The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for students to fill their choices for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 Round 2 counselling. Students now have until Friday, December 12 , to select their preferred medical colleges and courses. This extension comes after the addition of 2,620 new postgraduate medical seats , bringing the total number of available seats in Round 2 to 32,080 . All eligible candidates can complete the choice filling and locking process on the official website, mcc.nic.in .
This update is important for thousands of students aiming for postgraduate medical admissions across India. The counselling process allows students to secure seats in various Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), and PG Diploma courses.
New Deadline for Choice Filling
The earlier deadline for Round 2 choice filling and locking has been moved. Candidates who have registered for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling can now log in to the MCC portal and submit their choices by December 12 . It is advised not to wait until the very last moment to avoid any technical issues. Once choices are filled, they must be locked to be considered for seat allotment.
Why the Date Was Extended
The main reason behind extending the choice filling deadline is the revision of the Round 2 seat matrix. The Medical Counselling Committee has added a significant number of new seats to the counselling process. This increases the total seats available for students seeking admission to various postgraduate medical programs. The addition of these seats aims to provide more opportunities for eligible candidates to get into their desired medical colleges.
The updated seat details for Round 2 are as follows:
| Type of Vacancy | Number of Seats |
| Clear Vacancies | 17,623 |
| Virtual Vacancies | 11,837 |
| Newly Added PG Medical Seats | 2,620 |
| Total Seats for Round 2 Counselling | 32,080 |
This means that more than 2,600 new seats have become available, giving a wider range of options for students during the choice filling process.
How to Fill and Lock Your Choices
The process of filling and locking choices for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling is straightforward. Students should follow these steps carefully to ensure their preferences are submitted correctly:
- Visit the official MCC NEET PG website: mcc.nic.in .
- Click on the link for 'PG Medical Counselling'.
- Log in using your NEET PG roll number and password.
- On your dashboard, find and click on the 'Choice Filling' section.
- You will see a list of available colleges and courses. Select your preferred options.
- Arrange your selected choices in the order of your preference. Put your most preferred college and course at the top.
- Make sure to save your choices regularly to prevent any loss of data.
- Once you are sure about your selections, click the 'Lock Choices' button. Remember, once locked, you cannot change your choices.
- After locking, download and print the Confirmation Page for your records. This page confirms that your choices have been successfully submitted.
Candidates must make their choices carefully, considering their rank and the availability of seats. Checking the updated seat matrix before filling choices is also recommended. This extension provides students with extra time to review the new seat options and make informed decisions about their postgraduate medical careers.
