NEET PG 2025 Round 3 State Counselling Window Ongoing; DMEs Continue Round-3 Processes

NEET PG 2025 Round 3 State Counselling is now active across various states including UP, Assam, and Gujarat. DMEs have set reporting and registration deadlines through January 11, 2026.

The medical education landscape is currently focused on the NEET PG 2025 Round 3 State Counselling, as various State Directorates of Medical Education (DMEs) have activated their respective registration and choice-filling windows. With the All India Quota (AIQ) Round 3 reporting already underway, state authorities are working on a tight schedule to ensure that the transition to the Stray Vacancy Round is seamless. Aspirants who remain unallotted or are seeking seat upgradation must act swiftly, as the majority of state-level Round 3 processes are slated to conclude by January 11, 2026.

State-Wise Registration and Reporting Timelines

State DMEs have released specific schedules for Round 3, which serves as the final opportunity for many to secure a seat before the stray vacancy phase. While the AIQ Round 3 reporting period concludes on January 11, state schedules vary slightly to accommodate local administrative needs.

• Uttar Pradesh: Online registration for UP NEET PG Round 3 opened on January 2 and will remain accessible until January 9, 2026.
• Assam: The DME Assam has commenced its third-round online registration today, January 3, with the portal closing on January 5.
• Gujarat & Punjab: Registration windows are currently live; Gujarat's document verification is scheduled to conclude by January 5, while Punjab’s Round 3 merit list is expected shortly after the January 3 registration deadline.
• Madhya Pradesh: The mop-up (Round 3) registration has been extended to January 5, 2026, to ensure maximum participation from eligible candidates.

Round 3 Counselling Comparative Overview

To help aspirants track the critical milestones between All India and State processes, the following table outlines the unified timeline as per the latest Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and National Medical Commission (NMC) directives.

Essential Compliance and Document Verification

Aspirants must adhere strictly to the guidelines issued by their respective DMEs to avoid disqualification. The verification of documents is a non-negotiable step that must be completed within the stipulated state-specific windows.

• Verification Protocols: Candidates must present original certificates, including the MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, and permanent/provisional registration issued by the NMC.
• Security Deposits: Ensure that the security amount is deposited within the timeframe; for instance, UP candidates have until 5 PM on January 9 to complete this transaction.
• Choice Locking: Failure to lock choices manually may result in the system locking the last saved preferences automatically, which might not reflect the candidate’s current priority.

As the state-level windows close, aspirants are strongly advised to regularly monitor their respective DME portals and the official MCC website for any last-minute extensions or seat matrix updates. Candidates should proceed to finalize their choice-filling and prepare all necessary original documentation for the physical reporting phase to secure their postgraduate medical admission.