NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Schedule Revised by MCC: New Dates for AIQ & State Counselling Released

MCC NEET PG 2025 Round 3 New Schedule – All India Quota (AIQ)

The All India Quota Round 3 counselling conducted by MCC covers AIQ seats in government medical colleges, Deemed Universities, and Central Universities. Fresh registration is mandatory for eligible candidates who wish to participate in this round.

Candidates must note that AIQ Round 3 has very limited exit options. Failure to report after seat allotment may lead to forfeiture of the security deposit and disqualification from further counselling rounds.

NEET PG 2025 State Counselling Schedule

State counselling for NEET PG 2025 is conducted separately by State DMEs or State Counselling Authorities. This counselling covers State Quota seats in government and private medical colleges.

Unlike AIQ counselling, State counselling deadlines may vary slightly depending on the state. Candidates must regularly check their respective state counselling websites for detailed instructions, reporting formats, and document verification rules.

Why MCC Revised the NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Schedule

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) revised the NEET PG 2025 Round 3 schedule on 30 January 2026 to ensure that the counselling process remains fair, transparent, and legally compliant. This revision was not sudden or arbitrary, but a necessary step following major changes in eligibility and ongoing legal considerations.

One of the key reasons for the revision was the significant reduction in the qualifying percentile, which made a large number of new candidates eligible after Round 2. If the original timeline had continued, these candidates would not have received adequate time to register and participate, which could have raised questions of fairness and equal opportunity—often a concern examined closely by courts.

Another important factor was the need to stay aligned with possible directions from the Hon’ble Supreme Court order for Addition of 49 HIMSR MD/MS Seats NEET PG Round 3, NMC, or other statutory authorities. MCC routinely adjusts counselling timelines as a precautionary measure when legal matters or policy changes are underway, so that admissions are not cancelled or disturbed at a later stage.

Additionally, a very high number of seats remained vacant after the first two rounds. The revised schedule allowed MCC to update the seat matrix properly and avoid hurried allotments. This step was important to ensure that the counselling process withstands judicial scrutiny and that no allotment is later challenged on procedural grounds.

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