The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) began online registration for NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling. Eligible candidates can now register via the official website, mcc.nic.in . This process allocates 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses. These seats are in government medical and dental colleges across India.
Understanding NEET PG and its Importance
NEET PG is the national-level entrance examination for postgraduate medical and dental courses in India. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts this competitive examination annually. A strong performance in NEET PG is essential for doctors aspiring to specialize. Qualifying the exam is the first mandatory step; subsequent counselling rounds, managed by bodies like the MCC, determine seat allocation.
The Centralized Counselling Process
Counselling is a centralized system for allocating medical and dental seats based on NEET PG rank and candidate preferences. The MCC conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges. It also manages admissions for all seats in Central Universities, Deemed Universities, and Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC). The AIQ system provides a common pool of seats for eligible candidates nationwide, ensuring uniform admissions. Candidates submit choices, and provisional seats are allotted based on merit and availability.
Round 1 Registration Details
The registration window for NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling is currently open onmcc.nic.in. Only candidates who qualified the NEET PG 2025 examination are eligible to register and participate. Registrants must log in to the portal using their unique NEET PG Roll Number and the Password created during examination application. Accurate submission of personal details and academic preferences is critical.
How to Register for Round 1 Counselling
Eligible candidates should follow these steps to ensure successful completion of their NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling registration:
- Step 1: Access the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) atmcc.nic.in.
- Step 2: Locate the ‘New Registration’ link on the homepage and click it.
- Step 3: Enter your NEET PG application number and password to log into your candidate account.
- Step 4: Fill in your preferred choices for postgraduate medical colleges and specific courses. Rank your choices in order of preference.
- Step 5: Review all entered selections. Once satisfied, click the ‘Lock Choices’ button. Locked choices cannot be altered.
- Step 6: Save the finalized choices and click the ‘Submit’ button to complete the Round 1 registration process.
Important Dates and Next Steps
The MCC will release the full schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling on its official website. This includes deadlines for registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment processing, and result announcements. Candidates must regularly monitormcc.nic.infor all official updates. Adherence to all published deadlines is crucial for participation. Missing deadlines may lead to exclusion. Subsequent counselling rounds will occur for remaining seats after Round 1 concludes.