NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling Paused by MCC – AIQ & State Rounds on Hold

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has directed the states to pause the NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling. The reported reason for this hiatus is the pending approval of the revised percentile eligibility. MCC further said that the order applies to both All India Quota (AIQ) and state-level medical counselling. Contributing to the longstanding uncertainty in NEET PG Counselling 2025, this halt has made the situation severe for several medical candidates who are awaiting admission.

Click Here to check the official notice by MCC.

According to the MCC, the notice has been formally communicated to State Directors of Medical Education (DMEs), Vice Chancellors, and Medical Education Secretaries.

The earlier developments also flagged NEET PG Counselling Delays due to Legal Matters.

Recently, MCC revised NEET PG Counselling 2025 dates following withdrawal of 169 DNB seats

MCC on NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling Schedule

The eligibility revision process is going through some changes, which will cause the revision in percentile eligibility. The timeline can not be finalized until the authorities approve the revised percentile eligibility criteria. Stating the very reason, MCC said that the Round 3 counselling timeline will be uploaded only after the changes get formal approval from the competent authority. 

Hence, the MCC has strictly asked states not to move forward in the counselling process. The cessation of state-level counselling is to ensure that the unsynchronised schedules do not create inconsistencies in the states, MCC communicated.

AIQ and State Counselling to Be Announced Together

This approach will make the whole process uniform. MCC will release the dates simultaneously:

• The AIQ Round 3 counselling schedule
• The corresponding state counselling timelines

Can Candidates Register Fresh for NEET PG Round 3?

Yes. Fresh registrations are allowed in NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling. These students can participate:

• Did not register in Round 1
• Skipped Round 2

Will New Seats Be Available in NEET PG Round 3?

Yes. MCC will provide new seats in Round 3:

• Vacancies unfilled after Round 2
• Virtual vacancies 

Round 3 holds utmost importance for those who can not get a seat in Round 2 and missed narrowly.

Disability Assessment Update for PwD Candidates

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, New Delhi, has currently suspended visual disability assessment services. Though the modification is temporary, and in accordance with the MCC notification. Now, RML Hospital will be the assessment centre for NEET PG counselling.

Alternative arrangements and updates will be notified on the official website.

NEET PG 2025 Round 3: Seat Matrix and Cut-off Outlook

The competition dips once the counselling process reaches Round 2. High-merit students are already allotted seats, so the chances of any big change are low. 

What will MCC NEET PG Round 3 offers:

• Genuine vacancies
• Virtual vacancies from upgraded candidates

The seats in Round 3 will be the result of multiple revisions in the seat matrix, as one instance is when NEET PG seats were withdrawn after Round 1.

NEET PG 2025 Counselling New Seats

MCC has also approved PG medical seats in several specialties:

Similar delays are seen at the state level, with Round 3 counselling postponed in several states like MP NEET PG 2025 Mop-Up Round Counselling Postponed; DME to Release New Schedule Soon.

NEET PG 2025 Round 3: What Candidates Should Know

• The Round 3 counselling schedule will be published on the MCC website.
• The schedule will be available in PDF.
• Fresh registrations can be made for Round 3.
• Registrations should only be done through the MCC counselling portal.
• Candidates must stay aware of the news and updates so they do not miss the deadlines.

Read About NEET PG Counselling 2025 State-wise

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: When will MCC release the NEET PG Counselling Round 3 schedule?

Ans: We do not know for sure, but as the recent development suggests, it will be released once the authorities resolve the eligibility rules changes.

Ques: What will be the seat matrix for round 3?

Ans: The concerned authorities will share the seat matrix along with the schedule.

Ques: Do I need to register fresh in Round 3 counselling?

Ans: Yes. You can register. But its important to check the eligibility beforehand.