Who conducts the online counselling for 15% All India Quota MBBS/BDS seats?
Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) of DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
What is the official website for MCC counselling?
www.mcc.nic.in
Can I submit the counselling application offline or by post?
No, application can only be submitted online through MCC website.
Can I submit more than one application/registration form for NEET-UG counselling?
No, only once. Multiple applications lead to debarment.
What happens if I am allotted a seat in Second Round or subsequent rounds and do not join?
Security Deposit will be forfeited.
Does registering for MCC counselling guarantee a seat?
No, it does not confer any automatic right to a seat.
Will MCC entertain any request for change in information provided in the application form?
No, under any circumstances.
Does MCC change/edit/modify any information entered by the candidate?
No, not under any circumstances.
What is the minimum qualifying marks in PCB for General/EWS candidates in qualifying examination?
50% taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.
What is the minimum qualifying marks in PCB for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates?
40% taken together.
What is the minimum qualifying marks in PCB for PwBD candidates?
40% instead of 50%.
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Is MCC responsible for fee structure, bond, or stipend information provided by colleges?
No. Candidates must verify with the college website or authorities directly.
Can I modify or change my choices after locking them?
No, choices once locked cannot be modified.
Should I confirm fee structure of a college especially for Deemed Universities before filling choices?
Yes, some have high fee structure. MCC takes no responsibility.
How will I receive updates about counselling?
Check MCC website regularly. No individual communication will be sent.
What mobile number/email should I use for MCC registration?
Same as used during NTA NEET registration, because OTPs will be sent only to those.
What is the jurisdiction for court cases related to counselling?
Delhi jurisdiction.
Can I resign from a seat offline?
No, all admissions and resignations (if allowed) are through online mode only.
Where will the security deposit be refunded?
To the same account from which it was initially deposited.
How many rounds of counselling are there for AIQ?
Four rounds: AIQ Round 1, AIQ Round 2, AIQ Round 3, and AIQ Stray Vacancy Round.
Will seats be reverted back to States after Round 2?
No, as per Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 16.12.2021.
Is upgradation allowed up to Round 3?
Yes, upgradation is allowed up to Round 3 (earlier known as Mop-up Round).
Can a candidate resign after being allotted in Third Round of AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities?
No, they would not be permitted to resign.
What is the reservation policy for 15% AIQ seats?
SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC (NCL): 27%, EWS: 10%, PwD: 5% (horizontal).
Is the AIQ reservation policy as per Central Government norms?
Yes.
What is the PwD reservation percentage in AIQ?
5% as per NMC norms.
Which seats are included under “Open seats – domicile free”?
15% AIQ of States, 100% BHU Open, 100% AIIMS, JIPMER Open, AMU Open, 15% AIQ of DU/IP University, Jamia Open (Dentistry), 15% AIQ of ESIC.
Are OCI cardholders eligible for AIQ seats?
Yes, they will be treated at par with Indian citizens and eligible for UR (General) seats as well as NRI seats (as per Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 03.02.2023).
From which date does the OCI eligibility restriction apply prospectively?
OCI cardholders who secured OCI after 04.03.2021 are subject to prospective operation; those before that retain earlier rights.
How many rounds of counselling are there for Deemed Universities?
Four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round (as per Hon’ble SC order dated 12.12.2022).
Is there reservation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/EWS in Deemed Universities?
No.
Is there reservation for Jain Minority or Muslim Minority in some Deemed Universities?
Yes, in certain Deemed universities. Candidates must verify eligibility.
What happens to vacant Jain Minority/Muslim Minority/NRI seats after Round 3?
They will be converted to Private Deemed University seats (UR category).
How many rounds of counselling are there for all AIIMS across the country?
Four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round.
What is the reservation policy for AIIMS seats?
SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC (NCL): 27%, EWS: 10%, PwD: 5% (horizontal), plus Foreign National seats.
Who is eligible for Foreign National seats in AIIMS?
Only OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals candidates.
Will MCC allot seats through nomination basis?
No.
What is the percentage of Insured Persons Quota seats in ESIC?
The counselling is domicile-free and conducted by MCC as per ESIC norms.
How many rounds for ESIC Insured Persons Quota?
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and online Stray Vacancy Round.
What is the eligibility condition for ESIC Insured Persons Quota?
Candidate should be Ward of Insured Persons with distinct number, as per list provided by ESIC.
How many rounds of counselling are conducted by MCC for Central Universities/Institutes?
Four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round.
Which Central University seats are counselled by MCC?
15% AIQ and 85% State Quota seats of Central Universities/Institutes.
Is there any conversion of seats in Round 3 for AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities/AIIMS/JIPMER/B.Sc. Nursing?
Yes, conversion will be carried out during Round 3 when eligible candidates of that conversion category have exhausted.
What is the conversion for ST (PwD) seats?
Converted to ST.
What is the conversion for SC (PwD) seats?
Converted to SC.
What is the conversion for UR (PwD) seats?
Converted to UR.
What is the conversion for OBC(PwD) seats?
Converted to OBC.
What is the conversion for ST seats (when SC/ST conversion applies)?
Converted to SC.
What is the conversion for SC seats?
Converted to UR.
What is the conversion for EWS seats?
Converted to UR.
What is the conversion for NRI seats?
Converted to UR (for Deemed Universities).
What is the conversion for Jain Minority/Muslim Minority seats in Deemed Universities?
Converted to UR.