MCC Releases Final Schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Counselling
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially unveiled the comprehensive schedule for Round 3 and the stray vacancy counselling of NEET PG 2025, which stands for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate. This crucial counselling process is being conducted for admissions to Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), and postgraduate diploma medical courses, targeting seats that remain vacant after earlier rounds.
Candidates who have been allotted seats in Round 3 are required to complete their admission process by February 13, 2025, as per the latest announcement from the committee.
Round 3 Seat Allotment Details and Key Statistics
After multiple adjustments to the counselling schedule, driven by factors such as the addition and withdrawal of seats and ongoing legal proceedings, the MCC declared the final Round 3 seat allotment result on February 6, 2025. This result is available on the official website, mcc.nic.in.
According to the finalized allotment data released by the MCC:
- 10,084 candidates were freshly allotted seats in this round.
- 2 seats were withdrawn due to duplication and technical issues.
- 8,589 candidates received upgraded seats from their previous allotments.
- 7,094 candidates did not receive any upgrade in their seat allotment.
- 3,450 candidates chose not to opt for seat upgradation during the process.
- 7,899 candidates did not participate in the choice filling for Round 3.
Previously, the MCC had advised candidates to report to their allotted colleges only after the final allotment was announced, without specifying a deadline. The committee has now formally set February 13 as the last date for completing all admission formalities, providing clarity to aspirants.
NEET PG Round 3 Counselling 2025: Important Dates at a Glance
Here is a detailed timeline of key events for Round 3 counselling:
- Round 3 registration: January 15 to January 31, 2025
- Choice filling: January 16 to February 2, 2025
- Processing of seat allotment: February 2 to February 5, 2025
- Round 3 seat allotment result: February 6, 2025
- College reporting: February 6 to February 13, 2025
- Verification of joined candidates by institutes: February 14, 2025
NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round 2025: Complete Schedule Announced
In addition to the Round 3 dates, the MCC has also published the stray vacancy counselling schedule for any remaining vacant seats after Round 3. This round aims to fill all leftover positions efficiently.
The schedule for the stray vacancy round is as follows:
- Verification of tentative seat matrix by institutes: February 14, 2025
- Registration for stray vacancy round: February 16 to February 18, 2025
- Choice filling and locking: February 16 to February 19, 2025
- Processing of seat allotment: February 20, 2025
- Final stray vacancy seat allotment: February 21, 2025
- College reporting: February 22 to February 28, 2025
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the official schedule released by the MCC on their website for the most accurate and up-to-date information. This announcement marks a critical phase in the NEET PG 2025 admission cycle, ensuring transparency and timely completion of the counselling process for medical postgraduate courses across India.
