NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Choice Filling Suspended by MCC; Revised Schedule Soon
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has abruptly suspended the Round 1 choice filling and locking process for NEET UG 2025, leaving thousands of medical aspirants uncertain about the next steps. No reason has been officially provided for this sudden halt, but a revised counselling schedule is expected to be announced shortly.
Details of the Suspension
The MCC announced late on August 4, 2025, that the choice filling and locking facility for Round 1 counselling has been temporarily put on hold. Originally, candidates were required to submit and lock their preferences by August 4, with seat allotment results scheduled for August 6. This timeline has now been paused indefinitely.
The committee has not disclosed the specific cause for this decision, but the counselling process is confirmed to resume once the updated schedule is published on the official MCC website.
Instructions for Candidates and Institutions
- Institutions participating in the counselling have been directed to re-verify their seat vacancy data to ensure accuracy before the process continues.
- Meanwhile, 188 candidates have been granted NRI status for the current counselling round, a move expected to affect the seat distribution.
- Candidates are advised to monitor the official MCC portal mcc.nic.in regularly for official updates and announcements.
How to Fill and Lock Choices (When Resumed)
- Visit the official MCC website at https://mcc.nic.in.
- Log in using your NEET UG credentials.
- Select your preferred colleges and courses carefully.
- Lock your choices before the deadline as per the revised schedule.
- Download and save the confirmation page for your records.
FAQ
- Why was the Round 1 choice filling and locking process suspended?
- The Medical Counselling Committee has not provided an official reason for the suspension. The process is temporarily on hold, and a revised schedule will be released soon.
- How many candidates have been granted NRI status?
- A total of 188 candidates have been granted NRI status during the current counselling round.
- What should candidates do during this suspension?
- Candidates should keep checking the official MCC website for updates and prepare their choices in advance for quick submission once the process resumes.
- Where can I verify the official announcements?
- All official notices and schedules are published on the MCC’s official website: https://mcc.nic.in.
- Are there any changes in the seat matrix?
- Colleges have been requested to re-verify available vacancies, which may lead to adjustments in the seat matrix before counselling recommences.