The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for filling choices in Round 1 of the NEET PG 2025 counselling. Students applying for postgraduate medical seats now have more time to select their preferred colleges and courses. The original deadline for Round 1 choice filling and locking was November 5, 2025 . MCC announced that the new schedule will be shared soon.
This extension means that students who are part of the NEET PG 2025 counselling process will get a chance to carefully consider their options. They need to register and declare their choices for the first round of seat allotment. The registration for Round 1 counselling had begun on October 31, 2025 .
What is NEET PG Counselling?
NEET PG is a national-level exam for students who want to study postgraduate medical courses like MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) in India. After the exam, a counselling process takes place to allot seats to students based on their scores and preferences.
Counselling is like a centralised admission process. Students register, fill their choices of colleges and specialities, and then seats are given to them based on their rank and the choices they made. The MCC manages this counselling process for a certain percentage of seats across India.
Key Dates for NEET PG 2025 Counselling (Round 1)
Here are the important dates and updates for Round 1 of NEET PG 2025 counselling:
| Event | Original Date/Status | Current Status |
| Round 1 Registration Start | October 31, 2025 | Completed |
| Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking Deadline | November 5, 2025 | Extended (until further orders) |
| Seat Processing Start | November 5, 2025 | Delayed, new date to be announced |
How to Fill Your Choices for NEET PG 2025
When the choice filling window reopens, students must follow these steps to select their colleges and courses:
- Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in .
- Look for the link that says 'NEET PG 2025 Choice Locking' or 'Choice Filling for Round 1'. Click on this link.
- A new page will open. You will need to enter your registration details, such as your NEET PG roll number and password.
- Once logged in, you can start filling your choices of colleges and medical specialities. You can add as many options as you wish.
- Arrange your choices in order of preference. The college and course you want the most should be at the top of your list.
- After you are sure about your choices, you must 'lock' them. Once locked, you cannot change them. Be very careful before locking.
- Finally, complete your application by paying any required counselling fee, if applicable.
Important Tip:
Take your time to research colleges and courses before locking your choices. This extension gives you a good opportunity to do so.
What Happens Next?
Following this extension, the MCC will soon release a revised schedule for the entire NEET PG 2025 counselling process. This new schedule will include updated dates for seat processing and result declaration for Round 1.
Students are advised to keep checking the official website of MCC, mcc.nic.in , regularly for all the latest updates and announcements.
Understanding Seat Allotment: All India Quota and State Quota
The NEET PG counselling handles two main types of seats:
- 50% All India Quota (AIQ) Seats: These seats are in government medical colleges across different states and are open to eligible candidates from all over India. The MCC conducts counselling for these seats.
- 50% State Quota Seats: These seats are reserved for students from the specific state where the college is located. The counselling for these seats is done by the respective state authorities, not the MCC.
Overall, there will be four rounds of counselling for NEET PG 2025 seat allotment. This includes Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round. Each round aims to fill the available seats in medical colleges across the country.
Keep a close watch on the official MCC website for the revised dates to ensure you do not miss any crucial steps in your journey to postgraduate medical education.
