The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially commenced the choice locking process for Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2025. This marks a vital step for candidates who have qualified the NEET UG 2025 exam and completed both registration and choice filling on the official MCC portal — mcc.nic.in.
Choice locking allows candidates to confirm their preferred medical or dental colleges and courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) seats. It is essential for students to carefully review and lock their choices before the deadline, as the system will auto-lock them if not done manually. Missing the deadline may affect the seat allotment process.
In NEET UG counselling, choice locking is the process that allows registered candidates to confirm their selected course and college preferences after completing the choice filling.
Once choices are locked, they cannot be modified. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to review them carefully before final confirmation.
Steps to Lock Choices in NEET UG Counselling 2025
Candidates participating in the counselling process can follow these steps to lock their choices online:
1. Visit the official MCC website – mcc.nic.in
2. Select the “UG Medical Counselling” option
3. Log in using your Roll Number and Password
4. Fill in and arrange your preferred colleges and courses
5. Click on the ‘Lock Choices’ button
6. Confirm your selections and download the locked choices slip for future reference
Important Reminders
Only candidates who have successfully completed the choice filling process are eligible to lock their preferences. It is crucial to manually lock the choices before the specified deadline. If not done, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices, which will be considered final.
Once choices are locked—either manually or automatically—they are considered final and will be used for Round 1 seat allotment. Since no changes can be made after this point, candidates are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review their selections and prioritise them wisely, keeping in mind their rank, course preferences, and the reputation of the colleges.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1.Will choice locking affect seat allotment?
A. Yes, your locked choices directly determine the college and course you may be allotted in Round 1. Strategic locking improves your chances of getting a desirable seat.
2. Where can I lock my choices?
A. You can lock your choices by logging into the official MCC portal – mcc.nic.in – under the “UG Medical Counselling” section.
3. How can I confirm that my choices are locked?
A. After locking your choices, you will be able to download a locked choices slip from the portal. This acts as proof that your preferences have been successfully locked.
4. What should I consider before locking my choices?
A. Before locking, carefully review and prioritise your options based on your NEET UG rank, college reputation, course preferences, and location convenience.
5.What happens if I forget to lock my choices?
A. If you fail to manually lock your choices, the system will automatically lock your last saved options at the deadline. These will be considered final for seat allotment.
6. When should I lock my choices?
A. You should lock your choices before the deadline specified by MCC. The choice locking window usually opens after choice filling and is available for a limited time.
7. Is it mandatory to lock choices manually?
A. Yes, it is recommended to lock your choices manually before the deadline. If not done, the system will auto-lock your last saved preferences.
8. Can I edit my choices after locking them?
A. No. Once choices are locked—either manually or automatically—they cannot be modified under any circumstances.
9. What is choice locking in NEET UG counselling?
A. Choice locking is the final step in the choice filling process where candidates confirm and freeze their selected course and college preferences. Once locked, these choices are used for seat allotment.
10. Who is eligible to lock choices?
A. Only candidates who have successfully registered and completed the choice filling process on the MCC portal are eligible to lock their choices.
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