MCC Suspends NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling Process
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially announced the suspension of the NEET PG counselling 2025 round 3 choice filling and choice locking procedures. This significant development has been communicated through an official notice published on the MCC website at mcc.nic.in, leaving thousands of medical aspirants awaiting further clarity.
Official Notice Details and Supreme Court Connection
In its latest notification, the MCC explicitly stated that the previous announcement concerning the completion of round 3 choice filling has been formally withdrawn. The committee has clarified that choice locking for round 3 will remain on hold until further official communication is issued.
According to the official notice, this decisive action was taken after receiving crucial information from the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding a pending matter currently under consideration in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The specific details of this legal matter have not been disclosed in the public notice, but it has directly impacted the counselling schedule.
Withdrawn Schedule and Previous Announcements
Earlier, in a notice issued on January 29, 2026, the MCC had informed candidates about specific timelines:
- Round 3 choice filling would be available until January 30, 2026
- Choice locking would be activated from 6:00 PM on January 29 to 8:00 AM on January 30, 2026
This entire schedule has now been officially withdrawn following the committee's latest decision, creating uncertainty about when the process will resume.
Revised Round 3 Schedule and Current Status
As per the revised schedule that was announced earlier:
- Round 3 choice filling was scheduled to commence on January 16, 2026
- The process was supposed to conclude on January 26, 2026
- Choice locking was scheduled from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM on January 26, 2026
However, the complete choice locking process has now been paused indefinitely until further notice from the authorities. This pause affects all candidates participating in the NEET PG counselling 2025 round 3.
Seat Matrix Revisions for Round 3
Recently, the MCC also implemented revisions to the seat matrix for round 3 of NEET PG counselling 2025. These revisions included significant changes:
- Several institutes added new seats to their available quota
- Some institutes withdrew seats previously allocated for round 3
- Seats marked for withdrawal will be removed from the seat matrix before seat processing begins
- The newly added seats have already been incorporated into the updated matrix
Candidates will be permitted to exercise their choices for the newly added seats once the counselling process resumes, according to official statements.
Guidance for Affected Candidates
Medical aspirants are strongly advised to take the following steps during this period of uncertainty:
- Regularly monitor the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in for updates
- Avoid depending on unofficial sources or unverified information channels
- Patiently await further announcements regarding the resumption of round 3 choice filling and locking procedures
- Review the official notice thoroughly when it becomes available
The MCC has committed to announcing the next steps and updated schedule once they receive further instructions from the concerned authorities. This development highlights the dynamic nature of medical admissions in India and the importance of staying informed through official channels.
