The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) released the NEET PG 2025 Round 2 seat matrix, adding 2,620 new seats . This update brings the total number of available seats for postgraduate medical courses to 32,080 . The choice filling link for Round 2 is now active on mcc.nic.in, allowing eligible candidates to submit their preferences.
NEET PG Round 2 Counselling Details
The application portal for NEET PG Round 2 counselling commenced on December 5 . Candidates who did not secure a seat in the first round are eligible to participate. Additionally, those wishing to apply for All India Quota (AIQ) seats for the first time must complete an online application. Fresh registration is not required for candidates previously registered but unallotted.
The deadline for choice filling is 11:55 PM on December 9 . Candidates must finalize their choices before this time. Choice locking will be enabled from 4 PM to 11:55 PM on December 9 . After the choice locking period, candidates will be unable to modify their selections.
The MCC will announce the Round 2 seat allotment results on December 12 . Candidates allotted seats must then report to their respective medical colleges for document verification and admission formalities. Specific reporting dates will follow the result announcement.
Seat Matrix Breakdown
The NEET PG 2025 Round 2 seat matrix includes a detailed breakdown of available positions. A total of 2,620 new seats have been integrated into the matrix. The clear vacancy count stands at 17,623 seats . These seats were unallotted in Round 1 or became vacant due to non-reporting candidates.
Additionally, 11,837 seats are listed under virtual vacancy. Virtual vacancies represent seats currently held by candidates from Round 1 who may opt to upgrade their college or course in subsequent rounds. If these candidates choose an upgrade, their original seats become available. If they do not upgrade, they retain their current allocation.
The combined total of clear, virtual, and newly added seats results in 32,080 available seats for the second round of counselling.
Round 1 Allotment Overview
In the initial round of counselling, the MCC allotted seats to 26,889 candidates across various clinical and non-clinical postgraduate courses. Data from Round 1 indicated specific course preferences among candidates.
MD General Medicine was the most preferred specialization. Other popular choices included MD Radiodiagnosis and Obstetrics and Gynaecology . Top medical colleges chosen by candidates in Round 1 included PGIMER-Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Government Medical College Kozhikode, and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College.
NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Seat Matrix
| Seat Matrix Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Newly Added | 2,620 |
| Virtual Vacancy | 11,837 |
| Clear Vacancy | 17,623 |
| Total | 32,080 |