Are you a NEET UG 2025 aspirant feeling the heat of counseling delays? You’re not alone! The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially put Round 1 choice filling and locking for NEET UG admissions on pause, leaving thousands of medical hopefuls on edge.

What’s Happening?

The MCC—citing multiple requests from NRI and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates and some ongoing court cases—temporarily suspended the counseling process late on August 5, 2025. An official notification was issued, confirming that “the Choice Filling & Choice Locking for Round-1 has been put on hold. The revised schedule will be announced shortly.”

Why This Sudden Change?

Technical Issues: Some medical colleges failed to submit their seat data correctly, which affected the overall seat matrix. This, combined with a technical glitch and some duplicate seat entries, forced MCC to pause the process for updates.

Requests from Students: Students and parents, especially NRI and PwBD candidates, requested changes and deadline extensions.

Pending Court Cases: Ongoing legal proceedings added complexity and uncertainty.

The New (Revised) NEET UG Round-1 Counselling Schedule

MCC responded quickly and released an updated timeline, so you don’t have to wait in the dark. Here’s the fresh schedule you need to keep in your calendar:

Make sure you complete registration and choice filling before the new deadline to secure your spot!

What Should NEET Aspirants Do Next?

Check MCC Website Regularly: Stay updated for any further changes or technical notifications6.

Organize Your Documents: Don’t leave paperwork for the last minute. Keep your certificates, NEET rank card, and ID proofs ready.

Prepare a List of College Preferences: Use the extra time to research colleges wisely.

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