FAQs regarding Joining & Upgradation in MCC PG Counseling

Q. No. 1: If I opt to participate in the second round of counseling whether my allotted seat (of first round) will be cancelled?

Ans: In case you are not allotted any seat in the second round you will retain the earlier allotted seat of Round-1 (if you have already completed admission formalities and not resigned from the allotted seat). However, on allotment of a seat in second round the earlier allotted seat will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another candidate.

Q. No. 2: If I get an up-graded seat during the second round of AIQ/ Deemed/ Central University / DNB from Round-1, can I join that college directly?

Ans: No, you will have to get a relieving letter from the earlier institute/college (of ROUND-1) generated online, before you can join the next college/institution.

Q. No. 3: In case I get an upgraded seat but in the same college, because of change of category, (e.g. from SC/ST/OBC to UR category) do I have to take admission on the allotted seat again?

Ans: Yes, you have to get a relieving letter generated online for the earlier seat and then get an admission letter again generated online for the upgraded category seat from the concerned institution; otherwise your seat would be cancelled or surrendered to state quota.

Q. No. 4: At the time of admission will my original certificates be retained by the allotted college/institution?

Ans: Yes, all the participating colleges/institutions have been instructed to retain original certificates of admitted students and release them only on the up-gradation of the seat or resignation by the candidate.

Q. No. 5: Will there be any Round 3 and 4 after completion of Round two of All India Quota Counseling?

Ans: Yes. As per the modified scheme of AIQ in SLA(C) No. 10487 of 2021 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, it has been directed by the Hon’ble Court for conduction of 04 rounds of counseling online. Hence, 3rd round i.e. mop-up round and fourth round i.e. online stray vacancy round (AIQ/Central Institutes/University/DNB) will be conducted in AIQ from 2021-22 onwards.

Q. No. 6: What will happen to seats which remain vacant after completion of All India Quota Counseling?

Ans: No seat will be reverted back to the respective participating states after completion of Round 2 of AIQ. As per the modified scheme of AIQ in SLA(C) No. 10487 of 2021 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, it has been directed by the Hon’ble Court for conduction of 04 rounds of counselling online. Hence, 3rd round i.e. mop-up round and fourth round i.e. online stray vacancy round will be conducted in AIQ from 2021-22 onwards.

Q. No. 7: What is the permissibility to students to exercise fresh choice during counseling?

Ans: The following chart explains the above question:

** The policy related to choice filling option, forfeiture, etc will be in tune with the modified scheme of AIQ in SLA(C) No. 10487 of 2021 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India wherein it has been directed to conduct 04 rounds of AIQ counselling.

Q. No. 8: Whether Up-gradation is allowed from 2nd round counseling of Deemed/ Central Universities to Mop Up Round counseling of DGHS for Central/ Deemed Universities?

Ans: No, Up-gradation is not allowed once a candidate joins a seat allotted in Round- 2 of Deemed/ Central Universities.

Q. No. 9: Whether the Security Deposit which was submitted at the time of Registration will be refunded back in case the candidate is not allotted any seat during the rounds of online counseling conducted by DGHS?

Ans: Yes, in case the candidate is not allotted any seat during the 2 Round of AIQ, AIQ Mop Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round, in such case the Security Deposit will be refunded back to the same account of the candidate from which payment had been made.

Q. No. 10: Whether I am eligible for State Counseling if allotted a seat in 2nd Round of DGHS?

Ans: If a candidate has been allotted a seat in Round-2 but not reported at the allotted Institute, he/she can exit with Forfeiture of Fees i.e. the Refundable Security Deposit will be forfeited. However, once the candidate joins a seat allotted in 2nd Round (of AIQ/ Deemed University) he/she will not be eligible for exiting the seat and not eligible for any other round of Counseling including State Counseling. The names of such candidates who have joined in Round-2 of AIQ/ Deemed/ Central Universities/DNB will be circulated to all state counseling authorities for prohibiting them to participate in any other counseling.

The above rule is due to the direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Dar-Us- Slam case.

Q. No. 11: Who is eligible for the “Exit with Forfeiture” option?

Ans: Candidate who has been allotted a seat in Round-2 and further Round but do not report at the college may Exit with Forfeiture. (i.e. The Security Deposit will not be refunded in such a case)

Please refer to Gazette Notification No. MCI-18(1)/2018-Med./100818 of Medical Council of India dated 5th April, 2018.

Q. No. 12: How much money will be deducted as Transaction fee/Service fee by the College in case of Up-gradation in the next round or after Resignation?

Ans: Candidates are advised to contact college authorities regarding Transaction fee/Service fees or other related fees before joining the college as MCC would not be responsible for any Refund related issues with the college.

Q. No. 13: I have joined my allotted college of the second round of counselling for All India Quota and now I am being offered another seat in State Quota / DNB, can I resign from my second round (AIQ) seat?

Ans: Once you have joined your second round allotted college of All India Quota you will not be allowed to resign from your All India Quota seat in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 09/05/2017 passed in Writ Petition© No.267 of 2017 –Dar-Us-Slam Educational Trust & Ors Vs MCI & Ors. Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Q. No. 14: I have joined my allotted college of the second round of counselling for Deemed University now I am being offered another seat in State Quota /DNB, what is the process of resigning, and the Bond to pay?

Ans: Once you have joined your allotted college in the second round of Deemed University counselling you will not be allowed to resign from your Deemed University seat and will not be eligible for any further round of counselling in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 09/5/2017 passed in Writ Petition© No.267 of 2017 –Dar- Us-Slam Educational Trust & Ors. Vs MCI & Ors. Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.