💡 Key Takeaways & Quick Summary
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced security deposit guidelines for NEET UG 2026. Security deposits (₹10,000 AIQ UR / ₹5,000 Reserved / ₹2,00,000 Deemed) are 100% refundable after counselling. Know when MCC forfeits your deposit, Exit with Forfeiture rules, and refund processing timelines.
⚡ Direct Answer / Key Summary: MCC Security Deposit Refund Rules
How does the MCC NEET Security Deposit refund work, and is it refundable?
Yes! The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) requires candidates to pay a refundable Security Deposit alongside a non-refundable Registration Fee during Round 1. The security deposit (₹10,000 for AIQ UR/EWS, ₹5,000 for Reserved categories, and ₹2,00,000 for Deemed Universities) is 100% refundable back to the original bank account within 30 days after all counselling rounds conclude.
- Govt / Central AIQ Deposit (UR/EWS): ₹10,000 Refundable + ₹1,000 Fee = ₹11,000 Total
- Govt / Central AIQ Deposit (Reserved): ₹5,000 Refundable + ₹500 Fee = ₹5,500 Total
- Deemed Universities Deposit (All): ₹2,00,000 Refundable + ₹5,000 Fee = ₹2,05,000 Total
- Refund Timeline: Automatic refund processing within 15–30 days after counselling completes.
When filling out the MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration form, candidates must pay two distinct components: a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. Understanding the specific MCC guidelines regarding forfeiture and refund timelines is crucial to safeguard your deposit amount.
📊 MCC Security Deposit & Fee Structure 2026
| Counselling Category / Seat Quota |
Non-Refundable Registration Fee |
Refundable Security Deposit |
Total Fee Payable at Registration |
| Government & Central Universities (AIQ): UR / EWS |
₹1,000 |
₹10,000 |
₹11,000 |
| Government & Central Universities (AIQ): SC / ST / OBC / PwD |
₹500 |
₹5,000 |
₹5,500 |
| Deemed Universities (All Categories) |
₹5,000 |
₹2,00,000 |
₹2,05,000 |
⚠️ 6 Scenarios When MCC Will Forfeit Your Security Deposit
Under official MCC counselling rules, a candidate's security deposit will be forfeited (disqualified from refund) in any of the following six scenarios:
- 1. Non-Joining in Round 2: If you are allotted a fresh seat in Round 2 (or subsequent rounds) but choose not to report or join the allotted medical/dental institution.
- 2. Submission of False / Invalid Information: If you join an allotted college but your admission is cancelled due to submitting invalid certificates, fake domicile, or incorrect category claims.
- 3. Failure to Submit Original Documents: If you fail to present valid original marksheets and certificates during physical document verification at the reporting college.
- 4. Non-Joining in Stray Vacancy Round: If a seat is allotted to you in the Stray Vacancy round and you fail to join the institute, your security deposit will be forfeited, and you will be barred from NEET counselling for 1 year.
- 5. Attempting Resignation After Round 3 Joining: Once a candidate joins an allotted seat in Round 3, resignation or seat cancellation is strictly prohibited under MCC guidelines.
- 6. Disqualification for Ineligibility: If your seat is cancelled by the MCC Document Verification Committee due to overall ineligibility.
🚪 "Exit with Forfeiture" Rule Explained
The MCC provides a specific provision called "Exit with Forfeiture":
- Free Exit in Round 1: If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 and choose not to join, your security deposit is NOT forfeited. You can exit freely without financial loss.
- Exit with Forfeiture in Round 2: If you are allotted a seat in Round 2 and decide not to take admission, you can exit counselling, but your security deposit (₹10,000 for AIQ or ₹2,00,000 for Deemed) will be forfeited.
- No Exit Post Round 3: Once you join an allotted seat in Round 3 or Stray Vacancy round, seat surrender or resignation is not permitted.
⏳ MCC Security Deposit Refund Timeline & Process
The security deposit refund process is completely automated by MCC once all counselling rounds conclude:
| Refund Stage / Milestone |
Official Timeline |
Action / Processing |
| Counselling Conclusion Notice |
Immediately after Stray Vacancy Round |
MCC official notification on portal |
| Financial Custodian Processing Initiation |
Within 15 days of notice |
List sent to Financial Custodian Bank |
| Full Refund Batch Completion |
Within 30 days of notice |
Automated bank transfer execution |
| Amount Credit Reflection in Student Bank Account |
2 to 15 business days after processing |
Refund credited to original payment card/bank |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How much is the security deposit for Deemed Universities in NEET Counselling?
The security deposit for Deemed Universities is ₹2,00,000 (plus ₹5,000 non-refundable registration fee = ₹2,05,000 Total).
Q2: Will I get my security deposit back if I get a seat in Round 1 and join?
Yes! If you take admission in your allotted college and complete the course registration, your security deposit will be fully refunded after counselling ends.
Q3: What happens if I am allotted a seat in Round 2 and do not join?
Under the "Exit with Forfeiture" rule, if you do not join a Round 2 allotted seat, your security deposit will be forfeited by MCC.
Q4: How will MCC send the refund money?
MCC automatically credits the refund back to the bank account/debit card/credit card used during initial online registration payment.