The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced an important update for students taking part in NEET PG 2025 counselling. Students who got seats in Round 1 or Round 2 can now give up those seats. This online facility started on January 12, 2026, at 5 PM. Students have until January 15, 2026, to resign from their allotted seats.
This decision comes after many students asked MCC to provide this option. The main goal is to add more vacant seats into the upcoming Round 3 of counselling. This will give more students a chance to get a seat in postgraduate medical courses.
How to Give Up NEET PG 2025 Seats
Students who wish to give up their NEET PG 2025 seats from Round 1 or Round 2 must follow specific steps. It is important to understand these rules carefully.
- The facility to give up seats is available online through the official MCC website.
- Students can give up their allotted seats until January 15, 2026.
- If a student gives up their seat, their security deposit will be lost. This amount will not be given back.
- To complete the process, students must physically report to the college where they were allotted a seat. They cannot do this process completely from home.
- The college itself will create the resignation letter online. Students need to ensure they get this official letter.
Once students give up their seats, these vacant seats will be added to the seat list for Round 3 of NEET PG 2025 counselling. This increases the total number of seats available for new allotments.
NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling Dates Soon
Students are eagerly waiting for the dates for NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling. The MCC has confirmed that the updated schedule and dates will be announced very soon. While the exact dates are not out yet, here is what students can expect:
- MCC will release the full schedule for seat allocation in Round 3.
- Registration for NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling is likely to begin in the third week of January 2026.
- Students will need to visit the official website, mcc.nic.in, to register and choose their preferred colleges and courses.
NEET PG 2025 Minimum Score Likely to be Lowered
Before releasing the Round 3 counselling dates, the MCC is expected to make another important change. The minimum qualifying score, known as the cutoff percentile, for NEET PG 2025 will likely be reduced. This change is being made to help more students become eligible for seat allocation. By lowering the cutoff, a larger number of candidates can participate in the next round of counselling.
- The MCC may reduce the cutoff percentile by 10 to 15 percentile.
- This decision aims to ensure that more medical graduates get a chance to pursue postgraduate studies.
- The new lower cutoff will be announced before the start of Round 3 counselling registrations.
Key Dates and Information for NEET PG 2025
Here is a quick overview of the important dates and details:
| Event | Date/Timeline |
| Online Resignation for Round 1 & 2 Seats Starts | January 12, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Resignation (Round 1 & 2) | January 15, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Revision | Expected soon, before Round 3 dates |
| NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling Dates Announcement | Expected anytime soon |
| NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Registration Starts | Expected in third week of January 2026 |
Students should regularly check the MCC official website, mcc.nic.in, for the latest updates and announcements regarding NEET PG 2025 counselling. Make sure to follow all instructions carefully to avoid any issues with your medical admissions.