NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling Schedule Released: MCC Dates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the Round 3 counselling schedule for NEET PG 2025 admissions on its official portal mcc.nic.in. Eligible candidates who qualified the NEET PG 2025 exam can now complete registration, choice filling and participate in seat allotment as per the newly announced timetable.

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The Round 3 process is a crucial opportunity for candidates who did not secure a seat in earlier rounds or are seeking better options in the postgraduate medical admission cycle for the 2025-26 academic year.

Important Dates & Counselling Events

According to the official schedule:

Registration & Payment: January 15 to January 26, 2026
Choice Filling & Locking: January 16 to January 26, 2026
Seat Allotment Result: January 29, 2026
Reporting to Allotted College: January 30 to February 6, 2026

These dates apply to counselling for MD, MS and PG Diploma courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) as well as seats in deemed, central and Armed Forces medical institutes.

How to Register for Round 3 Counselling

To participate in Round 3 counselling, candidates should follow these steps:

Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
Click on the NEET PG counselling section.
Complete the new registration process if not already registered.
Pay the registration fees and complete the form.
Proceed to choice filling and locking before the deadline.
Save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are advised to ensure their login credentials and personal details are correct before starting the process.

Eligibility & Revised Cut-Offs

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has recently lowered the minimum qualifying percentile and cut-off scores for NEET PG 2025 to widen eligibility and allow more candidates to participate in counselling, which may impact Round 3 participation positively.

Under the revised criteria, candidates from all categories meeting the updated standards can register and fill their preferences for medical seats across government and private institutes.

What Happens After Round 3 Seat Allotment?

Once the Round 3 seat allotment result is declared:

Candidates must report to the allotted college or institute within the reporting window (January 30 to February 6).
Document verification and admission formalities must be completed at the respective colleges.
Candidates who fail to report within the stipulated period may forfeit their allotted seat and eligibility for Round 3.

Why This Round Matters

Round 3 of NEET PG counselling is often the last chance for many aspirants to secure a postgraduate medical seat in the current admission cycle before stray vacancy and mop-up rounds begin. It provides a chance for fresh registrations and upgradation of choices for candidates who remain unplaced or want to improve their seats.

Keep an Eye on Official Updates

Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the MCC official website (mcc.nic.in) for: