The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations – JKBOPEE published Notification No. 169-BOPEE of 2025 dated on 14 of November 2025 which is announcing the conduct of the Mop-up Round of online counselling for NEET UG (MBBS/BDS) 2025 admissions in various Government and Private Medical or Dental Colleges across the Union Territory of J&K. This counselling round will also includes vacant seats from Shri Mata Vaishno Institute of Medical Excellence – SMVDIME and ASCOMS. The Mop-up round will fill leftover vacancies arising from non-joining, resignation, surrender, or previously unfilled seats during the earlier rounds of J&K NEET UG counselling. According to JKBOPEE notification the Mop-up Round of online preference filling will be conducted from 14 November 2025 at 2:00 PM onwards to 16 November 2025 – midnight. This provides an important opportunity for eligible candidates who could not secure a seat during the earlier counselling.
🧾 Why JKBOPEE Is Conducting the Mop-up Round?
The Board has mentioned a significant number of shortfall seats in MBBS and BDS programmes from several government and private colleges in Jammu & Kashmir after the completion of the 3rd round of counselling.
The causes of these vacancies include:
- Non-joining of selected candidates in various collages.
- Resignation after seat allotment
- Surrendered seats
- Invalid/deficient documents
- Candidates not reporting for admission
- Vacancies carried forward from previous rounds
✅ JKBOPEE NEET UG Mop-up Round 2025 – Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14 of November 2025 |
| Start of Online Preference Filling | 14 of November 2025 – 2:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 16 of November 2025 – Midnight |
| Round Type | Mop-up (Upgradation/Allotment) |
| Programmes | MBBS/BDS |
Candidates must ensure that they submit their online preferences well before the last date, as no extension has been mentioned.
🎓 Who Can Participate in JKBOPEE NEET UG Mop-up Round 2025?
JKBOPEE has clearly defined eligibility criteria for this Mop-up Round. The following categories of candidates can participate:
1. Candidates with No Seat in Previous Rounds
Students who did not get a seat in any of the earlier counselling rounds are eligible.
2. Candidates Who Were Allotted a Seat and Joined
Students who were allotted a seat and have already joined the college are also eligible for upgradation.
3. Candidates Who Were Allotted a Seat but Did Not Join
Eligible reasons include:
- Non-submission of documents
- Deficient/invalid documents
- Non-submission of fee
- Failure to report to the college
4. Candidates Who Resigned from the Allotted Seat
Students who have resigned from their previously allotted seats during earlier rounds can participate again.
5. Fresh Eligible NEET UG Candidates Who Never Participated
Candidates who Qualified NEET UG 2025 or Are registered with BOPEE or those who Did not take part in any earlier counselling rounds are also eligible by paying the counselling fee of rs 1500 online and submitting fresh preferences.
📌 Process of Online Preference Submission
Candidates must fill their choices through the online portal of JKBOPEE following the procedure given below.
Step-by-Step Procedure
- Go to the official website of JKBOPEE at www.jkbopee.gov.in
- Click on NEET UG – Mop-up Round – MBBS/BDS Preference Submission link.
- Login using the credentials created during the initial NEET registration.
- Pay the counselling fee through online payment gateway.
- Select the preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
- Recheck and confirm the choices before final submission.
- Download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates must be extremely careful while arranging their preferences, as seat allocation strictly depends on NEET rank, category, and availability.
📚 Seat Allotment Under the Mop-up Round
The Mop-up round includes:
- Government Medical Colleges
- Government Dental Colleges
- Private Medical Institutions
- Private Dental Institutions
- SMVDIME
- ASCOMS
Seat allotment will be based on:
- Merit that is NEET UG Score
- Category
- Availability of seats
- Preference order submitted by the candidate
Once allotted a seat, candidates must complete the admission formalities within the time window specified in the upcoming allotment notification.
🔍 Important Instructions for Candidates
JKBOPEE has listed several important guidelines:
🔸 1. No Editing After Final Submission
Once preferences are locked, they cannot be altered under any circumstances.
🔸 2. Fee Is Non-Refundable
The ₹1500 online counselling fee is non-refundable.
🔸 3. Participation Mandatory for Upgradation
Candidates seeking upgradation must participate in the Mop-up round even if they have already joined a college.
🔸 4. Beware of False Claims
Any discrepancy in documents or fake claims will result in cancellation of candidature.
🔸 5. Timely Submission
Submit preferences before midnight of 16 November 2025, as the portal will automatically close.
🔸 6. Read Original Notifications
Candidates are advised to go through:
- Notification No. 157-BOPEE of 2025 (dated 25-10-2025)
- Notification No. 169-BOPEE of 2025 (current notice)
🧾 Eligibility Summary – Mop-up Round
| Category | Eligible? |
|---|---|
| Not allotted any seat earlier | ✔️ Yes |
| Allotted and joined earlier | ✔️ Yes (Upgradation) |
| Allotted but didn’t join | ✔️ Yes |
| Resigned previously | ✔️ Yes |
| NEET Qualified but didn’t participate earlier | ✔️ Yes (After paying fee) |
🌐 Official Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| JKBOPEE Official Website | www.jkbopee.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | Link Here |
📝 Conclusion
The JKBOPEE NEET UG Mop-up Round 2025 offers a final opportunity for eligible candidates to secure admission into MBBS or BDS programmes across Jammu & Kashmir. With a clear schedule, defined eligibility, and an online preference system, JKBOPEE aims to ensure that every vacant seat is filled transparently and efficiently. Candidates are urged to submit their preferences between 14 of November to 16 of November 2025 without waiting for the last moment. This Mop-up round is crucial for students who did not get a seat earlier, missed joining, or wish to upgrade from their current allotment.
