The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially extended the choice locking window for NEET Super Speciality (SS) 2025 counselling. The decision has been announced on the MCC’s official portal mcc.nic.in and comes as a relief to candidates seeking admission into various DM, MCh, and DNB SS programmes across India.
This extension provides additional time for candidates to carefully evaluate and confirm their preferences for institutions and specialisations. Choice locking is a crucial step in the counselling process, as the allotment of seats is based on the preferences locked by the candidates.
Reason for Extension
The extension has been made in response to several candidate requests and technical issues experienced during the initial counselling window. Many candidates had reported difficulties in accessing the portal or needed extra time to finalise their options.
MCC has stated that it is committed to conducting a fair and transparent admission process, and the extension is part of that effort. The committee has advised candidates to utilise this opportunity to thoroughly verify and lock their choices.
Revised Choice Locking Schedule
- Original Deadline: Previously scheduled deadline (as per earlier notification)
- Extended Deadline: New final date to be announced on mcc.nic.in
- Candidates are advised to check the website regularly for the updated counselling schedule.
Steps to Lock Choices for NEET SS 2025
- Visit mcc.nic.in
- Click on “Super Speciality Counselling”
- Log in using NEET SS 2025 credentials
- View and modify your selected choices
- Click on “Lock Choices” after reviewing
- Save and download the final copy for reference
Note: Once choices are locked, they cannot be altered. Candidates who fail to lock their preferences manually will have their last saved choices considered final when the window closes.
Important Guidelines for Candidates
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection while locking choices
- Double-check the order of preference, course availability, and institution details
- Save a copy of the locked choices page as confirmation
- Keep track of the next steps, including result declaration and document verification
Next Steps After Locking Choices
After the choice locking window closes, MCC will process the seat allotment based on candidate rank, category, and preferences. The seat allotment result will be published on the MCC website as per the updated schedule.
Selected candidates must report to their respective institutions within the stipulated timeline, complete document verification, and pay the required admission fee to confirm their seat.
Conclusion
The extension of the NEET SS 2025 choice locking deadline provides aspirants with a valuable opportunity to make careful and strategic decisions. Candidates are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last moment and to ensure their selections reflect their true academic and career goals. For the latest updates and official notices, students must rely solely on the MCC website.
