NEET PG Counselling 2025: NEET PG is a national-level examination conducted by the National Board of Education (NBE). It is a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduation for admission in different MD/MS and PG diploma courses. The counselling for NEET PG is organised by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). It will conduct the counselling process for all 50% quota seats in India. The MCC will announce the NEET PG Counselling schedule soon on the official portal.
This article will provide you with detailed information about NEET PG Counselling 2025, schedule, seat allotment, state-wise bond, college-wise bond, etc.
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NEET PG Counselling 2025 Overview
The detailed information about NEET PG Counselling 2025 is given below:
| Particular | Dates |
| Counselling Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| NEET PG 2025 Exam Date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| NEET PG 2025 Result Date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Number of Rounds | Round 1 Round 2 Mop Up Round Stray Vacancy Round (Total: 4 Rounds) |
| Reservation Policy of AIQ | Reservation Policy of AIQ for Central Institutes/University as well as State contributed seats: S.C.- 15% S.T.- 7.5% O.B.C.- (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list- 27% |
| Unfilled NRI/Muslim Minority/Jain Minority | Unfilled NRI/Muslim Minority/Jain Minority seats are to be converted to Indian National Seats after the exhaustion of all the eligible NRI/Muslim Minority/Jain Minority Applicants during the Mop-Up Round before reverting it to the respective Deemed University. |
| Reservation for EWS and PwD | EWS- as per Central Government norms- 10% PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms- 5% |
| MCC Official Website | https://mcc.nic.in/ |
NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2025
Candidates can check the MCC NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule in the table below:
Join NEET PG News 2025 Round 1 Counselling
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 4th Week of September 2025 |
| Choice Filling Begins | 1st Week of October 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 2nd Week of October 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | 4th Week of October 2025 |
Round 2 Counselling
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 1st Week of November 2025 |
| Choice Filling Begins | 2nd Week of November 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 3rd Week of November 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | 4th Week of November 2025 |
Mop-Up Round Counselling
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mop-Up Registration Begins | 1st Week of December 2025 |
| Choice Filling Begins | 2nd Week of December 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round Result | 3rd Week of December 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | 4th Week of December 2025 |
Stray Vacancy Round
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Choice Filling | 1st Week of January 2026 |
| Choice Filling (Continues) | 2nd Week of January 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round Result | 3rd Week of January 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | 4th Week of January 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria to participate in NEET PG Counselling 2025 for admission to postgraduate medical courses.
| Particular | Description |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a recognized certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC). |
| Internship | Candidates must complete their one-year internship or have the original certificate on or before August 2025. |
| Registration Certificate | Candidates must have a permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC). |
| Nationality | Candidates must be citizens of India. |
| Non-Eligible Conditions | 1) Candidates of J&K (participation of the Union Territory of J&K is subject to their contribution of seats). 2) OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals will not be eligible for All India Quota seats vide Ministry of Home Affairs Gazette Notification No. S.O.1050(E) dated 04th March 2023 (subject to the outcome of W.P. No. (C) No. 891 of 2023 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India ). |
Types of NEET PG Counselling
The NEET PG 2025 counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% seats in deemed and central universities, ESIC and AFMS seats will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). On the other hand, counselling for the state quota seats and private universities will be handled by the respective state authorities.
| Counselling Name | Conducting Authority | Participating institutes |
| MCC (AIQ) | 50% state quota seats in government colleges, 100% in private medical, minority institutes, universities established by an act of the state, municipal bodies trust, society or company located in the state. | 50% AIQ seats in government institutions, central universities, deemed universities, ESIC and AFMS institutes |
| State Quota | Respective state government/authorities | 50% state quota seats in government colleges, 100% in private medical, minority institutes, universities established by an act of the state, municipal bodies, trust, society or company located in the state. |
Counselling Procedure
Only candidates who qualify for NEET PG 2025 will be eligible for counselling. The counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The detailed procedure is outlined below:
| Step | Process |
| Step 1: Online Registration | Aspirants must register online on the MCC official website by entering their roll number and password to participate in NEET PG counselling 2025. |
| Step 2: Choice Filling & Locking | Aspirants fill in and lock their college choices based on preference. Seat allotment will be based on the selected options. |
| Step 3: Seat Allotment | Seats are allotted based on availability, merit, and preferences. The Mock allotment is conducted two rounds before the actual allotment to help aspirants adjust. |
| Step 4: Payment of Fee & Seat Acceptance | After seat allotment, candidates choose from four options: Freeze, Float, Slide, or Withdraw, depending on their satisfaction with the seat. |
| Step 5: Seat Allocation Fee Payment | To confirm their seat, candidates must pay the fees using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. |
| Step 6: Verification of Documents | Aspirants must complete the document verification process at designated help centres. |
| Step 7: Reporting at Allotted College/Institute | After document verification, aspirants must report to the allotted college or institute. |
NEET PG 2025 Instructions for Filling Online Application Form
Candidates should carefully follow the steps to complete the NEET PG 2025 counselling online registration form. It is strongly recommended to review the entire application process before proceeding.
| NEET PG Counselling Guide 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCC NEET PG Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
| DNB Counselling Book 2025 | 📥 Download |
| S.No. | Instructions |
| 1. | Candidates are informed that the e-mail ID and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form of NBE will be used for registration on the MCC portal for Counselling. The said fields will be pre-populated in the Application/Registration form of Counselling. |
| 2. | Any complaint about the change of registered mobile number or email address shall not be entertained by the MCC of DGHS, MoHFW. |
| 3. | Candidates are advised to use a Laptop or Computer with a good internet connection during the Registration and Choice-Filling process to avoid technical complications. |
| 4. | Please note that the registration facility will be available at the beginning of the first round, second round & mop-up round on notified dates. After that, the registration facilities shall not be available. Under no circumstances will any request (for any reason) for registration be entertained after the closing of registration. |
Registration Fees
This section outlines the NEET PG 2025 online registration fees for MD/MS courses, categorised by candidate type. Refer to the table below for detailed information.
| Category | Fee |
| AIQ or central university General category candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD category candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| Deemed University candidates | AIQ or Central University General category candidates |
Documents Required
Candidates must bring the documents listed below in Original for verification during admission, and candidates must submit one Attested copy set of the following documents during counselling.
- NEET PG Admit Card
- NEET PG result
- Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS professional examinations
- MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- MCI issued a registration certificate
- Date of birth proof
- Valid ID proof
- Caste certificate
- Disability Certificate
NRI Quota in NEET PG 2025
The NRI Quota in NEET PG 2025 refers to a reserved category of postgraduate medical seats in India specifically allocated for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs). These candidates can apply for MD, MS, and PG Diploma programs through a dedicated seat quota in selected medical colleges across India.
To be eligible, candidates must meet the criteria outlined by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in the official NEET PG 2025 Information Bulletin. This includes holding a recognised MBBS qualification, submitting valid identity and residency documents, and clearing the NEET PG exam with the required percentile.
Who Is Eligible Under the NRI Quota?
The following categories of candidates are considered eligible for the NRI quota in NEET PG 2025:
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs): Indian citizens holding valid Indian passports but residing abroad for education, employment, or other purposes.
- Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs): Individuals registered as OCIs, who enjoy parity with NRIs in terms of education in India, including the right to apply under NRI quota seats.
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs): Candidates with documented Indian ancestry or previous Indian citizenship. Although PIO cards have been merged with OCI cards, valid documentation may still be accepted.
- Dependents of NRIs/OCIs/PIOs: In some institutions and states, children or spouses of NRI/OCI/PIO individuals may also be eligible under this quota, subject to documentation and approval.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET PG 2025 NRI Quota
To secure admission under the NRI quota, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility conditions:
- Must be an NRI, OCI, PIO, or an eligible dependent, with appropriate documentation.
- Should possess a recognised MBBS degree from an institution approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Must have completed the mandatory 12-month internship.
- Should secure the qualifying percentile in NEET PG 2025 as prescribed by the NBE.
- In some cases, candidates must be sponsored by a first-degree NRI relative, such as a parent, sibling, or guardian.
- Must submit the following essential documents:
- Valid passport
- OCI/PIO card (if applicable)
- Notarised NRI Sponsorship Affidavit
- Proof of relationship with the NRI sponsor
- Documents proving NRI/OCI/PIO status
NEET PG 2025 50% All India Quota Explained
This section provides details about the NEET PG 2025 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, including the AIQ seat percentage for institutions such as BHU, AMU, VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML and ESIC Basaidarapur.
| All India Quota Seats | 50% |
| Seats of BHU | 50% |
| Seats of AMU | 50% |
| All India Quota seats of DU/Central Institutes (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC, Basaidarapur) | 50% |
Security Deposit
This section provides detailed information about the NEET PG 2025 security deposit. Candidates can check the category-wise counselling security deposit amount below:
| Category | Security deposit |
| AIQ or central university General category candidates | Rs. 25,000/- |
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD category candidates | Rs. 10,000/- |
| Deemed University candidates | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
NEET PG 2025 Reservation
The Central Government’s reservation policy for NEET PG Counselling under the All India Quota outlines category-wise seat distribution. This section presents a clear breakdown of seat reservation percentages for various categories, including General, SC, ST, OBC and others.
| Category | Reservation |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| OBC- (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list | 27% |
| EWS- as per Central Government norms | 10% |
| PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms | 5% |
Reservation Policy in NEET PG 2025
- Candidates who fall under the category of NRI as per the directions/ orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case (W.P. No. 689/2017- Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Anr. Vs Union of India & Ors.) dated 22-08- 2017 are eligible for NRI Category seats. OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals will be eligible for only NRI seats.
- The eligible Indian National Candidates wanting to convert to the sponsored NRI category must submit the following documents, as the MCC calls for the same.
- Documents claiming that the sponsor is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsor).
Relationship of NRI with the candidate as per the court orders of The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in case W.P.(c) No. 689/2017- Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Ans. Vs Union of India & Ors. Dated 22-08- 2017. - An affidavit from the sponsor that they will sponsor the entire course fee of the candidate, duly notarised.
- Embassy Certificate of the Sponsorer (Certificate from the Consulate).
- NEET Score Card of the candidate.
- There will be no reservation for OBC/ SC/ ST/ PWD/EWS candidates in
- Deemed Universities.
Central University/Institute
- There will be four rounds of counselling, i.e., Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round & Stray Vacancy Round, to be conducted by MCC of DGHS.
- All the candidates who have qualified for All India Quota seats based on their rank in NEET PG conducted by NBE will be eligible for the 50% AIQ seats at Central University.
- The colleges/institutes provide the eligibility conditions for the internal quota; MCC has no role to play in determining the eligibility conditions for the internal allotment of the Central Universities/Institutes.
- Suppose any Candidate at any stage of the counselling process is found to have furnished incorrect/wrong information about their eligibility condition. In that case, their candidature shall be cancelled for further rounds of counselling, and the security deposit shall be forfeited.
- The seats will be converted during the Mop Up Round for Central Universities/Institutes. The said conversion will be done only when the Candidates belonging to the said Category have exhausted. The algorithm for modification of the category is as follows:
Delhi University
Delhi University will contribute 50% of the Seats to the All India Quota. For the remaining 50% of seats, candidates who have completed their MBBS from DU are eligible for an Internal Quota of 50% in Delhi University.
Aligarh Muslim University
The AMU will contribute to Aligarh Muslim University 50% of the Seats to the All India Quota. For the remaining 50% of seats, candidates who have completed their MBBS from AMU are eligible for internal seats of 50% in AMU.
Banaras Hindu University
The BHU will contribute to Banaras Hindu University 50% of the Seats to the All India Quota. For the remaining 50% of seats, candidates who have completed their MBBS/BDS from BHU are eligible for internal seats of 50% in BHU.
Central Institutes under IP University- VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC Basaidarapur
50% of the Seats will be contributed by the Central Institutes (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC, Basaidarapur) to the All India Quota. For the remaining 50% of seats, candidates who have completed their MBBS/BDS from I.P. University (VMMC & SJH; ABVIMS & RML; Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, New Delhi; Army College of Medical Sciences, Delhi; North Delhi Municipal Corporation (Medical College) Hindu Rao Hospital) are eligible for Internal seats of 50% in Central Institutes (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC, Basaidarapur).
NEET PG Cut off 2024
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-off (Out of 800) |
| Unreserved | 50th percentile | 280-295 |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 245-260 |
| Unreserved- PH | 45th percentile | 260-270 |
NEET PG 2023 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-off (Out of 800) |
| General / EWS | 50th percentile | 291 |
| General-PwBD | 45th percentile | 274 |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 257 |
College-wise NEET PG Bond Amount
NEET PG State Wise Counselling
Below, we have given state-wise NEET PG Counselling links.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will NEET PG Counselling 2025 start?
NEET PG 2025 counselling is expected to begin in the second week of September 2025.
Who is eligible to participate in NEET PG Counselling 2025?
Candidates who qualify for NEET PG 2025 with the minimum required percentile and have completed their MBBS internship by the cutoff date are eligible.
What are the types of NEET PG counselling rounds?
There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
How can I register for NEET PG 2025 counselling?
You need to register online on the official MCC website, fill in your choices, pay the fee, and lock your preferences before the deadline.
What is the difference between All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota counselling?
AIQ counselling (by MCC) covers 50% seats of all government medical colleges, while State Quota counselling (by respective states) covers the remaining 50%.
