Great news for thousands of medical aspirants across India. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially started the registration process for Round 3 of NEET PG 2025 Counselling. This comes as a massive relief after the National Board of Examinations (NBE) announced a significant reduction in the qualifying cut-off percentile to fill vacant seats.
If you are looking for a postgraduate medical seat (MD/MS/DNB), this is your crucial chance. The registration link is now active on the official website, mcc.nic.in. Here is everything you need to know about the new schedule, the revised cut-off, and how to apply before the deadline.
MCC NEET PG Round 3: Key Dates Announced
The MCC has released a fresh schedule for the third round. Candidates must note that the window for registration and choice filling is strictly time-bound.
- Registration Start Date: January 15, 2026
- Last Date to Register: January 26, 2026 (up to 12:00 PM)
- Choice Filling Window: January 16 to January 26, 2026
- Choice Locking: January 26, 2026 (from 4:00 PM onwards)
- Seat Allotment Result: January 29, 2026
- Reporting to Colleges: January 30 to February 6, 2026
Massive Drop in Cut-off Percentile: Am I Eligible?
In a major move to ensure no clinical seat goes to waste, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved a drastic reduction in the NEET PG 2025 cut-off.
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The qualifying percentile has been lowered significantly:
- General/EWS: Reduced to 7th Percentile (Score: ~103)
- PwD (General): Reduced to 5th Percentile (Score: ~90)
- SC/ST/OBC: Reduced to 0th Percentile (Score: -40)
This means thousands of candidates who were previously ineligible are now qualified to participate in the All India Quota (AIQ) counseling process. If you have a valid NEET PG 2025 score card within these new limits, you can register immediately.
Why is Round 3 Happening Now?
The third round (often considered a Mop-up or Special Round depending on the year’s rules) is critical this year because reportedly over 18,000 PG medical seats remained vacant after the first two rounds. The government aims to fill these seats to boost the number of specialist doctors in the country. This round allows fresh registration for those who haven’t registered before or were not allotted a seat in previous rounds.
How to Register for MCC NEET PG Round 3
Follow these simple steps to complete your registration on the official portal:
- Select PG Medical: Click on the “PG Medical Counselling” tab on the homepage.
- New Registration: Look for the link “New Registration Round 3” in the candidate activity board.
- Enter Details: Login using your NEET PG Roll Number and Password.
- Pay Fee: Pay the requisite registration fee online.
- Fill Choices: Select your preferred colleges and courses carefully.
- Lock Choices: Don’t forget to lock your choices on January 26; otherwise, the system will automatically lock them.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Fresh Choice Filling: Even if you registered in earlier rounds, you must fill fresh choices for Round 3. Old choices will not be considered.
- Security Deposit: If you successfully get a seat in Round 3 and do not join, your security deposit will be forfeited.
- Stray Vacancy Round: After Round 3, a final “Stray Vacancy Round” is expected in mid-February for any remaining seats, but it is risky to wait for that.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the official website for MCC NEET PG counseling?
The official website is mcc.nic.in. Do not trust any other third-party links for payments.
2. Who is eligible for Round 3 counseling?
Candidates who have qualified as per the new revised cut-off (7th percentile for General, 0th percentile for Reserve categories) and have not secured a seat in Round 1 or 2 are eligible.
3. Do I need to register again for Round 3?
If you have already registered in Round 1 or 2 and were not allotted a seat, you do not need to pay the registration fee again, but you may need to log in and fill fresh choices. New candidates must register and pay the fee.
4. When will the Round 3 result be declared?
The seat allotment result for Round 3 will be declared on January 29, 2026.
5. Can I change my choices after locking them?
No. Once you lock your choices, they cannot be modified. If you don’t lock them manually, the system will auto-lock the saved preferences on the last date.