The admission process for postgraduate medical courses in Madhya Pradesh has entered a critical phase, with the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Bhopal, issuing a major, re-revised notification for the MP State NEET-PG 2025 Counselling Round 1. This latest update is crucial for all NEET-qualified candidates aspiring to secure one of the 830 MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats available across the state's government and private medical colleges. The notification encompasses a significantly compressed activity calendar and confirms the final seat matrix, demanding immediate action from medical aspirants to prevent missing out on the opportunity to choose their preferred specialization and college. The dynamic nature of PG counselling requires candidates to consistently monitor the official portal, dme.mponline.gov.in, and strictly adhere to the new, non-negotiable deadlines.
I. The Condensed Round 1 Activity Calendar: Key Dates
The most significant change lies in the highly condensed timeline for the critical steps leading up to the Round 1 allotment result.
- Last Date for Fresh Registration: The window for new registrations for eligible candidates closed on December 3, 2025 (11:59 PM). No further registration will be permitted for this round.
- Publication of Revised Merit List: The official DME revised state merit list for all registered candidates is set to be published. This list determines the rank order for choice filling.
- Date: December 4, 2025.
- Critical Choice Filling & Locking Window: This is the most vital step. Candidates must carefully select and rank their preferences based on the updated seat matrix within this narrow, two-day window.
- Dates: December 4 (5:00 PM) to December 5, 2025 (11:59 PM).
- Round 1 Allotment Result: The outcome of the choice filling will be declared, revealing the first round of seat allocations.
- Date: December 7, 2025.
- Reporting and Admission: Candidates who are allotted a seat must physically report to the designated college for document verification and fee submission.
- Dates: December 8 to December 12, 2025 (5:00 PM).
II. Understanding the Final Seat Matrix for MD/MS/PG Diploma
The DME has also provided clarity on the available seats, which is the foundational document for strategic choice filling. Understanding the distribution of the 830 total seats is paramount.
- Quota Distribution: Madhya Pradesh adheres to a 50% State Quota and 50% All India Quota (AIQ) split for Government Medical Colleges seats. The DME counselling specifically manages the State Quota seats (along with private college seats and 313 MDS seats).
- In-Service Quota: A significant feature in MP is the 30% In-Service Quota for candidates currently serving in state health services, specifically applicable to seats in Government Medical Colleges. Aspirants must ensure they are eligible for and utilize this quota if applicable.
- Total Available Seats (Approximate):
- Government Colleges: Total of approximately 440 seats available for open category, PWD, and in-service quotas across 13 colleges.
- Private Colleges: Approximately 569 open seats and 152 NRI Quota seats available across 8 private colleges.
- Strategic Use: Candidates must refer to the specialty-wise breakdown in the updated seat matrix (e.g., General Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, General Surgery) to identify the specific number of seats available under their respective categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Open).
III. Essential Strategy for Choice Filling and Admission
Given the short choice filling window, aspirants must execute a highly organized and immediate strategy to maximize their chances of securing a desirable postgraduate seat.
- Prioritize Choices Immediately: Do not wait until the final hours of December 5. Candidates must rank their preferences from the updated seat matrix as soon as the Choice Filling window opens. Preferences should be listed in descending order of desirability (most preferred at the top).
- Mandatory Locking: The DME has previously emphasized that choices must be manually locked using an OTP. Failure to lock choices by the December 5 deadline will lead to the exclusion of the current choices from the allotment process.
- Upgradation Option: Candidates who get allotted a seat in Round 1 but wish to compete for a better preference in Round 2 must mandatorily exercise the upgradation option at the time of their admission/reporting at the allotted college (December 8–12). If this option is not exercised, the candidate will be ineligible for an upgrade in subsequent rounds.
- Document Readiness: Ensure all original documents—including the NEET-PG 2025 scorecard, MBBS/Internship certificates, and domicile/category certificates—are organized and ready for the mandatory physical reporting to the college.
The DME, MP's release of the re-revised NEET-PG 2025 Round 1 schedule and final seat matrix creates a critical, time-bound opportunity for all MD/MS/PG Diploma aspirants. This condensed timeline, especially the December 5th choice locking deadline, is the last chance for candidates to influence their admission outcome for Round 1. All registered candidates must immediately verify the updated dates on dme.mponline.gov.in and, most critically, dedicate the next 48 hours to finalizing and locking their choice preferences against the new seat matrix to successfully secure their dream postgraduate medical seat in Madhya Pradesh.
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