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NDTV
3 days ago
- General
- NDTV
NEET UG Counselling 2025: Revised Schedule For Round 1 Out; Check New Dates
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued a revised schedule for Round 1 of the NEET UG Counselling 2025 after temporarily halting the choice filling and locking process. The fresh timeline comes in response to multiple requests from NRI and PwBD candidates, along with pending court matters. According to the updated schedule, the Round 1 registration window will now remain open until 3 PM on August 6, while the RESET registration option can be availed till 12 noon the same day. Candidates can complete the payment process by 6 PM on August 6. The choice filling facility has been extended till 8 AM on August 7, and choice locking will be available between 8 PM on August 6 and 8 AM on August 7. Following the choice submission, seat processing will take place on August 7 and 8, and the Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared on August 9. Selected candidates must report to their allotted institutes between August 9 and August 18. As per the original schedule, candidates were allowed to submit and lock their choices by August 4. The Round 1 seat allotment results were initially scheduled to be declared on August 5. However, the timeline was extended to accommodate Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) following requests for more time to obtain certificates from designated centres. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website for further updates and instructions. In addition, all participating institutions under the All India Quota (AIQ)-including central universities, deemed universities, AIIMS, and BSc nursing colleges-were instructed to verify the accuracy of tentative seat vacancies listed in the MCC seat matrix.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
NEET UG 2025 round 1 counselling suspended, revised schedule awaited: Check details here
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has put the choice filling and locking process for Round 1 of NEET UG 2025 counselling on hold, triggering uncertainty among thousands of medical aspirants. The move was announced late Monday night via an official notification, which stated that the process has been 'temporarily suspended' and a revised schedule will be issued shortly. The Committee did not provide a reason for the abrupt suspension. However, it confirmed that the counselling process will resume once the updated timeline is finalised. 'The Choice Filling & Choice Locking for Round-1 has been put on hold. The revised schedule will be announced shortly,' the MCC notice read. Missed deadlines and earlier extensions According to the previously announced timeline, candidates were expected to submit and lock their choices by August 4, with Round 1 seat allotments slated for release on August 6. The schedule had already undergone a revision to accommodate additional time for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) to obtain necessary certification from designated centres. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Signs That A Heart Attack Is Imminent Learn It Wise Undo by Taboola by Taboola The delay has added to the anxiety among medical aspirants, many of whom had planned their academic calendar around the original schedule. Institutions told to verify vacancies Amid the pause in the process, the MCC has directed all participating institutions—including AIIMS, central and deemed universities, and BSc nursing colleges under the All India Quota (AIQ)—to re-verify their tentative seat matrices. The move is aimed at ensuring accuracy in seat availability before the counselling process resumes. NRI status granted to 188 candidates In a parallel development, the MCC has approved Non-Resident Indian (NRI) status for 188 candidates eligible for Round 1. These applicants had submitted their documentation via email by August 3, and were granted NRI status following a detailed verification of their credentials. Concerns persist over unfilled MBBS seats Despite a significant 39% increase in MBBS seats over the last four years, thousands of undergraduate medical seats continue to remain vacant across the country. Data tabled in the Lok Sabha on August 1 by Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel revealed that MBBS seats rose from 83,275 in 2020–21 to 1,15,900 in 2024–25. However, the number of unfilled seats has remained a concern, dropping only marginally from 4,146 in 2022–23 to 2,849 in the current academic year. The figures raise questions about the effectiveness of seat allocation mechanisms and underscore the urgency for timely and transparent counselling procedures. What's next With no clear explanation for the suspension and the counselling process in limbo, candidates now await the revised Round 1 timeline. The MCC is expected to release a fresh schedule in the coming days. Candidates have been advised to regularly check the official MCC website for updates and not to rely on unofficial sources for information. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
India Today
3 days ago
- Health
- India Today
NEET UG 2025 round 1 choice filling halted, revised schedule to be out soon
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has temporarily suspended the choice filling and choice locking process for Round 1 of NEET UG 2025 counselling. While no reason was cited for the pause, the Committee confirmed that a revised schedule will be shared soon. 'The Choice Filling & Choice Locking for Round-1 has been put on hold. The revised schedule will be announced shortly,' the official notice per the earlier timeline, candidates were required to submit and lock their preferences by August 4, with the Round 1 seat allotment results scheduled for August 6. The deadlines had already been extended once to give Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) additional time to secure certificates from authorised MCC also instructed all institutions participating under the All India Quota (AIQ) including AIIMS, deemed and central universities, and BSc nursing colleges, to thoroughly verify the tentative vacancies in the counselling seat matrix. In a related development, the Committee has granted NRI status to 188 candidates for the ongoing counselling process. These applicants submitted their documents by August 3 via email to MCC, and their eligibility was confirmed after detailed despite a notable 39% increase in MBBS seats in the past four years, a significant number of undergraduate seats remain unfilled, according to data from the National Medical Commission (NMC).The figures, presented in the Lok Sabha on August 1 by Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel, revealed that MBBS seats grew from 83,275 in 2020–21 to 1,15,900 in 2024–25. However, vacant seats, which stood at 4,146 in 2022–23, only dropped to 2,849 in the current session.- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
NEET UG Counselling 2025: MCC puts round 1 choice filing, locking facility on hold
NEET UG Counselling 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has put on hold the NEET UG 2025 round one choice filing and choice locking facility. The Committee has not shared any reason for the hold, but has mentioned that the revised schedule will be released shortly. 'The Choice Filling & Choice Locking for Round-1 has been put on hold. The revised schedule will be announced shortly,' read the official website. According to the revised NEET UG counselling schedule for 2025, candidates were required to submit and lock their choices by August 4. The round 1 seat allotment results were initially set to be released on August 6. However, the schedule was extended to accommodate Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), who had requested additional time to obtain their certificates from designated centres. In addition, the counselling committee had advised all participating institutions under the All India Quota (AIQ)—including central universities, deemed universities, AIIMS, and BSc nursing colleges involved in the NEET UG 2025 counselling for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programmes — to verify the accuracy of the tentative vacancies listed in the MCC seat matrix. Meanwhile, the Committee (MCC) has approved the conversion of 188 candidates from Indian to NRI status for the NEET UG 2025 counselling process. These candidates were required to submit their scanned documents to MCC via email at no later than August 3, 2025. The list of NRI candidates was compiled following a thorough review of documents submitted by applicants, ensuring compliance with the eligibility criteria set by MCC. Additionally, despite a significant 39 per cent increase in MBBS seats over the past few years, a considerable number of undergraduate medical seats remain vacant across India, data from the National Medical Commission (NMC) reveals. The data was presented in the Lok Sabha on August 1 by Anupriya Patel, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The unstarred question was asked by a member of the Telugu Desam Party, Putta Mahesh Kumar. The number of MBBS seats rose from 83,275 in 2020–21 to 1,15,900 by 2024–25; however, the number of vacant UG seats (excluding AIIMS and JIPMER) peaked at 4,146 in 2022–23, before witnessing a gradual decline to 2,849 in 2024–25.
Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Puja Khedkar's non-creamy layer OBC certificate cancelled
The Nashik divisional commissioner has cancelled the non-creamy layer certificate of Puja Khedkar, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationer accused of fraudulently clearing the 2022 civil services examination by misrepresenting her identity and using forged documents. Washim, Jul 16 (ANI): IAS trainee Puja Khedkar speaks to the media regarding the police interrogation at her residence, in Washim on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI) Khedkar, whose probation has already been terminated, is expected to appeal against the cancellation. The hearing will be held at Mantralaya, the state secretariat, soon, officials said. Praveen Gedam, the Nashik divisional commissioner, had rejected Khedkar's application for the certificate more than a month ago, officials said. Khedkar has now appealed to the secretary of the state Other Backward Class (OBC) department, Appasaheb Dhulaj, against the cancellation. 'Last week, she told us that she needs a four-week extension,' said Dhulaj. Khedkar, a 2023-batch IAS officer, allegedly misused the OBC non-creamy layer and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) quotas to secure her selection. She is accused of submitting fake OBC and disability certificates, claiming conditions like mental illness, low vision, and locomotor issues, to avail reservation benefits. To qualify for the OBC non-creamy layer category, a candidate's family income needs to be less than ₹8 lakh per annum. Khedkar had allegedly claimed that her family income was ₹6 lakh per annum. However, investigations revealed that her family owns significant assets, including 23 immovable properties and 12 vehicles. Her father, Dilip Khedkar, was a regional officer in the state pollution control board and had declared assets of ₹40 crore when he contested the Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate. Khedkar ran into trouble when she demanded unauthorised perks like a cabin for herself and used a beacon light on her private Audi, which sparked scrutiny. Later, many irregularities in her appointment were exposed, and her probation was terminated. In July 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) cancelled Khedkar's candidature, debarred her from future exams, and filed a criminal case against her for cheating and forgery. The central government dismissed her from the IAS in September 2024. Khedkar, who has denied all allegations, is on anticipatory bail granted by the Supreme Court. Puja Khedkar was not available for comment, while her father, Dilip Khedkar, said he was not aware of the appeal before Dhulaj.
