MCC Releases Revised NEET PG 2025 Counselling Schedule; New Dates Announced

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Counselling, covering all rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and the Online Stray Vacancy Round. This crucial update, following earlier delays, has compressed the timeline, demanding immediate action from all MD, MS, and DNB aspirants. The Round 1 result is slated for November 20, 2025, with the reporting window closing on November 27, 2025. Candidates must meticulously re-check the new dates for registration, choice filling, and reporting to secure their postgraduate medical seats. The entire process is now set to conclude by January 31, 2026.

The suspense surrounding the NEET PG 2025 Counselling schedule has finally ended. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the body responsible for allocating seats under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ), Central Universities (like AMU, BHU, DU), Deemed Universities, and DNB seats, has published the definitive, revised counselling timeline. This announcement is a pivotal moment for thousands of doctors vying for postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB) seats, as it sets the final deadlines for the entire admission cycle. Due to initial delays related to seat matrix finalisation and procedural approvals, the new schedule is highly compressed. This urgency requires aspirants to abandon any strategic procrastination and adhere strictly to the updated dates to avoid forfeiting their seats. The revised schedule provides a clear roadmap, spanning from the Round 1 result declaration to the final Online Stray Vacancy Round.

​ The New Phase-Wise Schedule: Round 1 and Round 2 Timeline

​The revision has primarily impacted the timelines for choice filling and reporting, making the windows extremely tight. Aspirants must bookmark these dates and act with precision.

• ​Round 1 Key Dates: The choice filling and locking process concluded on November 18, 2025. 
  • ​Seat Allotment Result: The result for Round 1 is scheduled to be published on November 20, 2025—a crucial date for all participants.
  • ​Reporting/Joining Deadline: Successful candidates have a critical seven-day window, from November 21 to November 27, 2025, to report to their allotted institutions, complete document verification, and secure their admission.
• ​Round 2 Preparation: The window for Round 2 immediately follows the Round 1 reporting closure. 
  • ​Registration & Payment: New registration for fresh candidates (who did not register in Round 1) will open from December 2 to December 7, 2025.
  • ​Choice Filling & Locking: This vital process will run from December 3 to December 7, 2025. Candidates who did not get a seat or opted for upgradation must fill fresh choices.
  • ​Result & Reporting: The Round 2 result will be declared on December 10, 2025, with reporting scheduled from December 11 to December 18, 2025.
• ​Streamlined Process: The overall revised schedule is designed to expedite the admissions. The processing of allotment is extremely swift, highlighting the automation and finality of the process.

​Strategic Focus: Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds

​The subsequent rounds, particularly Round 3 (previously Mop-Up) and the Online Stray Vacancy Round, have also been pushed back and redefined. These rounds are crucial for aspirants with lower ranks or those who missed out on their dream specialities in the initial rounds.

• ​Round 3 (Mop-Up) Schedule: This round provides the last opportunity for candidates to participate in the central selection process for seats released by Round 2 joining candidates. 
  • ​Registration & Choice Filling: Set for December 23 to December 28, 2025. Fresh registration is mandatory for candidates not registered in previous rounds or those who forfeited their security deposit.
  • ​Result & Reporting: The allotment result will be declared on December 31, 2025, with the reporting window from January 1 to January 8, 2026.
• ​Online Stray Vacancy Round (Final Phase): This is the definitive final round, leaving absolutely no scope for further rounds. 
  • ​Registration & Choice Filling: Scheduled for January 13 to January 18, 2026. This round is conducted purely online by the MCC, maintaining transparency and a clear audit trail.
  • ​Final Result & Reporting: The final result is expected on January 21, 2026, with the final admission and reporting deadline being January 31, 2026.
• ​Preventing Seat Wastage: A key enforcement rule is that candidates allotted a seat in any of the rounds and fail to join, or those who join and later resign outside the allowed exit window, are barred from subsequent state and central counselling rounds, along with forfeiture of their security deposit. This rule is particularly stringent for the final rounds.

​ Essential Action Plan for NEET PG Aspirants (SEO Strategy)

​The compressed and revised nature of the NEET PG 2025 Counselling Schedule mandates proactive and diligent action from every candidate. Following these steps is vital to securing an MD/MS/DNB seat.

• ​Immediate Document Readiness: Whether allotted a seat in Round 1 or waiting for Round 2, candidates must keep all original documents ready for the reporting phase starting November 21, 2025. This includes the NEET PG 2025 Scorecard, MBBS/BDS mark sheets, Internship Completion Certificate, Provisional/Permanent Registration Certificate, and all relevant Category/PwD certificates.
• ​Strategic Cut-off Analysis: Aspirants must meticulously analyze the NEET PG cut-offs by college and NEET PG branch-wise cut-offs from the Round 1 result (released on Nov 20) to refine their choices for Round 2. This data is indispensable for the strategic selection.
• ​Official Website Watch: Due to the dynamic nature of the schedule, candidates must rely only on the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for updates and notices. Do not trust third-party sources for critical date information.
• ​State Counselling Synchronization: The State Quota (50% seats) counselling schedule will run parallel to the AIQ. Candidates must simultaneously monitor their respective State DGME/DME websites (e.g., UP NEET PG, Karnataka NEET PG) to ensure they are prepared for local deadlines and that the reporting deadlines do not clash.

​Conclusion

​The release of the final revised NEET PG 2025 Counselling Schedule brings much-needed certainty to the postgraduate medical admission process. The compressed timeline is a double-edged sword: while it expedites the process, it leaves absolutely no margin for error or delay. The next few weeks, particularly the reporting period for Round 1 (November 21–27), are defining moments. Aspirants are urged to maintain peak readiness, execute their choice-filling and reporting procedures with surgical precision, and keep all required documentation organized to successfully convert their NEET PG rank into a coveted specialist seat.

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