If you want to get a residency in India, then cracking NEET PG 2025 was the very first major step in your medical journey; the next is NEET PG counselling. Every year, thousands of candidates struggle not with the exam itself but with the complexities of the counselling process — from eligibility rules, documents, and choice filling, to understanding the difference between All India Quota (AIQ) and state counselling.
This blog will provide you with a step-by-step, comprehensive guide to NEET PG 2025 counselling, the process, the eligibility, seat allotment, latest news updates, and a FAQs section at the end to resolve all your doubts.
What is NEET PG Counselling?
NEET PG counselling is the official seat allotment process for postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/Diploma) in India, using your NEET PG rank, preferences, and seat availability.
The process provides merit-based and transparent allotment of seats in medical colleges, both at the All India and state levels.
Who Conducts Counselling for NEET PG 2025?
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts:
- 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges.
- Deemed/Central Universities, ESIC, AIIMS, and JIPMER seats.
State Counselling Authorities conduct:
- 50% state quota seats in government colleges.
- Seats in private medical colleges in the state (subject to policy).
This implies that you can register separately for AIQ (MCC) and your state counselling.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET PG 2025 Counselling Process
Candidates need to satisfy the eligibility requirements to attend the counselling process:
- Qualify NEET PG 2025 with a minimum cutoff percentile (released by NBEMS)
- Possess an MBBS degree/provisional pass certificate
- Possess MBBS registration (national or state)
- Finish their internship within the required cut-off date
- Submit valid category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/NRI) if required
Step-by-Step Process of NEET PG 2025 Counselling
- Registration
- Visit the official website (mcc.nic.in for AIQ).
- Enter personal, academic, and exam information.
- Pay the counselling fee.
- Choice Filling & Locking
- Choose colleges and specialities in preference order.
- Lock options before the deadline.
- Seat Allotment
- MCC/state announces allotment outcomes after every round.
- Seats are assigned on rank + preferences + available seats + reservation.
- Reporting to Allotted College
- Download allotment letter.
- Report to the college with original documents.
- Ascertain admission by paying the institute fee.
- Subsequent Rounds (Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy)
- If not allotted, you can attend further rounds.
- Vacant seats are accommodated in mop-up/stray vacancy rounds.
Important Tips for a Hassle-Free Counselling Experience
- Prepare multiple copies of documents.
- Research colleges & cut-offs before choosing.
- Never forget to lock your choices.
- Have backup options in hand — don’t focus solely on the top 2–3 institutes.
- Stay updated through official websites, not social media notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can I apply for both AIQ and state counselling?
Yes, you can — they are two different procedures.
Q2. What is the consequence of not attending the college allotted in Round 1?
Your seat will be lost, but you are free to appear for Round 2, subject to the rules.
Q3. How many rounds of counselling for NEET PG?
Usually, 4: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
Q4. Is there any bond or service liability after admission?
Subject to college/state — always refer to state and institute rules.
Q5. Official updates where?
- For AIQ: mcc.nic.in
- For state seats: respective state medical counselling portals.
Conclusion
NEET PG 2025 counselling is really hectic; a little mistake can cost you your dream seat. It is full of deadlines, documents, and decisions. But remember, this process is just the final bridge between your hard-earned rank and your dream speciality.
To avoid any unpleasant event, be ready with your documents, plan your preferences wisely, and trust the process — your future as a specialist doctor is just a few steps away.
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