Based on the R2 cut-offs and expected movement in Round 3 (AIQ 50%) for NEET PG 2025, a consistent rank relaxation trend is seen across all categories due to seat upgradation, intra-branch migration, and withdrawal after earlier rounds.
Clinical branches like Dermatology, Radio-Diagnosis, General Medicine, Paediatrics, OBG, and General Surgery are expected to show moderate rank extension, with sharper drops in OPEN, OBC, and EWS categories compared to SC/ST.
Para-clinical and pre-clinical branches (Pathology, PSM, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) show larger rank movements, making them high-probability options in R3, especially for reserved categories.
SC and ST categories benefit from the maximum extension in R3, particularly in Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Anaesthesia, and broad-based disciplines like PSM and Pathology.
Overall, Round 3 remains crucial for candidates with borderline ranks, and strategic filling of choices (including lower-preference and allied branches) can substantially improve allotment chances.