{"id":12253,"date":"2025-10-18T18:58:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikihealthnews.com\/?p=12253"},"modified":"2025-10-18T18:58:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:28:47","slug":"neet-pg-2025-counselling-registration-begins-controversy-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/?p=12253","title":{"rendered":"NEET-PG 2025: Counselling registration begins, controversy continues\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEET-PG 2025: Counselling registration begins, controversy continues&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most significant recent update regarding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET-PG) is that the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has begun the registration process for counselling for the 2025 session. However, this comes after months of delay and amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the exam&#8217;s integrity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration and Counselling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration started:<\/strong>\u00a0The registration process for Round 1 of NEET-PG 2025 counselling began on October 17, 2025, on the official MCC website,\u00a0<em>mcc.nic.in<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information bulletin released:<\/strong>\u00a0An information bulletin is available, but the detailed counselling schedule is still pending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All India Quota seats:<\/strong>\u00a0The counselling is for admission to MD, MS, and Diploma programmes under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key controversies and issues<\/strong><br>The 2025 admission cycle has been plagued with issues, including exam delays, alleged misconduct, and legal challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supreme Court intervention:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Supreme Court intervened, ordering the exam to be held in a single shift on August 3, 2025, after a planned two-shift format drew criticism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The court also issued a notice to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and the Centre regarding transparency in the exam&#8217;s evaluation process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data leak:<\/strong>\u00a0A major data breach was reported, in which personal details of approximately 1.38 lakh aspirants were allegedly leaked and sold online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malpractice and annulled results:<\/strong>\u00a0NBEMS cancelled the results of 22 candidates over allegations of using unfair means during exams conducted between 2021 and 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparency plea:<\/strong>\u00a0Aspirants have expressed dissatisfaction with the answer key format, which displayed only question IDs instead of full questions. A plea demanding more transparency is pending before the Supreme Court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delayed counselling:<\/strong>\u00a0The start of counselling was delayed primarily due to pending court cases and the National Medical Commission (NMC) needing to approve seats in some medical colleges.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Background on the NEET-PG 2025 exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exam was conducted on August 3, 2025, with approximately 2.4 lakh candidates appearing nationwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The results were declared by early September.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The qualifying cut-off scores for NEET-PG 2025 were lowered for all categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/\" title=\"\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Important Updates &amp; Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Exam Date &amp; Format<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exam was <strong>originally scheduled<\/strong> for June 15, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/news\/india\/sc-directs-neet-pg-2025-exam-be-conducted-in-one-shift-instead-of-two-shifts\/articleshow\/121510311.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Economic Times+2NBEMS+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following a directive from the Supreme\u202fCourt\u202fof\u202fIndia that it should be held in a <strong>single shift<\/strong>, it was postponed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/education\/2-shifts-create-arbitrariness-supreme-court-on-neet-pg-2025-exam-schedule-8544747?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ndtv.com+2The Times of India+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The revised date for NEET PG 2025 is <strong>August 3<\/strong>, 2025, in a single\u2010shift format. <a href=\"https:\/\/bestcolleges.indiatoday.in\/news-detail\/neet-pg-2025-nbems-announces-new-schedule-results-expected-by-september-3-3866?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India Today Best Colleges+2www.ndtv.com+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exam was conducted through the National\u202fBoard\u202fof\u202fExaminations\u202fin\u202fMedical\u202fSciences (NBEMS) in computer\u2010based mode. More than ~2.42 lakh candidates appeared. <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/education\/neet-pg-2025-more-than-2-lakh-candidates-appeared-nbems-exam-analysis-10167014\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Indian Express+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application opened on April 17, 2025 and closed on May 7, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiksha.com\/medicine-health-sciences\/neet-pg-exam-notification?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shiksha+2NBEMS+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates were given a correction window. <a href=\"https:\/\/nbe.edu.in\/IB\/IB%20NEET-PG%202025.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NBEMS+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Result, Cut\u2010Offs, and Counselling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The result and cut\u2010offs were released after the exam. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiksha.com\/medicine-health-sciences\/neet-pg-exam?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shiksha+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The counselling process for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats via the Medical\u202fCounselling\u202fCommittee (MCC) began registration on October 17, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/education\/mcc-neet-pg-counselling-2025-registration-begins-at-mcc-nic-in-10312050\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Indian Express<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0\ufe0f Key Issues &amp; Alerts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2022 Data Breach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was a <strong>data leak<\/strong> involving aspirant personal details ahead of counselling, with the data reportedly being circulated and sold. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/cities\/delhi\/2025\/Oct\/11\/neet-pg-2025-data-breach-leaks-aspirants-personal-details-online-ahead-of-counselling?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The New Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2022 Results Annulled for Malpractice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NBEMS cancelled results of 22 candidates across various years (13 of these from 2025 session) due to malpractice investigations. <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/education\/neet-pg-result-cancelled-nbems-annuls-results-of-22-candidates-for-malpractice-10298319\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2022 Delays in Admission\/Counselling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post\u2010exam admissions have been subject to delays due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ongoing court cases seeking transparency (e.g., full release of question papers) involving the Supreme Court. <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/education\/neet-pg-2025-supreme-court-transparency-plea-rationalisation-answer-key-counselling-10258787\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Indian Express+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval of new seats\/medical colleges and related regulatory steps are yet to be finalised, which is impacting seat allotment. <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chennai\/regulatory-delays-court-battles-stall-neet-pg-admission\/articleshow\/124398972.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Times of India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2022 Advisory against Scams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NBEMS issued advisories cautioning candidates about <strong>fake SMS, emails, social\u2010media posts<\/strong> claiming to offer exam leaks, guaranteed seats etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/neet-pg-2025-nbems-issues-advisory-for-students-on-exam-scams-check-details\/articleshow\/122360528.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Economic Times+1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc Why These Matter for Aspirants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>single\u2010shift format<\/strong> aims at fairness (all candidates see same paper) which could affect difficulty norms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The postponement gives slightly more prep time\u2014but also adds uncertainty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seat allocation delays mean candidates need to plan for potential waiting and manage expectations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data leaks &amp; scams emphasise the importance of verifying information from <em>official<\/em> portals only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malpractice actions reinforce the high\u2010stakes environment and the need to maintain integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/fermented-vegetables-natures-secret-to-a-strong-and-healthy-gut\/\" title=\"Fermented Vegetables: Nature\u2019s Secret to a Strong and Healthy Gut\">Wiki Health News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12255,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[2881,2882],"class_list":["post-12253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medical-exams-news","tag-neet-pg-2025","tag-neet-pg-2025-counselling-registration-begins"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12253\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}