The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a revised schedule and updated seat matrix for NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2025. Candidates now have until November 21, 2025 , to complete choice filling. These changes follow adjustments to seat availability in postgraduate medical programs.
MCC issued an official notification outlining the new dates and seat distribution. These revisions aim to benefit candidates by incorporating newly sanctioned seats and withdrawing others from the allotment process.
Revised Seat Availability
The updated NEET PG Round 1 seat matrix reflects significant changes:
- Added Seats: 239 new Postgraduate (PG) seats are now available in Deemed Universities. The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently sanctioned these additions.
- Withdrawn Seats: A total of 235 PG DNB (Diplomate of National Board) seats have been removed from the matrix. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) confirmed the withdrawal of 186 government DNB seats and 49 private DNB seats.
Consequently, the seat roster for government institutions offering DNB courses has been revised. However, the All-India quota (MD/MS) seat allocation remains unchanged. MCC clarified that any remaining MD/MS and additional NMC-sanctioned Deemed University seats will be included in the Round 2 seat matrix.
Updated Counselling Schedule
All candidates participating in NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2025 must observe the revised timeline. Key dates are as follows:
| Activity | Revised Deadline / Date |
|---|---|
| Rectification of Matrix by Deemed Universities | November 19, 2025 |
| Choice Filling | November 20-21, 2025 (up to 12:00 Noon on Nov 21) |
| Seat Processing | From 02:00 P.M. on November 21, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | November 22, 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institutes | November 23 – December 1, 2025 |
This extended choice filling window provides candidates additional time to adjust their preferences.
Candidate Actions Required
Candidates participating in NEET PG Round 1 Counselling must immediately review the revised schedule and the updated seat matrix. They should specifically check details for newly added or withdrawn seats. The MCC advises candidates to revise existing choices or submit fresh preferences based on these changes.
Candidates must complete the choice filling and choice locking processes by the extended deadline of November 21, 2025 , at 12:00 Noon. Failure to lock choices by this time will result in their forfeiture.
Detailed updated seat matrices for DNB PG and Deemed PG courses are accessible on the official MCC PG website. Candidates should consult these resources for specific course and institution details.