The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for Round 1 choice filling and locking for NEET PG Counselling 2025. Medical graduates now have until November 20, 2025 , to submit their preferences. This revised schedule is available on the official website, mcc.nic.in, and impacts candidates seeking admission to various postgraduate medical programs.
Understanding NEET PG Counselling
NEET PG is the national entrance exam for Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), and PG Diploma medical courses in India. The NEET PG Counselling process allocates these postgraduate seats. It matches candidates to seats based on their NEET PG rank and preferences. Round 1 is the first phase, where candidates select colleges and specializations. Choice filling lets candidates list their preferred institutions and courses by priority. Choice locking finalizes these selections, preventing further edits.
Revised Schedule Details
The MCC announced the updated timeline through an official notice on its portal. The extension provides candidates with additional time to review and confirm their college and course selections. Candidates must ensure their choices are submitted and locked before the new deadline of November 20, 2025 . Failing to lock choices by this date may result in the system automatically locking the last saved preferences.
How to Complete Choice Filling
Candidates must follow a specific online procedure to participate in Round 1 choice filling:
- Visit the official MCC website atmcc.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click the designated link for “Round 1 choice-filling.”
- Enter required login credentials and submit them.
- Proceed to fill in preferred medical colleges and courses from the available options.
- Carefully review all selected choices for accuracy and order of preference.
- Submit and lock the choices before the deadline.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Required Documents for Counselling
Candidates who are provisionally allotted seats will need to provide several documents for verification during the reporting phase. These documents are crucial for completing the admission process:
- NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET PG 2025 Scorecard / Rank Letter
- MBBS Degree Certificate / Provisional Pass Certificate
- MBBS Mark Sheets
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Registration Certificate
- Date of Birth Proof
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Caste / Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (PwD)
- MCC Allotment Letter
- Transfer / Conduct Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Passport-size Photographs
- Bond / Undertaking
- Proof of Fee Payment
Next Steps After Choice Locking
Following the choice locking deadline, the MCC will process the seat allotment results for Round 1. Candidates will access these results on the official website. Those who receive a provisional seat allotment must report to their assigned college within the stipulated period. This reporting involves document verification and completion of admission formalities. Failure to report to the allotted college by the deadline may lead to the forfeiture of the assigned seat and exclusion from subsequent counselling rounds under certain conditions.
Role of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
The MCC, operating under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, is responsible for conducting online counselling. This includes 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC, AFMS (MD/MS/Diploma) and other participating institutions. The MCC ensures a centralized and transparent system for allocating postgraduate medical seats across the country.
Candidates should regularly visit mcc.nic.in for official announcements regarding subsequent counselling rounds, result publications, and any further schedule changes. All critical updates will be posted exclusively on this official web portal.