NewsIMTSNOTICE: MCC has extended the deadline for choice-filling in Round 1 of NEET PG 2025 counselling until further notice. Students now have extra time to select their preferred colleges and courses. The Supreme Court on 26/09/2025 directed NBEMS to disclose its policy on publishing answer keys for NEET PG exams. Justices Narasimha and Pancholi asked NBEMS to file an affidavit clarifying their stand. The choice filling was originally scheduled from 28/10/2025 to 05/11/2025 for AIQ, Deemed/Central Universities, and AFMS institutions. The court is hearing petitions about transparency in NEET-PG exams. NBEMS claims coaching institutes are pushing for answer keys to question booklets. Earlier on 29/04/2025, the Supreme Court had directed publication of raw scores, answer keys and normalisation formula for transparency. Students should regularly check the MCC website for updates. (Updated 10 Nov 2025, 12:05 IST; source: link)
MCC extends NEET PG 2025 counselling choice-filling deadline
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the deadline for choice-filling in Round 1 of NEET PG 2025 counselling until further notice. Originally scheduled to end on November 5, 2025, this extension gives medical students additional time to select their preferred colleges and courses. The choice-filling process applies to All India Quota seats, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and Armed Forces Medical Services institutions. This unexpected extension provides relief to candidates who were rushing to finalize their preferences within the initial timeframe. Students are advised to regularly check the MCC website for any further updates regarding the counselling schedule.
Supreme Court asks NBEMS to disclose answer key policy
The Supreme Court has directed the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to reveal its policy on publishing answer keys for NEET PG examinations. During a hearing on September 26, 2025, Justices Narasimha and Pancholi instructed NBEMS to file an affidavit clarifying their position on this matter. The court is currently examining petitions regarding transparency in NEET-PG exams. NBEMS has claimed that coaching institutes are pushing for answer keys to question booklets. Earlier this year, on April 29, the Supreme Court had already directed the publication of raw scores, answer keys, and the normalization formula to ensure transparency in the examination process.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court on 26/09/2025 directed NBEMS to disclose its policy on publishing answer keys for NEET PG exams.
- The choice filling was originally scheduled from 28/10/2025 to 05/11/2025 for AIQ, Deemed/Central Universities, and AFMS institutions.
- Earlier on 29/04/2025, the Supreme Court had directed publication of raw scores, answer keys and normalisation formula for transparency.
