NEET-SS Counselling 2025 to Begin in February 2026 for Super Speciality Admissions

NEET-SS Counselling 2025 will start in February 2026 for admissions to super speciality medical courses across India. Eligible candidates must complete online registration and participate in centralized counselling conducted by MCC. The detailed schedule and seat matrix will be released soon on the official portal.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has announced that counselling for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Speciality (NEET-SS) 2025 will commence in February 2026.

The centralized counselling process will facilitate admissions to DM, MCh, and DrNB super speciality programmes across participating medical institutions in India for the 2025-26 academic session. The detailed counselling schedule, including registration dates and round-wise timelines, will be released soon on the official MCC portal.

Eligibility Requirements for NEET-SS 2025 Counselling

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions to participate:

• Must have qualified NEET-SS 2025, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)

• Hold a recognized postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB) in the relevant feeder speciality

• Completion of the mandatory internship within the prescribed cutoff date

• Valid registration with the State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC)

Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) must additionally possess:

• NMC screening test qualification

• Eligibility certificate issued by NMC

No additional relaxations or category-specific provisions have been announced beyond existing norms.

Counselling Process and Rounds

NEET-SS counselling will be conducted online by MCC through multiple rounds to ensure maximum seat utilization:

• Round 1

• Round 2

• Mop-Up Round

• Stray Vacancy Round (if seats remain vacant)

Key Steps in the Counselling Process

• Online registration on the MCC website

• Payment of counselling fee and security deposit

• Choice filling of preferred institutes and super speciality courses

• Choice locking before deadline

• Publication of seat allotment results

• Download allotment letter

• Reporting to allotted institute for document verification and admission

Candidates who fail to join the allotted seat may lose eligibility for further rounds as per MCC regulations.

Official Portal and Application Instructions

All counselling activities will be conducted only through the official MCC website https://mcc.nic.in/

Applicants are advised to:

• Complete each step within deadlines

• Upload accurate documents

• Regularly check the portal for notices, allotment results, and schedule updates

Seat Matrix and Participating Institutes

NEET-SS counselling covers super speciality seats in:

• Government medical colleges

• Central institutes

• Deemed universities

• Private medical institutions participating in centralized counselling

The seat matrix, including institute-wise and category-wise distribution, will be released before registration begins.

Admission Scope for 2025-26 Session

The counselling process applies nationwide to candidates qualified in NEET-SS 2025 seeking admission into DM, MCh, and DrNB programmes. MCC will soon publish the exact counselling start date in February 2026 along with complete round-wise timelines.

Candidates should regularly monitor the MCC portal for updates regarding counselling registration, seat availability, and reporting procedures.

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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