The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the updated NEET PG counselling 2025 stray vacancy round schedule. The seat allotment results will be declared on February 21, and candidates must report to their allotted colleges between February 22 and 28. The revised notification is available on the official website, mcc.nic.in.
As per the updated schedule, the online registration for the stray vacancy round will start on February 16, 2026, and end on February 18, 2026. The choice filling process will be open from February 16 to February 19, 2026, with the choice locking facility available on February 19, 2026.
"The data of joined candidates will be shared by DMEs/ State Counseling Auhorities to MCC for weeding out during seat processing of Round-3," states the official notice.
The counselling process includes 50 per cent All India Quota seats and 100 per cent seats from deemed universities, central universities, and Armed Forces Medical Services institutions.
NEET PG Counselling 2025 Choice Filling Process
Step 1: Visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the NEET PG 2025 counselling link
Step 3: Enter your registration number and other required details
Step 4: Submit your choice of colleges and other preferences
Step 5: Save and download the page for future reference
NEET PG 2025 Counselling: Documents Needed
- NEET PG 2025 admit card
- NEET PG 2025 rank card
- Four copies of recent passport-size photograph
- Verified slip and seat allotment letter
- Final MBBS or BDS mark sheet
- MBBS, BDS degree certificate, or provisional degree certificate
- Permanent registration certificate
- Domicile certificate
Controversy Over NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Marks
For NEET PG round 3 counselling, the qualifying percentile for reserved category candidates ranged from minus 40 percentile to zero percentile. This allowed those with scores as low as minus 40 out of 800 to participate in Round 3 counselling. For the general category, the qualifying percentile is the 7th percentile, and for persons with disabilities, it is the 5th percentile. Thus, candidates scoring 103 out of 800 in the general category and 90 in the disabled category are eligible for counselling.
Subsequently, a plea was filed in the Supreme Court, which then directed the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to submit an affidavit detailing their decision to lower the qualifying cut-off percentiles. Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe emphasised the need to balance conflicting considerations. They addressed the challenge of avoiding vacant seats versus the pressure to lower the cut-off due to a shortage of candidates. The bench expressed their intent to examine the decision for any significant issues, ensuring their conscience remains clear of any ulterior motives.