Hospitals Short-Staffed, Docs Idle as NEET PG Counselling is Delayed

Thousands of doctors remain without work as NEET PG 2025 counselling for All India Quota seats has been indefinitely delayed, leaving hospitals short-staffed.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services, said the competent authority decided to extend the choice-filling of Round 1 of PG counselling 2025 until further notice.

Key Highlights

• NEET PG 2025 counselling for All India Quota seats has been indefinitely delayed.
• Thousands of doctors remain without work, leaving hospitals short-staffed.
• The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) extended the choice-filling of Round 1 of PG counselling 2025 until further notice.

What This Means for NEET PG Aspirants

The delay in NEET PG counselling has left thousands of doctors without work, affecting the healthcare system and residency programs.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) and National Board of Examinations (NBE) have been criticized for the delay and mismanagement of the counselling process.

Important Dates to Remember

• NEET PG 2025 counselling was scheduled to start on November 6, 2025.
• The counselling process has been indefinitely delayed.

What Students Should Do Now

Students should stay updated with the latest news and announcements from the MCC, NMC, and NBE.

Students should also prepare for the counselling process and be ready to make their choices when the process resumes.

The delay in NEET PG counselling has left thousands of doctors without work, affecting the healthcare system and residency programs.