When will NEET PG counselling 2025 begin? Check expected dates and details for eligible candidates
NEET PG 2025 counselling is an important process for medical graduates who want to pursue postgraduate courses (MD/MS/DNB) in India. Conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), this process ensures fair seat allocation in government and private medical colleges across the country. As of October 2025, MCC has not released the official counselling schedule, but it is expected to begin in mid-October. With thousands of students competing for limited seats, understanding the counselling process, eligibility criteria, and key steps is essential.
Expected counselling timeline
The NEET PG counselling usually happens in multiple rounds, including AIQ (All India Quota), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and DNB seat allotment. While exact dates are yet to be announced, the tentative schedule is as follows:
- Round 1: Registration and choice filling are expected in mid-October. Seat allotment results are usually announced within a week after locking choices. Candidates then report to their allotted colleges.
- Round 2: Starts after Round 1. Candidates who did not get a seat in Round 1 or want to upgrade can register and fill their choices. Seat allotment follows, and students report to colleges accordingly.
- Mop-Up Round: Conducted for leftover seats after Round 2. Eligible candidates can participate to secure a seat.
- Stray Vacancy Round: The final round for remaining seats, typically conducted after the Mop-Up round. Candidates are allotted seats and complete admission formalities.
It is important to remember that these dates are tentative and may change based on MCC notifications.
Eligibility criteria
To participate in NEET PG 2025 counselling, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Qualification: Must have qualified NEET PG 2025.
- Nationality: Open to Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs.
- Internship: Must have completed or be in the final year of the internship by the specified date.
- Medical Registration: Must be registered with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council.
Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be allowed to participate in counselling.
NEET PG counselling process
1. Registration
Candidates must register on the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in) using their NEET PG 2025 credentials. They also need to pay the counselling fee online to confirm registration.
2. Choice Filling and Locking
Candidates select their preferred courses and colleges during the choice filling window. Once satisfied, they must lock their choices before the deadline. Failure to lock choices may result in loss of seat allotment opportunities.
3. Seat Allotment
MCC processes the choices and allocates seats based on merit, reservation criteria, and preferences. Seat allotment results are published online, and candidates must check their allotment carefully.
4. Reporting to College
Allotted candidates must report to their respective colleges for document verification and complete the admission formalities within the stipulated time.
