MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 marks a key step for postgraduate medical aspirants across India. Starting on October 17, 2025, registrations opened and will continue until 12:00 noon on November 5, with the payment window available until 3:00 PM on that day (server time). Following registration, the choice‐filling and locking phase runs from October 28 to November 5, with choice submission open until 11:55 PM and locking from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM on November 5.

MCC is responsible for conducting counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats of all states (except Jammu & Kashmir unless they contribute seats), 100% seats of Central Universities such as AMU, BHU, University of Delhi, and other Central Institutes, 100% seats of Deemed Universities, 50% AIQ PG seats under ESIC (for wards of insured persons), and all PG seats in Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions (for registration only).

It also covers seats in Central Institutes like VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, ABVIMS & RML Hospital, and ESIC PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, including both AIQ and IP University quotas. This broad coverage reflects MCC’s role in overseeing centralised counselling for key quotas in MD, MS and DNB admissions (https://mcc.nic.in/). 

The NEET PG counseling is conducted in a multi‐round, structured approach. The rounds will be Round 1, Round 2, Mop‐Up (often referred to as Round 3) and a Stray Vacancy round.

The rounds happen in this order and utilize NEET PG rank, candidate choices, and seat availability to allocate seats. With so many seats and so many colleges that take part in this counselling process, a detailed schedule and approach to multi‐round counselling is necessary. Registering on time, how to fill in choices and most importantly, staying updated via the MCC portal during the multi‐round process, is essential. 

In this blog, we cover the full schedule and step‐by‐step process you need to know about, as well as the key documents required and the major do’s and don’ts to be prepared for NEET PG Counselling 2025.

MCC NEET PG 2025 Counselling Schedule (Tentative)

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the NEET PG 2025 counselling in four rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Online Stray Vacancy Round — for 50% All India Quota seats, 100% Deemed and Central University seats, and AFMS (registration only). Below is the detailed round-wise schedule for the allotment process:

Round 1
Activity	Dates
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes	23rd October 2025
Registration / Payment	17th October – 5th November 2025 (up to 12:00 Noon) Payment till 3:00 PM on 5th November 2025
Choice Filling	28th October – 5th November 2025 (up to 11:55 PM)
Choice Locking	5th November 2025 (from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM)
Processing of Seat Allotment	6th – 7th November 2025
Result Declaration	8th November 2025
Reporting / Joining	9th – 15th November 2025
Verification of Joined Candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data to MCC	16th – 18th November 2025
Round 2
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes	18th November 2025
Registration / Payment	19th – 24th November 2025 (up to 12:00 Noon) Payment till 3:00 PM on 24th November 2025
Choice Filling	19th – 24th November 2025 (up to 11:55 PM)
Choice Locking	24th November 2025 (from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM)
Processing of Seat Allotment	25th – 26th November 2025
Result Declaration	26th November 2025
Reporting / Joining	27th November – 4th December 2025
Verification of Joined Candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data to MCC	5th – 6th December 2025
Round 3
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes	8th December 2025
Registration / Payment	8th – 14th December 2025 (up to 12:00 Noon) Payment till 3:00 PM on 14th December 2025
Choice Filling	9th – 14th December 2025 (up to 11:55 PM)
Choice Locking	14th December 2025 (from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM)
Processing of Seat Allotment	15th – 16th December 2025
Result Declaration	17th December 2025
Reporting / Joining	18th – 26th December 2025
Verification of Joined Candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data to MCC	27th – 28th December 2025
Activity	Dates
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes	29th December 2025
Registration / Payment	30th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 (up to 12:00 Noon) Payment till 3:00 PM on 4th January 2026
Choice Filling	30th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 (up to 11:55 PM)
Choice Locking	4th January 2026 (from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM)
Processing of Seat Allotment	5th – 6th January 2026
Result Declaration	7th January 2026
Reporting / Joining	8th – 15th January 2026
Verification of Joined Candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data to MCC	—

Eligibility Criteria – MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025

To participate in the MCC-conducted counselling for NEET PG 2025 (including 50% All India Quota seats, seats in deemed/central universities, ESIC, AFMS, DNB), a candidate must satisfy the key requirements listed below:

Parameter	Requirement
Qualifying Exam	Must have qualified NEET PG 2025 (with valid score and percentile as per category)
Academic Qualification	MBBS degree (or equivalent) from recognized college + completion of compulsory one-year internship/CRRI
Medical Registration	Permanent or provisional registration certificate from relevant State Medical Council/NMC
Nationality / Domicile	Indian national (NRI/OCI/Foreign National eligibility depends on seat type/institution)
Seat Quota Type	Includes 50 % AIQ seats, deemed/central universities, ESIC, AFMS, DNB – many are domicile-free
Additional Institutional Conditions	Specific institutes may impose extra eligibility (eg. internal quota, institute-specific criteria)
Counselling Process	Online registration, fee payment, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, reporting, all as per MCC schedule

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 eligibility criteria define who can participate in the All India Quota, Deemed, Central, ESIC, and AFMS seat allotment processes. Candidates must meet specific academic, registration, and category-based requirements as outlined by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for each type of institution below:

Category of Counselling	Eligibility Criteria	Reservation Policy / Domicile Rule
50% All India Quota (AIQ) Seats	Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2025 and hold an MBBS degree with completed internship and valid NMC registration are eligible.	Open to candidates from all states and UTs (except J&K, unless seats are contributed). Reservation as per Central Government norms (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD).
100% Deemed University Seats	All NEET PG 2025 qualified candidates with completed internship and valid registration certificate.	No domicile restriction. Reservation applicable as per institutional rules of respective Deemed Universities.
100% Central University Seats (DU, BHU, AMU, etc.)	Candidates qualified in NEET PG 2025 with valid degree and internship completion.	Includes both All India and Internal Quota seats. Internal Quota applies to candidates who have completed MBBS from the same university.
50% AIQ ESIC Seats (PG courses in ESIC Colleges)	Wards of ESIC-insured persons who qualified NEET PG 2025, with valid registration and internship completion.	Reservation as per ESIC and Central Government rules.
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Institutions	Candidates qualified in NEET PG 2025; only registration is done by MCC. Final selection and seat allotment are through AFMS authority based on merit and eligibility.	Specific eligibility rules as per AFMS, including service requirements.
Central Institutes under IP University (VMMC, RML, ABVIMS, ESIC PGIMSR)	NEET PG 2025 qualified candidates with MBBS degree and internship completion.	50% seats under AIQ and 50% under IPU Quota; IPU quota applicable to candidates who completed MBBS from IP University affiliated colleges.

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025: Instructions for Filling Online Application Form

Before candidates begin the registration process, they must read and follow all instructions provided carefully from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The submission of the Online application for the MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 is a major step in the admission process, which must be completed correctly to avoid disqualification or technical issues later on.  

1. The email ID and mobile number submitted at the time of NEET PG 2025 registration with NBE will automatically be used in the MCC counselling registration. The portal will pre-fill these details on the MCC, which is why all formal communication surrounding the MCC process, such as OTP notifications and communications on updates, and notifications of seat allotment will be sent to the email ID and mobile number which was registered.  
2. Change of registered email or mobile number after registration will not be allowed under any circumstances. MCC will not entertain complaints related to modification of these details.
3. Candidates are strongly advised to use a laptop or computer with the latest version of Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Firefox and a stable internet connection while completing registration and choice filling to prevent technical errors.
4. The registration window will be available only at the beginning of each counselling round—Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round. No late registration requests will be accepted once the deadline closes.
5. If candidates have successfully confirmed their admission at their allotted college or institute, original copies of all documents must be presented for verification and confirmation. If the original documents are not presented, however, that seat will no longer be valid.
6. Candidates should also go through the complete counselling scheme and schedule before proceeding with online form submission, including details for:

• Round 1 (Start & End Dates)
• Round 2 (Start & End Dates)
• Round 3 (Start & End Dates)
• Stray Vacancy Round (Start & End Dates)

By following these instructions carefully, candidates can ensure a smooth and error-free registration process for MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025.

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025: Round-wise Counselling Process

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 is organized online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The counselling will be held in four rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round — for MD, MS, and DNB seats under 50% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities and AFMS Institutions.

Round 1 Counselling Process

The counselling for Round 1 comprises the following stages:

• Registration and Fees Payment – Candidates have to register online and pay a non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit (which is refunded to the same bank account that was used to pay the fees) 
• Choice Filling and Locking – Candidates make a selection of courses and colleges in their order of preferences. Choices have to be locked before the deadline.
• Seat Allotment – MCC carries out the allotment of seats based on NEET PG ranks, choices filled, and reservation criteria. 
• Result Declaration – The results of the Round 1 allotment of seats is published on the MCC official website. 
• Reporting to the allotted College – Candidates have to visit the allotted institute physically along with original documents for verification and admission confirmation purposes.
• Free Exit Option: Candidates who were allotted seats in Round 1 are given the option of free exit and are allowed to participate in Round 2 directly without losing their registration fees. 
• Willingness to upgrade: Candidates who are happy with their allotment offer but would like to upgrade can express their willingness to upgrade at the time of physical reporting.
• Non-Allotted Candidates – Those not allotted a seat in Round 1 can directly participate in Round 2 without fresh registration.

Round 2 Counselling Process

• Eligibility – Candidates with registration in Round 1, but without allotment, can participate directly.
• Fresh Registration – For NEW candidates who did not register in Round 1.
• Choice Filling and Locking – Candidates lock fresh choices for Round 2.
• Seat Allotment & Result Publication – Seat allotment results are shared on the MCC portal.
• Physical Reporting – Candidates must reach the Allotted Medical college along with Original documents.
• Upgradation Process – Candidates upgraded from Round 1 have to relieve themselves from the previous college, and it is required to join the allotted Medical college, upgraded medical college from previous allotment.
• Fresh Registrant – Fresh registrants who were NOT allotted a seat can participate in Round 3 without checking in next Round.
• Claim for Previous seat – Candidates upgraded in Round 2, cannot claim the Round 1 seat.

Round 3 Counselling Process

• Eligibility – Fresh registration is allowed for:

1. Candidates not registered in Round 1 or 2.
2. Candidates who resigned after Round 2.
3. Candidates who exited with forfeiture of fees.

• Choice Filling and Locking – Fresh choices must be entered and locked.
• Seat Allotment and Result publication – The result for Round 3 is shared on MCC website.
• Physical Reporting – Candidates report to the assigned institute after Round 3 allotment along with the original documents from all Government institutions and/or registered medical colleges.
• Upgradation and Joining rules – All alloted candidates in Round 3 are required to follow these joining and allotment rules. 

1. Upgrading candidates must relieve from Round 2 before joining in Round 3.
2. Joining in Round 3 means NO relieving or Upgrading from round 3.

• Non-Joining Consequences – If a candidate is not able to join in Round 3 once allotted, the security deposit will be forfeited, and the candidate will be ineligible to participate in all future MCC rounds.

Stray Vacancy Round

• Fresh Registration and Choice Filling – Candidates must register afresh and fill new choices. Choices from previous rounds are not considered.
• Eligibility –

1. Candidates not holding any seat from AIQ, State, or Deemed rounds.
2. Candidates who did not participate in earlier rounds.
3. Candidates allotted but not joined in Round 3 are not eligible.

• Data Verification – MCC and States share joined candidate data to remove duplicates before seat processing.
• Seat Allotment – Conducted online through software as per merit and availability.
• Reporting – Candidates allotted seats must physically report and join; failure to do so results in forfeiture of the security deposit.
• Deemed Universities – The Stray Vacancy Round for Deemed Universities will also be conducted by MCC.

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025: Result and Admission Process

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 is conducted on the basis of the merit list of qualified candidates published by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The entire counselling process conducted by MCC is online and automated through MCC’s secure and safe software programme to maintain transparency and merit-based seat allocation.

Result Regulation

• Publishing Results – In every round of counselling, MCC provides a provisional result for candidates and institutions for verification purposes. The result will be based on merit, preferences and eligibility of the candidates.
• Reporting – If there is any discrepancy in the provisional results, the MCC will provide an opportunity to the candidates to report it so that correction can be made before the final result is published.
• Final Result – The MCC will publish the final allotment list on the MCC website (www.mcc.nic.in) after verification purpose of provisional result. The provisional result is only indicative and cannot be used in any legal or admission purpose.
• Allotment Letter – After the final result is published, candidates will get option to download allotment letters from the MCC website.
• Reporting for Admission – Candidates have to report to the allotted colleges within the scheduled date and time, if they are satisfied with the allotment letter in order to complete the admission process.
• Nature of Allotment – The admission process is provisional as the seat allocated will be finally confirmed at the college or institute to which candidates have been allotted after verification of original documentation of the candidate by the institute / college authorities.

Admission Process

Candidates satisfied with their allotted seat must report to the allotted medical or dental college for document verification and admission. The following original documents are mandatory at the time of reporting:

Essential Documents

1. Allotment Letter issued by MCC
2. Admit Card issued by NBE
3. NEET-PG Result/Rank Letter issued by NBE
4. MBBS 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Professional Examination Mark Sheets
5. MBBS Degree or Provisional Certificate
6. Internship Completion Certificate (or certificate from the institution confirming completion by 31st July 2025)
7. Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate issued by MCI/NMC
8. Birth Proof – High School, Higher Secondary, or Birth Certificate
9. Valid Photo ID (PAN Card, Aadhaar, Passport, Driving License, or Voter ID)

Category-Specific Certificates (If Applicable)

1. SC/ST Certificate – Must be issued by a competent authority and in English or Hindi. The sub-caste should be clearly mentioned.
2. OBC Certificate – Should match the Central OBC List and confirm the candidate does not belong to the Creamy Layer. The annual income status should be based on the financial year ending March 31, 2025.
3. EWS Certificate – Must follow Central Government norms and be issued for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.
4. Disability Certificate – Must be issued by an authorized medical board for one of the 21 benchmark disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and as per NMC norms.
5. NRI/OCI Candidates – Must bring the same original documents uploaded to the MCC portal during registration.

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Registration Fees and Security Deposit

Category	Non-Refundable Registration Fee	Refundable Security Deposit
All India Quota (AIQ)
Unreserved (UR) / EWS Candidates	Rs.1,000	Rs.25,000
SC / ST / OBC / PwD Candidates	Rs.500	Rs.10,000
Deemed Universities
Unreserved (UR) / EWS Candidates	Rs.5,000	Rs.2,00,000
SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Jain / Muslim Candidates	Rs.5,000	Rs.2,00,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I have to fill fresh choices for MCC Round 2 and Round 3 of counselling?

A. Candidates must submit new choices for Round 2 and Round 3 of Deemed and Central Universities. Candidates who opted for upgradation in Round 1 will be upgraded to a higher preference based on seat availability and merit in Round 2 and Round 3.

Q. What happens to PwD category seats if there are not enough eligible candidates?

A. If there are not enough qualified candidates in the Power of Person with Disabilities, (i.e. UR-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD, OBC-PwD) then unallotted seats from the Power of Person with Disabilities category are converted back to its respective parent category during round 3 of counselling.  

Q. If I opt for upgradation in Round 1 and get an upgraded seat in Round 2, can I stay in my previous college?

A. If you select the upgradation option in Round 1 and you receive an upgraded seat in Round 2, then your Round 1 seat will be cancelled and you will be required to join your new college. If you do not report to the college you received a seat in during Round 2 your security deposit will be forfeited. 

Q. What if I give consent for Round 2 but later decide to stay in my Round 1 college?

A. If you don’t want your seat to be upgraded, do not fill any fresh choices in Round 2. In that case, your Round 1 seat will be retained.

Q. How can I reset my MCC Counselling 2025 forgotten password?

A. You can retrieve your password by entering the registration details, answering the security question, and creating a new password. MCC or NIC cannot retrieve your old password, so it is advised to remember and safely store it until the admission process is complete.

Q. What should I do if there is a spelling mismatch in my documents and MCC Counselling application form?

A. You must carry a sworn affidavit or undertaking confirming that the documents belong to the same person. This serves as proof to resolve minor discrepancies.

Q. How can I register and fill my MCC Counselling 2025 choices?

A. Go to www.mcc.nic.in and register on the portal, and after registration, fill your choices. Before you start filling your choice online, it is advisable to check the seat matrix first and make a tentative list of the colleges and courses suited to your preferences. 

Q. What if I forget to lock my choices before the deadline?

A. If you do not manually lock your choices before the deadline, the system will auto-lock your saved choices once the deadline has passed and you will not be able to make changes.