The NEET PG counselling result is the moment when years of hard work and dedication finally begin to take shape. For thousands of medical graduates across India, this result marks the beginning of their transition from MBBS degree holders to specialised medical professionals.

With MCC and state authorities constantly dropping updates, the entire process can feel overwhelming. However, with the right information and a clear strategy, you can work through the system confidently and secure that dream speciality.

This guide breaks down the NEET PG counselling result, so you’ll know exactly what happens every step of the way. Keep reading for a detailed insight.

Round 2 of NEET PG Counselling 2025 is closed as of December 17, 2025

Check out the MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 Seats Allotment Round – 2 Result

Round 1 of NEET PG Counselling 2025 is closed as of December 1, 2025

Check out the MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 Seats Allotment Round – 1 Result

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

NEET PG Counselling Process Rounds & Reservation Criteria

NEET PG counselling has four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy for AIQ, Deemed, Central University, and DNB seats. Many seat categories are open and domicile-free, like the 50% AIQ and 100% DNB ones. Reservation applies as per the Central Government policy for SC, ST, OBCNCL, EWS, and PwD candidates.

NEET PG counselling is carried out in multiple rounds to ensure fair seat allotment across different colleges and categories. Knowing how these rounds work makes the entire process easier to follow. There are 4 rounds in the NEET PG counselling process:

Round No.	Types of Counselling Conducted by	Seat/Institution Types Covered
Round 1	MCC	AIQ (All India Quota), Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB (Diplomate of National Board)
Round 2	MCC	AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB
Mop-Up Round	MCC	AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB
Stray Vacancy Round	MCC (for AIQ, Central University/Institutes, DNB) and Respective Deemed Universities (Offline for Deemed Universities)	AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes, DNB

The following are covered under open seats, which are domicile-free:

• 50% All India Quota seats
• 50% Seats of BHU
• 50% Seats of AMU
• 50% All India Quota seats of DU/Central Institutes (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC, Basaidarapur)
• 100% DNB

The following is the Central Government’s NEET-PG counselling reservation policy for the All-India Quota:

Category	Reservation of Seats
SC (Scheduled Caste)	15%
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	7.50%
OBC (Other Backwards Classes): Non-Creamy Layer	27%
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) (as per Central Government norms)	10%
PwD (Persons with Disabilities) (Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms)	5%

What is the NEET PG Counselling Round 1 Result?

In the NEET PG Counselling Round 1, the seats are offered based on rank and choice. Here, candidates can Free Exit, Accept & Report, or Accept & Upgrade. Those who are not allotted will be automatically moved to Round 2. Selected candidates have to report with documents.

Round 1 is the first crucial phase of NEET PG counselling results, when most top-ranked applicants secure seats in their desired branches and colleges. Let’s see some crucial elements of this round:

• Seats are distributed according to rank and the highest choice.
• Those who take the position must decide between:
  • Free Exit (leaving counselling without penalty)
  • Accept and Report (enroll in college)
  • Accept & Upgrade (keep your seat while you wait for the Round 2 upgrade)
• Students who are not seated immediately move on to Round 2.

Documents needed following the results of Round 1 include:

• NEET PG scorecard
• Letter of allocation
• An MBBS degree, along with a certificate of internship
• Certificate of Permanent or Provisional Registration
• Valid evidence of identification (ID Proof like PAN Card, Adhaar Card, etc.)
• Certificate of caste or EWS (if applicable)

What is the NEET PG Counselling Round 2 Result?

The NEET PG Round 2 result allows all the candidates who were not allotted any seat in round 2 to participate without any free exit with binding seat acceptance. All upgraded candidates will be required to report to the college/institute physically with original documents.

Round 2 is yet another crucial stage of NEET PG counselling results, especially for those who were not selected in Round 1 or are anticipating an upgrade. Candidates who have been assigned seats must enrol in the college, as there is no free exit in this round, unlike in Round 1; otherwise, their security deposit will be forfeited.

Now, let’s see some crucial elements of this 2nd round:

• The allocation is final and cannot be withdrawn.
• Candidates who selected “Willingness to Upgrade” in the first round will receive automatic consideration.
• Depending on the MCC notification, new registrations may or may not be permitted.
• After seats left in Round 1, along with state quota seats that have been returned, newly added seats become available.
• The applicants who have been upgraded must report to their newly assigned college.

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must physically report to the allotted college with original documents. The list remains the same as Round 1, but verification is stricter because Round 2 allotment is binding.

NEET PG Counselling Updates: Overview

NEET PG counselling is held across four rounds, each following a set pattern that includes registration, choice filling, allotment processing, result declaration, and reporting. This structured schedule helps candidates easily keep track of every stage.

The table below provides a comprehensive overview of the essential and latest updates about NEET PG counselling:

Round	Institute Review of Tentative Seat Matrix	Registration & Fee Payment Window	Choice Filling & Final Locking	Seat Allotment Processing	Allotment Result	Reporting / Joining Period	Verification of Admitted Candidates & Data Transfer
Round 1	23 Oct 2025	17 Oct-5 Nov 2025 (Reg. up to 12 PM; Fee up to 3 PM on 5 Nov)	28 Oct-5 Nov 2025 (Locking: 5 Nov, 4 PM -11:55 PM)	6-7 Nov 2025	8 Nov 2025	9-15 Nov 2025	16-18 Nov 2025
Round 2	4 Dec 2025	5-9 Dec 2025 (Reg. up to 12 PM; Fee up to 3 PM on 9 Dec)	6-9 Dec 2025 (Locking: 9 Dec, 4 PM-11:55 PM)	10-11 Dec 2025	12 Dec 2025	13-21 Dec 2025	22-23 Dec 2025
MOP UPRound	8 Dec 2025	8-14 Dec 2025 (Reg. up to 12 PM; Fee up to 3 PM on 14 Dec)	9-14 Dec 2025 (Locking: 14 Dec, 4 PM-11:55 PM)	15-16 Dec 2025	17 Dec 2025	18-26 Dec 2025	27-28 Dec 2025
Online Stray Vacancy Round	29 Dec 2025	30 Dec 2025-4 Jan 2026 (Reg. up to 12 PM; Fee up to 3 PM on 4 Jan)	30 Dec 2025-4 Jan 2026 (Locking: 4 Jan, 4 PM-11:55 PM)	5–6 Jan 2026	7 Jan 2026	8-15 Jan 2026	—

NEET PG Counselling Fee

The NEET PG counselling fee comprises a non-refundable registration fee plus a refundable security deposit. The amounts vary for the AIQ, Central Universities, DNB, and Deemed Universities. The security deposit is refunded after joining or if no seat is allotted.

Students must pay 2 fees at registration: the Non-Refundable Registration Fee and the Refundable Security Deposit. They are explained below:

1. Non-refundable Registration Fee

For AIQ/Central University/ESIC/DNB, the Non-Refundable Registration Fee is ₹1000 for UR/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. On the other hand, the non-refundable registration fee for deemed university candidates is ₹5000.

2. Refundable Security Deposit

This amount will be refunded to the candidates after joining the allotted college, or, if the candidate did not get any seat during the counselling procedure, to the same account from which the payment was made.

• The Refundable Security Deposit for AIQ/Central University/ESIC/DNBUR is ₹25,000.
• In case of EWS candidates and SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, it is ₹10,000 (e.g., Any SC candidate opting for AIQ only will pay registration fee of ₹500 with ₹10,000/- Refundable Security Deposit)
• For Deemed Universities, the refundable security deposit is ₹2,00,000. Any candidate opting for a Deemed University will have to pay a non-refundable fee of ₹5000, along with a refundable security deposit of ₹2,00,000 at the time of registration.

What are the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds?

The Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds are the last rounds that help fill the remaining seats after Round 2. In the Mop-Up round, another fresh choice is given to candidates who could not be allotted a seat in any college. In contrast, in the Stray Vacancy round, the leftover seats are filled directly at the respective colleges; there is no new registration for this round.

After Round 2, the counselling process moves into its final stages: the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds. These rounds ensure that any remaining seats are filled efficiently and give eligible candidates one last chance to secure a seat.

1. Mop-Up Round

The filling of choices opens a new selection process, with renewed opportunities for candidates to list their preferences. Only those who have not been allotted any seat in previous rounds are eligible to participate in this round.

This round contains only new, fresh allotments. No seat upgrades are allowed, and previously allotted seats are not carried forward.

2. Stray Vacancy Round

This is the final round of counselling to fill vacancies that may remain after the mop-up round. Allotments in this round are made directly by the concerned colleges based on the candidate lists shared by MCC.

No new registrations take place at this stage; only already registered candidates with MCC are considered.

NEET PG 2025 Counselling Result: AIQ and State Websites

Candidates can check their NEET PG 2025 counselling results through the official All India Quota portal and the respective state counselling websites. Each state and UT has a designated platform for seat allotment updates to access their results directly.

You can access your NEET PG 2025 counselling result through both the AIQ portal and your state’s official counselling website, as per the table given below:

State / UT	Official Website
All India Quota (AIQ)	mcc.nic.in
Andhra Pradesh	drntr.uhsap.in
Arunachal Pradesh	apdhte.nic.in
Assam	dme.assam.gov.in
Bihar	bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Chhattisgarh	cgdme.co.in
Delhi	fmsc.ac.in
Goa	dte.goa.gov.in
Gujarat	medadmgujarat.org
Haryana	dmer.haryana.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh	amruhp.ac.in
Jammu & Kashmir	jkbopee.gov.in
Jharkhand	jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
Karnataka	kea.kar.nic.in
Kerala	cee.kerala.gov.in
Madhya Pradesh	dme.mponline.gov.in
Maharashtra	cetcell.net.in
Manipur	manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in
Meghalaya	meghealth.gov.in
Mizoram	mc.mizoram.gov.in
Nagaland	nagahealth.nagaland.gov.in
Odisha	dmetodisha.gov.in
Puducherry	centacpuducherry.in
Punjab	bfuhs.ac.in
Rajasthan	rajpgneet2025.in
Sikkim	smsssikkim.ac.in
Tamil Nadu	tnmedicalselection.net
Telangana	knruhs.telangana.gov.in
Tripura	trmcc.admissions.nic.in
Uttar Pradesh	upneet.gov.in
Uttarakhand	hnbumu.ac.in
West Bengal	wbmcc.nic.in

FAQs about NEET PG Counselling Result 2025

1. How is it that the NEET PG counselling result gets announced?

The results are published on the official MCC website as a PDF list containing rank, allotted college, course, and category. Candidates can also download his/her seat allotment letter separately.

2. Will I be able to upgrade my seat after Round 1?

Yes. If you opt for “Willingness to Upgrade” while reporting to the college, then you may be considered for a better seat in round 2.

3. Is the Round 2 seat compulsory to join? 

Yes, there is no free exit from Round 2. If a seat gets allotted, then you have to join the seat, or else your security money will be forfeited.

4. What will happen if I do not get a seat in Round 1 or Round 2?

You can still sit for Mop Up and Stray where thousands of seats open up, mostly in private and deemed colleges.

5. Do I need to register again for each round?

Registration is normally done once, unless MCC specifically announces a new registration for any specific round.

Conclusion

Learning about the NEET PG counselling result, fee structure, seat matrix, round-wise procedures, and reporting requirements will help an applicant avoid mistakes that may bar them from getting their preferred college and speciality.

With several rounds of counselling, candidates have ample opportunities to secure a seat. Choosing the seat wisely and staying updated on every announcement by MCC and state authorities is key. 
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