The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) today released the NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule. This schedule covers both 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota seats for postgraduate medical admissions. Round 1 registration for NEET PG 2025 counselling officially closes on November 5 .
Candidates qualified for NEET PG 2025 counselling must submit their applications on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. The committee has also established specific deadlines for all four rounds of state quota counselling, aligning them with the AIQ schedule.
Round 1 choice filling for MD, MS, and PG diploma courses begins today, October 28 . Applicants must submit their preferred courses and colleges in their desired order. Based on these selections, the NEET PG seat allotment results for Round 1 will be declared on November 8 .
This year’s counselling process for NEET PG 2025 has faced delays compared to the previous admission cycle. This was due to several factors. Pending approvals for new seats by the National Medical Commission (NMC) contributed to the delay. A Supreme Court hearing on petitions concerning transparency in the counselling process also impacted the schedule.
The MCC recently activated a NEET PG reset registration link for candidates needing to modify their applications. Additionally, October 28 served as the deadline for NRI quota candidates to submit all necessary supporting documents.
The NEET PG 2025 counselling will proceed through four distinct rounds. All admissions for the current academic year are scheduled to conclude by January 2026 . This timeline mirrors the structure of the previous year’s admission process.
Key Dates: Round 1
The registration and payment window for Round 1 runs from October 17 to November 5 , closing at 12 noon. Choice filling and locking is open from October 28 to November 5 , until 11:55 pm. The choice locking function specifically begins from 4 pm on November 5 . Seat allotment processing occurs on November 6 and 7 . Allotment results will be released on November 8 . Successful candidates must report and join their allotted institutes between November 9 and 15 .
Full Counselling Schedule
| Activity | Round 1 Date | Round 2 Date | Round 3 Date | Stray Vacancy Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verification of tentative seat matrix | Oct 23 | Nov 18 | Dec 8 | Dec 29 |
| Registration/Payment | Oct 17 – Nov 5 (12 PM) | Nov 19 – 24 | Dec 8 – 14 | Dec 30 – Jan 4 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | Oct 28 – Nov 5 (11:55 PM) | Nov 19 – 24 | Dec 9 – 14 | Dec 30 – Jan 4 |
| Choice Locking Starts | Nov 5 (4 PM) | Last day of choice filling (4 PM) | Last day of choice filling (4 PM) | Last day of choice filling (4 PM) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | Nov 6 – 7 | Nov 25 – 26 | Dec 15 – 16 | Jan 5 – 6 |
| Allotment Result | Nov 8 | Nov 26 | Dec 17 | Jan 7 |
| Reporting/Joining | Nov 9 – 15 | Nov 27 – Dec 4 | Dec 18 – 26 | Jan 8 – 15 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates Data | Nov 16 – 18 | Dec 5 – 6 | Dec 27 – 28 | – |
Important Information
All candidates applying for NEET PG 2025 counselling must visit the official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website, mcc.nic.in, for application submission and status updates. The entire counselling process consists of four distinct rounds. These include Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a final Stray Vacancy Round. The MCC will publish the tentative seat matrix for participating institutes before each round’s registration opens. This allows candidates to verify available seats before making their choices.
The deadlines for registration, choice filling, and document submission are strict. Candidates should adhere to all published dates to ensure their participation. The NEET PG 2025 admission cycle is set to conclude in January 2026. This timeline provides a clear roadmap for all applicants seeking postgraduate medical and dental seats across India.