New Delhi, October 16, 2025 – In a much-awaited development for aspiring postgraduate medical students across India, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to kick off the NEET PG 2025 counselling process tomorrow, October 17, 2025.
The information was shared by Dr. Lakshya Mittal, Chairperson & National President, on his X profile.
The news comes after months of anticipation and persistent legal hurdles. The announcement comes as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a key petition on exam transparency, adding a layer of uncertainty to the already delayed admissions cycle.
The NEET PG 2025 exam, conducted on August 3, saw its results declared on August 19, but the NEET PG 2025 counselling timeline has been repeatedly pushed back due to pending seat matrix approvals from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and ongoing litigation. According to the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA), interactions with the Health Ministry confirmed the mid-October start, with registration expected to open via the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in. This aligns with expert predictions and last year’s trends, where the process typically unfolds in the third or fourth week of the month.
The Supreme Court hearing, scheduled for October 28 before Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan, stems from a petition challenging the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for releasing only question IDs and answer keys instead of full question papers. Petitioners argue this lacks transparency and could impact merit lists, potentially leading to further disruptions if the court intervenes.
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The NEET 2025 PG counselling will cover 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges, along with 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC, and AFMS institutions. Eligible candidates—those who qualified NEET PG 2025, completed internships, and hold MCI/State Medical Council registration—must register online using their roll number and password, pay the requisite fee, and participate in choice filling. Multiple rounds are anticipated, including Round 1 (mid-October), with seat allotment based on ranks, preferences, and reservations.
State quota seats (50%) will be handled separately by respective authorities, with extensions already noted in places like Telangana (registration till October 16) and Karnataka (till October 15). As of today, MCC has not uploaded the exact schedule, but sources indicate it could drop imminently under the “PG Medical” section on their site.
For over 2 lakh candidates, this marks a critical step toward securing spots in top institutions like AIIMS Delhi and Saveetha Institute. However, with 13 candidates’ results recently cancelled by NBEMS and whispers of potential re-exams, the process remains fraught. FAIMA has urged swift action to avoid spillover into 2026.
Students are advised to monitor mcc.nic.in for live updates and prepare documents, including NEET PG admit cards, mark sheets, and category certificates. As the nation grapples with healthcare talent shortages, tomorrow’s launch could finally turn the page on a tumultuous year for medical aspirants. Stay tuned for real-time developments.