Whether up-gradation is allowed from round 2 of NEET PG 2025 counselling of Deemed/ Central Universities to mop up round?

No, up-gradation is not allowed once a candidate accepts the seat allotted in round 2 NEET PG 2024 counselling and joins the institute. Upgradation is only allowed in round-1 when candidates who have opted for upgradation after participation in the next round of NEET PG 2025 counselling. Candidates have to register on the official website and declare choices for seat allotment. Total 4 rounds of NEET PG 2025 counselling will be held for seat allotment.

Who conducts counselling for NEET PG?

NEET PG counselling is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The counselling is held online for seat allotment. It must be noted online registration and choice declaration is mandatory to participate in the counselling process. Candidates are advised to keep a track of official website of MCC to know all the updates regarding seat allotment proces.

How to download NEET PG scorecard?

Candidates will have to download NEET PG 2025 scorecard for 50% AIQ seats from the official website. They have to provide login details to download the scorecard. Only those qualify exam by scoring the minimum cut off could download individual scorecard. The scorecard contains details such as roll number of candidate, score, All India Rank, category rank, number of correct answers and incorrect onesetc. The scorecard is needed at various stages of admission process including seat allotment.

Why does MCC reduce NEET PG cutoff?

MCC reduces NEET PG cutoff to fill vacant seats remain after starting two rounds. It is being said students who score top rank wish to get top branches and colleges and they do get usually in round-1 and round-2 NEET PG counselling. Once these coveted seats get filled, students have least chance to get them in remaining rounds. That is reason cutoff is reduced to encourage and make more students elligible for NEET PG counselling.

Will MCC announce round-3 NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule after cutoff reducation?

Yes. MCC announced round-3 NEET PG 2025 counselling dates and schedule on January 30, 2026. Registration for round-3 had to be done till January 31, 2026. Choice filing for round-3 had to be done till February 2, 2026.

Has MCC reduced NEET PG 2025 cutoff?

Yes. MCC has reduced NEET PG 2025 cutoff percentile as well as score for each category. NEET PG 2025 percentile has bene reduced by 7th percentile for general category and 0th percentile for SC/ST category. For general category revised cutoff score is 103.

For what number of seats, state agencies conduct NEET PG counselling?

State agencies conduct counselling for 50% quota seats. Rest 50% seats are allotted through All India Quota which is conducted by Medical counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates do have to fill application form to become elligible for state counselling process. State counselling bodies release counselling dates and schedule for seat allotment.

How much time is provided to join allotted college after seat allocation?

For every counselling round, reporting deadline is provided in the counselling schedule. Candidates can submit fees and report till the given deadline. Though candidates can report till last day, but they are advised to report before the deadline due to different schedule of holiday/working hours in various Medical Colleges/Institutes. Also they are advised to carry all original certificates and documents during reporting.

I have registered for round 1 of NEET PG counselling. Should I register again for round 2/mop up round?

No, online registration for NEET PG counselling is a one-time process. Those who have already registered once don't need to register again. Only those candidates who have not registered themselves during round 1 need to register for the round 2/mop-up round. Registration can be done in any round except last one on the official website. Mcc. Nic. In. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for allotment of 50% All India Quota seats.

What information is needed for NEET PG registration for seat allotment?

Candidates need to enter all those details which were submitted while submitting NEET PG application form. Some information can be filled from admit card issued before exam. This is the reason candidates are advised to save copy of application form and admit card. Both these documents are needed at various stsges of admission process for NEET PG exam.

Do I have to go any NEET PG counselling center for registration?

No. Candidates don't need to visit any particular centre for registration or choice declaration. They need to have good internet conectivity for registration. Candidates can make registration as per their convenience with uninterrupted internet supply. It must be noted registration is mandatory to participate in NEET PG seat allotment process.

Will MCC conduct NEET PG counselling for 50% AIQ seats?

Yes. MCC will conduct NEET PG counselling for allocation of 50% Al India quota seats. Respective state authorities will conduct counselling for rest 50% seats. Candidates will have to register online and declare choice of college and course for seat allocation. A total of 4 rounds of counselling is held for allotment of seats. Seat allotment result is released separately for each round of counselling.

What fees have to be paid during online registration for NEET PG counselling?

Candidates have to pay both non refundable and refundable fees during registration for NEET PG counselling. Refundable fees are security deposit. Check the various kinds of fees submitted for NEET PG counselling in the table given below: Payment scheme for different categories Non Refundable (Fees in INR) Refundable (Security Deposit in INR) Unreserved Reserved Unreserved Reserved AIQ 1000 500 25000 10000 Deemed Universities 5000 5000 2,00,000 2,00,000

How to generate password for NEET PG counselling registration?

Candidates do have to generate password while making registration for NEET PG counselling. The password can be reset again by candidate. It must be noted the password must be saved till admission process gets over and must not be shared to anyone. Password generation is an important step for online NEET PG seat allocation process.

When did registration start for NEET PG 2025 stray round counselling?

MCC started registration for stray round NEET PG 2025 counselling online. Registration for stray round had to be done online till February 18, 2026. Choices for round-3 NEET PG counselling 2025 had be declared online till February 19, 2026.

Has MCC announced revised dates for round-3 NEET PG 2025 counselling?

Yes. MCC announced round-3 revised dates for NEET PG 2025 counselling on January 30, 2026. Registration for round-3 had to be done from January 30 till January 31, 2026. Seat allotment result was announced on February 3, 2026.

Who will be eligible for NEET PG counselling rounds?

Candidates who qualify NEET PG exam with minimum cutoff marks as decided by NBE will be eligible to participate in the counselling. The qualifying cut off varies as per the category. To participate in NEET PG 2025 counselling, candidates will have to register on the official website, mcc. Nic. In. They also have to fill choice for college and course and lock them in the given deadline. Seat allotment is done based on different factors such as choice declared, availability of seats in particular college and course, NEET PG rank etc.

Where will NEET PG counselling be conducted?

The counselling of NEET PG is an online process. Thus, candidates need not to go anywhere for the counselling process. However, candidates do need to report to the institute allocated to them for confirmation of their admission. NEET PG 2025 qualified candidates will have to register on the official website, mcc. nic. in to participate in the counselling process. They also have to declare choice for college and course for seat allotment. After seat allotment, candidates will have to report to particular institute for document verification.

What is the duration of NEET PG counselling?

The duration of NEET PG counselling depends on number of vacant seats after each round. Usually, the counselling process goes on for over two months time. Each round of NEET PG counselling takes around 15-20 days time starting from registration to reporting. Initial rounds takes a bit more time than last rounds. Candidates have to register online and declare choice for college and course for seat allotment. Registration can be done on the official website. A total of 4 rounds of counselling is held for seat allotment. Based on choice declared by candidates, available seats, NEET PG rank, reservation factor etc. seats are allotted to candidates.

Who will conduct NEET PG 2025 counselling for 50% All India Quota Seats?

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will be conducting NEET PG 2025 counselling for 50% All India Quota Seats. Respective state authorities conduct conselling for rest 50% seats. Candidates will have to register online to participate in NEET PG 2025 counselling. Registration can be done on the official website, mcc. Nic. In. Apart from registration, NEET PG counselling comprises steps such as choice filling, seat processing, seat allotment result, and reporting. Choices have to be saved and locked in the deadline other they get locked automatically.

How can I get a printout of my choices in NEET PG which the system has locked?

Candidates can take a printout of the choices filled by them by clicking on "Print Lock Choice" available on the left-hand side of the page. This option will available to the candidates after the specified time of the last date of choice locking. It must be noted candidates can declare n number of choices for seat allotment. Candidates are advised to lock the choices otherwise it will be locked automatically after the due date and no change can be done after the same. Seats will be allotted based on the choices declared, seats availability in particular course and college, and other factors.

What are the qualifying cut off for NEET PG?

Qualifying cut off vary as per the category. Candidates of unreserved category have to score little more than their counterparts of reserved category to qualify for NEET PG exam. Check the categorywise qualifying cut off in the table given below: Category NEET PG cutoff qualifying percentile NEET PG cut off scores 2025 Unreserved (UR) 50th percentile 276 SC/ST/OBC 40th percentile 235 UR PWD 45th percentile 255

If I opt to participate in the second round of NEET PG counselling, will the seat allocated to me in the first round be cancelled?

If you opt to participate in the second round of NEET PG and you are allotted seat in that round, only in that case, your candidature for round-1 gets cancelled. If you will not be allotted seat in round-2, previously allotted seats in round-1 will not be cancelled. MCC conducts a total of 4 rounds of NEET PG counselling for seat allocation.

How many seats are available through Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling?

A total of 950 state quota seats 403 management quota seats were available for which candidates compete to seek admission in MD institutes in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates must note that this number is based on last year's data. This year, the number may undergo change.

How many seats are allotted through Assam NEET PG counselling?

Last year, Assam NEET PG counselling was held for allocation of around 652 MD/MS and Diploma seats. This year, the number of seats may vary. The actual number will be known once DME Assam releass the seat matrix. Assam NEET PG counselling 2025 dates and schedule were announced in September 2025.

What information is needed for NEET PG registration for seat allotment?

Candidates need to enter all those details which were submitted while submitting NEET PG application form. Some information can be filled from admit card issued before exam. This is the reason candidates are advised to save copy of application form and admit card. Both these documents are needed at various stsges of admission process for NEET PG exam.

NEET PG Counselling 2025 (Stray Round): Allotment Result (Out), Dates, Reporting, Seat Matrix, Cutoff

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Counselling - 22 Feb '26 - 28 Feb '26

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 17:19 IST

By Mukul Kumar Mishra

Stray round NEET PG 2025 counselling result has been announced on February 21, 2026. Seat allotment result was announced online. Students can download NEET PG 2025 stray round counselling result from mcc.nic.in.Seats are allotted based on declared choices, reservation factor, NEET PG rank etc. A direct link to download stray round result has been provided below on this page. Reporting for stray round can be done till February 28, 2026. For stray round, choice filling was allowed till February 20, 2026.

Students will have to download seat allotment result for NEET PG 2025. It must be noted, NBE had revised NEET PG 2025 cutoff for All India quota for each category. Cutoff was reduced to 0th percentile and -40 for SC/ST category.

Result for stray round NEET PG 2025 counselling

Also Read: NEET PG 2025 Stray Round Result Declared @mcc.nic.in; Check Details

Table of contents

NEET PG 2025 Reduced Cutoff
NEET PG 2025 Counselling Dates
NEET PG 2025 Counselling: Eligibility
NEET PG 2025 Counselling Process
NEET PG Counselling for State Quota Seats
NEET PG 2025 Counselling Rounds
NEET PG 2025 Counselling: Seat Allotment Result PDFs
NEET PG 2025 Counselling: Frequently Asked questions (FAQs)

NEET PG 2025 Reduced Cutoff

NEET PG 2025 Counselling Dates

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
22 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26	NEET PG 2025 stray vacancy round reporting ONGOING

Dates	Past Exam Dates
21 Feb ' 26	NEET PG 2025 stray round result
16 Feb ' 26 - 18 Feb ' 26	NEET PG 2025 stray round registration
16 Feb ' 26 - 19 Feb ' 26	NEET PG 2025 stray round choice filling
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