As per the latest schedule released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), this year’s NEET PG exam is held on August 3, 2025. Registration officially began on October 17, 2025, and the final date to reset or register is November 5, 2025

The NEET PG 2025 Counselling dates are confirmed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), overseeing all seat allocation activities for postgraduate medical admissions across India. While several dates are tentative, here’s a clear overview of the current expected schedule and what candidates should keep an eye on

Round 1 of NEET PG Counselling 2025 is active now and available up to 04:00 P.M. of 18th Nov, 2025

Check out the updated NEET PG counselling schedule. Click here to download.

NEET PG 2025 Counselling Timeline

1) Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking:
Choice filling for Round 1 PG Counselling 2025 is available now i.e, October 28 to November 5, 2025. Candidates will be able to select and lock their preferred colleges and courses through the MCC portal. The RESET Registration option for Round-1 of PG Counselling 2025 has been activated and is available up to 12:00 PM on 5th Nov. 2025.

NEET PG Counseling Activity	Dates/Timeline
Registration & Payment	17th Oct to 5th Nov, 2025
RESET Registration option	Available up to 5th Nov. 2025 (till 3:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking	17th Nov to 18th Nov, 2025 (up to 11:55 PM)
Seat Allotment Result	November 20, 2025
Reporting to the Allotted College	November 21st to 27th, 2025

2) Round 1 Seat Allotment Result:
The release date for seat allotment is November 20, 2025. Once declared, candidates can check their results and download their allotment letters online.

3) Reporting to the Allotted College:
After seat allotment, candidates are expected to report to their respective colleges by November 21st to 27th, 2025, completing the admission formalities within the given timeline.

A comprehensive schedule for all rounds of NEET PG 2025 counselling will be released soon by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). As of now, certain dates remain tentative due to ongoing administrative updates and pending court proceedings.

NEET PG 2025 Counselling: Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy Round Complete Schedule

Events	Round 2	Round 3	Stray Vacancy Round
Verification of tentative seat matrix by the participating Institutes	December 1, 2025	December 22, 2025	January 12, 2026
Registration, payment	December 2 to 7 up to 12:00 noon. Payment facility will be available till 3 pm of December 7	January 13 to 18, 2026 up to 12:00 pm. Payment facility will be available up to 3:00 pm of January 18, 2026	December 24 to 28, 2025 up to 11:55 pm. Choice Locking will start from 4:00 pm December 28, 2025 up to 11:55 pm
Choice filling, locking	December 3 to 7, 2025 up to 11:55 pm. Choice locking will start from 4 pm of December 7 up to 11:55 pm	December 24 to 28, 2025 up to 11:55 pm. Choice Locking will start from 4:00 pm December 28, 2025 up to 11:55 pm	January 13 to 18, 2026 up to 11:55 pm. Choice Locking will start from 4:00 pm of January 18 up to 11:55 pm
Processing of seat allotment	December 8 to 9, 2025	December 29 to 30, 2025	January 19 to 20, 2026
Result	December 10, 2025	December 31, 2025	January 21, 2026
Reporting, joining	December 11 to 28, 2025	January 1 to 8, 2026	January 22 to 31, 2026
Verification of joined candidates’ data by institutes and sharing of data by MCC.	December 19 to 21, 2025	January 9 to 11, 2026	—

Here’s a brief summary of the NEET PG 2025 Counselling schedule:

• Round 2:
  • Verification: December 1, 2025
  • Registration & Payment: December 2 to 7, 2025
  • Choice Filling & Locking: December 3 to 7, 2025
  • Result: December 10, 2025
  • Reporting: December 11 to 28, 2025
• Round 3:
  • Verification: December 22, 2025
  • Registration & Payment: December 23 to 28, 2025
  • Choice Filling & Locking: December 24 to 28, 2025
  • Result: December 31, 2025
  • Reporting: January 1 to 8, 2026
• Stray Vacancy Round:
  • Verification: January 12, 2026
  • Registration & Payment: January 13 to 18, 2026
  • Choice Filling & Locking: January 13 to 18, 2026
  • Result: January 21, 2026
  • Reporting: January 22 to 31, 2026

Supreme Court Hearing Impact

Some aspects of the final counselling schedule and process are subject to the Supreme Court hearing scheduled for October 28, 2025. The MCC is expected to release a detailed notification following the verdict to ensure transparency and fairness in the admission process.

In this guide, you can learn about several key details of NEET PG counselling Schedule, seat allocation, and other related details. 

What is the MCC Seat Matrix in NEET PG?

Before delving into the procedure of NEET PG counselling registration, it is crucial to understand the meaning of the seat matrix. It is a vital metric that gives candidates an idea regarding the number of available seats for different course admissions in medical colleges. 

MCC is responsible for updating the seat matrix information before every round of NEET PG counselling choice filling. All the registrants can refer to this number to get a fair idea of the vacant seats. 

NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2025 Complete Process

Every year, the counselling for NEET PG entrance begins with online registrations and concludes with the examinees reporting to their designated colleges with all the necessary documents. The whole procedure of NEET PG 2025 counselling has been broken down into the sections below. 

1. MCC NEET PG Registration

Every candidate needs to complete their registration on the official website of MCC to participate in the NEET PG counselling 2025. Fresh registrations follow for each new round. However, those who have already completed registrations for MCC NEET PG must not repeat the procedure again.   

Here are the simple steps to complete the registration for NEET PG counselling:

Step 1: Visit the official portal of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). 

Step 2: Select the option ‘PG Medical Counselling’.

Step 3: Complete your registration by providing a valid email ID and an active phone number.

Step 4: Keep a record of your account’s login credentials.

Step 5: Perform a fresh login and fill out the MCC NEET PG counselling application form. 

Step 6: Provide the necessary personal and academic information.

Step 7: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

To participate in the NEET PG counselling 2025, you must pay a registration fee. The registration fee for NEET PG counselling must be paid either via a debit/credit card or net banking. 

Here you can take a look at the registration fees for NEET PG counselling for different categories:

Category	NEET PG Counselling Fee
For AIQ/ Central University UR aspirants	₹1,000
For OBC/ST/SC/PH	₹500
For Deemed University students	₹500

Once you have paid the fee, you get a downloadable copy of the registration slip. Candidates need to take a printout of this slip for further use. 

2. Choice Filling for NEET PG

All the candidates must double-check their preferences before finalising their NEET PG counselling 2025 registration, as the seat distribution will be based on their inputs. You will be given the option to lock your choices if you wish to remain locked after the declaration date. Additionally, you can retain a hard copy of your choices for future purposes. 

3. Seat Allocation

• The NBE starts the process of allocating PG seats once the choice-filling deadline passes.
• NEET PG choice filling will depend on the preferences marked by the candidates, total seat availability, and a candidate’s All India Rank (AIR).
• MCC will publish the NEET PG rank-wise seat allotment PDF on their official website. In this document, you can check your All India Rank, the eligible courses, the institute allocated, and the category under which you can secure admission.

4. Reporting to Allotted Colleges

The NEET PG counselling 2025 procedure concludes at this stage. Candidates should download their allotment letter and carry all the important documents and payment receipts while visiting their designated colleges. 

NEET PG Counselling 2025 Reservation Criteria

The NEET PG round 2 seat allotment, as well as the preliminary round allotment, shall be in line with the regulations passed by the Central Government and respective state governments.

Categories	Reservation
PwD	5%
ST	7.5%
EWS	10%
SC	15%
OBC	27%

Documents Needed for Verification in NEET PG Counselling Procedure

A major, compulsory step to consolidate your medical seat is uploading all the required documents to the MCC’s admission portal. Anyone who cannot perform this step successfully will lose their position to the next eligible student. 

During NEET PG counselling 2025, you must submit the following documents:

• NEET PG 2025 admit card 
• NEET PG result/ rank letter 2025
• Class 10 marks sheet/ candidate’s birth certificate
• MBBS completion certificate
• MBBS mark sheets 
• Internship completion certificate
• MCI/SMC-issued provisional/ permanent registration certificate
• Valid photo identity proof (PAN card/ voter ID/ Aadhaar card/ passport/ driving licence)
• Caste certificate (if needed)
• Disability certificate (if needed)
• Non-creamy layer (if needed)

FAQs about NEET PG Exam Counselling

1. How to apply for NEET PG counselling 2025?

First, you will have to complete the registration process by visiting the official portal of MCC. There is a registration fee for NEET PG counselling which you will need to pay online, and also specify your college and course preferences before submitting the documents and finishing the application process. 

2. What is the NEET PG counselling 2025 expected date?

The official dates have been declared for NEET PG counselling 2025. You can download the confirmed dates PDF by clicking on the “NEET PG Counselling Schedule PDF” Button

3. What are the minimum qualifying marks for the NEET PG exam?

The cut-off marks vary for all the different categories of students who sit for the NEET PG exam. Typically, all the general category candidates must secure at least 50 percentile marks, whereas SC/ST candidates should eye for at least 40 percentile qualifying cut-off. However, this norm can vary depending on the total number of examinees, exam difficulty, etc. 

4. Can students go to any NEET PG counselling centre to complete their registration?

No, candidates can proceed with their registration for NEET PG counselling 2025 from home. All they have to ensure is reliable internet connectivity, and they will be all set to complete the registration. Please note that without registering, nobody can take part in the NEET PG seat allotment procedure. 

5. How to set a password for NEET PG counselling 2025?

While performing MCC NEET PG counselling registration, candidates must generate an 8-13 character password that can include alphabets, numbers, and even special characters. One must save this password until the admission process is completed. Also, it is highly recommended not to share this password with anyone. 

6. Which state has the highest NEET PG seats?

As per state-wise statistics, in Maharashtra one can find the most number of PG government medical seats. In 2024, the overall number of PG medical seats (governmental) in Maharashtra is 3,576. 

Conclusion

NEET PG counselling 2025 can seem to be lengthy and confusing. However, if you follow this guide and diligently dedicate yourself to NEET PG preparation, you can certainly secure a meritorious seat. This blog aims to provide you with a crystal-clear picture of the overall NEET PG counselling registration and seat allotment processes.

Moving forward, if you encounter any issues regarding the PG counselling rounds, please call 1800 120 8696 to seek assistance from the MCC NEET PG counselling experts. They will listen carefully to your query and help resolve any related doubts.