NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Dates, Registration & Seat Allotment Process

The NEET PG Counselling 2025 is a crucial step for medical graduates aiming to secure a postgraduate seat in MD/MS/PG Diploma courses across India. Conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ) seats and respective state authorities for state quotas, the counselling process is structured, competitive, and time-sensitive.

Whether you’re aiming for a central university, deemed institution, ESIC, or AFMS seat, understanding the timeline and procedures is vital. Here’s everything you need to know about the registration, counselling rounds, choice filling, and seat allotment phases.

What is NEET PG Counselling?

NEET PG Counselling is the centralized process through which candidates are allocated postgraduate medical seats based on their NEET PG rank, preferences, and category. It ensures transparency and merit-based selection for approximately 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and various institutional quotas.

There are typically two separate types of counselling:

• All India Quota Counselling (conducted by MCC)

• State Quota Counselling (conducted by state authorities)

Who Conducts NEET PG Counselling?

The MCC manages the counselling for:

• 50% All India Quota (except in Jammu & Kashmir)

• 100% seats in Deemed Universities

• Central Universities (like AMU, BHU, DU)

• Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)

• ESIC Medical Colleges

States handle counselling for:

• 50% of seats in government medical colleges under state quotas

• Private medical college seats in their jurisdiction

NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Important Dates (Tentative)

While official dates will be announced on mcc.nic.in, here’s an expected schedule based on previous years:

Step-by-Step NEET PG Counselling Process

1. MCC Registration 2025

To participate in All India Quota counselling, candidates must register on the official MCC portal. Here’s what you’ll need:

• NEET PG roll number and rank

• Valid email ID and phone number

• Personal and academic details

• Payment of counselling fee (varies for AIQ, Deemed, etc.)

2. Choice Filling and Locking

Once registered, candidates can select their preferred colleges and specializations. This step is critical—choices must be arranged in order of priority, and once locked, they cannot be edited.

Tips:

• Research previous year cut-offs.

• Factor in location, tuition fee, and bond clauses.

• Lock choices before the deadline to avoid auto-locking.

3. Seat Allotment

The MCC uses an AI-driven algorithm to allocate seats based on:

• NEET PG rank

• Candidate’s preferences

• Seat availability

• Reservation norms (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD)

Allotment results are released online. If allotted a seat, you must download the allotment letter for reporting.

4. Reporting to College

Candidates must physically report to the allotted college with the required documents. This confirms admission for that round. Failing to report results in forfeiture of the seat.

Documents include:

• NEET PG Admit Card and Result

• MBBS Degree and Internship Completion Certificate

• Provisional/Degree Certificate

• Government-issued ID

• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Bond Affidavit (if required)

Rounds in NEET PG Counselling 2025

Round 1 & Round 2

These are the primary rounds. Candidates who don’t get a seat in Round 1 can participate in Round 2 without fresh registration.

Mop-Up Round

Available for candidates who didn’t get a seat or didn’t join in previous rounds. Not open for those already admitted through earlier rounds.

Stray Vacancy Round

Conducted by institutions for unfilled seats. MCC provides a list of eligible candidates; no fresh registration occurs.

State Counselling vs. MCC Counselling

While MCC handles national-level quotas, state authorities oversee admissions under their jurisdiction. For example:

• Tamil Nadu: tnmedicalselection.org

• Maharashtra: cetcell.mahacet.org

• Karnataka: kea.kar.nic.in

Each state has its own schedule, eligibility norms, and fee structures.

Tips for NEET PG Aspirants

• Stay updated: Follow the MCC website and notifications closely.

• Have backups: Fill enough options during choice filling.

• Be honest: Avoid seat resignation after joining unless serious, as it could lead to disqualification in future rounds.

• Keep documents ready: Ensure no document is missing during reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will MCC Registration 2025 for NEET PG Counselling begin?

A: It is expected to start in early June 2025. Check the MCC website regularly for official updates.

Q2. Can I participate in state counselling and MCC counselling simultaneously?

A: Yes, eligible candidates can participate in both processes, provided they adhere to individual guidelines and timelines.

Q3. Is fresh registration required for every counselling round?

A: No. Registration is only required once for Round 1. Candidates can use the same login for subsequent rounds, but must re-fill choices as applicable.

Q4. What happens if I don’t report after seat allotment?

A: Your seat will be forfeited, and depending on the round, you may lose eligibility for further rounds or face penalties.

Q5. How do I know which colleges I might get with my rank?

A: Analyze past year closing ranks on the MCC website and use NEET PG college predictors for a rough estimate.

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