NEET PG 2025 Round 3 admission moves to the reporting phase. Allotted candidates must visit medical colleges by Jan 17 with original documents and fees.

The landscape of postgraduate medical education in India has officially transitioned from seat allocation to the critical reporting and joining phase. Following the declaration of the Round 3 seat allotment results by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and various state authorities, thousands of specialized doctors are now visiting their assigned medical institutions. This shift marks the penultimate stage of the 2025-26 admission cycle, where candidates must physically validate their credentials to secure their postgraduate seats.

Mandatory Documentation and Verification Protocols

As the reporting process gains momentum, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a strict advisory regarding document authenticity. Candidates must present themselves at the allotted college with a complete set of original certificates to finalize their admission for the current academic session.

• Primary Credentials: Every candidate is required to carry the NEET PG 2025 admit card, scorecard, and the official allotment letter downloaded from the MCC portal.
• Academic Proofs: The medical college authorities will verify the MBBS degree certificate, mark sheets of all professional examinations, and the compulsory rotatory internship completion certificate.
• Registration Certificates: A valid permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council is a non-negotiable requirement for joining.
• Identity and Category Verification: Allotted students must produce a government-issued photo ID and, where applicable, category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the format prescribed by the Central Government to confirm their admission eligibility.

State-Wise Reporting Timelines and Seat Matrix Updates

The 2026 phase of the counselling calendar shows a synchronized effort between All India Quota (AIQ) and state-run processes. While the AIQ Round 3 reporting window is currently active, state committees are also releasing their specific schedules to ensure no seat goes vacant.

Financial Formalities and Transition to Stray Round

The successful completion of admission at the college level is contingent upon the payment of the prescribed tuition fees. Most government medical colleges require payment via Demand Draft or online bank transfer during the physical reporting window.

• Fee Structure: While government college fees are relatively subsidized, candidates allotted seats in Deemed Universities must be prepared to pay the first-year tuition fee, which often ranges from ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh, to confirm their admission.
• Security Deposit Forfeiture: Aspirants are cautioned that failure to report to an allotted seat in Round 3 typically results in the forfeiture of the security deposit, and in some cases, renders them ineligible for the final stray vacancy round.
• Resignation Policy: As per the updated counselling rules, candidates who join their Round 3 allotted seat are generally not permitted to resign or participate in further rounds, effectively concluding their search for the 2026-28 batch.
• Stray Vacancy Preparation: For seats that remain vacant after the January 17 deadline, the MCC will release a fresh vacancy matrix on January 21 to initiate the final institutional level recruitment.

Conclusion

The current shift toward the reporting phase brings a sense of finality to the 2025-26 PG medical intake. With over 400 new clinical seats added just this month, the admission success rate has seen a positive uptick, allowing more doctors to pursue their desired specializations. As the January 17 deadline for state counselling approaches, the focus remains on ensuring a smooth administrative transition for all students. Once this reporting cycle concludes, the few remaining slots will be filled through the stray vacancy round, bringing the curtains down on one of the most competitive medical selection processes in recent years.