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MCC Directs States to Remove Joined AIQ Candidates Before NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Seat Processing
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued an important notice directing state counselling authorities to remove candidates who have joined seats through the All India Quota (AIQ) up to Round 3 before processing Round 3 state counselling allotments.
The notice, dated October 10, 2026, states that filtering out joined AIQ candidates is mandatory before the Stray Vacancy Round of state UG counselling, in accordance with directions of the Supreme Court of India.
State counselling authorities must filter candidates who have joined AIQ seats up to Round 3 before processing state counselling allotments, following the directions referred to in the MCC notice.
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MCC Notice on NEET UG Counselling 2026
According to MCC Notice No. 25, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the reporting period for Round 3 of UG counselling was completed on October 9, 2026.
State counselling authorities have been asked to remove candidates who joined AIQ seats up to Round 3 before processing Round 3 state counselling seat allotments. This is intended to ensure that candidates already holding an AIQ seat are not allotted another seat through state counselling.
| Notice Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS |
| Notice Number | Notice No. 25 |
| Notice Date | October 10, 2026 |
| Round 3 Reporting Completed | October 9, 2026 |
| Required Action | Filter candidates who joined AIQ seats up to Round 3 before the relevant state counselling seat processing |
Supreme Court Directions Behind the Notice
The MCC notice refers to directions of the Supreme Court of India in Contempt Petition (C) No. 289 of 2022 in W.P. No. 223 of 2022, titled Shubhankar Patnaik vs. K. Ramesh Reddy & Others.
As stated in the notice, filtering out candidates who have joined AIQ seats is mandatory before the Stray Vacancy Round of state UG counselling.
State counselling authorities must follow the directions referred to by MCC and ensure that candidates who have joined AIQ seats up to Round 3 are filtered out before the specified state counselling processing.
How Will State Counselling Authorities Implement This?
MCC has instructed state counselling authorities to complete the required filtering before processing Round 3 state counselling allotments.
The notice also clarifies that state authorities can download the list of allotted candidates through the MCC data-sharing portal.
This step is intended to prevent candidates already holding joined AIQ seats from receiving another allotment through state counselling.
| Stakeholder | Required Action / Implication |
|---|---|
| State Counselling Authorities | Filter candidates who joined AIQ seats up to Round 3 before the relevant state seat processing. |
| MCC Data-Sharing Portal | Provides access to the list of allotted candidates for the required filtering. |
| Candidates Who Joined AIQ Seats | Their details must be filtered out as directed before the relevant state counselling processing. |
| Candidates Awaiting State Allotment | State allotment processing follows the required filtering by the state authority. |
What Does This Mean for NEET UG 2026 Candidates?
The notice is particularly relevant to candidates participating in both AIQ and state counselling.
Candidates Who Joined AIQ Seats
Candidates who joined an AIQ seat up to Round 3 must be identified and filtered out before the specified state counselling seat processing.
State Counselling Authorities
Authorities must use the MCC data-sharing portal to identify candidates who have joined AIQ seats and carry out the required filtering.
Candidates Awaiting Allotment
State seat processing will take place after the state authority completes the required filtering. Candidates should follow official updates for further instructions.
Candidates should follow further notifications from MCC and their respective state counselling authorities for updates on allotment and admission procedures.
This notice concerns the filtering of candidates who have joined AIQ seats. Candidates should consult the applicable state counselling notification for any further instructions about their individual admission status.
Refer to MCC Notice No. 25 dated October 10, 2026, for the official directions regarding filtering joined AIQ candidates before state UG counselling seat processing.
Download Official Notice PDFConclusion
The MCC notice dated October 10, 2026, reinforces the requirement to filter out candidates who have joined AIQ seats up to Round 3 before the specified state UG counselling seat processing. The measure is intended to prevent duplicate allotments and ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's directions.
NEET UG 2026 candidates should monitor MCC and state counselling authority notifications for any further updates related to seat allotment and admission procedures.
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