NEET PG 2025 Round-2 Counselling: Choice Filling and Registration Close Today
Today, December 10, 2025, marks a critical deadline in the NEET PG 2025 counselling process, specifically for aspirants who were allotted a seat in Round 1. While the Choice Filling and Registration deadline for the All India Quota (AIQ) Round 2 has been extended by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) until December 12, 2025, the window for Resignation from Round 1 allotted seats closes today at 6:00 PM.
Today, December 10, 2025, marks a critical deadline in the NEET PG 2025 counselling process, specifically for aspirants who were allotted a seat in Round 1. While the Choice Filling and Registration deadline for the All India Quota (AIQ) Round 2 has been extended by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) until December 12, 2025, the window for Resignation from Round 1 allotted seats closes today at 6:00 PM.
This bifurcated deadline makes December 10 a day of decisive action for those candidates juggling allotments from both the MCC (AIQ) and State Quota counselling rounds.
Key Deadline Today: Round 1 Resignation
The MCC reopened the facility for resignation from Round 1 seats to facilitate candidates who secured a better specialty or college in their respective State Quota Round 1 counselling. This was a crucial measure, as resigning allows the vacated seat to be added to the Round 2 seat matrix, benefiting other candidates.
- Action Required: Candidates must physically visit their Round 1 allotted college and ensure that the college updates their resignation status on the official MCC portal (intramcc). Failure to complete this two-step process by the 6:00 PM deadline today will render the resignation "Null & Void," potentially blocking the candidate from participating fully in future rounds.
Strategic Extension for Choice Filling (Now December 12)
The original deadline for Round 2 choice filling was set for December 9. However, the MCC extended the window until Friday, December 12, 2025, following a major development: the addition of 2,620 new postgraduate medical seats to the Round 2 seat matrix.
This extension provides vital time for candidates to:
- Re-evaluate Preferences: Carefully study the updated seat matrix, which includes newly added seats and seats vacated by Round 1 resignations.
- Strategic Choice Filling: Maximize their chances of an upgrade or first-time allotment by strategically arranging their preferences in descending order of priority.
The total pool of seats for Round 2 is now substantial, including clear vacancies, virtual vacancies (seats whose occupants opted for an upgrade), and the newly introduced seats.
What Happens After Choice Locking on December 12?
Once the choice locking window closes on December 12, the MCC will immediately begin the seat allotment processing. Aspirants should be aware of the tentative revised schedule for the subsequent steps:
| Activity | Revised Tentative Date | Significance |
| Choice Filling & Locking | Up to Dec 12, 2025 (11:55 PM) | Final opportunity to submit preferences. |
| Seat Allotment Processing | Dec 13 - Dec 14, 2025 | The MCC system allocates seats based on rank, choices, and reservation. |
| Round 2 Result Publication | Dec 15, 2025 (Expected) | Candidates check their allotment status. |
| Reporting to Institutes | Dec 16 - Dec 23, 2025 | Mandatory physical reporting and fee payment to secure the seat. |
The importance of locking choices cannot be overstated. If candidates fail to lock their choices, the system will auto-lock the last saved preferences.
For aspirants, the extended deadline for choice filling is a major opportunity, especially with the addition of thousands of new seats. Diligence in finalizing the choice list and adhering to the resignation deadline is paramount to a successful outcome in this competitive postgraduate admission cycle. For regular updates and detailed analysis of the evolving seat matrix, follow Only Education News.