Are you a NEET aspirant eagerly waiting for the counseling process to begin? Well, we've got some exciting news for you! The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has just released the seat matrix for the first round of central counseling. Let's dive into the details and see what's in store for future doctors like you!
The Big Picture: MBBS Seats Up for Grabs
Hold onto your stethoscopes, because the numbers are in! A total of 22,347 MBBS seats will be available in the first round of central counseling. But here's the kicker - only 11,698 of these are government MBBS seats. That's right, less than half! The rest are from deemed universities and private colleges.
Breaking Down the Government Seats
Let's take a closer look at where these government seats are coming from:
- 1,900 seats from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
- 179 seats from JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal
- 446 seats from ESIC
- 8,159 seats from various state government medical colleges (under the 15% All India quota)
- 1,014 seats from medical colleges affiliated with Central Universities
Pretty impressive lineup, wouldn't you say?
The Private College Scene
Now, let's talk about the private colleges. There are 9,415 MBBS seats up for grabs in deemed sector medical colleges. And guess what? 1,234 of these are reserved for NRI candidates. So if you've got relatives abroad, you might want to give them a call!
Important Dates to Remember
Alright, future doctors, get your calendars out because these dates are crucial:
- Registration started: July 21
- Choice filling began: July 22
- Last date for choice filling: July 28 (till 11:55 PM)
- First round seat allotment results: July 31
- Reporting to allotted colleges: August 1 to August 6
Pro Tips for the Counseling Process
Here are some insider tips to help you navigate the counseling process like a pro:
- Don't forget to lock your choices by July 28 at 11:55 PM. If you don't, they'll be auto-locked for you.
- Keep two sets of self-attested photocopies of all your documents handy.
- Be prepared to pay the fees when you report to your allotted college.
- Remember, you have the option of a 'free exit' in this round. This means you can choose not to join the allotted college if you're not satisfied.
So there you have it, folks! The NEET UG 2025 counseling process is all set to kick off. Keep these details in mind, stay focused, and who knows? You might just land that dream seat in your favorite medical college. Good luck, future doctors of India!
