NEET PG Counselling 2025: Key Schedule Changes Announced
The Medical Counselling Committee has officially released a revised timeline for the second round of NEET PG counselling for the 2025-26 academic session. This crucial update affects thousands of medical aspirants competing for MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats under the 50% All-India Quota.
Updated Counselling Schedule and Important Dates
The registration process for Round 2 will commence on December 5, 2025, and remain open until December 9, 2025. During this period, candidates must complete both registration and payment procedures to maintain their eligibility. The choice filling and locking window will be available from December 6 to December 9, giving aspirants sufficient time to make informed decisions about their preferred colleges and courses.
Seat allotment results are scheduled for declaration on December 12, 2025. Successful candidates must report to their allocated institutes between December 13 and December 21, 2025, to secure their admissions. Medical institutes have been instructed to verify the tentative seat matrix before December 5 to ensure accuracy in the counselling process.
Significant Changes in Seat Matrix
The MCC has implemented important modifications to the available seats for NEET PG 2025. In a positive development, 239 new PG seats at deemed universities have been added to the pool, following sanction from the National Medical Commission. This expansion provides additional opportunities for qualified candidates.
However, 235 DNB seats have been withdrawn from the counselling process, comprising 186 government and 49 private seats. This removal follows an official notice from the National Board of Examinations. The updated seat matrix will be reflected in Round 2 allocations for both MD/MS and deemed university seats.
Step-by-Step Registration Guide
Aspiring postgraduate medical students should follow this systematic approach for Round 2 counselling:
First, candidates must check the revised seat matrix available on the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in. The registration and payment process must be completed between December 5 and December 9, 2025.
Choice filling and locking should be carefully executed between December 6 and December 9. It is crucial to lock choices before the deadline to participate in the allotment process.
Essential documents including MBBS qualification certificates, internship completion proof, NEET PG 2025 scorecard, and category certificates (if applicable) should be kept readily available. Finally, reporting at allotted institutes must occur between December 13 and December 21, 2025.
The Medical Counselling Committee emphasizes that strict adherence to the revised schedule is mandatory for all participants. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official MCC portal for any further updates or modifications to the counselling process.
