Medical aspirants nationwide told to track MCC portal for last-minute updates — some key dates may shift

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has advised NEET PG aspirants nationwide to monitor the official portal, mcc.nic.in, constantly for last-minute changes to the counselling schedule. Delays in seat matrix finalisation—due to pending approvals for new seats, removals, and court directives—are cited as reasons for potential shifts in the revised Round 2 and upcoming Mop-Up Round timelines.

The admission process for Postgraduate (PG) Medical courses (MD/MS), particularly the centralized counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), remains highly dynamic. Following recent revisions to the Round 2 schedule, the MCC has issued a strong advisory for all aspirants to treat published dates as tentative and to track the official portal daily for any last-minute amendments.

The fluidity of the schedule is directly linked to the complex process of seat matrix finalisation. The addition, withdrawal, or approval of seats—particularly from newly sanctioned colleges, Deemed Universities, or the DNB quota—requires verification, which can lead to delays and extensions in registration and choice-filling windows across all rounds.

I. History of Revisions and Reasons for Fluidity

The repeated rescheduling highlights the complexity of integrating seats from multiple institutions and meeting judicial and regulatory demands.

• Seat Matrix Dynamics: A primary cause of delays is the late submission or sudden withdrawal of seats by participating institutions. For the current counselling cycle, the MCC has already notified changes, including the addition of 239 PG seats at deemed universities and the removal of 235 DNB seats. These updates require time to integrate, often forcing extensions to the choice-filling deadline.
• Regulatory & Judicial Delays: Changes often occur following directives from the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding college recognition or mandates from the Hon'ble Supreme Court regarding quota implementation or transparency.
• Inter-Round Transfer: The schedule for the subsequent Mop-Up (Round 3) and Stray Vacancy Rounds depends entirely on the timely completion of the preceding Round 2 reporting phase (Dec 13-21) and the successful sharing of non-joined candidate data with state authorities. Any delay in reporting will inevitably push back the Mop-Up schedule (currently slated for registration from Dec 26, 2025).

II. Key Tentative Dates to Track (NEET PG 2025)

While candidates should refer to the MCC website for final confirmation, the following dates are currently published but subject to change:

Advisory: Aspirants should not book non-refundable travel or make final financial arrangements based solely on the tentative result and reporting dates. They must verify the final notification on mcc.nic.in before proceeding.

III.Proactive Steps for Aspirants

Given the fluid nature of the schedule, aspirants must take proactive measures to avoid missing critical deadlines.

• Daily Portal Check: Candidates must establish a routine of checking the "Current Events" and "News & Events" sections of the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in) multiple times daily, rather than relying on third-party sources or social media.
• Documentation Preparedness: Regardless of a slight shift in reporting dates, all original documents (MBBS Degree, Internship Completion, NEET PG Scorecard, Category Certificates, etc.) must be kept readily accessible.
• Choice Filling Review: Even though the choice-locking deadline for Round 2 has passed, candidates must review the updated Seat Matrix (if any new version is released) to understand the changes in seat availability before the result is published. This knowledge is crucial for planning the Mop-Up Round strategy.

The MCC has repeatedly stressed that the official portal mcc.nic.in is the sole source of reliable information. All PG aspirants must adhere to this official guidance to avoid the forfeiture of their candidature due to missed or revised deadlines.