NEET MDS Counselling 2025 – Everything You Must Know About Counseling

Hi friends! Welcome back to another exclusive post on NEET MDS Counselling 2025. If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably stressed and curious about how to crack the MDS admission through counseling this year.

Let me start by telling you that the era of buying seats directly is over. With NEET in place, the entire admission process is centralized, transparent, and merit-based. One single exam governs MDS admissions across India.

The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) conducts centralized counseling for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The other 85% is taken up by State Quota Counseling.

Before, candidates who had scored more than 261 (general category) or 227 (reserved category) were eligible to participate in counseling. But on August 11, MCC reduced the cutoff from 50th percentile to 30.137 percentile (general category), 40th percentile to 20.137 percentile (SC/ST/OBC), and 45th percentile to 25.137 percentile (UR-PWD category).

Demand for Non-Clinical branches remains relatively low, but Clinical subjects face intense competition everywhere.

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Latest NEET-MDS 2025 Updates

The counseling schedule was released on June 19, 2025. According the schedule released, the counseling starts from June 24, 2025 for AIQ and Central Universities. Below is the detailed schedule for NEET MDS Counselling 2025:

NEET-MDS SCHEDULE – 2025
All India Quota/ Deemed/ Central/ State Quota

S.No.	Schedule for Admission	All India Quota/ Deemed & Central Universities	Sharing of Joined candidates Data by MCC	State Counselling	Sharing of Joined candidates Data by state DMEs/ State Counselling Authorities*
1	1st Round of Counselling	24th June, 2025 to 3rd July, 2025	9th July to 11th July, 2025	1st July, 2025 to 8th July, 2025	14th July, 2025
2	Last date of Joining	8th July, 2025	–	13th July, 2025	–
3	2nd Round of Counselling	12th July, 2025 to 18th July, 2025	28th July to 30th July, 2025	16th July, 2025 to 27th July, 2025	4th Aug, 2025
4	Last date of Joining	27th July, 2025	–	3rd Aug., 2025	–
5	Round-3	1st Aug, 2025 to 8th Aug, 2025	17th Aug to 18th Aug, 2025	6th Aug, 2025 to 16th Aug, 2025	21st Aug, 2025
6	Last date of Joining	16th Aug, 2025	–	20th Aug, 2025	–
7	Stray Vacancy	19th Aug, 2025 to 23rd Aug, 2025	–	22nd Aug, 2025 to 25th Aug, 2025	–
8	Last date of Joining	30th Aug, 2025	–	30th Aug, 2025	–
9	Commencement of Academic Session for MDS Courses	25th July, 2025

Note: For ensuring faithful obedience of time schedule and also keeping in view the limited time available for conducting counselling, all participating institutes/colleges are directed to treat all Saturdays/ Sundays and Gazetted Holidays as working days.

*: The data of joined candidates will be shared by DMEs/ State Counseling Authorities to MCC for weeding out during seat processing of Round-3.

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Documents to Keep Ready Before Counseling

These are not just the ones listed officially, but also those which are practically necessary during your application and counseling journey. Being ready in advance saves you time and stress during tight deadlines.

• NEET MDS Scorecard
• Original documents (Degree, Internship Completion, etc.)
• Aadhar Card
• Minimum 12 passport-size photos
• Registered email ID, phone number, and login credentials
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Online transaction-enabled bank account (preferably SBI)

Also Read:

Documents Required for NEET MDS Counselling

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NEET MDS Cut-Off 2025: NEET MDS 2025 Marks vs Rank

Understanding the NEET-MDS cut-off is essential before participating in counseling. Cut-off scores determine your eligibility and your chances of securing a seat. The higher your score, the better your rank and chances of admission into top colleges.

The official cut-off is as always:

• 261+ for General Category (50th percentile)
• 244+ for General-PWD Category (45th percentile)
• 227+ for Reserved Category (40th percentile)

Revised Cut-Off:

• 50th to 30.137 percentile.
• 45th to 25.137 percentlile.
• 40th to 20.137 percentile.

Candidates scoring just above the cut-off should keep their options open in states where seats are still available during mop-up rounds. Always compare your marks with those of previous years to evaluate your standing.

Also Read:

NEET MDS Cut-Off 2025: NEET MDS 2025 Marks vs Rank

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NEET-MDS 2025 Counseling Schedule (Tentative):

1st Round: July 1–7
2nd Round: July 22–28
3rd Round: August 12–18
Online Stray Vacancy: September 2–5

Dates may be updated once official schedule is released by MCC.

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Open and Closed States in NEET MDS Counselling 2025

One of the most common doubts students have is which states are “open” and which are “closed.” Open states allow candidates from other states to participate in counseling, whereas closed states permit only candidates who are domiciled in the state.

Open States (Allow outside candidates):

• Karnataka
• Uttar Pradesh
• Rajasthan
• Haryana
• Tamil Nadu
• Andhra Pradesh (for private colleges)
• Pondicherry

Also Read:

Open States for NEET MDS Counselling

Closed States (Domicile candidates only):

• Maharashtra
• West Bengal
• Kerala
• Odisha
• Gujarat (strict domicile policies)

Always verify state-specific policies before applying.

Also Read:

Open and Closed States in NEET MDS Counselling 2025

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Important Points About NEET MDS 2025 Counseling:

There are two types of counseling:

• 15% AIQ Counseling by MCC (All India)
• 85% State Quota Counseling by respective state authorities

To apply in multiple states, you must register individually with each. Always check for overlapping dates.

General Counseling Procedure:

1. NEET-MDS Result Declaration
2. Register for State Counseling
3. Document Verification (some states require in-person presence)
4. Choice Filling & Locking
5. Allotment Result Declaration
6. Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation
7. Second/Mop-Up Round (if needed)

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State-Wise NEET-MDS Counseling

Here is a breakdown of how MDS counseling works in different states. Each state has its own set of rules, fees, and eligibility criteria. Make sure to follow each one closely:

Counseling Name	Counseling Authority	No. of Colleges	Open/Closed State	Counseling Fee (₹)	Tentative Reg. Month	Unique Features	Admission Article Link	Counseling Guide Link	Official Authority Link
Karnataka NEET MDS Counseling	KEA	45+	Open	₹1000–₹5000	April–May	Mandatory offline doc verification	Karnataka Admission	KEA Guide	KEA Website
NEET MDS Counseling in Maharashtra	State CET Cell	35+	Closed	₹3000 (approx.)	April–May	Domicile certificate mandatory	Maharashtra Admission	CET Guide	CET Cell
NEET MDS Counseling in Tamil Nadu	DME Tamil Nadu	30+	Closed	₹500	May	Minority colleges participate	TN Admission	DME TN Guide	TN DME
Rajasthan NEET MDS Counseling	RUHS	15+	Open	₹2000	May–June	Low tuition in private colleges	Rajasthan Admission	RUHS Guide	RUHS Website
NEET MDS Counseling in Haryana	Pt. B.D. Sharma University	10+	Open	₹4000	May	Mandatory in-person verification	Haryana Admission	BDSU Guide	UHSR
NEET MDS Counseling in Madhya Pradesh	DME MP	15+	Closed	₹1000	April–May	Online counseling with rising clinical demand	MP Admission	DME MP Guide	DME MP
NEET MDS Counseling in Andhra Pradesh	Dr. NTRUHS	20+	Closed	₹3540	May	Most seats reserved for locals	AP Admission	NTRUHS Guide	Dr. NTRUHS
NEET MDS Counseling in Delhi	MCC + IPU	10+	Open	₹1000 (AIQ)	April–May	Includes top govt colleges like MAMC	Delhi Admission	Delhi Guide	MCC
NEET MDS Counseling in Himachal Pradesh	HP University	5+	Closed	₹2000	May	Fewer private options, high competition	HP Admission	HPU Guide	HPU
NEET MDS Counseling in Gujarat	ACPUGMEC	15+	Closed	₹200 (PIN) + ₹1000	May	Requires PIN for registration	Gujarat Admission	ACPUGMEC Guide	ACPUGMEC
NEET MDS Counseling in Assam	DME Assam	3+	Closed	₹500	May	Govt colleges only, preferences to locals	Assam Admission	DME Assam Guide	DME Assam
NEET MDS Counseling in Bihar	BCECEB	7+	Closed	₹2200	May–June	Document upload & domicile verification mandatory	Bihar Admission	BCECEB Guide	BCECEB
NEET MDS Counseling in Chandigarh	GMCH + MCC	1–2	Open	₹1000 (AIQ)	April–May	Limited seats, mostly AIQ	Chandigarh Admission	Chandigarh Guide	GMCH
NEET MDS Counseling in Chattisgarh	CGDME	10+	Closed	₹1000	May–June	Private seats go to mop-up often	CG Admission	CGDME Guide	CGDME
NEET MDS Counseling in Jharkhand	JCECEB	4+	Closed	₹1000	May	Domicile proof required	Jharkhand Admission	JCECEB Guide	JCECEB
NEET MDS Counseling in Kerala	CEE Kerala (KEAM)	20+	Closed	₹500	May	Includes self-financing colleges	Kerala Admission	KEAM Guide	CEE Kerala
NEET MDS Counseling in Orissa	OJEE Board	6+	Closed	₹1000	May	Limited private seats	Odisha Admission	OJEE Guide	OJEE
NEET MDS Counseling in Pondicherry	CENTAC	5+	Open	₹1000	May	Deemed universities participate	Pondy Admission	CENTAC Guide	CENTAC
NEET MDS Counseling in Punjab	BFUHS	10+	Closed	₹5000	May	High demand in Ludhiana/Amritsar	Punjab Admission	BFUHS Guide	BFUHS
NEET MDS Counseling in Telangana	KNRUHS	15+	Closed	₹3500	May	Strong clinical infrastructure	TS Admission	KNRUHS Guide	KNRUHS
NEET MDS Counseling in Uttar Pradesh	UPDGME	30+	Open	₹2000	April–May	Largest number of private colleges	UP Admission	UPDGME Guide	UPDGME
NEET-MDS Counseling in Uttarakhand	HNBUMU	5+	Open	₹5000	May	Mostly Dehradun-based colleges	UK Admission	HNBUMU Guide	HNBUMU
NEET-MDS Counseling in West Bengal	WBMCC	10+	Closed	₹3000	May	High cutoff in govt colleges	WB Admission	WBMCC Guide	WBMCC

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Read these carefully about NEET-MDS 2025

• There are two counseling types you should know. One is the 15% centralized counseling conducted by MCC, and the other is the 85% counseling conducted by different states. It may change; please be updated on that.
• You must register with the states you prefer differently to secure a seat there.

For example, if you are from Kerala and are also trying to get a seat in a college in Karnataka, Then, you should register for counseling in both Karnataka and Kerala and attend both counseling.

• Counseling dates in different states might be different and even clash. Register with states carefully.
• A few state examination authorities might ask you to submit your documents to them for document verification. Please think twice.

The Counseling Procedure in Order:

• NEET Results.
• Registration for Counseling for the preferred state by paying a small amount online.
• Document Verification: For some states, the candidate must be personally present for the document verification. Few states don’t conduct document verification at this stage.
• Counseling Dates will be announced.
• First Counseling – Choice Locking.
• First Counseling Results and Rank list.
• Confirm the first counseling allotted seat by paying a part of the fee to the examination authority in DD and take the allotment letter.
• Second Counseling – If you didn’t confirm the allotted seat in the first counseling.
• Second Counseling Choice Filling.
• Second counseling results.
• Confirm the seat by paying the fee and take your allotment letter if you have an allotted seat.
• MOP UP Round – Still, you didn’t get a seat through NEET MDS? The vacant seats will be filled by MOP UP round by the state authority on a rank basis.

From my experience, I feel everyone can easily secure an MDS management seat if you go as per your plan. Last time, I provided management seats for orthodontics and endodontics for candidates with a rank of around 10,000 through counseling.

The expected package for MDS admission through management quota will be around 15-20 Lakhs for major clinical departments, including your accommodation and food.

If you wish to take my service for counseling procedures, you can read this complete guide on MDS admission here.

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Conclusion:

Getting an MDS seat in 2025 is completely possible if you understand the process and prepare documents in advance. Don’t rely on last-minute decisions or direct admissions. The counseling route is the safest and most reliable.

Have questions? Drop them below – I’ll try to respond ASAP. 😊

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Stay focused and all the best for your NEET MDS 2025 journey!