New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially revised the NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule, announcing that Round 2 registration will begin on 5 December 2025. This update is crucial for PG medical aspirants preparing for admission into MD, MS and DNB programmes.
NEET PG 2025 MCC Round 2 Counselling Schedule
| Activity | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes | 5th December 2025 | 1 Day |
| Registration & Payment | 5th December 2025 to 9th December 2025 (up to 12:00 Noon as per server time) | 5 Days |
| Payment Facility | Available till 3:00 PM, 9th December 2025 | — |
| Choice Filling | 6th December 2025 to 9th December 2025 (till 11:55 PM as per server time) | 4 Days |
| Choice Locking | 9th December 2025 from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM | Same Day |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 10th December 2025 to 11th December 2025 | 2 Days |
| Round 2 Result | 12th December 2025 | 1 Day |
| Reporting/Joining | 13th December 2025 to 21st December 2025 | 9 Days |
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What Changed?
The revised dates were announced after delays in the counselling process, mainly due to updates in the seat matrix.
- A total of 239 new PG seats were added from deemed universities.
- 235 DNB seats were withdrawn, including 186 from government hospitals and 49 from private institutions.
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Why This Matters for Aspirants
- Students must be ready with documents and choice preferences before 5 December.
- The changes in seat availability may influence cut-offs and choice-filling strategies.
- MCC will conduct counselling for 50% AIQ seats, along with seats in private, deemed and central universities.
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