NEET PG 2025 Round 3 State Counselling Concludes in Several States; Next Rounds Awaited

NEET PG 2025 Round 3 state counselling concludes in major states as of Jan 12. Check status of seat allotment, reporting deadlines, and Stray Vacancy Round info.

The third round of state counselling for NEET PG 2025 has officially concluded in several states today, marking a critical juncture in the postgraduate medical admission cycle. While many state authorities have finalized their seat allotment results, the process remains dynamic as the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) coordinates with state directorates to synchronize the transition into the final admission stages. As of today, January 12, the window for Round 3 reporting has opened in numerous jurisdictions, while others are preparing to release their final vacancy lists.

State-Wise Counselling Status and Reporting

Following the declaration of Round 3 results, states have moved into the physical reporting and document verification phase. This stage is vital for the Medical Counselling Committee to identify the total number of joined candidates and determine the remaining vacancies for the mop-up stages.

• Reporting Timelines: In states like Assam and Gujarat, candidates who received an allotment in the third round have begun reporting to their respective medical colleges. The deadline for joining varies by state but generally aligns with the mid-January cutoff.
• Synchronization with AIQ: To prevent seat blocking, all states are mandated to share the data of joined candidates with the MCC by today, January 12, ensuring these candidates are filtered out of the subsequent Stray Vacancy Round.
• Verification Process: Allotted students are undergoing rigorous document verification, including the submission of original MBBS degree certificates, internship completion letters, and their NEET PG 2025 scorecard.
• Admission Confirmation: Once the reporting process is complete, the admission status is updated on the centralized portal to reflect the current occupancy in clinical and non-clinical branches.

Comparative Timeline for NEET PG 2025 Admissions

The following table highlights the current progress of the 2025-26 admission cycle across the All India Quota and State Quota platforms as of January 12, 2026:

Transition to the Final Stray Vacancy Round

With the conclusion of Round 3, the focus has now shifted toward the Stray Vacancy Round, which serves as the final opportunity for candidates to secure a PG medical seat for the current academic session. This round will address the remaining unfilled seats across government, private, and deemed universities.

• Seat Matrix Release: The MCC is expected to publish the consolidated list of vacant seats for the stray round after processing the data received from state counselling authorities today.
• Eligibility Criteria: Only those candidates who have not been allotted any seat in the previous three rounds of AIQ or state-level counselling are eligible to participate in this final stage.
• Fresh Registration: Unlike earlier rounds, the stray round typically does not allow for new choice filling in certain categories, relying instead on choices previously locked, though fresh registration for the round itself may be required for new participants.
• Penalty Clauses: To ensure a fair process, candidates who are allotted a seat in this final round but fail to join may face a forfeiture of their security deposit and a ban from the next year's entrance examination.

Conclusion

The completion of the third round of state counselling brings the NEET PG 2025 admission process near its end. With the data sharing deadline between state DMEs and the Medical Counselling Committee concluding today, the final seat matrix for the Stray Vacancy Round is anticipated shortly. This transition marks the last major administrative step for medical colleges to fill their remaining postgraduate vacancies for the 2025-26 academic year.

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