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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has released an official notification on 5th August 2025 announcing an extension of dates for Round 1 of NEET UG 2025 counselling. This update comes in response to numerous requests from NRI and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates and certain ongoing court proceedings that impacted the counselling process.
As a result, the registration, payment, choice filling, and choice locking deadlines for Round 1 have been extended, giving aspirants more time to complete the counselling process for MBBS and BDS seats under the All India Quota (AIQ). This extension is crucial for candidates who were unable to complete their applications due to technical, documentation, or legal delays.
This article provides the updated schedule, important instructions, and expert counselling tips to help you complete the process successfully and secure your seat in top medical colleges in India.
| S. No. | Counselling Activity | New Extended Deadline |
| 1. | Registration for Round-1 | Extended till 3:00 PM, 6th August 2025 |
| 2. | RESET Registration | Available till 12:00 Noon, 6th August 2025 |
| 3. | Payment for Round-1 | Extended till 6:00 PM, 6th August 2025 |
| 4. | Choice Filling | Extended till 8:00 AM, 7th August 2025 |
| 5. | Choice Locking | From 8:00 PM, 6th August to 8:00 AM, 7th August 2025 |
| 6. | Seat Processing | 7th August to 8th August 2025 |
| 7. | Round-1 Result Declaration | 9th August 2025 |
| 8. | Reporting to Allotted College (Round 1) | 9th to 18th August 2025 |
Candidates who are yet to register or complete their counselling process should utilize this extended window. The MCC has provided extra time to ensure fairness, especially for students facing issues with registration resets, payment, or document uploads.
Here are some helpful tips to make the most of this final chance:
The CareerMarg expert counselling team can assist you with:
This extension is your final opportunity to secure a seat in a government or private medical college in India under the AIQ quota through NEET UG 2025. Complete your registration, choice filling, and choice locking before the updated deadlines to avoid disqualification.
Stay alert, keep checking the MCC portal for real-time updates, and report to the allotted college on time after seat allotment.

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