The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a revised schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate (NEET PG) Counselling 2025 Round 2. Registration for Round 2 will now open on December 5, 2025 . Candidates must check the updated dates on the official website, mcc.nic.in.
NEET PG is a national-level entrance examination for admission to postgraduate medical and dental courses in India. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the exam. This academic session, over 2 lakh candidates appeared for NEET PG 2025. Of these, 1,28,116 qualified for counselling.
Understanding NEET PG Counselling
Counselling is the process of allocating medical and dental postgraduate seats based on a candidate’s NEET PG rank and preferences. The MCC manages the counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, deemed universities, central universities, ESIC, and AFMS institutions. The process involves multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round.
The latest revision specifically impacts the timeline for Round 2 of the counselling process. Candidates who participated in Round 1 or are new to Round 2 must adhere to this updated schedule to secure their admissions.
Revised Round 2 Schedule: Key Dates
The following table outlines the updated dates for NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 2:
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix | December 5, 2025 |
| Round 2 Registration | December 5 – 9, 2025 |
| Registration Fee Payment | December 5 – 9, 2025 by 3 PM |
| Choice Filling | December 6 – 9, 2025 by 11:55 PM |
| Choice Locking | December 9, 2025 4 PM – 11:55 PM |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | December 10 – 11, 2025 |
| Result Date | December 12, 2025 |
| Reporting/Joining | December 13, 2025 |
| Release of Verified Candidates’ Data by MCC | December 22 – 23, 2025 |
Important Steps for Candidates
Round 2 Registration and Fee Payment
Candidates eligible for Round 2 must register online at mcc.nic.in. The registration window closes on December 9, 2025 . Candidates must complete the registration fee payment by 3 PM on December 9, 2025 . Failure to register or pay the fee prevents participation in this round.
Choice Filling and Locking
Between December 6 and December 9, 2025 , candidates can select their preferred colleges and courses. This involves listing choices in order of preference. The choice filling window closes at 11:55 PM on December 9 . Candidates must lock their choices between 4 PM and 11:55 PM on December 9, 2025 . Locked choices are final. Unlocked choices are automatically locked after the deadline.
Seat Allotment and Results
The MCC processes seat allotments on December 10 and 11, 2025 . Results for Round 2 will be declared on December 12, 2025 . Candidates must check the MCC website for their allotment status.
Reporting and Joining
Selected candidates must report to their allotted institutions on December 13, 2025 . This involves physical reporting, document verification, and completing admission formalities. Failure to report by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Post-Admission Data Verification
Following the admission process, MCC will release the verified data of joined candidates between December 22 and 23, 2025 . This step confirms the final status of admissions from Round 2.
Official Information Source
All updates, notices, and the final schedule are available exclusively on the Medical Counselling Committee’s official website, mcc.nic.in . Candidates should regularly visit this site for the most accurate and current information regarding NEET PG Counselling 2025.