NEET UG 2025 counselling registration starts now. Students can apply for MBBS and BDS seats. The Medical Counselling Committee manages the process on mcc.nic.in. Registration and choice-filling close on July 28, 2025. Around 1.3 lakh seats are available across India. Courses begin September 1, 2025. There are 775 participating institutes. Counselling includes three rounds and a stray vacancy round.
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