NEET PG 2025 Counselling Registration Begins, but Official Schedule is Still Pending

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has finally initiated the Round 1 registration for NEET PG 2025 Counselling, a welcome step for thousands of aspirants after months of waiting since the results were announced in August 2025. However, while candidates can now register and review the Information Bulletin, the crucial, detailed counselling schedule with dates for choice-filling, seat allotment, and reporting remains unreleased. Visit: https://mcc.nic.in/

Despite mounting frustration over delays, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the Round 1 registration process for NEET PG 2025 Counselling. This move, initiated following the release of the Information Bulletin and Counselling Scheme, has brought a measure of relief to candidates who qualified for the PG medical entrance examination more than two months ago, with results announced on August 19, 2025. However, a major element is still missing: the official, detailed counselling schedule remains unannounced.

The significant delay in the commencement of the MD/MS admission process has been attributed to two primary factors, as officials from State Selection Committees have indicated:

1. Pending Supreme Court Plea: A crucial legal matter seeking transparency in the NEET PG 2025 examination is still pending before the Apex Court. The matter was recently adjourned and is now listed for further hearing on October 28, 2025, which continues to contribute to the hold-up.
2. National Medical Commission (NMC) Approvals: The regulatory body, the NMC, is yet to finalize and officially approve the addition of new medical colleges and the increase of MD/MS seats in existing colleges for the 2025-2026 academic year. The NMC had previously asked the MCC to put the process on hold until these critical seat matrix changes are confirmed.

Key Takeaways for NEET PG Aspirants

While the official schedule is awaited, the commencement of registration marks the formal start of the admission cycle. Aspirants are strongly advised to take immediate action:

• Registration is Active: Qualified candidates must visit the official MCC website to complete their registration for Round 1.
• Review Information Bulletin: The MCC has released the Information Bulletin & Counselling Scheme 2025, which outlines all mandatory requirements and key steps for successful registration and participation in the online counselling process. Thoroughly review this document before proceeding.
• State Counselling vs. AIQ: Amidst the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling delay by MCC, several states, including Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, have already begun their independent processes for the state-quota counselling. Candidates must manage their participation in both AIQ (conducted by MCC) and State Quota counselling as per their eligibility.

The medical fraternity, including various doctor associations, has expressed a mixed reaction of relief that the registration is finally underway, tempered by frustration over the continued lack of a clear timeline. The community has urged the authorities, including the NMC, to expedite the process to resolve the prevailing uncertainty and chaos.

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