Across the different states and Deemed universities, the counselling schedules show that most second-round (R-2) and mop-up activities are concentrated between 10–28 December 2025. Key observations are:
1. Registration & Choice Filling Windows
Most states opened registration and choice filling between 9–19 December.
UP and Jharkhand started comparatively later (16–18 December).
Deemed universities ran NRI round choice filling from 6–12 December.
2. Merit List Announcements
Merit lists are mostly scheduled between 13–16 December, depending on the state.
Some states (CHD, Tripura) did not list merit dates separately.
3. Result Dates
Results are generally declared between 15–23 December.
HR, PB, UP, CHD, Jharkhand fall around 19–22 December.
Bihar declared earlier (12 December).
4. Joining Deadlines
Joining periods mostly fall between 13–30 December, with slight variations:
HR: 22–28 Dec
PB: 22–30 Dec
UP: 25–27 Dec
Bihar: 13–21 Dec
Others: around 22–28 Dec
Rajasthan extended Round-1 joining till 12 December, affecting later timelines.
5. Additional Notes
Several authorities have specific deadlines for seat resignation (e.g., PB by 13 Dec, UP by 8–10 Dec).
Vacancy displays are limited, with some states providing only after earlier rounds (Rajasthan on 13 Dec).