Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh Directorate of Medical Education (MP DME) has announced a delay in the Mop-up Round counselling for MP NEET PG 2025. This means students seeking postgraduate medical admissions in Madhya Pradesh will have to wait longer than expected. The counselling process, which was previously set to begin on January 7, 2025 , is now postponed until a new schedule is released.
Why is the MP NEET PG 2025 Mop-up Round Delayed?
The main reason for this postponement is directly linked to the national counselling schedule. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which handles admissions under the All India Quota (AIQ), has not yet started its NEET PG Round 3 counselling for 2025. State counselling bodies like MP DME often wait for the national rounds to finish or progress to a certain stage.
This coordination between state and national counselling is crucial. It helps prevent a situation where a student might get a seat in both an All India college and a state college at the same time. If this happened, some seats could remain blocked unnecessarily, taking away opportunities from other deserving students. By waiting for the MCC's schedule, MP DME aims to ensure that available seats are filled efficiently and fairly across the country.
The official statement from MP DME clearly mentioned, "Due to the delay in the All India 3rd Round of counselling, the scheduled commencement of the State Mop-up round from 07.01.2025 stands postponed. The new schedule will be published following the announcement of the revised time schedule for All India and State counselling by the MCC."
Understanding NEET PG and Counselling
For students aged 15-18, it is good to know what NEET PG is. NEET PG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate). It is a very important entrance exam for doctors who wish to pursue higher studies in medicine, such as MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery), after completing their MBBS degree.
Counselling is the process where eligible students choose their preferred medical colleges and specialisations based on their NEET PG exam scores and ranks. The seats are then allotted to them through different rounds of this selection process.
What is a Mop-up Round in Counselling?
After the initial rounds of counselling are completed, there might still be some seats left vacant in various colleges. These remaining seats are then offered to eligible candidates in a special round called the Mop-up Round. This is often the final opportunity for students to secure admission into postgraduate medical courses. Because many students are hoping to get these last few seats, staying informed about the Mop-up Round schedule is very important.
Important Details About the Postponement
| Event | Information |
| Counselling Type | MP NEET PG 2025 Mop-up Round |
| Original Start Date | January 7, 2025 |
| Current Status | Delayed indefinitely |
| Reason for Delay | MCC AIQ NEET PG Round 3 counselling not started |
| Authority for State Counselling | Madhya Pradesh Directorate of Medical Education (MP DME) |
| Official Website for Updates | dme.mponline.gov.in |
Next Steps for Students
All students waiting for the MP NEET PG 2025 Mop-up Round counselling should make sure to regularly check the official website of the MP DME, which is dme.mponline.gov.in . The new dates for the counselling process will be announced there as soon as the MCC releases its updated schedule for the All India Quota rounds.
The upcoming announcement will include key information such as:
- The new dates for online registration.
- The date when the list of selected students (seat allotment) will be released.
- The deadline for completing the admission process after getting a seat.
It is important for all candidates to get their information only from official sources to avoid any confusion or misinformation. Staying alert and checking the official website often will help students prepare for the next steps in their postgraduate medical admissions.
