PG Medical Aspirants Monitor MCC Portal for Revised NEET PG Schedule After Hold Notice

As of January 31, 2026, thousands of PG medical aspirants are closely monitoring the MCC portal for a revised Round 3 counseling schedule. The hold notice, issued due to legal and seat matrix revisions, has paused the choice-locking process. Aspirants are advised to stay updated on new dates for seat allotment and reporting to secure their MD/MS admissions. The final day of January 2026 has become a period of high alert for postgraduate medical aspirants across the country. Following the Medical Counselling Committee’s (MCC) "Hold Notice" regarding Round 3 of NEET PG 2025, the candidate community is now in a state of constant monitoring. As of January 31, 2026, the official website is being refreshed by thousands of students seeking the "Revised Schedule" PDF, which will dictate the next steps for seat allotment, college reporting, and the commencement of the final stray vacancy rounds.

The official MCC portal is currently the only source of truth for confused aspirants. The hold notice, which appeared late yesterday, specifically cited "information received from the National Medical Commission (NMC) about a pending matter in the Hon’ble Supreme Court" as the reason for the delay. This has left many candidates who had already submitted their choices wondering if they will need to re-lock them once the portal is reactivated.

• Notice Section Tracking: Aspirants should look for the "Urgent Notice" tab which currently hosts the information about the pause.
• Archive and Downloads: Students are recommended to download the latest "Revised Seat Matrix" to re-evaluate their chances in clinical vs. non-clinical branches.
• Login Security: Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials handy but avoid multiple failed login attempts during high-traffic periods.
• Verified Links: Only rely on links starting with mcc.nic.in to avoid misinformation spreading on social media.

Aspirant Concerns and Branch Competition

The primary concern among the 901 newly qualified candidates in Himachal Pradesh and thousands more nationwide is the potential for increased competition in the "Choice Matrix." With more candidates now meeting the qualifying threshold, the demand for "middle-tier" clinical seats—such as Pediatrics, Orthopedics, and Anesthesia—is expected to spike. Aspirants are using this downtime to refine their lists and consult with mentors regarding the best available options in the updated matrix.

• Shift in Demand: Lower-ranked candidates who are now eligible are predominantly targeting DNB seats and private medical colleges.
• Virtual Vacancy Risks: High-ranking candidates are carefully analyzing "Virtual Vacancies," which only become available if the current occupant gets upgraded.
• Reporting Logistics: Many students are worried that the delayed schedule will overlap with state-level counseling deadlines, leading to difficult choices between AIQ and State seats.

Technical and Administrative Expectations

The Medical Counselling Committee is expected to release the revised dates as soon as the Supreme Court provides clarity on the percentile revision petitions. Administrative sources suggest that the technical team at NIC is already prepared to update the portal within hours of receiving the go-ahead. In the meantime, candidates are encouraged to verify their documents and check the NMC portal for any new institutional approvals that might further change the seat count.

• Software Readiness: The counseling software is being tested to ensure the 292 new seats are correctly mapped to their respective categories.
• Email Alerts: Some candidates are reporting receiving automated SMS alerts from the MCC; these should be cross-verified on the official site.
• Next Possible Date: Analysts predict that the choice-locking feature will be reactivated by February 2nd or 3rd.

Conclusion

The vigilance of PG medical aspirants on January 31, 2026, highlights the high stakes involved in the NEET PG 2025 admission cycle. While the "Hold" is a temporary setback, it ensures that the eventual allotment is legally sound and factually accurate. Aspirants should remain calm and use this period to stay informed via Careers360’s live updates and the official MCC notices. The upcoming revised schedule will be the final roadmap for their entry into specialized medical practice.

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