NEET PG Counselling Seat Allotment: Round-Wise Cutoffs, Key Dates & Eligibility
NEET PG Counselling Seat Allotment saw a significant reduction in qualifying percentile for the General/EWS category, tightening from the 15th percentile in 2024 to the 7th percentile in the revised Round 3 of 2025. This NEET PG Counselling Seat Allotment is the process by which postgraduate medical seats are allocated based on NEET PG ranks, preferences, and reservation criteria, with the 2025 reduction making more candidates eligible for later rounds. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
NEET PG Counselling 2025 Key Dates (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) released a detailed schedule for the NEET PG 2025 counselling rounds, including registration, choice filling, and seat allotment results.
| Event | Date (2025-2026) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | October 28 – November 5, 2025 (Revised: November 17, 2025) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | November 20, 2025 (Final: November 22, 2025) |
| Round 1 Reporting to Allotted College | November 23 – December 1, 2025 |
| Round 2 Registration & Payment | December 5 – 7, 2025 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling & Locking | December 6 – 14, 2025 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | December 16, 2025 (Final: December 17, 2025) |
| Round 2 Reporting to Allotted College | December 11 – 30, 2025 |
| Round 3 Registration & Payment | December 26, 2025 – January 2, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | December 31, 2025 (Final: February 5, 2026) |
| Round 3 Reporting to Allotted College | January 1 – 11, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round Result | January 21, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round Reporting | Until January 31, 2026 |
NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% Cutoffs by Branch and Category (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following tables present the NEET PG 2025 All India Quota (AIQ) 50% closing ranks for various branches across different categories after Round 1 and Round 2 of counselling.
NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% OPEN Category Cutoffs
| Branch | Round 1 Cut-Off Rank | Round 2 Cut-Off Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine | 658 | 845 |
| Dermatology | 2725 | 6251 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 2920 | 4137 |
| General Medicine | 3822 | 6070 |
| Paediatrics | 7071 | 9591 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 9714 | 11555 |
| General Surgery | 11507 | 15331 |
| Orthopaedics | 12429 | 17062 |
| Psychiatry | 16458 | 19214 |
| Anaesthesiology | 19028 | 24796 |
| Pathology | 36444 | 47475 |
NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% OBC Category Cutoffs
| Branch | Round 1 Cut-Off Rank | Round 2 Cut-Off Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine | 1549 | 2844 |
| Dermatology | 5653 | 7099 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 3936 | 6067 |
| General Medicine | 6301 | 7991 |
| Paediatrics | 10534 | 12029 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 14008 | 15380 |
| General Surgery | 15525 | 18300 |
| Orthopaedics | 14894 | 18870 |
| Psychiatry | 22415 | 17581 |
| Anaesthesiology | 25331 | 31630 |
NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% EWS Category Cutoffs
| Branch | Round 1 Cut-Off Rank | Round 2 Cut-Off Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology | 6713 | 9641 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 4586 | 5998 |
| General Medicine | 7655 | 8716 |
| Paediatrics | 11024 | 14851 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 16826 | 18281 |
| General Surgery | 17957 | 22784 |
| Orthopaedics | 19488 | 21623 |
| Psychiatry | 31680 | 37502 |
| Anaesthesiology | 27628 | 36435 |
NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% SC Category Cutoffs
| Branch | Round 1 Cut-Off Rank | Round 2 Cut-Off Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology | 12811 | 17079 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 9941 | 12903 |
| General Medicine | 17908 | 21968 |
| Paediatrics | 22979 | 31803 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 31068 | 37930 |
| General Surgery | 33129 | 39530 |
| Orthopaedics | 34943 | 39123 |
| Psychiatry | 37273 | 43493 |
| Anaesthesiology | 43389 | 49689 |
NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% ST Category Cutoffs
| Branch | Round 1 Cut-Off Rank | Round 2 Cut-Off Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology | 25808 | 28002 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 17238 | 21007 |
| General Medicine | 33062 | 36729 |
| Paediatrics | 47281 | 51217 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 50317 | 58481 |
| General Surgery | 55932 | 68175 |
| Orthopaedics | 53647 | 71600 |
| Psychiatry | 72084 | 87834 |
| Anaesthesiology | 60974 | 76232 |
NEET PG 2025 Qualifying Percentiles: Initial vs. Revised Round 3 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The NEET PG qualifying percentiles for 2025 saw a significant revision for Round 3 counselling to fill vacant seats.
| Category | Initial Qualifying Percentile (2025) | Revised Round 3 Qualifying Percentile (2025) | Revised Cut-Off Score (Out of 800) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile | 7th Percentile | 103 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th Percentile | 0 Percentile | -40 |
| General-PwD | 45th Percentile | 5th Percentile | 90 |
FAQs about NEET PG Counselling Seat Allotment
Q: What factors influence NEET PG seat allotment?
A: NEET PG seat allotment is primarily influenced by the candidate’s NEET PG rank, the choices of colleges and courses filled during counselling, the total number of seats available, and applicable reservation criteria.
Q: How many rounds are typically conducted in NEET PG Counselling?
A: NEET PG counselling is generally conducted in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round. Each round aims to allocate seats based on merit and preferences.
Q: Is it possible to upgrade a seat after NEET PG Round 1 allotment?
A: Yes, candidates who secure a seat in Round 1 and wish to participate in subsequent rounds for an upgrade must physically report to the allotted college to be considered for further upgradation, as per MCC norms.
Q: What documents are essential for NEET PG Counselling reporting?
A: Candidates must carry original documents such as the NEET PG Admit Card, Scorecard, Allotment Letter, MBBS Degree Certificate, Internship Completion Certificate, Medical Registration Certificate, and valid photo ID for verification.
Q: Does the NEET PG cutoff vary for All India Quota and State Quota seats?
A: Yes, the NEET PG cutoff varies significantly between the All India Quota (AIQ) seats, managed by MCC, and the State Quota seats, handled by respective state counselling authorities.
