The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued a notice on 6 August 2026 for all Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and NRI candidates who are taking part in MCC's NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS seats. This is not a new schedule or a result — it is an important process reminder. MCC says these candidates must first get their documents checked and approved by MCC's own NRI Document Verification Team before they can use the NRI quota facility during counselling. Only after this verification is done successfully will a candidate be able to see NRI seats along with Indian Unreserved (UR) seats while filling choices. Candidates are also told to answer 'YES' to a specific question during registration if they want to apply under the NRI quota.
OCI and NRI candidates must complete document verification with MCC's NRI Document Verification Team before choice filling — without it, they will not be shown NRI quota seats during counselling.
What exactly is this notice about?
Every year, a small number of medical and dental seats are set aside as 'NRI quota' seats — these are seats that Indian institutions reserve for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates or their close relatives, and in many cases for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) as well. These seats usually carry a different, higher fee structure and have their own eligibility rules.
Because eligibility for NRI quota is not automatic — it depends on things like the candidate's relationship to the NRI sponsor, proof of the sponsor's NRI status, and specific supporting documents — MCC runs a separate verification process before counselling. This notice tells all OCI and NRI candidates that this verification is compulsory and must be done first, not after choice filling has started.
Why this matters — the seats you see depend on it
According to the notice, a candidate's NRI documents are checked by MCC's NRI Document Verification Team. If the verification is successful and MCC confirms the candidate's eligibility under the NRI category, that candidate will then be able to see two sets of seats while filling choices: NRI quota seats AND Indian Unreserved (UR) seats.
If a candidate skips this verification, or if it is not completed in time, they will not get access to NRI seats during choice filling — meaning they could lose the chance to choose from that seat pool entirely, even if they were genuinely eligible.
The one step you must not miss at registration
MCC has flagged one specific action every OCI/NRI candidate must take during counselling registration. There is a question at the registration stage that asks:
'Whether you want to apply for NRI Quota seats'
The notice instructs candidates who want to be considered under the NRI category to select 'YES' for this question. Answering incorrectly here — or missing it — can affect whether the candidate is even considered for the NRI verification and seat pool at all.
- Select 'YES' at registration if you want to apply for NRI Quota seats.
- This must be done at the time of registration, not later.
⚠️ The trap: verification timing
The notice specifically warns candidates to complete document verification 'well in advance' to avoid inconvenience during choice filling. This is the most important caution in the notice. Choice filling in MCC counselling happens within a fixed, short time window as part of each round. If verification is still pending or incomplete when a round's choice-filling window opens, a candidate may not see NRI seats in time to select them.
The notice does not specify a separate deadline date for verification, nor does it list the exact documents required or the verification centre/portal details — none of that is mentioned in this notice. Candidates should watch MCC's official counselling website for the specific document list, verification schedule, and submission mode, since this notice only announces the requirement, not the operational details.
Who should pay attention to this notice
This applies specifically to two categories of candidates participating in MCC counselling for NEET UG 2026 admissions to MBBS and BDS seats:
- Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) — candidates holding OCI cards.
- NRI candidates — Non-Resident Indian candidates or those applying as NRI-sponsored candidates, wherever the NRI category is applicable to their case.
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Do I need to do anything if I am not applying under the NRI quota?
If you are not an OCI or NRI candidate, and you are not applying for NRI quota seats, this specific notice does not apply to you.
What happens if I don't get my documents verified before choice filling?
The notice says only candidates who complete verification and are confirmed eligible will be able to view NRI seats along with Indian UR seats during choice filling. If verification is not done in time, you may not see NRI seats as an option.
What documents do I need to submit for NRI verification?
This notice does not list the specific documents required. Candidates should check MCC's official counselling website for the detailed document checklist and verification process.
Is there a deadline mentioned for completing verification?
No specific deadline date is given in this notice. It only advises candidates to complete verification 'well in advance' before choice filling begins. Watch for the official counselling schedule for exact timing.
What is the registration question I need to answer correctly?
During counselling registration, there is a question: 'Whether you want to apply for NRI Quota seats.' The notice instructs eligible candidates who want NRI quota consideration to select 'YES'.
If I get verified as NRI-eligible, can I still apply for regular UR seats?
Yes. The notice states that once verification is successful, candidates can view both NRI seats and Indian Unreserved (UR) seats during choice filling, so both options remain open.
Does this notice apply to both MBBS and BDS candidates?
The notice does not restrict itself to one course — it applies to all OCI and NRI candidates participating in MCC counselling, which covers MBBS and BDS admissions handled by MCC.
If you are an OCI or NRI candidate planning to use the NRI quota in NEET UG 2026 counselling, don't wait until choice filling begins — start your document verification with MCC's NRI Document Verification Team right away, and remember to select 'YES' to the NRI quota question at registration. Keep checking MCC's official counselling website for the exact document list and verification schedule, since this notice does not specify those details.
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