NEET PG 2025 Counselling Update

NEET PG 2025 Counselling Update: Revised Cut-Off, Eligibility, Schedule & Security Deposit Details Announced

The much-awaited update for NEET PG 2025 counselling has been officially released, bringing clarity to aspirants preparing for MD, MS, DNB and Post Graduate Diploma seats across India. The notification includes crucial revisions in the qualifying percentile, updated cut-off scores, online application timelines, security deposit guidelines, and internship completion deadlines for medical graduates seeking admission into PG medical courses.

This update is especially important for students who fall near the margin of previous cut-offs or who are preparing to participate in the upcoming rounds of counselling. Understanding these revised criteria early helps candidates plan better, avoid documentation issues, and ensure timely registration during the admission process.

Revised Qualifying Percentile and Cut-Off Scores

One of the most significant highlights of the notification is the revision of NEET PG 2025 qualifying percentile, which has been lowered for all categories. The revised eligibility criteria are as follows:

• General / EWS: 5th percentile — Revised cut-off score: 103

• General (PwD): 5th percentile — Revised cut-off score: 103

• SC / ST / OBC (including PwD): 0th percentile — Revised cut-off score: -40

• PwD (SC / ST / OBC): 0th percentile — Revised cut-off score: -40

This revision is intended to maximize seat utilisation and prevent wastage of seats in both government and private medical institutions, particularly in speciality programs that typically experience lower participation during initial rounds.

Online Registration & Application Schedule

According to the notification, the online application window for PG counselling begins from:

14th January 2026 – 10:00 AM to 19th January 2026 – 6:00 PM

Candidates are advised to complete registration at the earliest to avoid last-minute technical delays or payment failures. The counselling authority has also uploaded prospectus links and verification procedures through its official web portal for smooth processing.

Internship Completion Deadline

The completion date for mandatory rotatory internship for NEET PG 2025 eligibility remains fixed at:

31st July 2025

Candidates who are currently pursuing internships must ensure there are no gaps in documentation because discrepancies often lead to rejection during the certificate verification stage. Many students lose seats due to procedural oversight, making timely documentation a crucial factor in admission.

Security Deposit Guidelines

The updated notification also outlines the rules for Security Deposit submission during counselling. The security deposit ensures that allotted seats are not wasted due to withdrawal or non-joining issues. Key points include:

• Candidates must submit a refundable deposit before participating in the Mop-Up and Stray vacancy rounds.

• The deposit is forfeited if the candidate is allotted a seat and fails to join.

• If no seat is allotted, the security deposit is fully refunded.

• Refund timelines and processing are handled by the counselling authority after final rounds conclude.

This system ensures transparent seat allocation and reduces dropout rates in premium medical colleges.

Admissions for MD/MS/DNB & Diploma Courses

The revised framework applies to multiple postgraduate medical streams, including MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), and Post Graduate Diploma seats across government, deemed, private and minority institutions. Aspirants are encouraged to check seat availability trends of previous years to better plan their college preferences and speciality mapping.

Why Expert Counselling Support Matters

With ongoing revisions in percentile, deadlines, documentation and seat allocation, thousands of students find themselves confused regarding their actual chances of admission — especially those scoring near cut-off margins. In such scenarios, experienced guidance can make a significant difference in:

✔ College selection based on score, budget & speciality
✔ Documentation and allotment support
✔ MCC, State and Institutional counselling guidance
✔ Avoiding forfeiture during Mop-Up and Stray rounds
✔ Strategic seat locking and upgrade planning

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