The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) extended the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate (NEET PG) Counselling Round 2 choice filling deadline. Candidates now have until December 13, 2025 , to submit their college and course preferences online. The official portal for this process is mcc.nic.in .
The window for locking choices is also specific. Candidates must lock their selections between 4 PM on December 12, 2025 , and 1 PM on December 13, 2025 . Locking choices confirms a candidate’s final preferences. This is a mandatory step; failure to lock choices may result in forfeiture of eligibility for this round.
Understanding NEET PG Counselling
NEET PG Counselling is the centralized process for admission to various Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), and PG Diploma courses across India. The Medical Counselling Committee manages this for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, deemed universities, central universities, AFMS, and ESIC colleges. This ensures fair and transparent seat allocation based on NEET PG examination ranks. For future medical professionals, understanding this process is key to specialized medical studies.
The Importance of Choice Filling and Locking
Choice filling allows candidates to select and prioritize their preferred postgraduate medical colleges and specializations. Candidates list desired options in descending order. This process is crucial as seat allocation relies directly on these preferences, combined with the candidate’s NEET PG rank and seat availability.
The choice locking mechanism prevents any further changes to submitted preferences. Once choices are locked, they become final for the current round. Candidates must carefully review all selections before the deadline. Unlocked choices might not be considered for seat allocation, making this step critical.
Steps for Online Choice Submission
Candidates must follow a clear online procedure to successfully fill and lock their preferences:
- Access the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in .
- Click the ‘PG Medical’ link on the homepage.
- Select ‘New Registration 2025’ under ‘Candidate Activity Board’. Existing users log in directly.
- Enter login credentials to access the personal dashboard.
- Navigate to the choice filling section. Select preferred colleges and courses.
- Arrange options in desired preference order. Candidates can modify choices before locking.
- Finalize preferences and proceed to the choice locking option. Confirm all selections.
- Submit locked choices and download the confirmation page.
Newly Added Seats for Round 2
The Medical Counselling Committee released an updated seat matrix, adding new postgraduate medical seats. An official notice published on December 11, 2025 , confirmed 135 new seats for MD and MS programs. These additional seats are available specifically for Round 2 of the counselling process.
The inclusion of these new seats provides additional opportunities. Candidates should review the updated seat matrix document on the MCC website. This impacts seat availability and potential allocation outcomes for applicants.
Next Steps After Choice Locking
Following the choice locking deadline, the MCC will process submitted preferences. The next stage involves publishing provisional and final seat allocation results for Round 2. Candidates must check the MCC website regularly for these announcements.
Upon seat allocation, candidates must download their allotment letters. They then report to their allotted institutions within the specified timeframe. This includes document verification and fee payment. Candidates unsatisfied with their allocated seat may explore options for subsequent counselling rounds as per MCC guidelines.