NEET PG Counselling 2025 Schedule OUT: AIQ & State Quota Seat Matrix Released for 57,503 Seats
Big update for medical aspirants! NEET PG Counselling 2025
The NEET PG Counselling 2025 schedule and seat matrix for All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats has officially been released for the 2025–26 academic session.
This counselling process will decide admissions to MD/MS and other PG medical courses across India. As per the latest data, a total of 57,503 broad specialty seats are available, including 7,619 newly added seats this year.
Candidates who qualified NEET PG 2025 must carefully check the counselling timeline, round-wise dates, and seat availability to avoid missing any stage.
NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET PG 2025 |
| Counselling For | MD / MS / PG Medical Courses |
| Academic Session | 2025–26 |
| Total Seats Available | 57,503 |
| Newly Added Seats | 7,619 |
| Seat Types | All India Quota (AIQ), State Quota |
| Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Course Stream | Medical |
NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix – Important Update
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The seat matrix covers AIQ, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, and State Quota seats
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Medical colleges have been instructed to verify seat data carefully
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Any error or mismatch must be reported within 15 days
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If discrepancies are not reported on time, student admission data may be affected
👉 Candidates should rely only on the updated seat matrix during choice filling.
NEET PG Counselling 2025: AIQ & State Quota Schedule
Round 1 Counselling
| Category | Dates |
|---|---|
| AIQ / Central / Deemed Universities | 17 Oct – 22 Nov 2025 |
| State Quota Counselling | 21 Nov – 01 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining | 01 Dec 2025 (AIQ) / 07 Dec 2025 (State) |
Round 2 Counselling
| Category | Dates |
|---|---|
| AIQ / Central / Deemed Universities | 05 Dec – 16 Dec 2025 |
| State Quota Counselling | 07 Dec – 21 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date of Joining | 25 Dec 2025 (AIQ) / 30 Dec 2025 (State) |
Round 3 Counselling
| Category | Dates |
|---|---|
| AIQ / Central / Deemed Universities | 26 Dec 2025 – 02 Jan 2026 |
| State Quota Counselling | 02 Jan – 11 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining | 11 Jan 2026 (AIQ) / 17 Jan 2026 (State) |
Stray Vacancy Round
| Category | Dates |
|---|---|
| AIQ / Central / Deemed Universities | 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2026 |
| State Quota Counselling | 21 Jan – 24 Jan 2026 |
| Final Joining Deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
Commencement of Academic Session
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PG Medical Courses begin from: 22 December 2025
Candidates must ensure they complete joining formalities before deadlines, as late joining is not permitted.
What Should NEET PG Aspirants Do Now?
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Check seat matrix carefully before choice filling
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Track round-wise counselling dates
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Keep documents ready for verification & joining
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Avoid waiting for stray round unless necessary
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Make realistic choices based on rank + seat availability
NaukriBee Insight
With 7,619 new PG seats added, competition may slightly ease in certain branches and states. However, top specialties and metro colleges will remain highly competitive. Early and smart choice filling can make a major difference.
FAQs – NEET PG Counselling 2025
Q1. How many total PG medical seats are available in 2025?
👉 57,503 seats.
Q2. How many new seats are added this year?
👉 7,619 new broad specialty seats.
Q3. How many counselling rounds are there?
👉 Four rounds – Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy.
Q4. When do PG classes start?
👉 From 22 December 2025.
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