NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Registration, Choice Filling, Payment, Free Exit & Seat Surrender Schedule (All India & All State-wise)

Registration & Choice Filling – NEET PG 2025

State / AuthorityRegistration DatesChoice Filling / LockingDeadlineRemarks
AIQ (All India)15–26 Jan 202516–26 Jan 2025Choice: 11:55 PM
Reg: 12:00 PM
Round 3
Himachal Pradesh27 Dec–27 Jan (Ext)
Fresh: 15–27 Jan
27 Dec–31 Jan (Ext)2:00 PMExtended
Maharashtra19–26 Jan19–26 Jan11:59 PMFees + Security
Pondicherry20–31 Jan20–31 Jan5:00 PMActive
Sikkim05–26 Jan05–26 Jan5:00 PMRound 3
Karnataka18–26 Jan11:00 AMCut-off reduced
Madhya Pradesh19–29 Jan11:59 PMAfter cut-off
Manipur (JNIMS)16–23 Jan12:00 PMInstitute level
Telangana (Mgmt)20–25 Jan5:00 PMAfter cut-off

Free Exit, Seat Resignation & Surrender – NEET PG 2025

State / AuthorityActivity TypeDatesDeadlineRemarks
Telangana (Govt – In-service)Free Exit21–23 Jan4:00 PMNo penalty
Telangana (Govt – Non-service)Free Exit (Ext)21–30 Jan5:00 PMExtended
Uttar PradeshSeat Resignation19 Jan–01 Feb11:00 AMLate surrender
TripuraSeat Surrender22–30 Jan5:00 PMActive
PunjabSeat Surrender14–30 Jan5:00 PMMandatory
PondicherrySeat Resignation02–31 Jan5:00 PMOngoing

Payment, NRI & Special Category Registration – NEET PG 2025

State / AuthorityCategoryDatesDeadline / Status
AIQ (All India)Payment Window15–26 Jan3:00 PM
MaharashtraFees + Security Deposit19–26 Jan11:59 PM
NEIGRIHMSPayment19 Jan–03 Feb4:00 PM
MaharashtraNRI Registration16–23 JanClosed
UttarakhandNRI / Re-registrationFrom 02 JanEnd date TBA

Conclusion

The NEET PG 2025 counselling process is currently in a critical phase, with multiple registration, choice filling, payment, free exit, and seat surrender windows active across AIQ and various state authorities. Candidates must regularly monitor official portals, adhere strictly to deadlines, and complete all required steps within the specified time to avoid penalties or loss of allotted seats. Strategic choice filling and timely resignation or free exit decisions can significantly impact final seat allotment outcomes in Round 3 and subsequent rounds.