The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) counsels candidates for seats in all India Quota (AIQ) + deemed universities, central universities & ESIC institutes. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) generally has lakhs of NEET qualified students registering for MCC Counselling and thus this is one of the highly competitive admission processes.
In this blog, we will try to cover everything about MCC counselling 2025, eligibility criteria, rounds of counselling, seat allotment mechanism, choice filling & locking, fees of MCC counselling and stray vacancy round.
What is the MCC Counselling?
The MCC counselling process is an online counselling process, centralized for NEET-UG qualified candidates. The MCC is authority, that allots;
• 15% all India quota (AIQ) seats in the Government medical/dental colleges. • 100% seats in Deemed universities and Central universities.
• AIIMS, JIPMER and ESIC medical colleges and all other Universities.
The entire process is conducted online at MCC website
MCC Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, as a candidate, there would be certain eligibility criteria that you would need to satisfy for MCC counselling:
| Eligibility parameters | Requirements |
|---|---|
| -------- | -------- |
| Qualification | Qualified NEET-UG 2025 and meet cutoff percentile |
| Age | Minimum 17 years old as of December 31, 2025 |
| Nationality | Indians nationals, OCI, PIO, and foreign nationals eligible |
| Educational Qualification | Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English |
More details on eligibility can be found at NEET UG Counselling 2025 Eligibility.
MCC Counseling Rounds Explained
The counseling is carried out over multiple rounds. Let’s clarify the difference between counseling rounds:
1.Round 1 - New registration, payment of fees, filling in choices & locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college.
2.Round 2 - The same procedure. Students who get a seat in Round 1, and those students who did not get a seat in Round 1, may participate for an upgraded position.
3.Mop-Up Round - Conducted for Deemed/Central Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER seats that remain empty after Round 2.
4.MCC Stray Vacancy Round - The final round. Conducted for vacant seats after Mop-Up. Candidates allotted here must not resign or upgrade a seat.
MCC Counselling Choice Filling & Locking
One of the key elements of the counselor process is the MCC counseling choice filling & locking process. The procedure is as follows:
• Candidates login to the MCC portal, and select colleges/courses preferred by students in order from first/favourite to last.
• Candidates may modify the choices selected multiple times before the closing date.
• Locking of choices is the process that enables you to submit your choices finally. If you forget to lock your choices, the system processes and locks your last saved choices.
• It is essential to search for the college cut offs for each college you have chosen, consider the area of each college and course preference before locking your choices. Full instructions are available at MCC Choice Filling Process.
MCC Counselling Seat allotment E-Result MCC
After each round, the MCC will release its seat allotment eResultMCC online. Candidates can download their seat allotment letter through the MCC portal.
Steps
1.Visit the official MCC website.
2.Log in using your credentials.
3.Download the seat allotment E-Result and the allotment letter.
4.Report to the allotted college within the given time frame.
How to Withdraw from Counselling in the MCC
Occasionally, students want to exit the counselling process. Here are the steps about how to withdraw from MCC counseling.
• Exit with penalty - (exiting the counseling process after being allocated a seat and losing your security deposit as a penalty for not joining the college in time). If you exit after Round 2, you may end up forfeiting your security deposit.
• Exit with Refund - If you wish to withdraw prior to Round 2, you can receive a refund of your security deposit.
• In further rounds (Mop-up / stray) - withdrawal is not permitted.
Be sure to carefully check and review the MCC guidelines before departing.
MCC Counselling Fees
Candidates are required to pay MCC counselling fees online during their application for registration. The counselling fees include the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit. The amounts are: • AIQ/Central Universities - ₹1,000 (UR), ₹500 (SC/ST/OBC)
• Deemed Universities – ₹5,000 registration fee for all categories
• Security Deposit – ₹10,000 for AIQ/central universities; ₹2,00,000 for deemed universities.
The security deposit is refundable, so long as you do not accept an allocated seat or on completion of the admission process. Full fees info at MCC counselling fees
AIQ vs. State Quota MCC Counselling
A common doubt is the difference between AIQ vs State quota MCC counselling.
• AIQ (All India Quota) - 15% of government MBBS/BDS seats are reserved for students from across India. The MCC conducts this process.
• State Quota – 85% of the seats will be reserved for candidates belonging to that state. Each state will conduct its counselling on its own.
• Candidates can apply to both an AIQ counselling and state quota counselling separately.
MCC stray vacancy round
The MCC stray vacancy round is the final chance to get a seat.
Highlights:
• Only candidates who registered with MCC and had not been allotted a seat in any previous round will be considered for stray MC seat allotment.
• All colleges will allot seats in order of merit.
• If they have been allotted a stray vacancy seat, they cannot withdraw, as with usual rounds.
Top Tips for MCC Counselling 2025
1.Research the cut-offs of previous years before choice filling.
2.Always lock in your choices before the lock date.
3.Ensure to check the seat allotment eResult MCC after every round.
4.Make sure to understand the refund rules before deciding to withdraw from the process.
5.Be careful about your choice of colleges.
FAQs
1.Which courses will MCC conduct counselling for?
MCC will conduct counselling for MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses at UG, PG and Super-specialty levels.
2.How do I register for MCC counselling?
Candidates are required to register online by creating an account on the MCC site (mcc.nic.in) and complete their education details, upload documents, and pay counselling fee during the counselling admission process.
3.What documents are required for the MCC counselling?
Candidates are required to upload their NEET scorecard, NEET admit card and proof of identity, academic certificates and category certificates (if applicable). They will also have to present originals at the reporting time.
4.Is there a counselling fee?
Yes, a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit depending on the type of institution (government, central or deemed).
5.What is the All India Quota (AIQ) for the MCC counselling?
The AIQ is a 15% quota of seats reserved for all government medical colleges of India and the counselling is centralized by the MCC.
6.Can I upgrade a seat in a later round?
Yes, if better options are available, then a candidate can participate in a later round of counselling to upgrade their seat.
7.What happens if I do not report after being allotted a seat?
If a candidate does not report, they lose their seat, and the security deposit may be forfeited as well.
8.What is the Mop-Up Round?
Once the primary counselling rounds are concluded, the Mop-Up Round occurs to fill the empty positions available to central and deemed universities.
9.Are there any spot rounds in MCC counselling?
At conclusion, there may be spot rounds to fill any vacant positions that are only available to the registered candidates.
10.Is the MCC counselling process the same as state counselling?
Yes, the MCC counselling is centralised counselling for AIQ and some specific central institution counselling while state counselling will be administered solely by the particular state authority.
11.Can I register for both MCC and state counselling?
Candidates can register for both but follow the rules and avoid confirmation between the two different counselling selections.
12.If I lock choice, can I change the choices at a later time?
Choices cannot be changed once the choices have been locked in, one the choice has been locked the system will lock your choices if you forget to play it yourself.
13.What happens if I do not report at the reporting time?
If you miss a reporting time, your admission may be cancelled and would therefore lose the seat.