Registration & Choice Filling – NEET PG 2025
| State / Authority | Registration Dates | Choice Filling / Locking | Deadline | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ (All India) | 15–26 Jan 2025 | 16–26 Jan 2025 | Choice: 11:55 PM Reg: 12:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 27 Dec–27 Jan (Ext) Fresh: 15–27 Jan | 27 Dec–31 Jan (Ext) | 2:00 PM | Extended |
| Maharashtra | 19–26 Jan | 19–26 Jan | 11:59 PM | Fees + Security |
| Pondicherry | 20–31 Jan | 20–31 Jan | 5:00 PM | Active |
| Sikkim | 05–26 Jan | 05–26 Jan | 5:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Karnataka | 18–26 Jan | — | 11:00 AM | Cut-off reduced |
| Madhya Pradesh | 19–29 Jan | — | 11:59 PM | After cut-off |
| Manipur (JNIMS) | 16–23 Jan | — | 12:00 PM | Institute level |
| Telangana (Mgmt) | 20–25 Jan | — | 5:00 PM | After cut-off |
Free Exit, Seat Resignation & Surrender – NEET PG 2025
| State / Authority | Activity Type | Dates | Deadline | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telangana (Govt – In-service) | Free Exit | 21–23 Jan | 4:00 PM | No penalty |
| Telangana (Govt – Non-service) | Free Exit (Ext) | 21–30 Jan | 5:00 PM | Extended |
| Uttar Pradesh | Seat Resignation | 19 Jan–01 Feb | 11:00 AM | Late surrender |
| Tripura | Seat Surrender | 22–30 Jan | 5:00 PM | Active |
| Punjab | Seat Surrender | 14–30 Jan | 5:00 PM | Mandatory |
| Pondicherry | Seat Resignation | 02–31 Jan | 5:00 PM | Ongoing |
Payment, NRI & Special Category Registration – NEET PG 2025
| State / Authority | Category | Dates | Deadline / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ (All India) | Payment Window | 15–26 Jan | 3:00 PM |
| Maharashtra | Fees + Security Deposit | 19–26 Jan | 11:59 PM |
| NEIGRIHMS | Payment | 19 Jan–03 Feb | 4:00 PM |
| Maharashtra | NRI Registration | 16–23 Jan | Closed |
| Uttarakhand | NRI / Re-registration | From 02 Jan | End 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.