MCC Reviews Vacancy Position as NEET PG 2025 Awaits Post–Round-3 Counselling Update

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is currently verifying the final vacancy position after Round 3 of NEET PG 2025 counselling. Following the reporting deadline of February 13, the MCC is preparing the seat matrix for the Stray Vacancy Round. Official data verification is underway to ensure no seat blocking occurs before the registration portal opens on February 16, 2026.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially entered a high-intensity review phase as of today, February 15, following the conclusion of the Round 3 reporting window for NEET PG 2025. With the reporting deadline having passed on February 13, the committee is now consolidating institutional data to identify the exact number of unfilled seats across MD, MS, and DNB programs. This critical audit is the final precursor to the release of the matrix for the Online Stray Vacancy Round. As the national admission cycle reaches its final ten days, the focus remains on ensuring that every remaining vacancy is accounted for, preventing the wastage of precious postgraduate medical resources. Today's verification process is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of the seat allotment system before the final registration portal opens tomorrow.

Final Verification of Round 3 Joining Data

The MCC is currently working alongside participating institutes to verify the "Joined" status of thousands of candidates allotted seats in the third round. This reconciliation process is mandatory to identify "clear vacancies" that will be carried forward to the stray round.

• Reporting Conclusion: The extended window for physical reporting at allotted medical colleges closed on February 13, 2026. Institutes are required to upload the joined candidate list to the official MCC portal by the end of today.
• Weeding Out Process: A primary goal of today’s review is the "weeding out" of candidates who have already secured a seat in state-level counselling. The MCC shares this data with state authorities to ensure a candidate does not hold multiple allotments simultaneously.
• Percentile Impact: Following the historic reduction in qualifying cutoffs to the 7th percentile, the MCC is monitoring the higher volume of allotments in Round 3 to ensure document verification was performed strictly as per Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) guidelines.

Transition to the Stray Vacancy Phase

As the current audit nears completion, the timeline for the final leg of the 2025-26 admission season has been solidified. This phase is exclusively for candidates who do not hold any position in previous rounds and are seeking a final opportunity.

• Registration Timelines: Fresh registration for the Stray Vacancy Round is scheduled to commence tomorrow, February 16, and will remain active until February 18, 2026. Candidates must complete their applications via the MCC PG Medical Counselling section.
• Choice Filling Window: The window for filling and locking preferences will open concurrently tomorrow and close on February 19. Aspirants are advised to study the verified matrix carefully, as choice filling in the stray round is final.
• Mandatory Joining: Unlike previous stages, the MCC has reiterated that any allotment in the stray round must be joined; failure to do so will result in a heavy penalty and debarment from future exams.

Conclusion

As the MCC concludes its data verification today, the verified matrix is expected to be published on the official website by late evening. This review ensures that the NEET PG 2025 admission process remains transparent and that any leftover vacancy is filled by eligible candidates. The final result for the stray round is slated for February 21, leaving exactly one week for the final reporting phase before the cycle concludes on February 28. Candidates should continue to monitor the National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) and MCC portals for any last-minute notifications regarding the final seat count.

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