MCC Notice 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued a crucial advisory to all State Counselling Authorities and NEET UG 2025 candidates following the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
As per the Supreme Court’s order in Contempt Petition, Shubhankar Patnaik vs. K. Ramesh Reddy & Others, the filtering out All India Quota (AIQ) candidates is now mandatory during NEET UG Counselling.
This step ensures that candidates who have already joined a seat under AIQ cannot simultaneously participate or be allotted another seat under State Quota Counselling, maintaining fairness and preventing seat blocking.
What Led to the Supreme Court’s Directive
In the Shubhankar Patnaik vs. K. Ramesh Reddy case, the Supreme Court observed several instances of seat blocking, where candidates joined AIQ seats and later participated in state counselling to switch seats.
This led to:
- Wastage of MBBS seats
- Delays in state-level seat allotment
- Unfair advantage to certain candidates
To prevent such misuse, the Court mandated strict filtering of joined AIQ candidates before states conduct their own seat allotment rounds.
Join NEET News 2025 MCC’s Official Directive: Key Highlights
The MCC notice 2025 states the following:
- Result of Round 3 of UG Counselling 2025 has already been published by MCC.
- There is no provision of resignation from the allotted AIQ seat after Round 3.
- Therefore, all State Counselling Authorities are directed to weed out or exclude candidates who have joined AIQ seats before conducting Round 3 of state counselling.
- This measure is mandatory to ensure that no candidate holding an AIQ seat is allotted a seat through state counselling.
- The list of joined AIQ candidates can be downloaded by state authorities from the MCC Data Sharing Portal after November 1, 2025.
“In view of the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, filtering out of the joined All India Quota candidates is mandatory in NEET UG Counselling. There is no provision for resignation in Round 3. All State Counselling Authorities must weed out AIQ-joined candidates before processing seats for Round 3 of state counselling.” – Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW
What Does “Filtering Out AIQ Candidates” Mean?
The term ‘filtering out’ means that the state counselling software or processing team must cross-check and remove any student’s name who:
- Has been allotted and joined an AIQ seat in Round 3 (as per MCC’s joined candidate list), and
- Still appears in the state counselling registration list.
This ensures such candidates are not considered for further allotment at the state level.
No Resignation Allowed After AIQ Round 3
The MCC has clarified that:
- Once a candidate joins an AIQ seat after Round 3, resignation or withdrawal is not permitted.
- Hence, seat upgradation or switching between AIQ and State Counselling is not allowed after this stage.
- This rule aligns with the Supreme Court’s order to maintain the integrity of the counselling process and prevent misuse of the dual-counselling system.
Data Sharing Portal Access for States
To facilitate this process, MCC has enabled access to the Data Sharing Portal for all State Counselling Authorities.
- States can download the list of AIQ-joined candidates starting November 1, 2025.
- The data includes candidate name, roll number, category, college allotted, and joining status.
- This list should be integrated into the state seat matrix processing system before seat allotment for Round 3.
Why This Step Matters
| Concern | Problem Before the Supreme Court Order | Solution After MCC Filtering |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Blocking | Candidates joined AIQ seats and applied again in the state counselling | Joined AIQ candidates are now excluded automatically |
| Seat Wastage | Vacant seats left due to double allocation | Efficient seat utilisation across AIQ and state quota |
| Delay in Process | States faced confusion during data reconciliation | Synchronised data through the MCC portal- mcc.nic.in |
| Legal Disputes | Conflicting seat allotments led to court cases | Legal compliance ensured through Supreme Court directive |
This order brings transparency, efficiency, and accountability to the final phase of NEET UG 2025 admissions.
How It Affects Candidates
For Candidates Who Joined AIQ Round 3
- You cannot resign or participate in any further counselling (State or Deemed).
- You must complete your admission formalities at the allotted AIQ college.
For Candidates Waiting in State Counselling
- Expect faster processing as AIQ-joined candidates will be removed from state lists.
- Your chances of getting a seat may slightly increase, especially in private and semi-government colleges.
For States
- Must strictly comply with the Supreme Court directive.
- Failure to filter AIQ candidates may invite contempt or legal repercussions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIQ Round 3 Result Published | October 31, 2025 |
| List of Joined AIQ Candidates Available | November 1, 2025 |
| Start of State Round 3 Seat Processing | First week of November 2025 |
| MCC Stray Vacancy Round Registration | November 4, 2025 |
The MCC’s latest notice is a landmark move to ensure clean, transparent, and legally compliant counselling in India’s medical admission system.
By enforcing the Supreme Court’s directive, the MCC aims to end seat blocking practices and streamline coordination between central and state counselling authorities.
