The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which manages All India and central counselling for NEET Postgraduate (PG) 2025, has extended the choice filling and locking deadline for Round 3 of counselling. This adjustment gives candidates additional time to review and modify their course and college preferences before the seat allotment process. In conjunction with this extension, the seat matrix for Round 3 counselling has been revised, adding new seat options and reflecting changes reported by participating medical colleges. The updated seat matrix provides candidates with fresh choices that can be selected during the extended choice-filling period.
What the Extension Means for Candidates?
The extended timeline allows candidates who have already registered for Round 3 counselling to:
- Add fresh options to their preference list based on the updated seat matrix.
- Modify or reorder existing choices to maximise the chance of securing a preferred postgraduate medical seat.
- Lock preferences without being rushed under the original deadline, improving strategic decision-making.
The revised seat matrix typically includes changes in the number of available seats across MD, MS and DNB courses, with some seats added or withdrawn as per updates from institutions and regulatory bodies. Applicants should consult the official MCC portal to download and review the revised seat matrix PDF before updating their choices.
Next Steps in the Counselling Process
Once the extended choice filling period ends, MCC will:
- Process the seat allotment for Round 3 based on candidate preferences and seat availability.
- Publish the Round 3 seat allotment result on the official counselling website, typically in PDF form listing allocated colleges and courses
- Notify candidates about reporting timelines and subsequent counselling events, potentially including stray vacancy rounds if seats remain unfilled.
Key Advisory for Aspirants
Candidates should:
- Regularly log into the official MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) to track updated deadlines.
- Carefully analyse the revised seat matrix to include all viable options in their choices.
- Reorder preferences if necessary to align higher-priority courses and institutions.
By staying informed and adjusting preferences within the extended window, aspirants can improve their chances of securing preferred postgraduate medical seats in the NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling cycle