The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the opening of choice filling for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate (NEET PG) Counselling 2025 Round 2. This process allows eligible medical graduates to secure admission to MD, MS, and DNB courses across India. Candidates must complete their choice submissions online at mcc.nic.in by the strict deadline of December 9, 2025, at 11:55 PM . The MCC will release the Round 2 seat allotment results on December 12, 2025 , at its official website.
NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 2: Key Dates and Deadlines
Candidates participating in Round 2 of NEET PG Counselling 2025 must adhere to the following schedule:
- Choice Filling and Locking: The online window for submitting and locking preferred courses and institutions is open until December 9, 2025, from 4 PM to 11:55 PM IST .
- Seat Allotment Results Publication: The MCC will publish the results of the Round 2 seat allotment process on December 12, 2025 . Candidates should check the official website for updates.
Missing the choice filling deadline means candidates will not be considered for seat allotment in this round.
Updated Seat Matrix for NEET PG 2025 Counselling
The Medical Counselling Committee released an updated seat matrix, detailing the available seats for Round 2. This revision includes 2,620 newly added seats across various MD, MS, and DNB programs. The total number of available seats for postgraduate medical admissions now stands at 32,080. This expansion provides additional opportunities for candidates seeking admission.
Detailed Seat Breakdown
The updated matrix categorizes available seats as follows:
| Seat Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Total Available Seats (including newly added) | 32,080 |
| Newly Added Seats for Round 2 (MD, MS, DNB) | 2,620 |
| Clear Vacancies (seats not filled in previous rounds) | 17,623 |
| Virtual Vacancies (seats that may become available due to upgradation) | 11,837 |
A total of 26,889 candidates successfully secured seats in the preceding rounds or initial phases. Among postgraduate medical specialities, MD General Medicine, MD Radiodiagnosis, and MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology registered high demand from candidates.
Procedure for Filling Choices in Round 2
Eligible candidates must complete the choice filling process online. These steps guide candidates through the submission of their preferences:
- Access Official Website: Navigate directly to the Medical Counselling Committee’s official portal at mcc.nic.in .
- Select PG Medical: Click on the ‘PG Medical’ tab located on the website’s main ribbon or navigation bar. This directs users to the postgraduate counselling section.
- Initiate Registration/Login: Scroll to the ‘Candidate Activity Board’ section. Select the ‘New Registration 2025’ option if it is your first time logging in for Round 2, or proceed to login with existing credentials.
- Enter Credentials: Input your unique NEET PG Roll Number and the password you created during registration.
- Complete Security Check: Solve the displayed captcha code to verify access. Click ‘Submit’ to proceed to your candidate dashboard.
- Select Preferences: Within your dashboard, access the choice filling interface. Carefully select your desired medical courses (MD, MS, DNB) and specific institutes in order of preference.
- Review and Arrange Choices: Candidates should thoroughly review their selected choices. Arrange them in the exact order of priority. This order is crucial for the seat allotment process.
- Lock Choices: Once satisfied with the selections and their order, ‘lock’ your choices. Failure to lock choices by the deadline means the system will not consider them.
- Download Confirmation: After locking, download and print the confirmation page. Retain this document for future reference and verification.
Candidates must ensure all choices are accurately entered and locked before the December 9, 2025 deadline. This action is critical for participation in NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 2 seat allotment.