Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 Counselling Round 3 Registration Begins on January 19

Published: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 17:24 [IST]

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has officially announced the commencement of Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 Counselling Round 3. As per the latest notification, Round 3 registration will begin on January 19, 2026, and will continue until January 26, 2026.

Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 Counselling Round 3 Begins

This round provides a crucial opportunity for postgraduate medical aspirants who could not secure a seat in the earlier counselling rounds or became eligible due to revised cut-off criteria.

Maharashtra NEET PG counselling is conducted for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses offered by government, municipal, and private medical colleges across the state. Round 3 is particularly significant as it caters to candidates who missed Round 1 and Round 2, did not join the allotted seat in Round 2, or became newly eligible after the reduction in qualifying percentile.

Who Is Eligible for Round 3 Counselling?

Candidates falling under the following categories can participate in Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 Round 3:

Candidates who were not allotted any seat in Round 1 or Round 2
Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 2 but did not join
Candidates who resigned or were not eligible for seat retention as per counselling rules
Candidates who became eligible after revised NEET PG 2025 cut-off
Newly registered candidates who meet the eligibility criteria

However, candidates who joined a seat in Round 2 and opted for seat retention are generally not eligible for Round 3, as per counselling guidelines.

Registration Process for Maharashtra NEET PG Round 3

Eligible candidates must complete the online registration process through the official counselling portal within the specified timeline. The process includes:

Online registration and login using NEET PG credentials
Payment of counselling registration fee
Uploading required documents
Online choice filling and locking of preferred colleges and courses

Candidates are advised to carefully fill their preferences, as seat allotment in Round 3 will be based on NEET PG rank, category, seat availability, and preferences filled.

Seat Allotment and Admission Process

After the completion of registration and choice filling, the authorities will release the Round 3 seat allotment result online. Candidates who are allotted seats must report to the allotted medical college within the given timeline for document verification and admission confirmation.

Failure to report or complete the admission process may lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat, and candidates may not be eligible for further counselling rounds.

Important Advisory for Candidates

Keep all original documents ready for verification
Regularly check the official website for updates and notices
Carefully review eligibility and counselling rules before applying
Round 3 may be the final opportunity for state quota seats

Conclusion

Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 Counselling Round 3 offers a vital second chance for many aspirants to secure admission into postgraduate medical courses. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process between January 19 and January 26, 2026, and stay updated with official announcements to avoid missing important deadlines.