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NEET MDS Counselling 2025: Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result (Out), Reporting (Sep 8)

Princi Rai
Princi Rai

Updated on - Sep 3, 2025

NEET MDS counselling 2025 schedule has been announced by the exam conducting authority on its official website. Candidates must complete their stray round  The seat allotment result has been declared on Sep 3, 2025, and those allotted seats will have to report to their respective institutes between Sep 3 and Sep 8, 2025 to confirm their admission.

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Final Result: Download Now

Candidates allotted seats in NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round: Download Now

Aspirants need to fill out their choice of course and specialization based on their ranks, marks, seat availability, and reservation category. The seats will be allotted. NEET MDS 2025 counselling process comprises registration, payment, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institutes.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), is the authority responsible for conducting the counselling of NEET MDS 2025 for admission to All India Quota (AIQ), deemed central and ESIC institutes.

NEET MDS seat allotment will be released on mcc.nic.in. Further, the direct link for the NEET MDS counselling 2025 is given in the table below.

NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Link
NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Registration Click Here
Online Stray Vacancy Round Final Result Download Now
Candidates allotted seats Stray Vacancy Round Download Now
NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Round 3 Final Seat Allotment Download Now
NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Round 3 Provisional Allotment Download Now
NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Round 3 Clear Vacancy Download Now
NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Round 3 Virtual Vacancy Download Now
Final Allotment Result for NEET MDS Counselling 2025 - Round 2 Click Here
NEET MDS Provisional Seat Allotment List 2025 - Round 2 Click Here
NEET MDS Provisional Seat Allotment List 2025 - Round 1 Click Here

NEET MDS Counselling Process 2025

All eligible candidates must register themselves on the MCC portal to participate in the NEET MDS counselling 2025 process. Each of the steps is explained below.

Step 1: Registration on the MCC Portal

To participate in NEET MDS counselling 2025 process, candidates will have to register on the MCC official website. Below are some of the basic steps they must follow.

  • Candidates must visit the official website of MCC.
  • They need to click on “PG Medical Counselling”
  • Now, students must click on “New Registration”
  • The candidate needs to enter the following information: NEET MDS roll number, the application number, date of birth, etc.
  • Once all the details are entered, they can click on "Submit"
  • The candidate will receive the credentials upon successful registration

Step 2: NEET MDS Counselling Form Filling

After the candidates successfully register themselves on the portal, they will receive the login credentials in their inbox, log in using them, and proceed with the following information.

  • Fill in all the required details like the father's name, address, etc.
  • Once all the details are filled in, cross-check all the entered information for accuracy and click on submit.

Step 3: NEET MDS Counselling Fees Payment

Upon submitting all the required information and details, candidates will be asked to make the payment. Candidates can use Net-Banking and other payment options to make the payment. Below are some of the steps they need to follow while making the payment.

  • Once the form is submitted, the candidates will be taken to a payment gateway
  • Several options like- Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking will be available, select the one they prefer and make the payment.
  • Once the payment is processed, a slip will be displayed.
  • Candidates must print the slip and keep it safe for future use.

Step 4: Registration Slip

Once the counselling fee payment is concluded, the registration slip will be made available. Candidates must take a printout of the registration slip as it is useful in the further admission process. To move on to the next step, candidates must click on 'login'

Step 5: Filling and Locking of Preferences

The candidates will be allowed to make the selection of seats. The available choices will be displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. Candidates who have submitted the 50% AIQ /central fees and deemed universities can fill the choices under every category of seats.

  • To fill of preferences, candidates must click on the ‘+’ button available with every option.
  • Once the selection is completed, the choice available on the left-hand side will automatically shift to the right-hand side of the screen.
  • Candidates can move up and down and delete the choices. The option to drag the choice is also made available to the candidates.
  • Now, they must click on 'save and continue'
  • They can take a printout of the form.

Note: If any aspirant forgets to lock the preferences, then the options of colleges filled will be locked automatically.

NEET MDS Seat Matrix 2025

NEET MDS seat matrix 2025 for counselling has been released by MCC for round 1 counselling. According to the last year data, there are a total of 1554 seats available for the round 1 counselling process. Applicants are advised to check and choose the seats for the counselling process attentively.

The seat matrix has been categorized into five sections as per the quota and participating colleges. The direct link for the seat matrix of the last year is mentioned in the table below for candidates reference.

Seat Type Number of Seats PDF Link
All India Quota 396 Download Now
Deemed University 1142 Download Now
DU/BHU/AMU 36 Download Now

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Dates 

The counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) in online. There will be two or more rounds of NEET MDS 2025 counselling for the aspirants seeking admission to the MDS course.

The detailed NEET MDS 2025 counselling official schedule will be updated below for the student's reference.

Events Dates
Counselling Round One
Registration and Payment Jun 24 - 30, 2025
Choice Filling and Locking Jun 25 - 30, 2025
Processing of Seat Allotment Result Jul 3, 2025
Declaration of Seat Allotment Result Jul 3, 2025
Reporting at the Allotted Institute Jul 4-8, 2025
Verification By Institutes Jul 4-8, 2025
Counselling Round Two
NEET MDS Counselling Round 1 Seat Resignation Process Till Jul 11, 2025
Registration and Payment Jul 12 - 16, 2025
Choice Filling and Locking Jul 13 - 16, 2025
Processing of Seat Allotment Result Jul 18, 2025
Declaration of Provisional Seat Allotment Result Jul 18, 2025
Declaration of Final Seat Allotment Result Jul 19, 2025
Reporting at the Allotted Institute Jul 19 - 27, 2025
Counselling Round Three
Registration and Payment Aug 1 - 5, 2025
Choice Filling and Locking Aug 1 - 5, 2025
Processing of Seat Allotment Result Aug 8, 2025
Declaration of Provisional Seat Allotment Result Aug 7, 2025
Declaration of Seat Allotment Result Aug 8, 2025
Stray Vacancy Counselling Round
Registration and Choice Filling Aug 26, 2025 – Aug 31, 2025 (till 12:00 noon)
Choice Locking Process Aug 31, 2025 (4:00 PM – 11:55 PM)
Seat Allotment Result Sep 3, 2025
Institute Reporting Sep 3, 2025 – Sep 8, 2025

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Fees

As part of the counselling round, the candidates who clear the NEET MDS cut off will have to pay a fee to appear for the NEET MDS 2025 counselling round. The details related to the fee payment for 50% AIQ/Central Universities are tabulated below.

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Fees
Non-Refundable Registration Fees
Category Fee (INR)
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities Fee (INR)
General 1,000
SC/ST/OBC 500
Deemed Universities Fee
All Categories 5,000
Refundable Tuition Fees
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities Fee (INR)
General 25,000
SC/ST/OBC 10,000
Deemed Universities Fee (INR)
All Categories 2,00,000

Documents Required for NEET MDS 2025 Counselling

Aspirants have to produce the following documents during NEET MDS counselling 2025. Kindly note that the candidates who fail to produce the below-listed documents will not be allowed to participate in the further rounds of the admission process.

  • All mark sheets/grade reports and certificates, Original of Class X and XII, Transfer Certificate, Leaving Certificate, and Character Certificate from School.
  • If the candidate belongs to SC, ST, or non-creamy layer of OBC categories, an Original Caste Certificate as per Central Govt. is required.
  • A medical certificate should be presented if the candidate is Physically Challenged (PC). It should be issued by the Medical Officer of any Government Hospital with a description of the kind and the degree of disability.
  • In case the Date of Birth is not mentioned in the Class X Certificate, the Date of Birth (DOB) Certificate is required for the same. Original e-Admit Card, and counselling letter from ICAR should also be present with the candidate.
  • Four recent and clear passport-size colored photographs need to be submitted. They should have candidates' names and dates mentioned on the back.
  • One identification proof - PAN card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport or Aadhaar Card
  • BDS degree certificate or provisional certificate
  • Certificate for completion of internship from the institute's head stating the candidate has completed the internship on or before March 2025.
  • NEET MDS result 2025
  • Mark sheets of BDS (1, 2, and 3 professional examinations).

NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Highlights

NEET MDS 2025 counselling registration process commences once the exam results are declared. The choice filling process will also be held based on which the seat allotment list will be released. The shortlisted candidates must then report to the allotted colleges within the stipulated time to claim their admission.

Candidates who clear the cut off will be called for the NEET MDS counselling round. The key highlights related to NEET MDS 2025 counselling are provided below for student's reference.

  • The designated authority for NEET MDS 2025 counselling for the 50% All India Quota seats of the contributing states, as per the existing scheme for postgraduate (Diploma/MDS) courses, shall be the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The aspirant has the chance to attend the second counselling if they did not get admission in the first counselling because of low grades scored in the examination.
  • Further, the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India shall conduct counselling for all post-graduate (Diploma/MDS) Courses in Dental Educational Institutions of the Central Government, Universities established by an Act of Parliament and the Deemed Universities.
  • NEET MDS 2025 counselling for admission to post-graduate (Diploma/ MDS) courses in all dental educational institutions in a State/ Union Territory, including those established by the State Government, universities established by an Act of State/ Union Territory Legislature, Trust, Society, Minority Institutions shall be conducted by the State/Union Territory Government.
  • If any dispute arises on such common counselling, the matter to the Central Government and its decisions shall be final. They are advised to regularly visit the websites of MCC, NBE & State Counselling Authorities for the latest updates.

NEET MDS 2025 counselling authorities for allotment of various types of seats to eligible and successful candidates are summarised as follows:

NEET MDS Counselling Highlights
Type of Seats Counselling Authority

All India 50% quota

Dental Educational Institutions of Central Govt. Universities established by an Act of ParliamentDeemed Universities

Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India
State quota seats in All Dental Institutions in a State and seats in institutions established by State Govt., Universities established by Act of State/Union Territory Legislature, Municipal Bodies Trust, Society, Company or Minority Institutions State Government or authority designated by the State Government

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling for 50% AIQ seats

MCC will conduct the NEET MDS counselling online based on the NEET MDS 2025 AIQ result. Aspirants will be required to register, pay the money, and enrol in the colleges and courses of their choice within a set time frame during the counselling session.

Approximately 1326 MDS seats will be offered based on the selections made by applicants, NEET MDS 2025 AIQ rank, and seat availability.

NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Second Round

The second round of NEET MDS 2025 counselling will be conducted after concluding the first round and leaving any vacant seats. In addition, there shall be common counselling for admission to all post-graduate courses (Diploma/MDS) in all dental educational institutions based on the merit list of NEET MDS. 

The criteria for appearing in the second round are listed below.

  • Candidates who do not wish to upgrade their seats allotted to them in the first round should not make fresh choices during the second round of the counselling process.
  • Students who are unsatisfied with their current allotment and want to upgrade their seats should make fresh choices in the second round of the counselling process.

NEET MDS Seat Allotment 2025

Once the counselling is completed, the NEET MDS seat allotment list will be released on the official website. Other details, such as NEET MDS total seats, NEET MDS seat matrix, etc., will also be available to the candidates.

The list is prepared based on the preferences filled by the candidates and the results. Below are some of the key highlights of NEET MDS seat allotment.

  • The merit list is prepared based on NEET MDS results
  • Preferences filled by the candidates while filling out the counselling form are also considered
  • NEET MDS Seat Allotment list will contain- name, allotted college, All India Rank, Remarks, and candidate category.
  • All selected candidates will have to download the allotment letter from the official website
  • The allotment letter is mandatory during the admission process.

NEET MDS 2025 Admission at Armed Forces Medical Service Institutions

Admission to the below-mentioned Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) training institutes is open to eligible candidates through NEET MDS 2025.

  • Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
  • Army Dental Centre, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi

In the order of precedence, NEET MDS 2025 candidates shall be considered for admission to the AFMS above institutions under the following categories.

  • Priority-I (Serving Army Dental Corps Officers as applicable vide Training Rules-2014 for AD Corps Officers promulgated by the DGAFMS)
  • Priority-II (Foreign candidates)
  • Priority-III (Para Mil/other Govt. of India sponsored candidates)
  • Priority-IV (Ex-SSC AD Corps Officers)
  • Priority-V (Civilian Dental Surgeons)
  • MDS Courses at AFMS training Institutes are reserved for Priority-I & Priority-II candidates. However, any vacant seat after fulfilling the AFMS requirement of seats to Priority-I & Priority-II candidates (balance of seats) shall be taken up for Priority III, IV & V candidates in that order.
  • Candidates should preserve the mark card & admit cards of NEET-MDS 2025, which must be produced for counselling to be conducted by Army Dental Institutions.
  • Officers who have resigned their commission/ dismissed/ removed from service/ not completed their contractual service are NOT eligible under this category.

FAQs on NEET MDS Counselling

Q: When will NEET MDS counselling 2025 begin?

A:

NEET MDS counselling 2025 registration schedule has been announced on the official website.

Q: How many NEET MDS counselling rounds are conducted?

A:

NEET MDS counselling 2025 is conducted in three rounds. The first, second and third rounds.

Q: What is the NEET MDS counselling 2025 registration fee for the general category?

A:

NEET MDS counselling 2025 registration fee for the general category is INR 1000.

Q: What documents must be submitted during the NEET MDS counselling process?

A:

Candidates must submit class X, and XII mark sheets, transfer certificates, caste certificates, valid ID proof, and NEET MDS scorecard 2025.

Q: Why NEET MDS counselling 2025 is conducted?

A:

NEET MDS counselling is conducted to provide admission in 50% All India Quota seats, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, Armed Forces Medical Services, and ESIC colleges

Q: Has NEET MDS counselling started?

A:

No, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has not yet started the NEET MDS 2025 counselling process.

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