First round of AIQ counselling for deemed/central universities: August 4 to August 17, 2025
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NEET-UG counselling to begin on August 4, academic session from September 8
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET-UG 2025 counselling schedule, with the first round of All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for deemed and central universities commencing on August 4 and concluding on August 17.0 to 1.17 (likely versions), specifically mentioning the date range for the first round of counselling and the join deadline. It explains what happened in multiple rounds. This schedule is critical for MBBS/BDS aspirants as it determines admission to 15% AIQ seats in government medical colleges, all seats in deemed/central universities, ESIC/AFMS institutes, and AIIMS/JIPMER.
Source: The Hindu. This summary and analysis are AI-written from that report and are not individually fact-checked — confirm names, dates and figures with the source before you rely on them.
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Last date for joining after first round: August 22, 2025
Academic session for MBBS/BDS courses to commence: September 8, 2025
Counselling conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Covers 15% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges, all seats in deemed/central universities, ESIC, AFMS, AIIMS, JIPMER
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