There have been some important updates around NEET PG 2025 counselling, including an ongoing Supreme Court (SC) hearing on the transparency of the answer key. These updates are expected to impact the counselling schedule, including the timing of Round 1 and following rounds such as Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy.

Since many states have issued their schedules and bond policies, students cannot rely solely on MCC updates; they must also track state notifications on eligibility, fees, and documents. Read below to know the latest updates about NEET PG 2025 counselling.

NEET PG Round 2 Counselling Status

NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling is currently in progress; as many as 2,620 new seats have been added, thereby improving the probability of securing a seat for students. Registration, payment, and choice filling are open until December 9, and candidates must provide “Consent to Participate,” even though their Round 1 seat remains safe.

NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling is now in full swing, and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has added 2,620 new seats, giving students who missed or disliked their Round 1 allotment a much better chance. The choice-filling link is already live on MCC, so candidates can start selecting their preferences immediately.

The committee has opened the registration and payment window from December 5 to December 9, so you shouldn’t delay your application. MCC has also enabled the Consent to Participate option this year. You will need to give consent to compete in Round 2; without it, you can’t fill out your choices.

But there’s no risk involved that even if you give consent and later don’t submit choices, your Round 1 seat is safe. So the system gives students flexibility without making them feel pressured.

What is the Round 2 Counselling Schedule (MCC)?

Here is the official Round 2 schedule for quick reference:

Activity	Dates
Verification of Seat Matrix	5 December 2025
Registration / Payment	5–9 December 2025
Choice Filling	6–9 December 2025
Choice Locking	9 December 2025
Round 2 Result / Seat Allotment	12 December 2025
Reporting to Allotted College	13–21 December 2025

Because Round 2 comprises more government and deemed university seats, aspirants need to stay updated regarding last-minute changes on the MCC website. No fresh registration is required for candidates who have already registered; just log in, unlock registration, modify the quota if required (AIQ/DNB/Deemed), and proceed.

What are the Updates on the NEET PG Seat Matrix?

While NEET PG 2025 Round 2 offers 32,080 seats, including clear vacancies and virtual vacancies, there are an additional 2,620 new seats. Thus, since many candidates may upgrade in Round 1, virtual seats can be converted into a real opening for better opportunities in this round.

The seat matrix of Round 2 of NEET PG 2025 is one of the major highlights in the news related to NEET PG. MCC has published the updated matrix, which indicates that 32,080 total seats are available in this round. These include clear vacancies, virtual vacancies, and newly added seats.

Here’s a clean breakdown of the complete Round 2 seat matrix:

Type of Seat	Number of Seats
Clear Vacancies	17,623
Virtual Vacancies	11,837
Newly Added Seats	2,620
Total Seats Available	32,080

What are Virtual Vacancies?

These are the seats held by Round 1 candidates who may want to upgrade in Round 2. Since they will leave those seats, there will be virtual openings in the next round, so the real availability may increase once upgrades begin.

Students should note that MCC has uploaded an internal list of increased seats on the Intra MCC portal for institute verification. It includes additional seats in Government Medical Colleges and Deemed Universities. However, NBEMS courses haven’t received new seats this time.

What are the NEET PG 2025 State Quota Counselling Updates?

Many states, such as Gujarat, have already started state quota counselling for NEET PG 2025, and other states, such as Kerala and Karnataka, have released their bond policies. Since each state has its own rules and timelines, students must keep track of the MCC website and the state portals simultaneously.

State-level counselling has begun, and this is a major part of the latest news on NEET PG. While MCC is responsible for handling the 50% All India Quota, the remaining 50% seats come under the state quota, and the process is conducted at the state level. Many states haven’t been able to wait for the national schedule and have already started.

To mention a few examples, Gujarat has officially begun the NEET PG 2025 counselling process. Kerala and Karnataka have issued their bond policies for the year, and thus, students from these states are supposed to stay updated on the service requirements and document rules.

Since all states set their own rules, one cannot depend entirely on the updates provided by MCC. Students must continuously check the counselling websites of their respective states for timelines, fees, eligibility criteria, and required documents. The state may issue information at any time, and hence, being alert becomes necessary.

Therefore, tracking both MCC and state notifications can be the only way to avoid last-minute surprises during NEET PG 2025 admissions.

What is the NEET PG 2025 Supreme Court Hearing and Final Updates?

A major highlight of the recent updates to NEET PG is the ongoing case in the Supreme Court regarding the transparency of the answer key. A group of students approached the court regarding the NEET PG 2025 answer key, expressing dissatisfaction with its release.

On September 26, 2025, the Supreme Court of India asked NBEMS to file a detailed affidavit explaining its policy on publishing answer keys, essentially demanding clarity.

While NBEMS had earlier announced that answer keys, raw scores, and a normalisation formula would be released, marking firsts for NEET-PG in compliance with prior SC direction, the limited nature of disclosure remained contentious.

However, the Supreme Court has delayed the hearing by two more weeks. This delay is significant because the final judgment may determine how answer keys and exam papers are published in the future.

The medical community is watching closely, hoping that the verdict’s outcome leads to greater fairness and transparency in the exam system. Whereas MCC’s counselling dates have not been released, counselling in Gujarat has started, and states like Kerala and Karnataka have already released their bond rules.

Therefore, students must pay careful attention to every update from official channels until the court delivers its final verdict.

FAQs about NEET PG 2025 Latest News

1. When will the NEET PG 2025 Counselling Dates be announced?

MCC officially released the counselling schedule: The Round 1 registration was open until 5 November 2025, while the seat allotment results are due on 8 November 2025.

2. What is the Supreme Court Hearing about in NEET PG 2025 Counselling Latest News?

This hearing concerns a petition for transparency in the exam answer key. The petitioners seek complete disclosure, not just the question IDs and correct answers, but the actual question paper, so that the candidates themselves can verify their answers.

3. Has the hearing on the transparency of the NEET PG 2025 answer key taken place at the Supreme Court?

No, the Supreme Court hasn’t given a final decision yet — only the hearing on NEET PG 2025 answer-key transparency has been postponed. The SC has asked NBEMS to submit a detailed response, and the date for the subsequent hearing is yet to be announced.

4. How many rounds of counselling are there in NEET PG 2025?

The total number of rounds is four: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and an Online Stray Vacancy Round.

5. Who is eligible for NEET PG 2025 counselling?

To be eligible, candidates must satisfy the following:

• Qualify in the NEET PG exam (meet the cutoff).
• Have completed their MBBS degree and internship.
• Be registered with the medical council as required by the norms.

Conclusion 

NEET PG 2025 counselling is moving ahead at both the MCC and state levels, and so is the pending Supreme Court decision on answer-key transparency. Since Round 2 includes thousands of newly added seats and some states have already started their own processes, candidates can’t afford to miss even a single update.

Keep an eye on MCC notifications, state counselling portals, and the ongoing Supreme Court proceedings—each of these may influence your options and the next step during NEET PG admissions.

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