleges

Only NEET UG 2025 candidates will be eligible to participate in MCC counseling.

Read More: How to Register for MCC Counselling


MCC Counseling 2025 Seat Matrix

The MCC counseling seat matrix tells you the total number of seats available under the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, and Central Institutions. Here's a table that shows  the tentative seat distribution for MBBS under AIQ based on previous year trends:

MCC Counseling 2025 Seat Matrix for MBBS (AIQ—Tentative)

College Type

Number of Colleges

Estimated Seats

Government Medical Colleges (AIQ – 15%)

180+

6,500+

Deemed Universities

40+

7,000+

Central Universities

4+

600+

AIIMS Institutes

20+

2,000+

JIPMER

2

200+

Total Estimated Seats

-

16,300+

Note: This is an estimated table outline; final MCC counseling seat matrix will be released on the official website: mcc.nic.in


How to Participate in MCC NEET UG 2025 Counselling Rounds?

Participating in MCC NEET UG 2025 counseling rounds has multiple steps. Here is the detailed process:

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Registration: Visit mcc.nic.in and register using your NEET roll number, application ID, and DOB.
  2. Fee Payment: Pay refundable and non-refundable fees based on seat category (AIQ/Deemed)
  3. Choice Filling & Locking: Select your preferred colleges and courses, then lock your choices before the deadline
  4. Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on NEET rank, choices filled, reservation category, and seat availability
  5. Result & Reporting: Once the seat is allotted, you will get allotment letter; download it and report to the allotted college within the given timeline
  6. Upgradation or Next Round: Candidates can opt for upgradation in the next round or exit (based on their choice)


NEET 2025 Counselling Round-Wise Schedule and Dates (Tentative)

MCC usually conducts four rounds of counseling: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.

MCC Counseling 2025 - Round 1 Schedule

Event

Date

Registration Dates

July 2 – July 7, 2025

Choice Filling & Locking

July 3 – July 8, 2025

Seat Allotment Result

July 10, 2025

Reporting to Allotted College

July 11 – July 18, 2025


MCC Counseling 2025 - Round 2 Schedule

Event

Date

Registration Dates

July 22 – July 26, 2025

Choice Filling & Locking

July 23 – July 27, 2025

Seat Allotment Result

July 29, 2025

Reporting to Allotted College

July 30 – August 5, 2025


MCC Counseling 2025 - Mop-Up Round Schedule

Event

Date

Registration Dates

August 8 – August 12, 2025

Choice Filling & Locking

August 9 – August 13, 2025

Seat Allotment Result

August 15, 2025

Reporting to Allotted College

August 16 – August 22, 2025


MCC Counseling 2025 - Stray Vacancy Round Schedule

Event

Date

Registration Dates

August 25 – August 27, 2025

Choice Filling & Locking

August 25 – August 27, 2025

Seat Allotment Result

August 28, 2025

Reporting to Allotted College

August 29 – August 31, 2025

These dates are tentative; please refer to the official MCC website for the final schedule.


Expected NEET 2025 Cut-Off for Government MBBS Colleges

Cutoff scores vary depending on the category, college, and seat type. However, based on past trends, we can estimate the expected NEET 2025 cut-off for government colleges under AIQ:

Expected NEET 2025 Cut-Off for MBBS (AIQ – Category-Wise)

Category

Expected Cut-Off Score (AIQ 15%)

General (UR)

625–640

OBC

615–630

SC

500–520

ST

480–500

EWS

610–625

PwD

120–150

These are only expected scores. Final cutoffs will be released after NEET 2025 results and Round 1 allotments.

Read More :NEET 2025 Expected Cut Off

NEET 2025 Cut-Off Marks for OBC/SC/ST Categories

Category-wise cutoffs help reserved category candidates set realistic targets and understand competition levels.


NEET 2025 Category-Wise Cut-Off (Expected)

Category

Expected Percentile

Expected Score Range

OBC

40th Percentile

130–115

SC

40th Percentile

130–105

ST

40th Percentile

130 – 100

Cutoff scores can fluctuate depending on exam difficulty and number of candidates.

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State-Wise NEET 2025 Cut-Off Analysis for MBBS Admissions

Each state conducts its own counseling for 85% of state quota seats. However, cut-off trends in AIQ often mirror the state-level cut-offs for top colleges. Here’s a quick analysis of state-wise cut-offs for AIQ MBBS seats in 2024 (used for predicting 2025):

State

Top Government College

AIQ Cut-Off (2024)

Estimated for 2025

Delhi

Maulana Azad Medical College

690+

695+

Rajasthan

SMS Jaipur

680+

685+

Maharashtra

GMC Mumbai

670+

675+

Tamil Nadu

MMC Chennai

660+

665+

Uttar Pradesh

KGMC Lucknow

655+

660+

West Bengal

Calcutta Medical College

650+

655+


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MCC NEET UG 2025 Counselling Mop-Up Round Details

The Mop-Up Round is conducted after Round 2 for candidates who did not get any seat or who did not report after allotment. Here’s what you need to know:

Key Points About Mop-Up Round

  • Only candidates not allotted any seat in Rounds 1 or 2 are eligible
  • Fresh registration and choice filling are required
  • Resigned candidates are eligible to participate
  • No upgradation from Mop-Up to Stray Round is allowed

Read More :MCC Mop-Up Round 2025

Mop-Up Round Benefits

  • Great opportunity to get seats in Deemed Universities, BDS, and Central Institutes
  • Reserved category students have a better chance due to withdrawals


Conclusion

The MCC Counseling 2025 is your gateway to securing an MBBS or BDS seat in prestigious medical colleges across India. Whether you're targeting AIIMS, JIPMER, or your nearest government college, understanding the MCC counseling seat matrix, knowing how to participate in MCC NEET UG 2025 counseling rounds, and being aware of expected NEET 2025 cutoffs will give you a solid advantage.


FAQs

Q. When will MCC Counseling 2025 start?
Expected to begin in the first week of July 2025, soon after NEET 2025 results are declared.

Q. Is there a difference between AIQ and state counseling?
Yes. MCC handles AIQ, central, and deemed universities, while state counselling authorities handle the 85% state quota.

Q. Can I participate in both MCC and state counseling?
Yes, you can participate in both MCC counseling 2025 and your state counseling process simultaneously.