Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, conducts online counselling for eligible NEET-UG candidates for various undergraduate medical and dental seats.

For NEET-UG 2026, MCC conducts counselling based on the applicable directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, notifications of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and other competent authorities.

MCC conducts online counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in participating Government Medical and Dental Colleges. It also conducts counselling for seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities/Institutions, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC and other institutions/categories specified in the MCC counselling scheme.

Seats/Courses Covered Under MCC UG Counselling 2026

MCC UG counselling includes:

15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in participating Government Medical and Dental Colleges.

100% seats of Deemed Universities.

Seats of Central Universities/Institutions, including specified institutional and domicile quotas.

100% MBBS seats of AIIMS institutions.

100% JIPMER seats at Puducherry and Karaikal.

Applicable seats under the ESIC Insured Persons (IP) Quota.

AFMC, Pune – registration/counselling-related process as specified by MCC.

Specified seats of VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML and ESIC Dental, Delhi.

B.Sc. Nursing seats in participating Central Institutes, wherever applicable.

MCC's role is to allot seats to eligible candidates according to their NEET-UG merit and choices. MCC does not allot seats manually or through nomination.

Role & Responsibilities of MCC

The Medical Counselling Committee is responsible for:

Conducting online counselling for the seats covered under the MCC counselling scheme.

Publishing counselling schedules, notices and important updates.

Providing the online registration and choice-filling platform.

Publishing seat matrices for participating institutions.

Processing seat allotment based on merit and candidate choices.

Conducting multiple rounds of counselling.

Coordinating the counselling process with participating institutions and counselling authorities.

Managing the online resignation/withdrawal process wherever permitted.

Coordinating document verification through the allotted institutions.

Managing counselling fees and refundable security deposits.

Publishing allotment results and related notices on the MCC website.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website because MCC may modify or amend counselling instructions, schedules and procedures when required.

Important Court Orders and Developments

The MCC counselling framework has evolved through various Supreme Court orders and government notifications.

1. Sharwan Kumar vs. DGHS

The Supreme Court's directions established the framework for the 15% All India Quota counselling scheme for eligible undergraduate medical and dental seats.

2. Anand S. Biji vs. State of Kerala & Others

The Supreme Court order dated 23 March 2012 is one of the important judicial developments associated with online medical counselling.

3. Dar-Us-Slam Educational Trust vs. MCI

The Supreme Court order dated 9 May 2017 led to common counselling provisions for Deemed Universities and other applicable institutions.

4. Nihila P.P. vs. MCC & Others

The counselling scheme was subsequently modified to provide four rounds of AIQ counselling, namely:

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Stray Vacancy Round

Under the scheme, seats are not reverted to participating States after completion of Round 2. Upgradation is available up to Round 3.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Major Changes

One of the most important changes introduced for NEET UG Counselling 2026 relates to the reporting, document verification and upgradation process.

Under the previous counselling process, candidates generally had to physically report to the allotted institution for several counselling-related formalities.

For 2026, MCC has introduced a Freeze and Float system to make the process more convenient for candidates.

Freeze Candidate

A Freeze Candidate is a candidate who is satisfied with the allotted seat and does not wish to participate in upgradation in the next round.

Such candidates:

Accept the allotted seat.

Must physically report to the allotted institution for joining.

Must submit their original documents for physical verification.

Must complete the admission formalities at the allotted institution.

Float Candidate

A Float Candidate is a candidate who wants to retain the possibility of upgrading to a higher-preference seat in the next round.

Such candidates:

Give online willingness for upgradation.

Upload the required documents on the MCC portal.

Do not need to physically visit the allotted institute for document verification at that stage.

Have their documents verified online by the allotted institute.

Can participate in the next round according to MCC eligibility rules.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Counselling Rounds

MCC conducts the following rounds for AIQ and other applicable UG counselling categories:

Round 1

The process includes:

Online registration.

Payment of registration fee and security deposit.

Choice filling.

Choice locking.

Seat allotment.

Publication of the result.

Document submission/upload.

Physical reporting for Freeze candidates.

Online document verification for Float candidates.

Candidates who are not allotted a seat in Round 1 can participate in Round 2 according to the counselling rules.

Round 2

Candidates who registered in Round 1 but did not receive a seat generally do not need to register again.

Candidates can:

Fill fresh choices.

Lock their choices.

Participate in Round 2 seat allotment.

Choose Freeze or Float, depending on their situation.

Upload documents as required.

Candidates who receive an upgraded seat in Round 2 automatically lose their claim over their previous Round 1 seat.

Round 3

Candidates who did not receive a seat in previous rounds can participate according to eligibility conditions.

Fresh registration is permitted for candidates who did not register earlier or for candidates who are required to register again under the applicable rules.

After the Round 3 provisional allotment result:

Physical reporting becomes mandatory for:

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3.

Float candidates from Round 1/2 who did not receive an upgrade.

A candidate allotted a Round 3 seat who does not report will exit with forfeiture of the security deposit and will be eliminated from further counselling rounds.

Stray Vacancy Round

The Stray Vacancy Round involves fresh registration and choice filling.

MCC conducts the AIQ Stray Vacancy Round for applicable vacant seats and also conducts the Stray Vacancy Round for 100% seats of Deemed Universities as per the applicable Supreme Court directions.

If a candidate is allotted a seat in the Stray Vacancy Round:

The candidate must join the allotted seat.

Failure to join results in forfeiture of the security deposit.

The candidate becomes ineligible for further counselling, if any.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Reservation Policy

For applicable Central Government reservation categories, MCC follows the prescribed reservation policy.

For OBC-NCL reservation, candidates must belong to the Central OBC List and must not belong to the Creamy Layer.

PwD/PwBD reservation is horizontal and is subject to the applicable NMC guidelines and medical assessment requirements.

Candidates claiming PwD/PwBD reservation may be required to obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the designated Medical Assessment Board of MCC.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Registration Fee

According to the 2026 MCC UG Information Bulletin, the registration and security amounts are:

For example, a UR/EWS candidate registering for the applicable Central Universities/AFMC/ESIC categories would pay ₹11,000 at registration, comprising ₹1,000 registration fee and ₹10,000 refundable security deposit.

For SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, the corresponding amount is ₹5,500, comprising ₹500 registration fee and ₹5,000 refundable security deposit.

Candidates should always verify the applicable fee displayed on the MCC portal during registration.

Security Deposit and Refund Rules

The security deposit is refundable subject to the MCC counselling rules.

Important points include:

The security deposit can be forfeited in situations specified under the counselling scheme.

A candidate allotted a Round 2 or subsequent seat who does not join may face forfeiture of the security deposit.

A candidate allotted a Round 3 seat who does not report can lose the security deposit.

A candidate allotted a Stray Vacancy Round seat who does not join can lose the security deposit.

The refund is processed after completion of the counselling process.

The refund is made to the same account from which the security deposit was originally paid.

MCC states that the Financial Custodian initiates the refund after MCC notifies completion of counselling.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following original documents and the required photocopies ready for admission.

Academic Documents

MCC Allotment Letter

NEET-UG Admit Card issued by NTA

NEET-UG Result/Rank Letter issued by NTA

Date of Birth Certificate, if the Matriculation Certificate does not mention the date of birth

Class 10th Certificate

Class 10+2 Certificate

Class 10+2 Marksheet

Passport-size photographs – eight photographs, same as used in the application form

Valid Proof of Identity, such as:

Aadhaar Card

PAN Card

Driving Licence

Passport

These documents are specifically listed in the MCC 2026 bulletin for joining/reporting.

Category Certificates

Candidates claiming reservation should carry the applicable certificates.

SC/ST Candidates

SC/ST Certificate issued by the competent authority.

Certificate should be in the prescribed format.

Sub-caste should be clearly mentioned.

If issued in a regional language, candidates should carry an attested/certified translated copy in English or Hindi.

OBC-NCL Candidates

OBC-NCL Certificate issued by the competent authority.

Candidate's sub-caste should be included in the Central OBC List.

Candidate must not belong to the Creamy Layer.

Certificate should be in the prescribed format.

EWS Candidates

EWS Certificate in the prescribed format.

PwD/PwBD Candidates

Eligibility Certificate issued by the applicable Medical Assessment Board of MCC, wherever required.

NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National Candidates

MCC has separate provisions for NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National candidates.

Candidates falling under these categories must follow the applicable MCC guidelines and provide the required documents for verification.

MCC's 2026 counselling information includes a separate chapter for NRI candidates and specific provisions for NRI/OCI/PIO/foreign national candidates.

MCC has also issued a separate notice regarding document verification of NRI and OCI candidates for the 2026 counselling session.

NRI candidates should therefore check the latest MCC NRI eligibility and document-verification notices before participating in counselling.

Important Document Upload Rule for 2026

A major change in MCC UG Counselling 2026 is the introduction of online document uploading and verification.

Candidates allotted seats are required to upload clear scanned copies of the mandatory documents on the MCC portal within the prescribed timeline.

The MCC bulletin states that the document upload is intended as a one-time upload for the counselling process. Candidates who uploaded their documents in Round 1 generally do not need to upload them again in subsequent rounds, subject to the applicable rules.

For Freeze Candidates

The candidate:

Uploads the documents online.

Physically reports to the allotted institute.

Submits original documents.

Completes physical document verification.

Pays the applicable admission fee.

Completes admission formalities.

For Float Candidates

The candidate:

Uploads clear scanned documents online.

Does not need to physically report for document verification at that stage.

Documents are verified online by the allotted institute.

If any discrepancy is found, the candidate may be asked to re-upload corrected documents.

Failure to resolve document discrepancies within the prescribed time may result in cancellation of the seat.

Important Rules for Choice Filling

Candidates should carefully prepare their choices before submitting them.

MCC advises candidates to verify:

College fee structure.

Course duration.

Bond conditions.

Stipend.

Service obligations.

NRI fees, wherever applicable.

Eligibility and domicile requirements.

Other conditions applicable to the college or university.

MCC specifically states that candidates should verify college-specific fee and other conditions before filling choices. Once choices are locked, changes cannot be made during that choice-locking period.

Important Rules Regarding Resignation

The 2026 counselling scheme has specific resignation rules.

Round 1

Candidates can exit/resign according to the applicable Round 1 rules.

Round 2

Candidates can resign/exit according to the applicable rules, but the security deposit may be forfeited.

Round 3

Candidates cannot resign/exit after joining a Round 3 seat.

Candidates should therefore carefully consider their choice before accepting a Round 3 allotment.

Important Instructions for NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should remember the following:

Registration for MCC counselling must be completed online through the official MCC website.

A candidate should submit only one MCC counselling registration/application.

Candidates should fill the registration form carefully.

MCC does not manually allot seats or allot seats through nomination.

Candidates should use the mobile number and email ID used during NEET/NTA registration because OTPs are sent to the registered details.

Candidates should regularly check the MCC website for counselling schedules, notices and results.

Registration does not guarantee allotment of a seat.

Seat allotment depends on merit, eligibility, category, choices and seat availability.

Candidates should verify college-specific fees and conditions before locking choices.

Original documents are required at the time of physical reporting/admission.

Candidates should keep clear scanned copies of all documents ready for online uploading.

Candidates should carefully understand the Freeze/Float option before making their decision.

Candidates allotted a Round 3 seat must follow the mandatory reporting requirements.

Candidates allotted a Stray Vacancy Round seat must join the allotted institution.

Candidates should follow the latest MCC notices because schedules and instructions may be revised.

Official MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Website

Candidates should use the official MCC website for:

Registration

Choice Filling

Choice Locking

Seat Matrix

Counselling Schedule

Seat Allotment Results

Reporting Instructions

NRI Notices

PwD/PwBD Notices

Refund Information

Latest Counselling Updates

Official MCC Website: https://mcc.nic.in/

MCC's official UG Medical Counselling page currently provides the 2026 registration, schedule, seat matrix, candidate user guide and latest counselling notices.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Quick Summary

Important Note

The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 process is subject to the latest notifications, corrigenda, court orders, seat matrices and instructions issued by MCC, DGHS, NMC, NTA and the concerned institutions.

Candidates should not rely only on older counselling information from 2024 or 2025. The latest MCC 2026 Information Bulletin and notices should be checked before registration, choice filling, seat acceptance, resignation or reporting. MCC has already issued a Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20 August 2026, and further notices may modify the counselling process.