Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2025 – A Complete Guide

1. What is Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2025?

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2025 refers to the state-level admission process conducted for NEET‑UG‑qualified candidates seeking MBBS/BDS seats under the 85% State Quota and 100% of private college seats in Rajasthan. This process is overseen by the Office of the Chairman, NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board at SMS Medical College, Jaipur, under the aegis of RUHS and DME, in coordination with MCC for AIQ seats.

2. Official Website

The official portal for Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2025 is typically the RUHS/SMS Medical College website or a dedicated “rajugneet2025” portal (tentative URL: rajugneet2025.com). In 2024, the site used was rajugneet2024.com Expect a similar domain (e.g., rajugneet2025.com) to host registration, merit lists, seat matrix, cut-offs, login, and payment links.

3. Tentative Dates & Schedule

According to available projections:

• NEET UG result is expected around 14 June 2025
• State counselling begins approximately 5–8 weeks later.
• Round 1: Likely 3rd week of August 2025, including registration, fee payment, document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment by late August/early September.
• Round 2: 2nd–3rd week of September, with allotment results in the last week
• Mop‑Up Round: 1st–3rd week of October 2025
• Stray Vacancy Round: Dates to be announced (after Mop‑Up)

A summary of the 2025 tentative schedule:

4. Who Can Participate?

Eligible candidates are those who:

• Qualify NEET UG 2025.
• Hold Indian citizenship.
• Have a valid Rajasthan domicile certificate (for State Quota) 
• Are at least 17 years old by 31 December 2025
• Have passed 10+2 with PCB and English, with required minimum percentages (50% Gen, 40% OBC/SC/ST, 45% PwBD‑Gen)

5. Rounds of Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling

The process typically comprises four rounds:

1. Round 1 (Main) – Online registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting.
2. Round 2 – Similar to Round 1 for remaining seats.
3. Mop‑Up Round – For fresh and leftover seats.
4. Stray Vacancy Round – Offline, college-level filling of final vacant seats.

6. Registration & Fee Structure

How to Apply:

• Use the SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in).
• Navigate to THE > Directorate of Medical Education > NEET‑UG (Medical/Dental) Admission 2025.
• Fill personal details, upload documents, pay the fee, verify documents, lock choices, and print the allotment letter.
  
  

Counselling Fees:

• General category: ₹2,000.
• SC/ST (with domicile): ₹1,200
  
  

Refundable Security Deposit (varies by institution/round) .

7. Documents Required

Applicants should upload and carry originals/photocopies of:

• NEET 2025 admit card & scorecard.
• Class 10/12 mark sheets and certificates.
• Birth certificate.
• Rajasthan domicile certificate.
• Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable).
• Passport-size photos and photo ID.
• Security deposit receipt & choice filling pages 

8. Seat Matrix & Reservation

• State Quota (85%): Govt. and govt. society colleges.
• AIQ (15%), private & deemed institutes follow their own processes 

Reservation split:

• EWS – 10%, OBC – 21%, SC – 16%, ST – 12%, MBC – 5%, PwBD – 5% horizontally .
  
  

Seats available:

• ~3,000 govt MBBS seats, ~950 private MBBS, ~1,292 BDS seats 

Seat allocation depends on rank, reservation, choices filled, and seat availability.

9. Bond & Service Conditions

• Govt. college seats require a ₹5 lakh bond, committing to a 2-year state government service upon completion; forfeiture if left prematurely 
• Some colleges may additionally require separate bonds/fees.

10. After Allotment: Joining Process

• Check allotment letter and reporting deadline.
• Visit allotted institute with documents, bond, fee deposit.
• For Round 2 onwards, fresh registrations are accepted only by candidates not allotted or joined earlier.

11. MBBS Abroad & Impact

While MBBS abroad is an option for those not allotted or seeking lower-cost education, popular destinations (e.g., Ukraine, Russia, China, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan) require careful consideration:

• Ensure the country/university is listed in WHO/Avicenna Directory.
• Check FMGE/NExT pass rates for Foreign Medical Graduates.
• Consider costs (tuition, living, travel) vs. Indian private college fees.

Some prefer MBBS abroad to avoid fees of ₹15–18 lakh/year in Indian private colleges—provided they meet return-to-practice norms via the FMGE.

12. Key Takeaways for Aspiring Candidates

• Keep track of official dates from SSO/RUHS/SMS portals.
• Prepare required documents and photo IDs in advance.
• Prioritize choice filling strategically—opt for dream colleges first, then safe options.
• Stay aware of bond terms and financial implications.
• MBBS abroad is an alternate route; do thorough research.

Conclusion

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2025 is a structured, state‑level process essential for admission to MBBS/BDS in Rajasthan colleges. With an expected start of mid‑August, students must stay vigilant—secure Rajasthan domicile, complete online registration, upload necessary documents, and prepare financial arrangements. Whether pursuing State Quota seats or MBBS abroad, early planning and up‑to‑date awareness remain the keys to success.