MCC Completes NEET PG 2025 Round-3 Reporting Cycle; Vacancy Assessment Underway

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially brought the curtain down on the reporting phase for the third round of NEET PG 2025 counselling today, February 13, 2026. Following the 5:00 PM deadline, medical colleges across the country have shifted their focus to verifying the final list of joined candidates. This marks a critical transition point in the admission cycle, as the committee initiates a comprehensive vacancy assessment to identify seats for the final Stray Vacancy Round. Official notifications regarding these developments are available on the MCC PG Medical Counselling portal.

Finalization of Round-3 Admissions

The closure of the Round-3 reporting window today follows an intensive period of document verification and physical joining at various government and private medical institutes. This round saw a significant participation rate, bolstered by the recent revision in qualifying percentiles which expanded the eligible candidate pool.

• Reporting Protocol: Candidates were required to physically report to their allotted colleges with original documents. As per the official MCC news, any reporting conducted outside the designated online portal tracking is deemed invalid.
• Admission Confirmation: A seat is categorized as "filled" only after the institute generates an admission letter through the secure MCC portal. Institutes are currently conducting a final audit of these letters against the physical presence of students.
• Seat Upgradation: Preliminary data suggests that a large volume of candidates successfully upgraded their seats from previous rounds, leading to a redistribution of residency slots in high-demand specialties.
• Data Synchronization: On February 14, the MCC will integrate this data with state authorities to ensure that candidates who have joined through the All India Quota do not hold concurrent seats in state-level rounds.

Commencement of Vacancy Assessment for Stray Round

With the Round-3 cycle complete, the committee is now identifying the remaining "clear vacancies." This assessment is the foundation for the Online Stray Vacancy Round, which serves as the final opportunity for postgraduate medical aspirants to secure a seat for the 2025-26 session. Detailed updates are frequently posted in the Current Events PG section.

• Matrix Verification: Participating institutes have been given a strict deadline of February 14 to verify their final vacancy status. This list will include unallotted seats and those vacated by candidates who did not report.
• Specialty-wise Distribution: While many clinical seats in premium institutes were filled during Round-3, the Stray round typically features a mix of specialized DNB seats and institutional quota vacancies in deemed universities.
• Registration Timeline: The registration window for the Stray round is set to open from February 16 to February 18, 2026. This allows fresh candidates to enter the process under the revised eligibility criteria.
• Choice Filling Protocol: Choice filling and locking will be available between February 16 and February 19, with the final allotment results scheduled for release on February 21, 2026.

NEET PG 2025 Counselling: Final Phase Schedule

Conclusion

The completion of Round-3 reporting today marks the end of the primary selection stages for the NEET PG 2025-26 academic year. The ongoing vacancy assessment is a prerequisite for the final Stray phase, ensuring that no medical seat remains unutilized. As the MCC prepares the final seat matrix, the medical community looks toward February 28, the absolute deadline for all postgraduate admissions this year. Comprehensive guidelines and further notices are hosted on the official NBEMS website.

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