The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced the Round 3 counselling schedule for NEET PG medical admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year. Counselling for the All India Quota (AIQ) , Deemed, and Central Universities will begin on December 26, 2025 . State quota counselling is scheduled to commence on January 2, 2026 . These rounds manage admissions to postgraduate medical programs nationwide.
NEET PG counselling facilitates entry into various postgraduate medical courses across India. The All India Quota allocates 50% of seats in government medical colleges nationwide. These seats are open to all eligible candidates, regardless of their state of origin. State quotas manage the remaining seats, which are typically reserved for candidates from that specific state, adhering to state-specific eligibility criteria.
Medical colleges are instructed to report any discrepancies to the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) or NMC. Colleges have 15 days from the date of the official notice to contact these bodies if any disparity is identified in the assessment process or seat matrix.
NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 3 Schedule Overview
The NMC has released a comprehensive schedule for the NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 3 and subsequent Stray Vacancy rounds. This schedule outlines the key dates for registration, seat allocation, and the final joining periods for medical postgraduate candidates. Adherence to these dates is essential for all applicants.
For the All India Quota, Deemed, and Central Universities, candidates can participate in counselling activities from December 26, 2025 , until January 2, 2026 . The last date for joining institutions under this quota is January 11, 2026 . Following this, the MCC will share data of joined candidates by January 12, 2026. This data helps update the availability of seats for further rounds.
State counselling for Round 3 will occur between January 2, 2026 , and January 11, 2026 . Candidates admitted through state quotas must complete their joining process by January 17, 2026 . State DMEs / State Counselling Authorities will share data of joined candidates from January 18, 2026, to January 19, 2026.
A Stray Vacancy Round will follow. For AIQ, Deemed, and Central Universities, this round runs from January 15, 2026 , to January 21, 2026 . The last date to join under the AIQ Stray Vacancy is January 31, 2026 . State counselling for stray vacancies will be from January 21, 2026 , to January 24, 2026 , with a final joining deadline of January 31, 2026 .
| Rounds | All India Quota/Deemed & Central Universities | Sharing of Joined Candidates’ Data by MCC | State Counselling | Sharing of Joined Candidates Data by State DMEs / State Counselling Authorities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 3 | Dec 26, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 to Jan 11, 2026 | Jan 18, 2026 to Jan 19, 2026 |
| Last date of joining (Round 3) | Jan 11, 2026 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | – |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Jan 15, 2026 to Jan 21, 2026 | – | Jan 21, 2026 to Jan 24, 2026 | – |
| Last date of joining (Stray Vacancy) | Jan 31, 2026 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | – |
How to Register for NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 3
Candidates must complete an online registration process for the NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 3. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website serves as the official portal for this registration. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met before proceeding. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the MCC:mcc.nic.in.
- Navigate to the ‘PG Medicine’ tab, typically found on the homepage.
- Locate and click the specific link for NEET PG counselling 2025 Round 3 registration. This link will be in the ‘Candidate Activities’ section.
- Enter your unique NEET PG 2025 roll number and your assigned password to log in.
- Proceed to fill out the registration form accurately with all required personal and academic details. Complete the necessary payment for the registration fee, which covers administrative processing.
- After successful submission, download the confirmation page. It is essential to take a printout of this confirmation page for your personal records and future reference.
Applicants are advised to regularly check the official MCC website and their respective state counselling authority websites for any further announcements or updates. Preparing all necessary documents for verification prior to the joining deadline is also recommended.