NEET UG Counselling 2026: NMC Announces Big Changes in PwBD Rules; Check Official MCC Guidelines PDF

MCC has released an important NEET UG 2026 counselling notification for PwBD students following NMC guidelines. Candidates seeking MBBS admission under the PwD quota now have to obtain an eligibility certificate from designated MCC centres. Check the mandatory documents, permanent UDID card rules, and strict anti-fraud penalties under NEET counselling 2026 process.

NEET Counselling 2026 Latest Update: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) issued an urgent notice addressing all qualified PwD students to review NMC's guidelines before the NEET UG 2026 counselling rounds begin. Reportedly, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has launched updated guidelines for MBBS admission under PwBD category. 

As per the new rules, now candidates will not get a seat based only on the percentage written on their disability certificates. NMC has introduced a function-oriented evaluation system for this year's undergraduate medical admissions. Under this new system, the designated Medical Assessment Boards will physically test whether a candidate can perform basic tasks required in a medical college. Only those who secure this NEET 2026 Eligibility Certificate will see PwD choices on their counselling portal.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Mandatory Documents for PwBD Verification

PwBD students with a benchmark disability of 40% or more must visit an authorised MCC assessment centre and get their eligibility certificate. The following documents will be required to get the NEET 2026 counselling eligibility certificate for PwBD quota: 

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
• Permanent UDID Card (Issued online by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities)
• Self-Certified Functional Affidavit
• Disability Affidavits

MCC Introduces Strict Penalty for Fake Documents

Medial Counselling Committee will take strict action against document forgery. If any candidate submits a fake UDID card or a fake affidavit, their allocated medical seat will be cancelled immediately. As per the board, criminal legal actions will be taken against such students. Hence, students must not get involved in any such activity. 

Meanwhile, for students with a seat under the 85% state quota, the evaluation can happen at state assessment boards. All state boards shall strictly follow the new 2026 centralised NMC guidelines during the scrutiny process.

For MCC official notification for NEET UG PwD students, click here. 

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