NEET Choice Filling 2025 (Started) - Special Stray Round Choice Filling

NEET Choice Filling 2025 (Started) - Special Stray Round Choice Filling

Manisha TiwariUpdated on 18 Dec 2025, 04:26 PM IST

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts choice filling for NEET UG 2025 at the official website: mcc.nic.in. Based on the choices filled by the candidates, seats are allotted through the counselling. As per the latest update, the choice filling for special stray round of NEET UG counselling 2025 has started on December 18, 2025. Eligible candidates can fill their choices for special stray round till December 21, 2025.

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  1. NEET 2025 counselling choice filling schedule
  2. MCC choice filling 2025 NEET UG: Process
  3. MCC choice filling 2025 NEET UG: How to modify choices
  4. NEET UG choice filling 2025: Common mistakes to avoid
NEET Choice Filling 2025 (Started) - Special Stray Round Choice Filling
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Choice filling is an integral part of the NEET UG counselling. After the declaration of NEET results, candidates who qualify the exam are required to participate in the counselling process conducted by MCC for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and by respective state authorities for 85% State Quota Seats. During the NEET UG counselling choice filling, candidates must select and fill their preferred colleges and courses. The choices filled by the candidates determine the allotment of seats based on their rank in the NEET exam, category and availability of seats. This guide from Careers360 aims to provide a detailed understanding of the choice filling process for NEET UG 2025, ensuring candidates make informed decisions to secure their desired college and course.

NEET 2025 counselling choice filling schedule

Candidates must keep the track of NEET choice filling dates to never miss an important event. It must be noted that candidates must fill and lock their choices on or before the last date of choice filling in NEET UG 2025. Dates for NEET UG 2025 choice filling are mentioned in the table below.

NEET choice filling 2025 dates

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Registrations for NEET 2025 counselling round 1

July 21 to August 7, 2025

Choice filling NEET UG 2025 date round 1

July 22 to August 11, 2025

Round 2 registrations

September 4 to 14, 2025

round 2 choice filling

September 5 to 15, 2025

Round 3 NEET 2025 registrations

September 29 to October 9, 2025

NEET counselling choice filling round 3

September 30 to October 18, 2025

Stray round registrations

November 4 to 9, 2025

Stray round choice filling

November 5 to 13, 2025 (extended)

Special stray roundDecember 18 to 21, 2025
Round 5 for BDS & BSc nursing seatsJanuary 1 to 2, 2026

MCC choice filling 2025 NEET UG: Process

Choice filling and locking for NEET UG can be done after successful registrations. During the MBBS counselling 2025 process, candidates must submit their preferred colleges and courses, considering their NEET scores 2025. Seat allotment is done based on the candidate’s NEET rank and the preferences indicated during the choice filling. Stepwise NEET UG choice filling process is described in points below for candidate’s reference.

  • Filling choices: After registration, candidates can access the list of participating medical colleges and dental colleges. Candidates can select institutions that match their preferences through this step.

  • Arranging choices: After filling choices, candidates can arrange them in the order they desire MBBS admission. Candidates rearrange the filled choices by drag and drop. Choices can be rearranged or deleted before the last date.

  • Locking choices: Once NEET UG choice filling process is over, candidates need to lock them within the stipulated time. Candidates need to login by entering their application form number and click on the ‘lock choices’ option. Medical aspirants must note that no changes in the filled choices can be made after this step. Also if the filled choices are not locked by the candidate on or before the last date, they get locked themselves.

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MCC choice filling 2025 NEET UG: How to modify choices

Once the choice filling in NEET 2025 is done, candidates can make modifications in the filled choices before the last date and time. Medical aspirants need to follow the below mentioned steps to make modifications in the NEET UG 2025 choice filling.

  • Visit the official website of MCC: mcc.nic.in.

  • Login by entering the credentials.

  • Navigate to the section labelled ‘Modify Selected Options’.

  • Click on the ‘Modify Selected Options’ tab to view previously submitted NEET 2025 choice filling list.

  • Carefully review the displayed choices to ensure they align with your preferences and goals.

  • Rearrange the filled preferences by dragging and dropping into the desired position.

  • Add more preferences of your choice from the provided list or delete the preferences which no longer interest you.

  • Review and double-check all changes to ensure accuracy.

  • Once satisfied with the changes, click the submit button to save the updated choices, confirming your revised preferences in the NEET UG 2025 choice filling process.

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NEET UG choice filling 2025: Common mistakes to avoid

Choice filling is a crucial step in MCC NEET counselling 2025 process. Below mentioned are some mistakes that candidates need to avoid while filling the choices for NEET UG 2025.

  • Filling choices in hurry: Rushing through the NEET UG choice filling process can lead to mistakes. Candidates must take time to carefully review and prioritize choices.

  • Not locking choices: Failing to lock choices can lead to auto locking. Candidates must lock their choices after thorough review.

  • Overlooking college details: Not checking details like bonds, MBBS fee structures, and other information can lead to dissatisfaction after seat allotment.

  • Not filling backup choices: Only filling top choices without considering backup options can be risky. Candidates are advised to include a range of colleges to ensure they have alternatives if the top choices are not allotted.

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This kind of name order difference between your Class 10 marksheet and Aadhaar is quite common and usually does not cause serious issues for NEET 2026 . While filling the NEET form, always enter your name exactly as it appears on the Class 10 marksheet, since it is the main reference document. During counselling, if asked, you can explain the difference and keep a simple affidavit or supporting ID ready to confirm both names belong to you.

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