NEET PG 2025 Counselling: 2,620 new seats added to the second round of counselling

NEET PG 2025 Counselling

The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has announced an expansion of the NEET PG 2025 seat matrix just ahead of the second round of counselling. A total of 2,620 new seats have been added, increasing opportunities for admission to MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) courses across the country.

Extended Window for Application and Choice Filling

The MCC has officially started the second round of the NEET PG 2025 counselling process. Eligible candidates now have a crucial window to register and submit their preferences.

• Application & Choice Filling Start Date: December 5, 2025
• Application & Choice Filling Closing Date: December 9, 2025

Prospective students must complete their registration and choice-filling process on the official MCC portal, mcc.nic.in, before the December 9 deadline. The committee emphasizes the importance of carefully locking in preferences for colleges and courses to ensure participation.

Who can apply for NEET PG 2025 Round 2?

This round is open to two primary groups of candidates:

New Registrants: Candidates who are eligible but did not participate in the first round of NEET PG counseling.

Upgrading Candidates: Those who secured a seat in Round 1 but wish to upgrade to a different college or course based on the new seat availability.

Impact of the 2,620-Seat Expansion

The infusion of over 2,600 new seats is a landmark update for the NEET PG 2025 cycle and is expected to have several key impacts:

• Increased Admission Chances: The expansion significantly raises the probability for a larger number of candidates to secure a seat in their desired specialty and institution.
• Potential Shift in Cut-off Ranks: The substantial increase in available seats is likely to positively influence the cut-off ranks, potentially benefiting candidates with lower NEET PG ranks who may now find seats in coveted programs.
• Relief for Previous Non-Allottees: This update serves as a major relief for aspirants who were not allotted a seat in the first round or were dissatisfied with their initial allocation.

Key Steps for Candidates

The MCC advises all candidates to take the following steps promptly:

Review the Updated Seat Matrix: Carefully examine the official seat matrix for Round 2, which now includes both the newly added seats and the virtual vacancies.

Complete Registration & Choice Filling: Log in to the MCC website and fill in your preferences strategically before the December 9 cutoff.

Lock Your Choices: Mandatorily lock your finalized choices before the process concludes. Unlocked choices will not be considered.

Monitor Official Channels: Regularly check the MCC's official website (mcc.nic.in) for the latest notifications, results, and further schedule updates.

This seat enhancement marks a proactive step by authorities to accommodate more medical graduates into postgraduate programs, addressing aspirant demand and strengthening the medical education framework. Eligible candidates are urged to act swiftly to capitalize on this expanded opportunity.