The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for students participating in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 Round 2 counselling. Candidates now have until 4:00 PM on December 29, 2025 , to complete all reporting, joining, or resignation formalities for their allotted seats.
This extension provides an additional opportunity for postgraduate medical aspirants to finalize their admissions or to opt out of an allotted seat. The MCC announced the revised schedule through an official notification, affecting thousands of candidates across the country.
NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Deadline Extended
The initial deadline for reporting and joining for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 was December 25, 2025. Under the previous schedule, medical institutions were required to submit verified data of joined candidates to the MCC by December 26, 2025. The new deadline, December 29, 2025 , supersedes these dates, giving candidates more time for crucial admission steps.
The reporting process requires candidates to physically visit their assigned college. Here, they undergo document verification, pay admission fees, and formally complete their enrolment. Conversely, students who wish to decline their allocated seat must formally resign within this extended period. Proper resignation ensures their eligibility for participation in subsequent counselling rounds, if they choose to pursue other options.
Counselling Process Overview
The second round of NEET PG 2025 counselling began earlier in December. The choice filling and locking phase, where candidates selected their preferred courses and institutions, occurred from December 6 to December 14, 2025 . This was a critical step for applicants to indicate their choices for postgraduate medical programs.
Following the choice filling period, the MCC initiated the seat allotment processing. This phase took place on December 15 and 16, 2025 . During this time, the system matched candidates with available seats based on their rank, preferences, and seat availability.
The results for the NEET PG 2025 Round 2 seat allotment were officially declared on December 16, 2025 . These results provided candidates with provisional allocations, directing them to the institutions where they could complete their admission process.
Postgraduate Medical Seats Offered
The NEET PG 2025 counselling process is central to admissions for various postgraduate medical specialities across India. It facilitates entry into a significant number of seats:
- 26,168 Doctor of Medicine (MD) seats
- 13,649 Master of Surgery (MS) seats
- 922 Postgraduate Diploma seats
- 1,338 Diplomate of National Board (DNB CET) seats
These postgraduate training opportunities are available across 6,102 medical colleges and 649 associated hospitals throughout the country. The MCC manages the admissions for these seats under the All India Quota (AIQ).
All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling
The Medical Counselling Committee conducts four distinct rounds of All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for candidates who successfully qualified in NEET PG 2025. The AIQ system aims to provide a unified admission pathway for a portion of seats in government medical colleges and institutions nationwide, open to candidates from any state.
Upcoming Counselling Rounds
While Round 2 reporting is ongoing, the official schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling has not yet been released by the MCC. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official MCC website. This platform provides real-time updates on subsequent counselling rounds, new seat allotments, and all other important deadlines for the 2025 admission cycle.
Timely access to official information is essential for all students navigating the complex NEET PG admissions process. Adherence to announced dates and procedures ensures a smooth transition into postgraduate medical education.