MCC Releases Revised Schedule for NEET PG 2025 Counselling; Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Set for 20 Nov

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final, revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Counselling, confirming the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be published on November 20, 2025. Aspirants must note that choice filling and locking have concluded, making the next step the crucial result declaration. This definitive schedule brings much-needed clarity after recent delays due to seat matrix revisions. Prepare your documents for reporting, as the joining window opens immediately after the result.

The long wait for the first decisive step in the postgraduate medical admission process is finally nearing its end. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has officially published the revised schedule for the NEET PG 2025 Counselling, a critical update that follows a period of uncertainty caused by necessary revisions to the seat matrix. The central announcement confirms that the much-anticipated Round 1 Seat Allotment Result for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 100% seats in Central/Deemed Universities will be declared on November 20, 2025.

​This revised timeline brings a compressed, clear pathway for aspirants. As of November 20, 2025, the choice filling and locking windows for Round 1 have closed, meaning the processing of seat allocation is currently underway. Candidates must now focus on preparing for the result declaration and the subsequent reporting/joining phase, which will commence immediately afterward. This definitive schedule is a welcome relief, allowing thousands of qualified doctors to finally plan their move and academic initiation into MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses.

​ The Finalized Timeline: Key Dates for NEET PG 2025 Round 1

​The new schedule is crucial for all aspirants, providing specific dates for the final stages of Round 1 and laying the groundwork for the subsequent rounds. Candidates must adhere strictly to these dates to ensure their admission is not jeopardized.

• ​Choice Filling and Locking: 
  • ​Choice Filling: November 17 – 18, 2025 (Closed)
  • ​Choice Locking: November 18, 2025 (Closed)
• ​Seat Allotment Processing:
  • ​Processing of Allotment: November 19, 2025 (Currently Underway)
• ​Result Declaration and Reporting:
  • ​Round 1 Result: November 20, 2025 (The focal date)
  • ​Reporting/Joining at Allotted Institutes: November 21 – 27, 2025 (A strict one-week window)
• ​Verification by Institutes:
  • ​Verification of Joined Candidates by Institutes: November 28 – 30, 2025

​Note to Aspirants: The entire schedule for Round 2 and the Mop-Up Round has also been revised and compressed, with the Round 2 result now slated for December 10, 2025, and the final Stray Vacancy Round result for January 21, 2026. This urgency underscores the need for aspirants to be constantly prepared.

​ What Aspirants Must Do Post-Allotment Result

​The moment the Round 1 result is declared on the MCC website, candidates must act swiftly. The short reporting window necessitates immediate preparation, especially regarding essential documentation.

• ​Check the Allotment Letter: Once results are out, candidates must log into the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) using their credentials and download the NEET PG 2025 Allotment Letter. This letter is mandatory for reporting.
• ​Decide on Action (Accept/Upgrade/Exit): Based on the allotted seat, candidates have three primary options: 
  • ​Accept and Join (No Upgrade): Accept the seat and decline participation in future rounds.
  • ​Accept and Float (Upgrade): Accept the seat, report to the college, and indicate willingness for an upgrade in Round 2.
  • ​Reject and Exit (Free Exit): Reject the seat. In Round 1, this is a free exit, meaning the security deposit is not forfeited, and the candidate is eligible to register again in Round 2.
• ​Prepare Original Documents for Reporting: This is the most crucial step. Candidates must assemble all required original documents and multiple attested photocopies before the reporting window opens. 
  • ​Mandatory Documents: NEET PG 2025 Admit Card, NEET PG 2025 Scorecard, Allotment Letter, MBBS Degree/Provisional Certificate, Internship Completion Certificate, Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate issued by NMC/SMC, Class 10/12 Certificates (Date of Birth proof), Category Certificate (if applicable), and an ID Proof.
• ​Complete the Joining Formalities: Report in person to the allotted college between November 21 and November 27, 2025, pay the requisite course fee, and complete all institutional formalities. Failure to report within this strict timeline will lead to forfeiture of the seat.

​ Impact of Schedule Revision and Future Strategy

​The revision was primarily necessitated by updates from the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding the addition or withdrawal of PG/DNB seats, ensuring the final seat matrix is accurate and legally compliant. While this caused initial anxiety, the finalized schedule allows for clear strategic planning.

• ​Refining Round 2 Strategy: Aspirants who do not secure a desired seat in Round 1 must immediately prepare for the Round 2 choice filling process. Seats that remain vacant or are surrendered after Round 1 (including those from candidates who opt for a free exit) will be added to the Round 2 matrix. 
  • ​Analyze Cut-offs: Use the published Round 1 cut-offs for various branches and colleges to intelligently reorder preferences for Round 2.
  • ​New Registration for Exit Candidates: Candidates who opt for a 'Free Exit' in Round 1 are eligible to re-register and participate fully in Round 2.
• ​Mitigating Delays and Uncertainty: The recurring phenomenon of schedule revision due to matrix updates has often resulted in significant academic and emotional stress for aspirants. The current firm schedule is a commitment by the MCC to adhere to the final timeline and bring the admissions process to a swift and clean conclusion. This reduces the idle time and ensures the academic session can commence with minimal further disruption.
• ​Check the Final Seat Matrix: Candidates who filled their choices before the seat matrix was fully finalized should have reviewed the final, updated seat matrix on the MCC website. The changes, whether additions or withdrawals, directly impacted the available seats, especially in competitive branches like Radiology and Dermatology.

​Conclusion

​November 20, 2025, marks a pivotal date for thousands of NEET PG aspirants as the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result is set for declaration. The Medical Counselling Committee has provided a clear, albeit compressed, schedule, which demands prompt and precise action from all qualified candidates. Success in the counselling process now pivots entirely on rapid response, meticulous documentation, and strategic decision-making regarding the acceptance, float, or rejection of the allotted seat. Aspirants must utilize every hour between the result and the reporting deadline to secure their future postgraduate medical career.

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