After the first and second rounds of MBBS counselling, many students still wonder – Is there another chance to get a medical seat? This is where the Mop Up Round comes into play.
The Mop Up Round is an additional round of counselling conducted to fill the vacant MBBS/BDS seats that remain unoccupied after the completion of Round 1 and Round 2. Both All India Quota (AIQ) seats and State Quota seats may have a mop up round, depending on the availability.
Read: MP MBBS Counselling Registration
Who Can Participate in Mop Up Round?
You can take part in the mop up round if:
- You did not get any seat in Round 1 or 2.
- You did not report the seat allotted in previous rounds (with conditions applied).
- You registered fresh during the mop-up registration window.
Candidates who have already joined and are holding a seat in Round 2 of AIQ/state quota are generally not eligible for mop-up.
Process of Mop Up Round
- Registration on the counselling portal (MCC or state).
- Payment of fees
- Choice filling and locking of preferred colleges.
- Seat allotment based on merit and availability.
- Reporting to the allotted college for admission.
Round 1 VS Round 2 VS Mop Up
| Feature | Round 1 | Round 2 | Mop-Up Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Conducts | MCC (AIQ) / State Counselling Authorities | MCC (AIQ) / State Counselling Authorities | MCC (AIQ) / State Counselling Authorities |
| When Conducted | First round of seat allotment after NEET | After Round 1 to fill remaining vacant seats | After Round 2 to fill leftover vacant seats |
| Registration Required | Yes | Usually new registration is not required. | Yes, In most cases, fresh registration may be required |
| Seat Availability | High (all seats available) | Moderate (remaining seats from Round 1) | Limited (vacant seats after Round 2) |
| Eligibility | All NEET qualified candidates | Those who didn’t get/accept a seat in Round 1 | Candidates without a seat or who didn’t join earlier |
| Upgradation Option | Yes, can upgrade in Round 2 | Yes, can upgrade in Mop-Up Round | No further upgradation; final chance before stray vacancy |
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