NBEMS issues advisory for NEET PG 2025 AIQ candidates and accredited hospitals on reporting

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released a crucial advisory for candidates allotted seats in NBEMS-accredited hospitals through the NEET PG 2025 All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. Mandatory first-year course fee payment must be made online directly to NBEMS within the MCC reporting window. Hospitals are strictly instructed to verify this fee receipt and update the candidate's joining status on the Intra-MCC portal promptly. Failure to adhere to these strict deadlines by either party will lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued a highly important and non-negotiable directive for all candidates who have been provisionally allotted MD/MS/DNB seats in NBEMS-accredited hospitals through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) NEET PG 2025 All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. This advisory focuses primarily on streamlining the financial and joining process to ensure transparency and timely commencement of the academic session.

​The most significant instruction is the mandatory requirement for the payment of the first-year annual course fee. This process must be completed online directly to NBEMS, and not to the allotted hospital, within the narrow window specified by the MCC for reporting.

• ​Fee Payment Portal: Candidates must use the dedicated online portal provided by NBEMS, accessible via the official website, to complete the payment. Cash or offline payments directly to the hospital are strictly prohibited for the first-year fee.
• ​Deadline Adherence: The fee payment must be executed within the reporting and joining schedule notified by the MCC. NBEMS has categorically stated that no relaxation or extension in the prescribed timeline will be permitted under any circumstances.
• ​Consequence of Non-Payment: Failure to submit the proof of payment (fee receipt) at the time of reporting to the allotted hospital will result in the cancellation of the allotted seat. The seat will automatically be treated as vacant and carried forward to the subsequent round of counselling, regardless of the candidate’s presence at the hospital.
• ​Verification Mandate: Hospital authorities are strictly instructed to verify the fee receipt produced by the candidate before granting permission for reporting or joining the course.

Critical Reporting and Document Verification Guidelines

​Beyond the fee payment, the NBEMS advisory provides clear, step-by-step instructions for candidates and hospitals regarding the physical reporting process, document submission, and medical fitness clearance. These steps are crucial for the formal induction into the postgraduate training program.

• ​Physical Reporting Timeline: Candidates must physically report to the allotted NBEMS-accredited hospital within the timeline stipulated by the MCC. Punctuality is essential, as late reporting will not be accommodated.
• ​Required Documentation: Aspirants must present all prescribed original documents to the hospital authorities for thorough verification. These documents include academic certificates, NEET PG score card, allotment letter, ID proof, and, crucially, the NBEMS fee payment receipt.
• ​Medical Fitness Examination: Every candidate must undergo a mandatory medical examination conducted by the hospital's designated Medical Board. Only those candidates who are declared medically fit will be permitted to join the postgraduate course and begin their training.
• ​In-Service Doctors: For candidates who are currently in-service (employed by Government or Public Sector Undertakings), it is mandatory to produce a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) and documented proof of Study Leave approval from their employing authority at the time of reporting.

Hospitals' Strict Responsibility: Intra-MCC Portal Update

​A major directive in the NBEMS advisory addresses the accredited hospitals, placing the onus on them to ensure administrative compliance, which directly affects the candidate's admission status and the efficiency of the counselling process.

• ​Intra-MCC Portal Update: Hospitals are strictly mandated to update the candidate's reporting/joining status on the dedicated Intra-MCC portal within the deadline prescribed by the MCC. This is a critical administrative step that finalises the admission.
• ​Consequence of Hospital Failure: If a hospital fails to update the joining status on the Intra-MCC portal before the deadline, the allotted seat, even if the candidate has physically reported, will be deemed vacant and will be added to the seat matrix for the next round of counselling. This puts the responsibility firmly on the hospital administration.
• ​Online Portal for Joining & Registration (OPJR): NBEMS has announced that a separate Online Portal for Joining and Registration (OPJR) will be activated after the completion of all counselling rounds. Both the candidates and the hospitals will be required to upload final joining details and related documents through this portal at a later date, notice for which will be issued separately.
• ​Adherence to MCC Schedule: Both candidates and hospitals are reminded to strictly follow the comprehensive counselling schedule and instructions provided by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), as these timelines and rules govern the entire admission process.

​Conclusion

​The NBEMS advisory for NEET PG 2025 AIQ candidates and accredited hospitals is a clear mandate for a meticulous and transparent reporting process. The key takeaways—mandatory online fee payment to NBEMS and the critical importance of the Intra-MCC portal status update—are non-negotiable. Aspirants must prioritise these steps, secure all original documents, and ensure their physical reporting is followed by the hospital's immediate compliance with the reporting status update. Strict adherence to these rules is essential to successfully secure the hard-earned postgraduate medical seat.

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