Delayed NEET-PG Counselling Continues to Affect Medical Academic Session in UP as Vacancies Remain.

The ongoing delay in the NEET PG 2025 counselling process has significantly disrupted the medical academic session in Uttar Pradesh. As of today, January 29, 2026, nearly 1,200 postgraduate seats remain vacant across the state as the third round of allotment is still pending. Medical educators warn that the six-month delay is causing a severe break in the clinical training of young doctors. Hospital services are also facing pressure due to the shortage of first-year resident doctors who typically join the workforce in late summer

The Delay in starting the 2025-26 academic year has left many MBBS graduates without residency training or a regular income.

• Vacant Seats: Out of 4,297 PG seats in UP, a substantial number are yet to be filled.
• Counselling Standstill: The state Round-3 was postponed multiple times due to the AIQ schedule at the national level.
• Impact on Hospitals: Clinical departments are under strain because the Delay has prevented the fresh batch of junior residents from joining the workforce.

Voices from the Medical Community

Both teachers and students are expressing concern over the broken academic rhythm and the waste of an entire clinical year.

• Residency Stress: Many graduates have been waiting since July for their training to start.
• Official Status: The DGME Uttar Pradesh has stated that the process will resume only after the MCC completes its current AIQ round on the Official UP NEET Portal.
• NMC Rules: The Delay makes it difficult for students to complete the mandatory number of working days required by the National Medical Commission.

Conclusion

The persistent Delay in the Uttar Pradesh PG medical admissions has created a crisis for both institutions and aspirants. Candidates are advised to keep checking the Directorate General of Medical Education Website for the revised state-level schedule.

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