MCC Finalises Vacancy Position Analysis After Completion of Round 2
The Medical Counselling Committee has finalized the post-Round 2 vacancy analysis for the 2025 medical admission cycle. This report details the transition from Round 2 to Round 3, highlighting clear and virtual vacancy trends. Aspirants can now access a comparative seat matrix and branch-wise availability insights. Ensure you understand the new registration rules and documentation requirements for the upcoming Mop-Up round. Stay ahead of the competition by tracking the official MCC portal for real-time seat matrix updates.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially concluded the comprehensive vacancy position analysis following the completion of Round 2 reporting for NEET PG and UG 2025. This critical data serves as the foundation for the upcoming Round 3 (Mop-Up) seat matrix. As the year ends, the MCC is aggregating "Clear Vacancies" from non-joined seats and "Virtual Vacancies" created by candidates opting for further upgrades. This analysis is vital for aspirants to understand the remaining opportunities in clinical and non-clinical branches.
Post-Round 2 Seat Distribution Analysis
The transition from Round 2 to Round 3 is often where mid-rankers find unexpected opportunities in preferred specialties. The finalized data highlights several key trends:
- Clear Vacancies: These include seats where candidates did not report or resigned within the extended deadline of December 29, 2025.
- Virtual Vacancies: Seats currently held by candidates who have expressed "willingness to upgrade" in the next round.
- Branch-Wise Availability: High-demand clinical branches like Radiodiagnosis and General Medicine show limited but crucial openings in Deemed and Central Universities.
Comparative Overview of AIQ Seat Matrix
To help aspirants visualize the current landscape, the following table compares the seat availability types as finalized on December 31:
Vacancy Category | Definition | Impact on Round 3 |
Clear Vacancy | Seats unallotted or resigned after Round 2 | Directly available for fresh allotment |
Virtual Vacancy | Seats occupied by candidates seeking upgrade | Becomes available only if the current holder shifts |
Newly Added | Seats receiving late NMC/DCI approval | Increases the total pool for all categories |
Critical Instructions for Round 3 Participation
With the vacancy analysis finalized, the MCC has issued strict guidelines for the subsequent phase of the 2025 admission cycle:
- Fresh Registration: Candidates not yet registered or those who exited with forfeiture in Round 2 must register anew for Round 3.
- Mandatory Choice Filling: Previous choices are now null; every participant must submit a fresh preference list based on the new matrix.
- Stricter Exit Policy: Unlike Round 2, failing to join an allotted seat in Round 3 will lead to a permanent exit from the 2025 counselling process.
Essential Documentation and Verification
Institutes have completed the verification of joined candidates as of late December. Aspirants must now prepare for the swift transition into the final weeks of counselling.
- Download the updated seat matrix PDF from the official portal once released.
- Ensure category certificates (OBC-NCL/EWS) are updated as per the current financial year format.
- Keep original documents ready for physical reporting, which is expected to commence in early January 2026.
As the counselling moves into its final stages, the MCC emphasizes that seat optimization is a priority. Candidates are strongly advised to monitor the official MCC portal daily for the live registration links and the finalized institutional vacancy charts to ensure they do not miss the window for Round 3 choice locking.