NEET PG 2025 Counselling: MCC Round 1 Schedule & Registration Updates

The NEET PG 2025 counselling process has been delayed, leaving aspirants anxious about the commencement of admissions. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has yet to release the official schedule for Round 1 of counselling. According to the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), the counselling was expected to begin by mid-October. However, as of now, there has been no official update from the MCC .

MCC Round 1 Registration Process

Once the schedule is announced, candidates can register for Round 1 counselling by following these steps:

1. Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.
2. Click on the NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 1 registration link.
3. Fill in the required details to register.
4. Complete the application form with accurate information.
5. Make the necessary payment for the application fee.
6. Submit the form and download a copy for future reference

Status of AIQ Seats and SC Hearing

The delay in counselling is partly due to pending approvals from the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding new medical colleges and the expansion of MD/MS seats for the 2025-26 academic year. Additionally, ongoing Supreme Court cases are seeking greater transparency from the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), particularly concerning the release of question papers and answer keys. The Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2025, which may provide further clarity on the matter .

State Quota Counselling Updates

While the MCC counselling process is delayed, several state selection committees have commenced their own counselling processes for 50% state quota seats. States like Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Kerala have begun accepting applications for admissions to MD, MS, and DNB programmes in government and private medical colleges for the 2025-26 academic session .

Data Leak Concerns

A significant concern has emerged regarding the alleged data leak of NEET PG 2025 aspirants. Reports suggest that personal details of over 1 lakh candidates have been sold online, raising serious privacy issues. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has stated that its responsibility is limited to conducting the exam and declaring results, and it is not accountable for the alleged data breach .