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NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will soon release the official dates for the NEET PG Counselling 2025. MCC will release the official NEET PG 2025 Counselling dates along with the information brochure online. Candidates can expect the NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2025 Registration to commence during the last week of September 2025. Once released, candidates can access the NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025 at the official website- mcc.nic.in. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of India will hear a key petition regarding the transparency of the NEET PG 2025 examination on September 26, 2025. NEET PG 2025 candidates had filed a plea, opposing NBE's decision not to release the entire question paper along with the answer key. Interested candidates can access the live updates related to the Supreme Court Hearing available here.

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Direct Link

The direct link to download the NEET PG 2025 Counselling Dates is given in the table below.

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025 Direct Link (to be added)

NEET PG Counselling 2025: Eligibility Criteria

The NEET PG 2025 Counselling eligibility criteria are listed below.

NEET PG 2025 Score: A valid NEET PG 2025 score is required, meeting the minimum qualifying percentile set by the NBEMS.
Qualifying Percentiles: General (UR)/EWS: 50th percentile; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (UR-PwBD): 45th percentile; SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile.
MBBS Degree: Candidates need an MBBS degree or a provisional certificate from an NMC/MCI recognized institution.
Medical Registration: A permanent or provisional registration certificate from NMC, MCI, or a State Medical Council is mandatory.
Internship requirements: The one-year compulsory internship must be completed by July 31, 2025. The required proof of internship completion must be presented.

Candidates can access the live updates related to the NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025 available here, along with the Supreme Court Hearing details.

Live Updates

September 23, 2025 | 04:11 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: SC Hearing Postponed to September 26

The NEET PG 2025 Supreme Court hearing has been postponed to September 26, 2025. The court will hear the petition on the form of release of the answer key, transparency in the entrance examination and release of the question ID instead of the question paper for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation.

September 23, 2025 | 03:24 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Number of Counselling Rounds

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct four rounds of counselling in order to allot 50% MD and MS seats across India. The Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 will be conducted along with a stray vacancy round for the remaining vacancies. Students who have been named in the AIQ merit list will be eligible for the counselling process.

September 23, 2025 | 02:31 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Details Mentioned in Counselling Schedule

MCC will release the NEET PG 2025 counselling schdule soon at the official website. Students will be able to check the following details in the NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule:

1. Verification of tentative seat matrix by participating institutes
2. Registration and application fee payment date
3. Choice filling and locking dates
4. Processing of seat allotment of each round
5. Seat allotment result date for each round
6. Reporting and joining dates
7. Verification of the joined candidates' data by the institutes.

September 23, 2025 | 02:10 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Highlights

The NEET PG 2025 latest updates and important highlights of the examination is provided below:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Examination	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG)
Examination Body	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Counselling Body	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Quota Under Counselling	50% All India Quota MD/ MS seats 50% State Quota MD/ MS seats
NEET PG SC Hearing Date	September 23, 2025
NEET PG counselling schedule 2025 Release Date	Anytime Soon

September 23, 2025 | 01:32 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025 to be Out Soon

MCC will release the NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule anytime soon at the official website. Students who are willing to appear for the 50% AIQ counselling must ensure they have been named in the AIQ merit list. The MCC has not yet announced the NEET PG counselling 2025 date and time on the official website. However, students can expect the NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule anytime shortly at mcc.nic.in.

September 23, 2025 | 01:04 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: SC Proceedings

A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan briefly heard the matter on September 19 and directed that detailed arguments be heard today. The case has faced multiple adjournments, including on September 12, causing delays in the postgraduate counselling process.

The Court had earlier questioned the bona fides of some petitioners before agreeing to proceed with the hearing. The All India Quota (AIQ) counselling schedule has been put on hold pending clarity from the Supreme Court. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to release the updated timetable on its website (mcc.nic.in) after the Court delivers its order.

September 23, 2025 | 12:26 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Earlier directives from the Supreme Court had instructed NBEMS

Release raw scores of all candidates
Publish the official answer key
Explain the normalisation process used in result calculation.

September 23, 2025 | 11:56 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: How to apply for Round 1?

Visit the official website of MCC NEET at mcc.nic.in.
Click on the NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 1 link available on the home page.
A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the login details.
Click on submit and fill out the application form.
Make the payment of the application fee.
Click on submit and download it.
Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

September 23, 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: What to Expect From SC Hearing Today?

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear NEET PG 2025 transparency petitions today, September 23. Medical aspirants are seeking full access to question papers, answer keys, and the normalisation method after reporting score discrepancies of 50-150 marks. The Court's decision could affect the release of the MCC All India Quota counselling schedule.

September 23, 2025 | 10:39 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: SC To Hear Plea Today; Counselling Schedule Soon

The Supreme Court will today hear a plea on transparency in NEET PG 2025 results, while the MCC awaits the Court’s directions before releasing the AIQ counselling schedule. The Supreme Court will today, September 23, take up a petition demanding greater transparency in the conduct of the NEET PG 2025 examination.

September 23, 2025 | 09:52 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Supreme Court’s Transparency Order

Earlier, the apex court directed NBEMS to publish raw scores, answer keys, and the normalisation method used for results. NBEMS initially announced it would release answer keys, response sheets, and questions, but later limited publication to question IDs, prompting frustration among aspirants.

September 23, 2025 | 09:06 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: SC Hearing Today

The Supreme Court will continue hearing the NEET PG 2025 transparency petitions filed by doctors' groups against NBEMS today, September 23, 2025. Earlier hearings in the matter, first taken up on September 12, have already been adjourned multiple times.

September 23, 2025 | 07:00 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Why NEET PG 2025 Transparency Plea Matters?

At first, NBEMS said it would share the answer key, response sheet, and questions. But later, it changed its decision and announced that it would only share question IDs. This sudden change has upset many medical aspirants. Several students claimed they found score differences of 50 to 150 marks.

The court will also hear another petition about reservations for transgender candidates in NEET PG 2025 admissions. The case will be reviewed by Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Vishwanathan. On social media, many students expressed anger over the delay. They said NBEMS must be clear about the results and remove all doubts. Some wrote that NBEMS is hiding important details and demanded full transparency in the NEET PG 2025 evaluation.

September 23, 2025 | 06:00 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: General eligibility rules

There is no upper age limit or restriction on the number of attempts for the NEET PG exam or counselling. The process is open to Indian citizens, OCI, and foreign nationals who meet the specific criteria.

September 23, 2025 | 05:00 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025 Release Date

The NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025 are not yet released. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of MCC for regular updates.

September 23, 2025 | 04:00 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: What's in the Petition?

The petition reads, "It frustrates the very object of publishing answer keys and responses, which is to enable candidates to cross-check their answers, raise objections against discrepancies, and ensure transparency in evaluation of a high-stakes national examination."

September 23, 2025 | 03:00 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: How to Check NEET PG Schedule?

One should go to the official MCC website- mcc.nic.in
On the homepage, candidates should click on the NEET PG tab.
In the next step, candidates should click on latest news section
Then they should click on the counselling schedule link
A PDF having important dates will appear on screen
Go through the same and download it
Take its printout for future references

September 23, 2025 | 02:00 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Release Status

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will soon release the final counselling schedule on its official website at mcc.nic.in. Meanwhile, some states such as Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have already begun their counselling sessions. For further information, candidates can visit the official website.

September 23, 2025 | 01:00 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: SC Plea

The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition concerning the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG 2025 on September 23. The hearing was previously postponed from September 12. Petitioners argue that the new method of disclosing answer keys is “unclear, confusing, and does not allow for meaningful verification.”

September 23, 2025 | 12:30 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: SC to Hear Transparency Plea

The Supreme Court will hear the NEET PG 2025 transparency plea on September 23. Medical aspirants and several student groups had raised concerns about the discrepancies in the NEET PG scores, ranging from 50 to 150 marks. SC has listed the matter at the top of the board, and court proceedings will begin with the NEET PG case on the scheduled date.

The top court has previously directed the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to publish NEET PG raw scores, answer key, and a detailed normalisation method to ensure exam transparency. However, the board only published the NEET PG question IDs and answers.

September 23, 2025 | 12:00 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Bench Details

The transparency plea and related matters will be heard by a bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Vishwanathan. The court will examine whether NBEMS has fulfilled its obligations to ensure transparency in result evaluation and address concerns raised by aspirants and doctors' associations.

September 22, 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Documents Required

Candidates should carry the following documents required during the NEET PG 2025 counselling process.

NEET PG 2025 Scorecard - Original and printout.
NEET PG 2025 Admit Card - Original and photocopy.
MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate - Provisional or permanent.
Internship Completion Certificate - Proof of completion by the specified date.
Medical Registration Certificate - Permanent or provisional from MCI/State Medical Council.
Class 10 and 12 Certificates - For age and identity verification.
Passport-sized Photographs - Recent photos as per specifications.
Category Certificate - For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, issued by a competent authority.
PwD Certificate - If applying under Persons with Disabilities quota.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) - Required for candidates employed in government or private institutions.
Other Relevant Certificates - Any additional documents specified in the MCC counselling notice.

September 22, 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Seats Quota

The MCC NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted for admissions across multiple categories of seats. This includes 50% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% of All India open DNB seats, and all seats in deemed and central universities. Candidates seeking admission under these quotas must participate in the MCC counselling process.

September 22, 2025 | 10:30 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: "How can I apply for NEET PG 2025 registration online?"

Candidates can apply for NEET PG 2025 counselling by following the steps given below.

Click on the NEET PG registration link available on the homepage.
Enter the required details. Verify the details and submit them carefully.
Login credentials will be generated.
After logging in and entering personal details such as parents' details, contact details, category, and nationality.
Enter NEET PG details such as application number and roll number

September 22, 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: Government’s Stand

The Union Health Ministry previously said the schedule must align with the academic calendar.

September 22, 2025 | 09:30 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: Students’ Main Demand

Petitioners request an extension of cut-off date for internship completion.

September 22, 2025 | 09:00 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: Counselling Impact

If the Court grants relief, Round-1 counselling dates could shift.

September 22, 2025 | 08:30 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: Previous Hearing Recap

On the last date, the Court sought responses from NMC and MoHFW within one week.

September 22, 2025 | 08:00 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: Will Live Streaming Be Available?

SC e-committee generally provides live audio on its portal; confirm on supremecourt.gov.in morning of hearing.

September 22, 2025 | 07:30 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: Key Issue for Students

Students are seeking either a postponement of counselling or extra attempt for delayed internship candidates.

September 22, 2025 | 07:00 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: Who Will Hear the Case?

A bench headed by Justice [TBA from cause list] is expected to hear the matter.

September 22, 2025 | 06:30 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: What is the Main Petition About?

Petitions challenge the counselling schedule and seek clarity on exam eligibility norms.

September 22, 2025 | 06:00 PM IST

NEET PG 2025 SC Hearing: When Hearing will be Held?

The Supreme Court has listed the NEET-PG 2025 matter for September 23, 2025 (Tuesday). The bench is expected to assemble at 10:30 AM.

September 22, 2025 | 05:10 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Last Year's Closing Rank

Category	Closing Rank
OBC	193983
ST	193898
SC	193839
Open	193813
PwD	188212

September 22, 2025 | 04:14 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Date and Time

The date and time of release of the counselling schedule has not been shared yet.

September 22, 2025 | 03:47 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: NTRUHS bars 191 candidates from NEET PG 2025 Counselling in Andhra Pradesh

The NTR University of Health Sciences has issued a notice informing about the debarment of 191 candidates from the state NEET PG counselling 2025. Non-reporting in Stray Vacancy Rounds and discontinuation of PG seats resulted in this. This enforcement ensures adherence to state medical admission frameworks, balancing fairness, addressing wastage of valuable PG medical seats across Andhra Pradesh.

September 22, 2025 | 03:22 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Previous Year Cutoff Trends

The previous year cut off trends for different categories are mentioned in the table below:

Category	2018 Cut Off	2019 Cut Off	2020 Cut Off	2021 Cut Off
General	275	340	321	302
PwD (UR)	252	317	300	283
SC/ST/OBC/PwD	230	295	281	265

September 22, 2025 | 03:15 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Non-Participating Institutes in NEET PG 2025

The following Medical institutions do not participate in centralised admissions for MD/MS seats through the NEET PG exam:

All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum

September 22, 2025 | 02:33 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Types of Merit List in NEET PG 2025

Certain types of ranks are up for grabs by the aspirants. A detailed discussion of the same is provided below.

All India NEET PG 2025 Rank: This is the candidate's overall rank or position amongst all the candidates who have appeared in NEET PG 2025 throughout India.
All India 50% Quota Rank: This is the candidate's overall merit position amongst all the candidates who have appeared in NEET PG 2025 for the All India 50% quota. It is valid only for All India 50% quota MD/MS/Post-Graduate Diploma Courses 2025 admission session.
All India 50% Quota Category Rank: This is the candidate's overall merit position (Other Backward Classes/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) as opted by NEET PG candidate 2025 for All India 50% quota. This is valid only for All India 50% quota MD/MS/Post Graduate Diploma Courses 2025 admission session.
State Quota/ Private Medical Colleges/Deemed University/AFMS Rank: State quota rank, state category rank, the benefit for In-service candidates, and rural posting (if applicable) shall be determined/generated by the designated agency/authority of the concerned States/university/concerned administration as per applicable Regulation and their NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria, guidelines, and applicable reservation policies.

September 22, 2025 | 02:21 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Documents Required

The admission of candidates depends upon their preferences and the availability of seats. The following documents must be shown during the counselling time.

Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS professional examinations
MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate
NEET PG 2025 admit Card
NEET PG result 2025
Date of birth proof
Valid ID proof
Caste certificate
Disability Certificate
Completion certificate of internship for NEET PG by July 31, 2025.
Permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC).

September 22, 2025 | 01:54 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Number of Rounds

For the NEET PG counselling 2025, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts four main rounds of seat allocation for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The four rounds of counselling include:

Round 1: The first round of allotment for registered and eligible candidates who submit their choices.
Round 2: A second round for the remaining seats. New candidates who did not participate in Round 1 can register, while previous participants can fill fresh choices or seek an upgrade.
Mop-Up Round (Round 3): This round is conducted to fill seats that remain vacant after Round 1 and Round 2, especially in Deemed and Central Universities. New registrations are required for eligible candidates.
Stray Vacancy Round: The final round of counselling conducted to fill any seats still vacant after the Mop-Up Round. This round is generally conducted by the individual institutions based on the list of eligible candidates provided by the MCC. No fresh registrations or choice filling are permitted in this round.

September 22, 2025 | 01:42 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Expected Dates

Based on exam and result dates, here is an expected timeline for NEET PG 2025 counselling:

Registration for Round 1: Expected to begin in the third or fourth week of September 2025.
Choice Filling and Locking: Anticipated to take place in late September 2025.
Round 1 Seat Allotment: Likely to be announced by the end of September 2025.
Round 2 Counselling: Expected to take place in October 2025.
Mop-Up Round: Expected to occur in October 2025.
Stray Vacancy Round: Anticipated for November 2025.

September 22, 2025 | 01:11 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Why NEET PG 2025 Transparency Plea Matters?

September 22, 2025 | 01:03 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: General eligibility rules

September 22, 2025 | 12:46 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Eligibility for specific candidate groups

Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs): Must pass the FMGE screening test and complete their internship and registration with NMC/State Medical Council by the cutoff date.
Foreign Nationals: Those with an MBBS from an NMC-recognised university can apply for NEET PG and, if qualified, must obtain temporary NMC registration for the course duration.
Candidates already pursuing a PG course: Can apply for NEET PG 2025, but should verify university/institute regulations regarding admission while already enrolled in a PG course.

September 22, 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Supreme Court Panel Details

The transparency plea and related matters will be heard by a panel comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Vishwanathan. The court will examine whether NBEMS has fulfilled its obligations to ensure transparency in result evaluation and address concerns raised by aspirants and doctors' associations.

September 22, 2025 | 11:55 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Admission Process

MCC will conduct the NEET PG counselling 2025 for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in the postgraduate medical programmes offered by medical institutes across the country. The NEET PG 2025 counselling process will include seat matrix, registration, choice-filling, verification of documents, processing of seat, allotment, reporting, seat upgradation, and resignation or withdrawal.

September 22, 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Cutoff

Here is the qualifying percentage for NEET PG 2025 for each category of candidates.

Category	NEET PG qualifying percentile	2025
General/EWS	50th Percentile	276
General-PwBD	45th Percentile	255
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)	40th Percentile	235

September 22, 2025 | 11:04 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Supreme Court Plea Already Delayed

The NEET PG 2025v transparency plea has been delayed by nearly two weeks. The first hearing was held on September 12, but no significant progress has been made since. Aspirants and doctors' associations have expressed concern that the delay is affecting admission timelines and creating uncertainty among candidates.

September 22, 2025 | 10:48 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Supreme Court Orders Transparency

Earlier, the Supreme Court had directed NBEMS to publish raw scores, answer keys, and details of the normalisation method used in NEET PG 2025 results. The order was aimed at improving transparency and addressing concerns about score discrepancies reported by candidates across multiple states.

September 22, 2025 | 10:38 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025: Steps to Check Dates

The steps to check the NEET PG 2025 Counselling schedule when out are given below:

Visit the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in.
Click on the link to check the NEET PG Counselling Dates 2025 link available on the home page.
The schedule will be displayed on the screen. Download the schedule.
Keep a printout of the same for future reference.

September 22, 2025 | 10:29 AM IST