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Complete MCC Counselling Guide · NEET UG 2026

Centralised Counselling.
Nationwide Opportunities.

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Section 01

What is MCC?

The Central Authority Behind Medical Admissions

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is responsible for conducting centralised counselling for medical admissions in India.

MCC Manages Admissions For

15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
Central institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU
Deemed universities and selected central pools
Selected quotas in DU, IP University, ESIC, and Jamia Millia Islamia

Under Ministry of Health

DGHS → MCC → Centralised counselling for all AIQ, Central Institution, and Deemed University seats across India.

Section 02

Why MCC Exists

The Need for Centralised Counselling

MCC ensures that medical admissions are fair, transparent, and merit-based - solving key structural problems in the admission ecosystem.

1

Limited State Access

Without MCC, students could only apply within their own state, reducing opportunities.

2

Unequal Merit Distribution

Students with better ranks could lose seats due to fewer colleges in their state, while lower-ranked students elsewhere benefit.

3

Regulation of Deemed Universities

MCC ensures standardised, merit-based admissions in private/deemed institutions.

4

Transparency & Efficiency

A single centralised system avoids confusion, duplication, and unfair practices.

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State-wise Admission

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State-wise fee structure, cutoffs, eligibility, seat matrix, reservation categories & rules and regulations.

AP
South

Andhra Pradesh

DRNTR

39

Colleges

7.2K

Seats

DL
UT

Delhi

FMSC Delhi

11

Colleges

1.4K

Seats

KA
South

Karnataka

KEA Karnataka

72

Colleges

13.9K

Seats

MH
West

Maharashtra

DMER Maharashtra

85

Colleges

12.8K

Seats

RJ
North

Rajasthan

NEET UG Counseling Board

49

Colleges

7.3K

Seats

TN
South

Tamil Nadu

TN DMER

78

Colleges

13.1K

Seats

UP
North

Uttar Pradesh

DGME UP

88

Colleges

13.4K

Seats

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Section 03

How MCC Works

From Seat Matrix to Seat Allotment

01

Seat Matrix

MCC collects seat data from all NMC-approved colleges
Classified into: Autonomous (AIIMS), Government colleges, Private/Deemed universities
02

Registration

Online registration is mandatory - no document upload required initially
Category auto-fetched from NEET scorecard
Only allowed change: Reserved → General
03

Fees Structure

Govt colleges: ₹10,000 (General) / ₹5,000 (Reserved)
Deemed universities: ₹5,000 security deposit
One-time registration reset allowed
04

Category Rules

Only the Central OBC certificate is valid
Horizontal reservations: PH (Physically Handicapped), CW (Defence/Ward)
NRI/OCI: No reservation benefits - eligible for AIQ or deemed seats

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Section 04

MCC vs State Counselling

Centralised Power vs State-Level Flexibility

Understanding the key differences helps you decide which counselling to prioritise based on your profile.

AspectMCC CounsellingState Counselling
Scope
Nationwide (AIQ + central + deemed)
Limited to state quota & state merit
OBC Category
Only Central OBC certificate valid
State OBC accepted
Horizontal Reservations
Limited - PH, CW only
Multiple quotas (female, defence, etc.)
Deemed Universities
MCC handles 100% seats
No role for states
Section 05

Special Provisions in MCC

Different Colleges. Different Rules. One Platform.

MCC handles multiple institution types - each with its own rules under one centralised umbrella.

Internal Quotas

Applicable in DU, AMU, JIPMER. Reserved for institution-linked students. Managed directly by MCC.

Central Institutions

Includes AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU. 100% seats allocated by MCC. Uniform process for all students.

Deemed Universities

Fully autonomous private institutions. 100% seats handled by MCC. No reservation policies apply.

AFMC

MCC prepares the merit list only. Final selection done by AFMC through interview and medical test.

Section 06

Reservation in MCC

Structured Allocation with Central Rules

MCC follows a strict, centrally-defined reservation framework - different from state systems.

1

Seat Conversion

Unused reserved seats are converted step-by-step: ST → SC → OBC → General.

2

Seat Roster

Decided by individual colleges. Adjusts seat distribution yearly. MCC only implements the matrix.

3

Central vs State OBC

Only Central OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) is valid in MCC. State OBC may be treated as General.

4

No Reservation in Deemed

All candidates treated equally. Only eligibility cut-off relaxation for reserved categories.

5

Minority Quota

Available in select deemed universities for specific communities. Managed transparently by MCC.

Section 07

NRI & OCI Provisions

Global Candidates. Structured Opportunities.

Different category, different rules - know before you apply.

NRI Seats

Available in deemed & some government colleges. For students with NRI sponsors. Fully managed by MCC.

OCI Candidates

Eligible for AIQ seats. No reservation benefits. Treated as the General category throughout.

Category Change

Indian → NRI change allowed only before counselling starts. Not permitted after the round begins.

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