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The NEET PG 2025 counselling process is set to begin soon.

Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Term	NEET PG 2025
MCC NEET PG Counselling Authority	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS
Official Website	mcc.nic.in
What's New?	NEET PG Counselling expected to start from August 2025 (Tentative)
Total PG Seats	Approximately 52,000+ MD/MS/PG Diploma seats
Total Participating Colleges	600+ Colleges (Government, Deemed, Central, Armed Forces, ESIC)
Seat Distribution	50% AIQ in Govt. Colleges: ~13,500 Seats Deemed Universities: ~8,000 Seats Central/ESIC/AFMS Institutes: ~2,000+ Seats
Total Seats under MCC Counselling	23,000+ Seats (Includes AIQ, Deemed, Central, ESIC, AFMS)
Counselling Mode	Online (Registration, Choice Filling, Allotment)
Seat Allocation Basis	NEET PG Score, Preferences, Category, Seat Matrix, Reservation
Reservation Categories	UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD (As per Central Government norms)

Overview

The NEET PG counselling process is one of the most important steps for medical graduates who wish to pursue postgraduate courses like MD, MS, or DNB in India. Every year, lakhs of students appear for the NEET PG exam, but securing a seat in a reputed institution depends entirely on how well candidates understand and follow the counselling process.

Introduction to the Counselling Body

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), functioning under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), is responsible for conducting online counselling for NEET PG seats in India. This includes 50% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges, 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC, AFMS institutes, and DNB seats.

What’s New in NEET PG 2024?

One of the major updates for 2024 is that counselling will be held in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (previously called the mop-up round), and the Stray Vacancy round. Upgradation is allowed till Round 3. Once a candidate takes a seat in Round 3, they cannot resign. Another major change is that OCI candidates (Overseas Citizens of India) will now be treated the same as Indian citizens for UR and NRI seat eligibility.

All admissions and resignations will only be accepted through the online mode. Any offline actions will be considered invalid and could lead to legal consequences for the colleges involved.

Seat Distribution

Institutions Participating in Counselling

The NEET PG counselling process includes prestigious Central Universities such as Delhi University (DU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Additionally, it covers top Central Institutes like VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, ABVIMS & RML Hospital, and ESIC Medical Colleges.

DNB (Diplomate of National Board) seats are also offered through counselling, available in both government and private hospitals across India.

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) PG teaching institutions are another key part of this counselling process.

Internal Quota for Central Universities and Institutes

Central Universities and Institutes reserve 50% of their PG seats for internal candidates. For instance, only students who have completed their MBBS from Delhi University are eligible to apply under the DU internal quota.

Reservation Policy

The counselling process strictly adheres to the reservation guidelines set by the central government. This includes seat allocation under the All India Quota (AIQ) and for DNB seats in government hospitals, the reservations are as follows-

Scheduled Caste (SC)- 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)- 7.5%
Other Backward Class (OBC, Non-Creamy Layer)- 27%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)- 10%
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)- 5% horizontal reservation

It is important to note that Deemed Universities do not offer SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD reservations. However, some Deemed Universities offer minority quotas (e.g., Jain or Muslim) based on institutional policies.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for NEET PG counselling, a candidate must-

Have qualified NEET PG Current year, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Have completed or are completing their MBBS internship by 15 August 2024
Possess a valid registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the respective State Medical Council

Candidates must meet internal quota requirements for Central Universities if applying under such categories. The eligibility for internal quotas is defined by the respective universities, not MCC.

Registration and Fee Payment

All candidates must register online on the official MCC website. No other mode of registration is accepted.

Payment Scheme for Different Categories	Non-Refundable (Fees)		-	Refundable (Security Deposit)
Payment Scheme for Different Categories	-	Unreserved (UR/EWS candidates)	Reserved (ST/SC/OBC/PwD)	Unreserved (UR/EWS candidates)	Reserved (ST/SC/OBC/PwD, Applicable Jain/Muslim)
AIQ	Rs. 1,000/-	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 25,000/-	Rs. 10,000/-
Deemed Universities	Rs. 5,000/-	Rs. 5,000/-	Rs. 2,00,000/-	Rs. 2,00,000/-

During registration, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The security deposit will be refunded only if the candidate does not forfeit the seat after allotment. If a candidate is allotted a seat and does not join, the security deposit will be forfeited.

Counselling Schedule

MCC NEET PG Counselling Schedule ( 2024)

Round	Seat Matrix Verification	Registration & Payment	Payment Deadline	Choice Filling	Choice Locking	Seat Allotment	Result	Reporting
Round 1	7 Nov, 2024	20 Sept – 17 Nov, 2024 (till 12:00 Noon)	17 Nov, 2024 (till 3:00 PM)	8 – 17 Nov, 2024 (till 11:55 PM)	17 Nov, 2024 (4:00 PM – 11:55 PM)	18 – 19 Nov, 2024	20 Nov, 2024	21 – 27 Nov, 2024
Round 2	4 Dec, 2024	4 – 10 Dec, 2024 (till 12:00 Noon)	10 Dec, 2024 (till 3:00 PM)	5 – 11 Dec, 2024 (till 8:00 AM)	10 Dec (4:00 PM) – 11 Dec, 2024 (8:00 AM)	11 – 12 Dec, 2024	12 Dec, 2024	13 – 20 Dec, 2024
Round 3	26 Dec, 2024	26 Dec, 2024 – 1 Jan, 2025 (till 12:00 Noon)	1 Jan, 2025 (till 3:00 PM)	27 Dec, 2024 – 1 Jan, 2025 (till 11:55 PM)	1 Jan, 2025 (4:00 PM – 11:55 PM)	2 – 3 Jan, 2025	4 Jan, 2025	6 – 13 Jan, 2025
Stray Vacancy	18 Jan, 2025	18 – 21 Jan, 2025 (till 12:00 PM)	21 Jan, 2025 (till 3:00 PM)	18 – 21 Jan, 2025 (till 11:55 PM)	21 Jan, 2025 (4:00 PM – 11:55 PM)	22 – 23 Jan, 2025	24 Jan, 2025	25 – 30 Jan, 2025

Counselling Process and Rounds

Round 1

Round 1 involves fresh registration, choice filling, and seat allotment. If allotted a seat, the candidate can either join the college or opt for a free exit. Those who do not get a seat can directly proceed to Round 2.

Round 2

Fresh registrations are permitted in Round 2. Candidates who have already registered but did not receive a seat in Round 1 are not required to register again. Those aiming for an upgrade from Round 1 must report to their allotted institute and confirm their willingness for upgradation. If a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 2 and fails to join, their security deposit will be lost.

Round 3

This round is also called the mop-up round. Candidates who have not registered earlier must register afresh. Those who were allotted a seat in Round 2 and did not join can also register again. After joining a seat in Round 3, resignation is not allowed under any condition.

Stray Vacancy Round

The Stray Vacancy round is the final opportunity. Only candidates who are not holding any seat can participate. If a candidate is allotted a seat in this round but fails to join, they will be barred from appearing in NEET PG next year.

Required Documents for Admission

At the time of admission to the allotted institute, candidates must carry the following original documents-

NEET PG admit card and rank letter issued by NBE
MBBS mark sheets and degree certificate
Internship completion certificate (or proof that it will be completed by 15 August 2024)
Registration certificate from NMC or State Medical Council
Date of birth proof (high school certificate or birth certificate)
Valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar, PAN card, Passport, etc.)
Caste, EWS, or PwD certificate (if applicable)
NRI sponsorship documents (if applying under NRI quota)
MCC allotment letter

All certificates must be original and in the correct format as specified in the official bulletin.

Other Important Rules

Each counselling round is treated separately. Rules from one round do not carry over to another.
Once a candidate joins a seat in Round 3, they are not allowed to resign or participate in further rounds.
The entire process is online. Physical reporting is required only at the time of joining the allotted college.
Candidates should not register more than once. Duplicate registrations will result in disqualification.

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