The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the NEET UG 2025 counselling process until further notice. In its latest announcement, MCC confirmed the addition of 197 new seats in Round 2 of NEET UG counselling under the All India Quota (AIQ).
Why Did MCC Extend Round 2 NEET UG Counselling 2025?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) extended the Round 2 of NEET UG Counselling 2025 mainly due to updates in the seat matrix. The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently approved and forwarded newly accredited MBBS and BDS seats to MCC. To ensure fair allocation, these fresh seats needed to be included in the Round 2 counselling process.
MCC NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 Revised Schedule Soon
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued two important updates regarding NEET UG Counselling 2025 on its official website mcc.nic.in.
- Round 2 Counselling Extended
The MCC has officially extended the NEET UG 2025 Round 2 counselling process until further notice. A revised Round 2 counselling schedule will be published shortly on the MCC portal.
According to the official notification: The MCC of DGHS is in the process of adding newly accredited seats sent by NMC (National Medical Commision) to the seat matrix of Round-2 of UG Counselling 2025. Hence, the competent authority has decided to extend the schedule of Round-2 of UG Counselling 2025.
- 197 New Seats Added in Round 2
Along with the extension, the MCC has revised the Round 2 seat matrix by adding 197 additional MBBS and BDS seats. The new seats include:
- 9 seats at ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad
- 158 deemed/paid seats at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi
- 30 NRI seats at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi
These updates mean that students now have more opportunities in Round 2, and should carefully monitor the official MCC website for the revised schedule and choice-filling dates.
Conclusion
The extension of NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 2 by MCC provides aspirants with more opportunities and additional choices, thanks to the inclusion of 197 new seats under the All India Quota (AIQ). While the revised schedule is awaited, candidates should stay updated through the official MCC website, prepare their documents, and plan their preferences wisely. This extension is ultimately a positive step, ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal chances for all NEET UG 2025 candidates.
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