MCC Extends Resignation Window for NEET PG Counselling 2025; Round-3 Registration Begins

The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has extended the resignation deadline for candidates admitted through NEET PG counseling 2025. This deadline applies to candidates who were allotted seats in Round 1 and Round 2. This decision was made after the MCC received numerous requests from postgraduate candidates as the state counseling results are being announced. Eligible candidates who wish to resign from their allotted seats can do so within the revised timeline. The resignation deadline is now open from 2:00 PM on December 22, 2025, and will close at 6:00 PM on December 26, 2025.

As per the official notice issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the resignation window for NEET PG Counselling 2025 has been extended for candidates allotted seats in Round 1 and Round 2.
The decision was taken after MCC received multiple representations from postgraduate medical aspirants. Many candidates requested permission to resign from their allotted AIQ seats as state counselling results are currently being declared, and they require flexibility to make informed decisions.
Considering these genuine concerns, the competent authority approved an extension of the resignation period.

Extended Resignation Timeline

Candidates who wish to resign from their Round-1 or Round-2 NEET PG 2025 seats can do so:

• From: 2:00 PM on 22 December 2025
• Till: 6:00 PM on 26 December 2025

Resignation must be completed only through the official MCC portal within this time window.

Round-3 Registration Opens

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:

• Fresh registration is allowed for eligible candidates.
• Candidates who resign within the extended window can participate in Round-3.
• No resignation is permitted after seat allotment in Round-3.
• Seats remaining vacant after Round-3 will move to the Stray Vacancy Round.

What Candidates Should Keep in Mind

• Only Round-1 and Round-2 seats are eligible for resignation under this extension.
• Failure to resign within the given timeline will make the candidate ineligible for Round-3.
• Candidates should carefully track state counselling results and MCC notices before making a decision.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official MCC website for updates, detailed instructions, and further notices related to NEET PG Counselling 2025.

Details Added in NEET PG 2025 Counselling Round 2 Result

The result PDF will include roll number, allotted institute, course, category, etc. Only registered applicants will be allowed to receive the NEET PG 2025 seat allotment letter. Online mode is the only way students can download the NEET PG 2025 counseling round 2 result from the MCC official website.

Highlights

• MCC NEET PG Counseling 2025 Round 2 Seat Allotment PDF, December 16, 2025
• Download the Round 2 allotment letter from the login window using your application number and password.
• Candidates who have been allotted seats must report to their colleges for admission from December 17 to 25, 2025.

NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Counselling Dates

The table below shows that students can check the round 2 NEET PG 2025 seat allotment result date and admission dates.

Round 2 – Event	Date
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)

Steps to Download NEET PG Counselling 2025 Seat Allotment Result? 

The following steps have to be followed to download the MCC NEET PG 2025 allocation result: 

• Visit - mcc.nic.in.
• Search and click on the "PG Medical Counselling" section on the homepage.
• Then click on the link saying "Result of Round 2 for PG Counselling 2025." 
• The result will be available as PDF format for everyone
• Search for your name from the round 2 result of NEET PG counselling 2025 to check the qualifying status. 

Overview of NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2

NEET PG Counselling Round-2  is a great opportunity in the life of individuals seeking greater institutes, modernised branches, and the newest seat-matrix. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has further filled choices to include new resignations and seat makeovers.

Why Round-2 is important?

• New seats are added
• Vacancies through upgradation that are virtual.
• Plain vacancies left by non-joining applicants.
• Round-1 Candidates have an option to upgrade.
• New entries were providing limited quotas.
• More opportunities because the lists of choice are longer.

NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2 Schedule

The NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2 Schedule gives a list of all the important activities, such as Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Processing, and Reporting. MCC has converted key deadlines to provide as many people as possible and has made the upgrade a little easier. The official timeline is essential in winning a seat in this very competitive round.

Activity	Dates
Seat Matrix Verification	5th December 2025
Registration & Fee Payment	5th–9th December 2025
Choice Filling	6th–12th December 2025 (extended)
Choice Locking	12th December 2025 (till 11:55 PM)
Seat Allotment Processing	10th–11th December 2025
Round-2 Result	To be Notify
Reporting to Colleges	13th–21st December 2025

NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2 Seat Matrix

There are 32,080 seats in the NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2 Seat Matrix, which comprises newly added, virtual and clear vacancies. This widened matrix opens chances of upgrades and new allotments by many folds. Knowledge of seat allocation assists the candidates in making wiser and more strategic decisions on filling choices.

Category	Seats
Available Seats	2,620
Newly Added Seats	—
Virtual Vacancies	11,837
Clear Vacancies	17,623
Total Seats	32,080

Meaning of seat types

• Newly Added: Round-2 Added Colleges Seats.
• Virtual Vacancy: Round-1 candidates who have selected upgradation are taking seats.
• Clear Vacancy: Seats vacated as a result of non-joining or resignation.

Eligibility for NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2

Qualification NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2 will be restricted to those who did not get any seat in Round-1, those who opted out of Round-1 before the deadline and those who require an upgrade after taking Round-1. New entries can also be made based on MCC notifications. Being made up of the eligibility issues, a candidate can take part and not be disqualified.

Eligibility Category	Description
Round-1 Not Allotted	Candidates who did not get any seats in Round 1 can directly participate in Round 2.
Round-1 Allotted but Resigned	Candidates who were allotted a seat but resigned within the official MCC deadline are eligible again.
Joined Round-1 and Want an Upgrade	Candidates who reported to the Round-1 college and selected “Willing to Upgrade” can try for a better seat.
Fresh Registration (If Allowed)	New candidates may register in Round 2 if MCC opens fresh registration for specific quotas.

Allowed for AIQ & Deemed seats as per MCC notification.

If Not Eligible

• You did not resign Round-1 seat in time
• You did not report after Round 1, and MCC marked you ineligible
• You skipped registration, and MCC closed fresh registration

Consent to Participate - Mandatory for Round-2

Students would have to use the Consent to Participate option when they want to participate in the NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2. Applicants are not able to fill or lock their options in the round without submitting this consent. This is what makes sure that only interested candidates will join the game without losing their Round-1 seat in case they are not upgraded.

Important Points:

• Without consent → You cannot fill in choices
• Giving consent does NOT cancel your Round-1 seat
• Even after giving consent, if you don’t fill out choices, your Round-1 seat remains safe

How to Fill Choices in NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2

The filling options of NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2 have to be done intelligently and with proper planning and prioritisation of courses and colleges. The candidates are required to enter the MCC portal and select many realistic options and lock the options before the deadline. When filling in choices, there is a large improvement in securing a preferred seat or an upgrade in Round 1.

Step	Action
Step-1	Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in
Step-2	Click on PG Medical Counselling and log in using your credentials.
Step-3	Open the Choice Filling section from the dashboard.
Step-4	Add preferred colleges and courses by clicking the ‘+’ button.
Step-5	Rearrange choices in priority order using drag-and-drop.
Step-6	Save choices frequently to avoid data loss.
Step-7	Lock your final list before the deadline to confirm submission.

Upgradation Rules in NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2

The application of upgradation in Round-2 is limited only to those candidates who chose to join their Round-1 seat with the option of Willing to Upgrade included. The system takes into account their new options and merit in order to provide a better seat in case it is available. In the event that it is not upgraded, the current Round-1 seat is safe and totally risk-free.

You will get upgraded if

• You joined the Round-1 seat
• Completed document verification
• Selected Upgradation option
• Filled fresh choices for Round-2

You will NOT be upgraded if

• You didn’t join Round-1
• You resigned after the deadline
• You did not fill in any choices in Round 2

Once upgraded, you must collect:

• Relieving letter
• No-dues certificate

Documents Required During Reporting

Applicants under PG Counselling Round-2 have to bring with them all the necessary original documents to be verified in the respective allotted college. These comprise academic credentials, identity documents, allotment letters and category documents where necessary. Introduction of a failure to provide the stipulated paperwork could result in the cancellation of the booked seat.

Required Documents:

• NEET PG Admit Card
• Rank Letter
• MBBS Degree + Marksheets
• Internship Completion Certificate
• State/NMC Registration Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Round-1 Allotment Letter (for upgradation)
• Round-2 Allotment Letter
• Valid ID Proof
• Passport-size photos

Fees & Refund Rules in NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2

NEET PG Round-2 has strict guidelines of refundable security deposits and non-refundable registration fees. Candidates who do not report or resign thereafter on allotment lose their amount of security as per the guidelines of MCC.

Refundable

• Security deposit is refunded if the candidate follows MCC rules

Non-Refundable

• Registration fee

Forfeiture Cases:

• Not reporting after Round-2 allotment
• Resigning after Round 2
• Incorrect documents

Common Mistakes in NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2

Some of the most common mistakes made by many applicants include number of choices filled, choice locking time, and poor understanding of rules in upgrading in NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-2. Taking vacancies that have just been added or are virtual also helps to decline opportunities of getting a seat. These are the mistakes that should be avoided to have a successful allotment outcome.

Avoid these critical errors:

• Filling too few choices
• Not giving consent
• Missing resignation window
• Expecting full refund after late resignation
• Not locking the choices
• Blindly copying others’ lists
• Ignoring virtual vacancies

Strategy to Increase Chances in Round 2

Attempt to achieve better results in NEET PG Round-2, the candidates are supposed to complete a long and realistic choice list depending on past cutoff patterns and availability of seats. Allotment or upgrade is more likely to be achieved with new, clear and vacant seats being given preference. Being abreast of MCC notices and locking options on time is a sure way of having a seamless and efficient counselling process.

• Fill maximum choices
• Consider newly added & virtual vacancy seats
• Track cutoff trends
• Prefer realistic options first
• Avoid over-competitive colleges unless rank allows

Conclusion

NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 2 is the most crucial phase for aspirants who want to secure a good medical seat in the position of PG. It has 32,080 seats, increased schedules that are active with upgradation facilities, which is much better in comparison to Round 1. Eligibility, schedule, documents and choice-filling strategies require an understanding to be successful. Keep abreast of MCC developments, strategise and make sound decisions to achieve an optimal result.

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