MCC Extends Choice Filling Deadline for NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Amid Seat Matrix Revisions

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the choice filling and locking deadline for NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling until further notice, following significant revisions to the seat matrix by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). This update was formally reported on January 29, 2026, and provides additional time for candidates to revise preferences after changes in seat availability.

Originally, the deadline for NEET PG 2025 Round 3 choice filling and locking was January 26, 2026, with the seat allotment result expected on January 29. However, after the updated seat matrix was released—including newly approved seats and withdrawal of certain seats—the MCC decided to keep the choice filling portal active until “further information” is issued, in the larger interest of candidates.

Why the Deadline Was Extended

The extension comes in light of the revised seat matrix for NEET PG 2025 counselling Round 3, which has seen several additions and removals in the number of available postgraduate medical seats. This revision allows candidates to update and reorder their choices to reflect newly available options before the final locking of preferences.

The decision ensures fairness, particularly for those who may benefit from newly added seats or adjusted placements in the MD, MS, and DNB postgraduate medical admission process under the All India Quota (AIQ).

Current Round 3 Counselling Status

As of the latest reports, the choice filling process for NEET PG 2025 Round 3 remains open on the official MCC portal (mcc.nic.in), and candidates can continue to submit, modify, or reorder their preferences. Though some educational news sources mention the choice filling being extended until 8:00 AM on January 30, 2026, the MCC has not yet confirmed a fixed closing date, reiterating that the window is open “till further information.”

This flexibility gives candidates more time to evaluate the revised seat matrix and optimise their options before final submission and choice locking.

Impact on Seat Allotment and Next Steps

With the choice filling deadline extended, the MCC is expected to revise the timeline for the NEET PG 2025 Round 3 seat allotment result and any related procedures. While earlier projections suggested a seat allotment result on January 29, delays are now likely due to the need for updated seat processing following preference changes.

Candidates should regularly check the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for notifications about:

• the final choice filling deadline,

• seat allotment result dates,

• reporting and document verification timelines,

• and any further seat matrix changes.

Staying updated through official channels ensures that candidates don’t miss critical notifications that could affect admissions for the 2025–26 academic session.

What Candidates Should Do Now

• Log in to the MCC portal and verify or update your choices based on the revised seat matrix.

• Rearrange preferences if newly added seats better align with your priorities.

• Lock choices only when you are confident they reflect your best options.

• Monitor announcements for the release of the Round 3 seat allotment result.

The extension allows candidates to make informed decisions with the most up-to-date seat information, particularly for competitive specialisations and institutes that have altered seat availability.

Written by Shreoshree Chakrabarty

Shreoshree Chakrabarty is an experienced content writer with over five years of professional expertise in creating engaging and impactful content across diverse formats. Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with well-known brands such as Myntra and Justdial, contributing high-quality content that aligns with brand voice and audience expectations. Academically, Shreoshree holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, and outside of her professional pursuits, she is an avid reader and a passionate traveller who enjoys exploring new places and cultures. She also loves watching movies, finding inspiration in cinema and literature that often reflects in her writing style.

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