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MCC security deposit in NEET counselling
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The MCC security deposit is a refundable amount that candidates pay at registration for MCC counselling. It is separate from the registration fee, which is non-refundable. The deposit is held while you take part in the rounds, and it is returned or forfeited under the rules of the round in which you join or leave.
Amounts reported for 2026
These figures come from a single publisher's report on the 2026 MCC counselling, not from the MCC site, so treat them as indicative and confirm on mcc.nic.in.
| Quota | Category | Registration fee | Security deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India Quota and central universities | UR/EWS | Rs.1,000 | Rs.10,000 |
| All India Quota and central universities | SC, ST, OBC, PwD | Rs.500 | Rs.5,000 |
| Deemed universities | All categories | Rs.5,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
The deposit is much larger for deemed universities, which is a reason to read the bulletin before you add them to your list.
When a deposit is lost
Forfeiture rules differ round by round, so read the current MCC information bulletin, not an old article. As a comparison, Tamil Nadu's state counselling has its own deposit rules for 2026-27: nil in government colleges, Rs.30,000 for Government Quota seats in self-financing colleges (SC, SCA and ST candidates are exempt if family income is under Rs.2.5 lakh), and Rs.1,00,000 for management quota. Not joining in Round 3 or later forfeits the deposit in Tamil Nadu, and a free exit is allowed in Round 1 and Round 2 before the stipulated date. Those are state rules, so they do not automatically apply to MCC.
What to do
- Pay only on the official MCC portal and keep the receipt.
- Note the date until which a free exit applies, if any, before you accept a seat.
- Check the refund process and timeline in the bulletin.
Seat choices in MCC counselling are the next step. See the counselling process guide for the order of steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MCC registration fee refundable?
No. The registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit is the refundable part.
Do I pay a separate deposit for Tamil Nadu counselling?
Yes. The state counselling has its own deposit, and the amounts are in the Tamil Nadu prospectus.
Official sources
- MCC website: the information bulletin with current fees and deposits.
- Tamil Nadu Selection Committee: state deposit rules.
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- MCCMCC, the Medical Counselling Committee under DGHS, runs NEET counselling for All India Quota, deemed, central and AIIMS seats. See its steps, rounds and limits.
- Deemed universityA deemed university can award its own degrees, and MCC counsels its MBBS seats, not the state. See how it differs from state seats, plus fees and registration.
- Management quotaManagement quota is a category of private medical seats with higher fees. See the Tamil Nadu 2026-27 share, fees and deposit, and how it differs from NRI quota.
- NEET counselling processHow NEET counselling works: what MCC and state authorities each run, the steps from registration to reporting, rounds, choice filling and documents.
- Tamil Nadu NEET counsellingTamil Nadu MBBS/BDS counselling for 2026-27: seat matrix, nativity rule, 69% reservation, the 7.5% government-school quota, rounds and documents.
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- Nativity certificateA nativity certificate proves you are a native of Tamil Nadu, which the state quota requires. See why a residence certificate is not accepted and who may apply.
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- NMCNMC is the National Medical Commission, whose rules set the NEET syllabus and eligibility. See what it controls, what NTA and MCC do, and the 2026 syllabus.
- NRI quotaNRI quota is a separate share of private medical college seats. See Tamil Nadu's 15% share for 2026-27, how it differs from management quota and what to check.
- NTANTA is the National Testing Agency that conducts NEET-UG. See what it handles, what it leaves to MCC and the states, and how to spot genuine NTA notices.