The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has concluded the NEET PG 2025 Round-3 registration on January 26, 2026. Eligible candidates, including those benefiting from the recently reduced qualifying percentile, must finalize their fee payments by 3:00 PM. The choice filling window remains open until 11:55 PM, with seat allotment results scheduled for publication on January 29. This round includes over 10,000 clear vacancies and newly added seats across clinical and non-clinical specialties.

As of January 27, 2026, the registration window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates (NEET PG) 2025 Round-3 has officially closed. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) concluded the application and fee payment phase yesterday, January 26, to move into the critical seat processing stage. This year's third round saw a significant surge in participation following the health ministry's decision to lower the qualifying percentile to accommodate a larger pool of doctors for the vacant MD/MS seats. Candidates who successfully completed their registration are now awaiting the release of the provisional allotment list, which is expected to be uploaded to the official portal by the end of this week.

Updated Seat Matrix and Vacancy Trends

The 2025-26 academic session has reported a high number of vacancies after the conclusion of the first two rounds. To ensure these positions are filled, the MCC released a revised seat matrix on January 16, which includes fresh additions from various government and deemed universities.

• Total Vacancies: Currently, there are 10,101 clear vacancies and over 18,000 virtual vacancies available for allotment.
• New Additions: A total of 292 fresh seats were added specifically for the third round, including 11 seats in key medical colleges in Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.
• Revised Eligibility: Under the updated norms, the MCC allowed candidates from the general category to participate with a score as low as 103 marks (7th percentile).
• SC/ST/OBC Participation: For reserved categories, the qualifying threshold was reduced to the 0th percentile, allowing all qualified candidates to proceed with registration.

Counselling Timeline and Next Steps

The counselling schedule for the remaining phases of the admission cycle is strictly defined. Following the closure of the Round-3 window, the committee will transition to the Stray Vacancy round in February to address any remaining unfilled seats.

Mandatory Reporting and Document Verification

Candidates who receive an allotment in this round must adhere to the physical reporting guidelines at their respective medical colleges. Failure to join the allotted seat will result in the forfeiture of the security deposit and disqualification from the subsequent stray vacancy round.

• Document List: Candidates must carry their NEET PG 2025 Admit Card, Scorecard, MBBS Degree/Provisional Certificate, and Internship Completion Certificate.
• Security Deposit: For those who freshly registered for the third round, a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit were mandatory.
• Upgradation Rule: Students who joined in Round-2 and opted for upgradation will have their previous seat automatically cancelled upon a successful new allotment by the MCC.
• Verification: The portal will remain active for institutes to verify the data of joined candidates until February 7, 2026.

Conclusion

The conclusion of the Round-3 registration marks the final major opportunity for most medical aspirants to secure a specialty of their choice. As the MCC begins processing the massive volume of choice-filling data, candidates are advised to keep their allotment letters ready for the upcoming reporting window. The significant reduction in cut-off scores has turned this round into a pivotal moment for thousands of doctors aiming for the 2025-26 academic session. With the results set for January 29, the focus now shifts to the physical verification of credentials at the allotted medical institutions.