The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), in coordination with the National Medical Commission (NMC), has released the official seat matrix for NEET UG 2025 counselling. The matrix outlines seat availability for MBBS admissions across India.
📊 Key Highlights
Total MBBS Seats: 1,15,900
Total Participating Medical Colleges: 775
Counselling Includes: 15% All India Quota, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, and AFMC colleges.
🏛️ States with Highest MBBS Seats
Uttar Pradesh: ~12,325 seats
Tamil Nadu: ~12,000 seats
Karnataka: ~12,045 seats
Maharashtra: ~11,844 seats
Telangana: ~8,915 seats
These states continue to dominate MBBS intake due to a large number of both government and private institutions.
⚠️ 9 Colleges With Zero MBBS Seats
Nine medical colleges across states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana have been marked with zero seat availability for the 2025–26 academic session. The seat withdrawal is attributed to non-compliance with infrastructure and faculty norms as per NMC guidelines.
📈 Competition Snapshot
Approximately 12.36 lakh candidates qualified NEET UG 2025.
With 1.15 lakh seats, the competition remains intense—only 1 in 10 aspirants will secure an MBBS seat.
🗓 Counselling Schedule (Tentative)
MCC Registration & Choice Filling: July 22 to July 28, 2025
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: Likely by July 31, 2025
Reporting to Allotted Colleges: August 1 to August 6, 2025
✅ What NEET Aspirants Should Do Now
Visit the MCC counselling portal and complete registration.
Download and analyze the seat matrix to shortlist colleges.
Strategically fill and lock choices based on NEET rank and category.
Prepare required documents for reporting and admission.
This release provides clarity and direction for lakhs of NEET UG candidates preparing for the upcoming counselling rounds. For further updates on college-wise cut-offs, fee structures, and round-wise allotment trends, stay tuned.