The NEET PG 2025 counselling, organised by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), is being held to offer a clear-cut way for the students who want to get enrolled in MD, MS & PG Diploma courses across India. We are very close to the Round 3 calendar , and all our candidates can’t wait to have some certainty so that they can go ahead and finalise things with the selected school. These changes are important for the candidates who wish to secure their desired Medical College and Speciality.
Round 2 Reporting: Key Highlights
Round 2nd of counselling provided an opportunity to candidates who were allotted seats in Round 2 to report at their respective medical college for the purpose of admission and submission of any relevant documents.
Key things to know about Round 2 reporting:
- The appearing candidates had to report in person or online at their respective colleges as per the fixed schedule.
- The document verification was compulsory, and all the documents, such as the MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET PG 2025 rank card, etc., were to be produced along with identity proofs.
- Down, Seat confirmation would be done after paying the admission fee as per college norms.
- The reservation rosters had become open to all after candidates who did not report or were reported but did not upload documents in the previous rounds became eligible, including the Round 3 mop-up session.
Reporting for Round 2 is officially closed now, and it ends one of the most important phases of NEET PG 2025 counselling.
Round 3 Counselling: What to Expect?
Now that Round 2 is over, focus has shifted to Round 3 (mop-up round), which gives a chance to candidates who could not have a seat in other rounds or who had their seats vacated will be eligible for choice filling of Round-III (mop-up).
Key aspects of Round 3:
- Those who have not been selected in the Round 1/2 are eligible.
- Seats unlocked due to upgradation/withdrawal in rounds 1 and 2 will be made available again for round 3.
- It’s likely to kick off soon, with alerts going out on the official MCC website.
As the nodal agency releases its guidelines just 20-25 days before the exam, candidates are advised to keep their documents ready as well and abide by the eligibility and registration norms to avoid any last-minute hassle.
Planning at the right time will be crucial in this round to make the most of your preferred speciality and medical college.
Document Checklist for Counselling
Candidates must have the following documents for the NEET PG 2025 counselling.
- NEET PG 2025 Rank Card
- MBBS Degree Certificate & internship Completed Certificate
- Medical Council Registration Certificate (Provisional/State)
- Identity Proof (Aadhar Card / PAN / Passport or Voter ID)
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate / PwD Certificate (applicable to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD only)
The non-furnishing of any mandatory document may result in forfeiture of the allotted seat, underscoring just how crucial it was for candidates to be well-prepared before going for Round 3.
Expected Trends and Insights
Candidates who got seats in round 2 joined the top govt and private colleges, whereas preferred specialities like General Medicine, Paediatrics, OBG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), and surgery were completely filled by the time of second round counselling. The last six seats are expected to see a tight race in Round 3 between contestants.
Experts advise aspirants to:
- Infrastructure, faculty and clinical exposure should be the criteria to choose colleges.
- Keep an eye on the official announcements from MCC and NBE.
- Follow legitimate counselling portals such as MBBS Advisor for information on seat allotment, eligibility and document verification.
Regulatory Guidelines and Verification
Candidates must know more about the guidelines of medical admission as follows:
- The admissions regulations are monitored by NMC, which mandates that all seats meet requisite eligibility and accreditation standards. Guidance details are published on the NMC website.
- Foreign medical graduates who desire to practice in India need the FMGE qualification (see the FMGE portal).
- Candidates should follow these instructions carefully in order to remain eligible, thereby facilitating the counselling process.
Conclusion
With the completion of NEET PG 2025 Round 2 reporting, candidates now await the Round 3 counselling. Preparation, document verification at the right time and choice filling strategically will be of the essence to secure seats in top medical colleges and preferred specialities. MBBS Advisor provides expert support for NEET PG counselling, seat allotment and admission schedule guidance to help candidates get through the tangled web of the counselling process.
Keeping a track of official announcements made by the MCC, NMC and FMGE will help candidates in knowing about deadlines, eligibility requirements & regulatory compliances to perform their best for getting into a postgraduate career in medicine.
