NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) is the primary examination for medical graduates seeking admission to various postgraduate medical courses across India. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages the counselling process, which allocates seats based on merit and candidate preferences.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) resumed NEET PG Round 2 counselling on December 12 , following a brief pause for critical updates. The choice filling facility for candidates closed on December 13 at 1 pm, after significant adjustments to the seat matrix, including the addition of 135 new seats and the removal of 117 duplicate entries.
Reasons for the Counselling Halt
The MCC halted the Round 2 counselling process to implement crucial changes affecting seat availability. These changes included the addition of new postgraduate medical seats, the withdrawal of seats identified as duplicates, and specific quota adjustments for AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services) positions. This pause was essential to ensure accuracy and fairness in the allocation process before proceeding.
Seat Matrix Updates and Candidate Actions
Following the adjustments, the MCC reopened the choice filling facility on December 12 at 4 pm. Candidates previously registered for Round 2 were given a window until December 13 at 1 pm to review, edit, or confirm their preferred medical colleges and courses. Locking choices by the deadline was mandatory for consideration in the upcoming allotment.
The MCC confirmed several key changes impacting seat availability. A total of 135 new postgraduate medical seats were added to the system, raising the total available seats to 32,215 . This expansion broadens the opportunities for eligible candidates.
Additionally, 540 candidates chose to resign or withdraw from the NEET PG Round 2 counselling. These withdrawals may make additional seats available for other candidates in subsequent allocation processes.
Crucially, 117 duplicate seats were identified and removed from the matrix. This action ensures greater accuracy and fairness in the seat allocation process by preventing candidates from selecting erroneously listed positions. Furthermore, 18 quota changes were implemented for AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services) seats, affecting specific reserved positions for service-oriented medical careers.
Verification Mandate for Medical Colleges
The MCC issued a clear directive to all medical colleges contributing seats in Round 2. Colleges were mandated to verify their provided seat matrix by December 13 at 1 pm. This instruction aimed to confirm the accuracy of all seat information before processing the allotment results.
The MCC emphasized that it would not address any claims of seat discrepancy or duplicate contributions after the Round 2 seat processing was complete. This placed the onus on colleges to ensure data accuracy within the specified timeframe.
Upcoming Allotment Schedule
The original schedule projected the NEET PG Round 2 seat allotment result for December 12 . Due to the adjustments and the brief pause in counselling, the MCC will announce a revised schedule shortly. This new schedule will include the updated date for the seat allotment results.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in , for immediate updates regarding the revised counselling timeline and allotment results.
Summary of Key Adjustments
The recent adjustments to the NEET PG Round 2 counselling included the following reported changes:
| Details | Count |
|---|---|
| Additions of seats after resignation | 540 |
| Duplicate seats removed | 117 |
| Quota change for AFMS seats | 18 |