FET 2025 Counselling Round 1 Deadline Today: Complete Guide to Registration, Choice Filling and Important Dates
For doctors who qualified in the NBEMS Fellowship Entrance Test (FET) 2025, today is an important day. Monday, 13 July 2026, marks the final day of Round 1 counselling for FET-2025. Candidates who wish to participate in the first round of seat allotment must complete their registration, pay the required counselling fee and security deposit, and lock their choices before the deadline tonight.
The counselling window for fresh registration, choice filling and fee payment will close at approximately 11:55 PM IST. Missing this deadline means candidates will not be considered for Round 1 seat allotment.
FET serves as the qualifying and ranking examination for admission to FNB and FNB-PD fellowship programmes across India. Admissions are conducted exclusively through NBEMS’s centralized merit-based counselling process.
What Is FET 2025?
The Fellowship Entrance Test (FET) is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to Fellowship of National Board (FNB) and Post-Doctoral Fellowship (FNB-PD) courses.
Candidates who qualify the examination become eligible to participate in centralized counselling, where seats are allotted based on merit, preferences and seat availability.
Three Things You Must Complete Before 11:55 PM Today
Candidates who have qualified FET 2025 should complete the following steps before the counselling portal closes.
1. Register on the NBEMS Counselling Portal
Only candidates who have qualified FET-2025 can participate in counselling. Registration on the official counselling portal is mandatory for seat allotment.
2. Pay the Counselling Fee and Security Deposit
Candidates must pay the counselling registration fee along with the refundable security deposit as specified in the official counselling notice.
Without successful fee payment, the counselling process remains incomplete.
3. Fill and Lock Your Choices
Choice filling is one of the most important stages of counselling. Candidates should carefully select and arrange colleges and fellowship programmes according to their preferences.
A few points to remember:
Add every institute and course you would genuinely be willing to join.
Arrange choices in the correct order of preference.
Choices that are not manually locked will be automatically locked at the deadline.
Once the deadline passes, choices cannot be modified.
Important Dates for FET 2025 Counselling
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration, fee payment and choice filling | 13 July 2026 |
| Counselling deadline | Approximately 11:55 PM IST |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | 16 July 2026 |
Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 must complete fee payment and reporting formalities according to the official schedule.
Those who are not allotted a seat—or who wish to participate in subsequent rounds—will proceed based on their locked preferences and the rules announced by NBEMS.
Important Points Candidates Should Keep in Mind
Missing Today’s Deadline Means Missing Round 1
Candidates who fail to complete the counselling process before tonight’s deadline will not be considered for Round 1 seat allotment.
Choice Order Matters
The number of choices and the order in which they are arranged can significantly affect allotment outcomes. Candidates should rank as many acceptable options as possible.
However, avoid selecting seats or institutes that you do not intend to join.
Keep All Documents Ready
Before logging into the counselling portal, candidates should keep the following details readily available:
FET 2025 roll number.
Login credentials.
PG degree or DNB details.
Required payment information.
Relevant counselling documents.
Since traffic on the portal usually increases on the final day, candidates are advised not to wait until the last few hours.
What Happens After Round 1?
The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on 16 July 2026.
Candidates who receive an allotment must:
Pay the prescribed fee.
Download the allotment letter.
Report to the allotted institute within the specified timeline.
Candidates who remain unallotted or wish to continue in counselling should carefully follow the schedule for the next round.
Official Links
Candidates are advised to rely only on official NBEMS websites for counselling registration, seat allotment, notices, and fellowship-related updates.
- FET 2025 Counselling Portal:
https://counseling.nbe.edu.in/ - NBEMS FET 2025 Information Page:
https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=fet - FET Round 1 Seat-Allotment Result:
https://natboard.edu.in/parinam/fet/index - NBEMS Official Website:
https://natboard.edu.in/ - NBEMS Notice Board and Counselling Notifications:
https://natboard.edu.in/allnotice.php
Final Reminder
The clock is ticking for FET 2025 aspirants. Registration, fee payment and choice filling for Round 1 close tonight, and candidates who miss the deadline will have to wait for subsequent counselling rounds.
Before the portal closes, ensure that your registration is complete, payments have been made and your choices have been properly locked. A few minutes of preparation today could determine your fellowship seat tomorrow.
