The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has not yet announced the NEET PG Counselling 2025 schedule, leaving lakhs of medical aspirants waiting for clarity on registration and seat allocation dates. Once the official schedule is released, candidates who have qualified the NEET PG 2025 examination will be able to register online at the official website mcc.nic.in. The counselling process will include four rounds – Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round. Each round will involve registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting at allotted medical colleges.
I’m writing about this because NEET PG counselling is one of the most crucial phases for thousands of postgraduate medical aspirants in India. Many students who have successfully cleared the entrance exam remain anxious until counselling begins, as it decides their specialisation and college. Understanding how the process works and where to check authentic updates can save candidates from misinformation, stress, and last-minute confusion. This article breaks down what we know so far about the NEET PG 2025 counselling, when the schedule might be released, and how candidates can prepare in the meantime.
When will the NEET PG Counselling 2025 schedule be released?
As of now, the MCC has not confirmed any official date for the release of the NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule. However, based on past trends, the schedule is usually published within four to six weeks after the exam results are declared.
Since the NEET PG 2025 exam was conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on August 3, 2025, candidates can expect the counselling schedule to be released in mid or late October 2025. Once announced, the complete schedule with important dates and instructions will be uploaded on mcc.nic.in.
Candidates are advised not to rely on third-party websites or social media rumours, as official updates are only made available through the MCC portal or notices issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
Where to check NEET PG Counselling 2025 updates
The official website for all NEET PG counselling-related announcements is:
🔹 mcc.nic.in
This website will host:
- Official counselling notifications and press releases
- Registration and login links for each round
- Detailed schedule and seat matrix
- List of participating medical colleges
- Round-wise results and allotment letters
The MCC portal will also publish instructions for choice filling and locking, document verification, and reporting to allotted institutions.
NEET PG 2025 counselling process overview
The NEET PG counselling is conducted online by MCC for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and AFMS institutes. The remaining 50% seats come under state quota counselling, managed by respective state medical authorities.
Here’s how the centralised counselling process typically works:
- Registration:
Candidates must create an account on the MCC website using their NEET PG roll number, application number, and other details. - Choice Filling & Locking:
Applicants can select their preferred colleges and courses. Once choices are locked, they cannot be changed. - Seat Allotment Result:
Based on NEET PG scores, preferences, reservation category, and seat availability, MCC releases the seat allotment list for each round. - Reporting to College:
Candidates allotted a seat must physically report to their assigned college with the required documents and pay the admission fees to confirm their seat. - Subsequent Rounds:
Students who do not get a seat or wish to upgrade can participate in Round 2, Round 3, or the Stray Vacancy Round.
Documents required for NEET PG 2025 counselling
Candidates should prepare the following documents in advance to avoid last-minute issues during reporting:
- NEET PG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard
- MBBS Degree Certificate and Provisional Registration Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Allotment Letter (once issued by MCC)
- Passport-size photographs (as per MCC specifications)
All documents must be presented in original along with a set of self-attested photocopies.
Expected structure of NEET PG 2025 counselling rounds
| Counselling Round | Process Details |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Fresh registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting |
| Round 2 | Upgradation and new registration for unfilled seats |
| Round 3 | Further seat distribution after second round vacancies |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Final round for leftover or unclaimed seats |
The Stray Vacancy Round is typically the final opportunity for candidates who could not secure a seat in earlier rounds.
