2,620 new seats added to the NEET PG 2025 Round 2 matrix; candidates can now file their choices.

A total of 32,080 seats are available for candidates this time. This includes 17,623 clear vacancies, 11,837 virtual vacancies, and 2,620 newly added seats.

The second round of NEET PG 2025 counseling has begun, and the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has released the seat matrix for this round. A total of 32,080 seats are available for candidates this time. This includes 17,623 clear vacancies, 11,837 virtual vacancies, seats held by candidates in the first round that are open for upgrades, and 2,620 newly added seats.

The MCC has clarified that candidates who did not secure a seat in the first round or who wish to apply afresh for All India Quota (AIQ) seats will be required to apply online between December 5th and 9th.

Candidates must file their choices according to their preferences. The choice filing process will be open until 11:55 pm on December 9th. Candidates can then lock their preferences from 4 pm to 11:55 pm on the same day.

The results of this round will be announced on December 12th. According to data available with the MCC, a total of 26,889 candidates secured seats in clinical and non-clinical courses in the first round. Among the top courses in the first round, MD General Medicine was the most popular choice, followed by MD Radiodiagnosis and MD Obstetrics and Gynecology.

2,620 new seats added to the matrix in Round 2

The virtual admissions represent seats that were allocated in the first round but that candidates wish to upgrade. The newly added 2,620 seats provide an additional opportunity for candidates who did not apply in the first round or did not receive a seat of their choice.

Overall, NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counseling is a crucial opportunity for all candidates who wish to secure a seat in their preferred college and course. Candidates are advised to complete their choice filing process as soon as possible and lock their seats on time to avoid any technical or other issues.