The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the resignation window for NEET PG Counselling 2025 for candidates allotted seats in Round 1 and Round 2. The decision was taken after several postgraduate aspirants requested permission to resign, as state counselling results are currently being declared. Eligible candidates can resign from their allotted seats through the official MCC portal within the extended timeline. The resignation window is open from 2:00 PM on 22 December 2025 and will close at 6:00 PM on 26 December 2025. Along with this, registration for Round 3 of NEET PG Counselling 2025 has also begun.
As per the official notice issued by the MCC, several postgraduate candidates requested permission to resign from their Round-1 or Round-2 seats since state counselling results are currently being declared. Considering these requests, the competent authority has decided to extend the resignation period.
Accordingly, candidates who wish to resign from their Round-1 or Round-2 NEET PG seats may do so from 2:00 PM on 22 December 2025 till 6:00 PM on 26 December 2025.
Alongside this announcement, Round-3 registration for NEET PG Counselling 2025 has opened today. Round-3 is the last regular counselling round for All India Quota, Deemed, and Central University seats.
Important points regarding Round-3:
NEET PG Counseling 2025 is conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for admission to postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB) at central and deemed universities and other participating institutions under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ). Meanwhile, the remaining 50% state quota seats are handled by the respective state authorities.
Round 1 is the first phase of the process—in which qualified candidates can register, select their preferred course and college, and receive seat allotment based on their rank, preferences, and seat availability.
According to the counseling schedule, registration for the first round of MCC NEET PG Counseling 2025 ended on November 5, 2025. However, it was extended to November 14, 2025. Students could fill the NEET PG Counseling 2025 form online at mcc.nic.in.
The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has already begun Round 1 choice-filling for NEET PG 2025 counseling. Centralized seat allocation for MD, MS, and diploma courses under All India Quota and Central Universities has begun. The choice-filling window opened on November 17th and remained open until November 18th. Following this, the MCC will collect options and release the Round 1 allotment list on November 20th. This year, the counseling schedule is slightly shorter because the seat matrix was changed late and will need to be adjusted to accommodate the academic schedule. Candidates who have already registered must fill and lock their options by the deadline. After allotment is released, reporting and document verification will take place by December 1st, as per the official schedule.
NEET PG Counseling 2025: In a recent notification, the Medical Counseling Committee has asked all NEET PG candidates applying under the NRI category to change their nationality from Indian to NRI, along with all the required documents. The last date for eligible candidates to make the necessary changes, December 3, 2025.
NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 2: NEET PG counselling 2025 round 2 registration will start today on December 5. The candidates that are eligible to take part in the second round of counselling can access the site to apply and register. The final day of registration of eligible candidates is December 9, 2025. The application window for candidates to submit the selections of NEET PG counselling round 2 allotment will open on December 6, 2025. The candidates will be able to fill and freeze the options of allotment up to December 9, 2025. In round 2, NEET PG allotment of seats will be provided on December 12, 2025.
The NEET PG 2025 counseling Round 1 seat allotment final result was declared. A total of 26,889 students were selected in the final result.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment | 20 Nov – 25 Nov 2025 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | 21 Nov – 25 Nov 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Reporting / Joining | 29 Nov – 4 Dec 2025 |
| Round | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 | Registration & Fee Payment | 6 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | 7 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Seat Allotment Result | 14 Dec 2025 | |
| Reporting / Joining | 15 Dec – 20 Dec 2025 | |
| Resignation Allowed Till | 26 Dec 2025 (6:00 PM) | |
| Round 3 (Last Regular Round) |
Registration & Fee Payment | 26 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | 26 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026 | |
| Seat Allotment Result | 5 Jan 2026 | |
| Reporting / Joining | 6 Jan – 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Stray Vacancy Round (Final Round) |
Stray Vacancy Registration | Mid-Jan 2026 |
| Seat Allotment (College Level) | Mid-Jan 2026 | |
| Reporting / Joining | Till 31 Jan 2026 |
Round 3 is non-resignable. If a seat is allotted, it must be joined.
Stray Vacancy Round is conducted by colleges using MCC-provided lists.
No fresh registration is allowed after Round 3 except for eligible stray candidates.
Dates may vary slightly for state quota counselling.
Here’s a brief summary of the NEET PG 2025 Counselling schedule:
Follow the steps provided below to apply for NEET PG counselling 2025
Step 1: Visit the official website of NEET PG counselling
Step 2: Click on the New registration link
Step 3: Login with the NEET PG login and password
Step 4: Enter all required details
Step 5: Fill out the choices for allotment
Step 6: Save and click on submit
Once MCC publishes the allotment list, here’s how candidates can check:
The NEET PG 2025 counselling registration link is now live.
Candidates can follow the steps provided below to register.Step 1: Visit the official website of MCC
Step 2: Scroll down to new registration
Step 3: Log in with application number and password
Step 4: Enter the choices for allotment
Step 5: Lock the choices
Step 6: Save and click on submit
Because of these ongoing developments, aspirants must monitor the MCC “PG Medical Counselling” / “News & Events – PG” pages regularly for real-time updates.
To participate in the counselling for NEET PG 2025 a candidate must score more than or equal to the qualifying cutoffs released by MCC. Candidates can refer to the table below for NEET PG 2025 cutoff.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying / Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 800) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th percentile | 276 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 255 |
| SC / ST / OBC (Including PwBD of SC / ST / OBC) | 40th percentile | 235 |
Students must keep the required documents ready for NEET PG 2025 counselling:
Here’s a breakdown of the steps a candidate will need to go through in Round 1:
The NEET PG 2025 Counselling process is an essential pathway for medical graduates seeking MD, MS, DNB, and diploma seats across India. With Round 1 already underway, candidates must stay updated with MCC notifications, adhere strictly to deadlines, and carefully fill and lock their choices to maximize their chances of securing a desirable seat. Since the counseling schedule continues to evolve due to regulatory changes, aspirants should regularly check the official website for accurate information. Proper preparation, timely reporting, and readiness with documents will ensure a smooth admission experience. As the subsequent rounds—Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy—unfold, staying alert and informed will be the key to successful seat allotment and securing a postgraduate medical specialization of choice.
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