MCC Extends NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling Date

The Medical Counselling Committee has extended the NEET PG 2025 round 3 choice filling and locking last date till further notice. Earlier, candidates were required to complete the choice submission process by 26 January 2026, but the MCC counselling portal has remained active beyond the scheduled deadline.

Registered candidates can continue submitting and modifying their preferences for All India PG counselling. MCC stated that the decision has been taken in the larger interest of students.

NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking Extended by MCC

MCC has officially confirmed that the round 3 counselling choice filling process will remain open until further information is issued. Candidates who have already registered can reorder and edit their options during this extended period.

The official notification stated that the competent authority has decided to extend All India PG counselling till further notice. Candidates are advised to check the MCC portal regularly for the revised schedule.

NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Seat Matrix to Be Revised

Along with extending the choice filling deadline, MCC will revise the NEET PG 2025 round 3 seat matrix. This update may include changes in available seats across participating institutions.

Candidates who have already filled choices can rearrange their preferences once the updated seat matrix is released. The revision is expected to impact the allotment process for round 3 counselling.

MCC Published Withdrawal Seats for NEET PG 2025 Round 3

MCC has also published the NEET PG 2025 seat matrix containing withdrawal seats for round 3. These seats include vacancies created after candidates withdrew or upgraded in previous rounds. Students can check the withdrawal seat details through the official PDF available on the MCC website.

NEET PG 2025 Revised Cutoff Percentile for MD MS Admission

Candidates seeking MD and MS admission can also refer to the revised NEET PG 2025 cutoff percentile released for round 3 counselling. A brief overview of the updated cutoff is given below:

• Unreserved (UR): 7th percentile, qualifying score 103
• SC/ST/OBC: 0 percentile, qualifying score -40
• UR PwD: 5th percentile, qualifying score 90

These revised cutoffs have increased the pool of eligible candidates for counselling participation.

NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Seat Allotment Date May Change

The round 3 seat allotment result was tentatively expected on 29 January 2026. However, since the choice filling deadline has been extended till further notice, the seat allotment date may also be revised. Candidates should note that the result may not be released on the earlier scheduled date, and a new timeline is likely to be announced soon.

NEET PG 2025 Counselling Latest News on HIMSR Seats

In another important development, the Supreme Court of India has permitted NEET PG 2025 counselling for 49 PG medical seats in Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research. The judgment was passed to ensure that no PG medical seat remains vacant in the academic session 2025–26.

Candidates are advised to stay updated through the official MCC portal for further counselling announcements.