Madhya Pradesh releases revised tentative schedule and seat matrix for 2025 NEET-PG Round 1 counselling

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has issued a crucial revised tentative schedule for the NEET-PG 2025 Round 1 state counselling. This update impacts all aspirants for MD/MS/PG Diploma seats in MP's government and private colleges. Key changes include a new window for choice filling and locking (November 29 – December 1, 2025) and the Round 1 allotment result on December 4, 2025. The publication of the final seat matrix provides clarity on available vacancies. Candidates must prioritize their choices strategically and adhere strictly to the revised reporting dates (December 5 – December 10, 2025) to secure their postgraduate medical admission.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has released a significant notification, updating the tentative schedule and publishing the revised seat matrix for the NEET-PG 2025 Round 1 state quota counselling. This update is critical for thousands of medical graduates seeking admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in the state's government and private medical institutions for the academic session 2025-26. The revision, necessitated by administrative adjustments in the dynamic counselling environment, provides a firm timeline for the most critical phase: the choice filling and seat allotment process. With registrations completed, aspirants now have a clear, albeit condensed, window to finalize their preferences. The publication of the revised seat matrix, especially for private colleges, allows candidates to make informed decisions based on the final availability of specialty seats before the locking deadline. Aspirants must treat this revised schedule as the definitive calendar for their immediate admission strategy.

​ Revised Round 1 Schedule: Key Deadlines

​The revised schedule compresses the time available for key activities, demanding immediate and careful action from all registered candidates. The focus is now entirely on choice submission and the subsequent admission process.

• ​Finalized Seat Matrix Publication:
  • ​Revised Vacancies (Private Colleges): Published on November 26, 2025.
  • ​Final Vacancies (After Objections): Published on November 27, 2025. This document is the absolute basis for all choice filling.
• ​Critical Choice Filling and Locking Window:
  • ​Dates: November 29, 2025, to December 1, 2025 (Till 12:00 Midnight).
  • ​Action Point: This 3-day window is the single most important period. Candidates must utilize the facility to edit their choices but remember the DME's critical directive: choices must be manually locked using an OTP to ensure the updated list is considered. Otherwise, the previously locked list will prevail.
• ​Seat Allotment Result and Reporting:
  • ​Round 1 Allotment Result: Declared on December 4, 2025.
  • ​Reporting and Admission: December 5, 2025, to December 10, 2025 (Till 6:00 PM). Candidates must report in person to the allotted college for mandatory document verification and fee payment within this strict 6-day period.

​Strategic Analysis of the Revised Seat Matrix

​The release of the final seat matrix for Round 1 is the most strategic element of this announcement. It details the precise number of available seats, broken down by college, course (MD/MS/PG Diploma), and reservation category (Government Quota, Management Quota, NRI, In-service, etc.).

• ​Focus on Private College Vacancies: The recent revision primarily centered around updating the vacancy details for private medical colleges in MP, such as People's College, Chirayu Medical College, Shri Aurobindo Institute, and Index Medical College. This indicates potential changes in the availability of seats under the Management and NRI quotas.
• ​Understanding Quota Allocation: Aspirants must consult the seat matrix to understand which colleges offer seats under their specific eligibility criteria (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and the 30% In-service Quota for Government seats). 
  • ​Government Medical Colleges (e.g., Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior): Seats are typically split between Open and In-service categories, with further sub-categorization based on reservation.
  • ​Private Medical Colleges: Seats are usually divided into State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota, each with distinct fee structures and eligibility norms.
• ​Informed Choice Filling Strategy: A meticulous review of the final seat matrix prevents candidates from wasting choices on seats that may no longer be available or were subject to last-minute regulatory changes. Aspirants should create a detailed preference list, prioritizing their dream specializations and colleges based on the published seat counts and their personal NEET-PG rank.

​ Post-Allotment Procedures and Upgradation Rules

​The revised schedule also clarifies crucial actions required after the seat allotment result is declared, particularly concerning admission and eligibility for subsequent rounds.

• ​Admission and Document Verification: Allotted candidates must physically present themselves at the respective institute between December 5 and December 10, 2025. Crucial documents include the NEET-PG scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificates, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, and the allotment letter.
• ​Resignation/Cancellation Window: A critical window is provided for candidates to resign or cancel their admission online without attracting the seat-leaving bond penalty. This is a limited-time opportunity (December 5 – December 10, 2025). Candidates who fail to resign during this time are bound by the institutional bond rules if they wish to leave the seat later.
• ​Option for Upgradation: Candidates who secure a seat in Round 1 but wish to participate in Round 2 for a better college or branch must actively choose the upgradation option while completing their admission formalities at the allotted college. Opting for upgradation ensures their seat remains blocked while they compete for a higher preference in Round 2. Failure to exercise this option during the reporting period will render them ineligible for an upgrade.

​Conclusion

​The Directorate of Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh, has successfully streamlined the initial phase of the NEET-PG 2025 counselling by releasing the revised schedule and the final seat matrix for Round 1. The short, focused window for choice filling (November 29 to December 1, 2025) underscores the need for aspirants to act decisively and strategically. Strict adherence to the deadlines, a well-researched preference list based on the updated seat matrix, and careful management of the admission and upgradation options are key to a successful postgraduate medical admission in Madhya Pradesh.

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