The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has changed the number of seats available for NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling. This update means there are now a total of 28,663 seats for students. MCC made this change after medical colleges and institutes shared new information about seats being added or removed before the first round of counselling starts. In this revision, 103 seats have been withdrawn from the list.
NEET PG is a national entrance exam for students who want to study postgraduate medical courses in India. These courses include Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), and Diplomate of National Board (DNB) degrees. The counselling process is where students, based on their exam rank, choose which college and specialisation they want to join. This latest update directly affects how many seats are open for students in the first round of seat allocation.
What Changed in the Seat List?
The 103 seats that were withdrawn include 49 seats for Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) courses. Another 54 seats belong to the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) category. At the same time, 6 new seats have been added to the total list, bringing the overall reduction to 97 seats, which results in the new total of 28,663.
Earlier, the total number of seats for NEET PG 2025 counselling was 28,760 . After this latest update, the total number of seats for Round 1 has become 28,663 . This revised seat list will be used when the counselling process begins. The colleges involved have given feedback to the MCC to make sure the seat matrix is correct before students begin selecting their choices.
Here is a breakdown of the seats that have been removed:
| Particulars | Number of Seats Withdrawn |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Master of Surgery (MS) Seats | 49 |
| Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Seats | 54 |
| Total Seats Withdrawn | 103 |
Important Dates for NEET PG 2025 Counselling
Students planning to participate in NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling must complete their registration by November 5, 2025 . It is important to finish this step on time to be eligible for seat allotment. The MCC will announce the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result on November 8, 2025 . This result will tell students which college and course they have been provisionally allotted.
Candidates who get a seat will then need to report to their allocated college and complete the admission process. This college reporting and joining period is scheduled from November 9 to November 15, 2025 . During this time, students must physically visit the college to confirm their admission and submit required documents.
What Students Should Do Now
It is important for all students to check the revised NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix for Round 1 carefully. Students should check this list before they complete their choice-filling process. Knowing the exact number and type of available seats helps in making informed decisions for college and course preferences.
Completing the registration process on time is necessary to take part in the seat allotment. Students who get a seat must keep all their documents ready and updated. These documents will be needed for verification and submission at the time of admission to the allocated college. Make sure to have original certificates, mark sheets, and other necessary papers organised before the reporting date.
