Uttar Pradesh’s Director General of Medical Education and Training (DGME) has set a February 1 deadline for candidates to resign from UP NEET PG 2025 Round 1 and 2 allotted seats. Simultaneously, DGME opens registration for Round 3 counselling on January 23 , with registration also closing on February 1 .
This resignation option applies to candidates admitted to MD, MS, Diploma, and DNB courses. Resigning candidates must report in person to their admission nodal centre. Submitting the resignation in person completes all required formalities. DGME will not accept resignations submitted through any other mode.
UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling Schedule
DGME has released the full schedule for UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling. Key dates for registration, choice filling, and seat allotment are below:
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of online registration | January 23, 2025 to February 1, 2025 |
| Date of depositing registration and security money | January 23, 2025 to February 1, 2025 |
| Date of merit list declaration | February 2, 2025 |
| Date of online choice filling | February 3, 2025 to February 7, 2025 |
| Date of allotment result declaration | February 9, 2025 |
| Date for downloading allotment letters and admission | February 9, 2025 to February 13, 2025 |
Only candidates completing online registration and depositing the required security amount qualify for choice filling. For detailed information and important instructions, candidates should visit the official websites:www.upneet.inandwww.dgme.up.gov.in. Check these websites regularly for updated information.
NEET PG Cut-off Controversy
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved revised NEET PG 2025 eligibility criteria. This change directly affects Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates. They now qualify for admission with scores as low as minus 40 marks out of a possible 800. This marks a significant shift from previous eligibility requirements.
Officials from DGME stated the decision aims to fill approximately 18,000 vacant MD and MS seats across the state. This move intends to address a shortage of postgraduate medical students.
Doctors and social workers have voiced strong concerns regarding this decision. They raised objections over potential impacts on academic standards, merit-based selections, and patient safety. These groups question the long-term implications of lowering admission benchmarks for future medical professionals.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court. This PIL directly challenges the reduction of the NEET PG 2025 qualifying cut-off to zero percentile. It also disputes the eligibility of reserved category candidates with negative scores. The petitioners argue this policy defeats the core purpose of a national, merit-based examination. They further contend it could encourage donation-driven admissions, undermining fair selection processes.