New Delhi, Updated on Sep 16, 2025 21:26 IST

Supreme Court has adjourned NEET PG 2025 answer key plea to next week. Petitioner had requested the court for urgent hearing as MCC is to release NEET PG 2025 counselling dates around September 5. NBE had released NEET PG 2025 answer key on August 29, comprising question ID and response sheet.

NEET PG 2025 counselling dates: MCC is expected to release counselling schedule soon. Reportedly, the counselling dates for NEET PG 2025 will be released on or after September 5, 2025. In another development, Supreme Court adjourned the answer key transparency plea next week. The petitioner had urged the court for urgent hearing in the matter as MCC may release the counselling dates anytime soon. Reportedly the court questioned the intent of petitioner while hearing petition on September 4, 2025. Is it because you got less mark in NEET PG 2025, you raise transparency issue in NEET PG 2025 answer key, the court reportedly said. 

NBE had released official answer key For NEET PG 2025 exam on August 29. The answer key had only question ID, correct answer and response of students. Later students filed PIL in the court, terming the step to release an answer key mere a formality.

"It frustrates the very object of publishing answer keys and responses, which is to enable candidates to cross-check their answers, raise objections against discrepancies, and ensure transparency in evaluation of a high-stakes national examination," the petition reads.

It must be noted the answer key for NEET PG 2025 has led outrage among students who were under impression that answer key will be released along with the question paper for NEET PG 2025. National board of examination in its first official released had strengthened students’ belief that it wanted transparency in whole admission process for NEET PG 2025 exam. But suddenly NBE made u turn and released another notification stated that only question ID will be provided along with answer key and response sheet.

NEET PG 2025 Counselling Dates & Schedule Soon

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will hold NEET PG 2025 counselling for allotment of 50% All India quota seats.  MCC will release dates for NEET PG 2025 counselling at its official website, mcc.nic.in. A total of 4 rounds of counselling will be conducted for seat allotment. NBE has already released merit list for 50% AIQ quota seats. Candidates who qualified NEET PG 2025 with minimum cutoff will be participating in NEET PG 2025 counselling. Registration and declaration of choices is mandatory to become eligible for seat allotment for NEET PG 2025.

Q:   Who conducts counselling for NEET PG?
A:

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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