MCC NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 3: Choice Filling Extended & Revised Seat Matrix

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released an urgent update for all candidates participating in the NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round 3. In a relief to many aspirants, the deadline for choice filling has been extended. This decision comes after important changes were made to the seat matrix, including the addition of new medical seats and the withdrawal of others.

If you are waiting for the Round 3 seat allotment result or have not yet locked your choices, this article covers everything you need to know about the new schedule, the revised seat matrix, and what to do next.

Latest Update: Choice Filling Extended

The MCC has officially extended the choice filling window for NEET PG 2025 Round 3. According to the latest notification, candidates can now fill or modify their preferences for colleges and courses until January 30, 2026 (today).

This extension was granted to ensure students have enough time to review the revised seat matrix. Since new seats have been added to the list, candidates now have fresh options that were not available earlier.

Read more: NBEMS 2026 Calendar

Choice Locking Is Critical

The “Choice Locking” facility is active. Candidates must lock their final preferences before the deadline.

• Locking Start Time: Active now.
• Deadline: 8:00 AM on January 30, 2026 (Check official portal for any last-minute hourly extensions).
• Note: If you do not lock your choices manually, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices. However, it is safer to lock them yourself to avoid errors.

Revised Seat Matrix: What Changed?

The main reason for the delay in the Round 3 result is the revision of the seat matrix. The MCC received fresh data from participating medical institutes, leading to two major changes:

1. New Seats Added: Several medical colleges have added new PG seats (MD/MS/DNB) for this round.
2. Seats Withdrawn: A few seats that were previously listed have been withdrawn by institutes and will not be allotted.

Candidates are strongly advised to download the “Revised Seat Matrix Round 3” PDF from the official website (mcc.nic.in) and check if their preferred colleges have any changes.

NEET PG 2025 Round 3: Important Dates

Keep track of these dates to avoid missing any deadlines.

Event	Date & Time
Choice Filling Ends	January 30, 2026 (8:00 AM)
Choice Locking	Open now until 8:00 AM, Jan 30, 2026
Seat Allotment Processing	Expected Jan 30–31, 2026
Round 3 Final Result	Expected soon (Likely Jan 31 or Feb 1)
Reporting to Colleges	Dates to be announced after result

(Note: Dates are subject to change by MCC. Always check the official portal for real-time updates.)

How to Fill and Lock Choices for Round 3

If you haven’t submitted your preferences yet, follow these simple steps immediately:

1. Go to the official website: mcc.nic.in.
2. Click on “PG Medical Counselling”.
3. Log in using your NEET PG Roll Number and Password.
4. Check the New Seat Matrix to see added colleges.
5. Add your preferred courses/colleges to your list.
6. Arrange them in order of priority (most desired first).
7. Click on the “Lock Choices” button and enter your password to confirm.

What Happens Next?

Once the choice locking window closes, the MCC computers will process the seat allotment. This process considers your rank, category, and the locked choices.

• Seat Allotment Result: The result will be published as a PDF list containing the names of selected candidates and their allotted colleges.
• Reporting: If you get a seat in Round 3, you must report to the college with your original documents.
• No Free Exit: Remember, Round 3 rules are strict. If you are allotted a seat in Round 3, you generally cannot resign without penalties (like losing your security deposit).

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