Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – The Uttar Pradesh Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (UP DGME) has stopped the Round 3 counselling process for UP NEET PG 2025 admissions. This means that students hoping to get seats in postgraduate medical courses like MD, MS, Diploma, and DNB in Uttar Pradesh will have to wait longer. The counselling process is now on hold until a new announcement is made.
The main reason for this delay is that the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) in New Delhi has not yet started its All India Quota (AIQ) Round 3 counselling for NEET PG 2025. Both the state-level counselling (like UP NEET PG) and the national-level counselling (AIQ) need to happen at the same time. This is done to make sure that seats are given out fairly and to prevent students from blocking seats in multiple colleges without taking admission.
What is UP NEET PG Counselling?
NEET PG is a national entrance exam for students who want to study further after their MBBS degree. This includes courses like MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), and other diploma or DNB (Diplomate of National Board) programs. After the exam, students go through a counselling process to choose their preferred colleges and courses based on their scores.
The UP NEET PG counselling is for admission to medical colleges located within Uttar Pradesh. These seats are usually divided into two main categories: some seats are reserved for students from Uttar Pradesh only (state quota), and some seats are part of the All India Quota (AIQ), which are open to students from all over India.
Why is the Counselling Postponed?
The UP DGME has clearly stated that they have postponed their Round 3 counselling because the national MCC has not yet begun its own Round 3 counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. This syncing of dates is very important. If state counselling started before national counselling, a student might take a seat in a UP college and then later get a better seat through the AIQ. If they leave the UP seat, it becomes empty, causing problems for other students.
By waiting for the MCC to start, both committees make sure that students choose their final seats carefully. This helps to fill all available seats efficiently and fairly across the country.
What Should Students Do Now?
Students who were planning to participate in UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling should stay updated. The UP DGME will announce the new dates for registration, seat allotment, and admission as soon as the MCC announces its schedule. Students should regularly check the official website of UP NEET PG, which is upneet.gov.in, for the latest information.
It is important not to miss any future updates. While waiting, students can prepare all their documents that will be needed for the counselling process and admission. The official notice from UP DGME said, "All the candidates who are participating in the online counselling of 3rd round of UP NEET PG-2025 (MD/MS/Diploma/DNB) are informed that in view of the non-start of counselling for All India Quota under 3rd round of NEET PG 2025 by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, the said counselling is postponed till further orders."
Key Points for Students
- The UP NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling is postponed.
- The reason is that the national AIQ Round 3 counselling has not started yet.
- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles the national counselling.
- The UP DGME handles the state counselling for Uttar Pradesh.
- Both counselling processes are linked to avoid seat blocking.
- New dates will be announced soon on upneet.gov.in.
- Students must check the official website regularly for updates.
What Happens in Round 3 Counselling?
Round 3 is often called a 'mop-up' round or a 'stray vacancy' round. It is usually the last chance for students to get seats that might still be empty after the first two rounds of counselling. Because these rounds are crucial for filling all available postgraduate medical seats, the coordination between state and national bodies is essential. The delay affects many students who are eager to secure their spots in medical colleges for their specialized studies.
Students are advised to remain patient and rely only on official sources for information regarding the revised schedule. Any changes or new dates will be published on the UP NEET PG website.
