Short answer
MCC sets no limit — you can fill as many choices of colleges and courses (MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. Nursing) as you wish. The choices must be in your order of preference, with the one you want most first, because MCC allots seats on the basis of merit and your preferences.
Based on MCC's UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin (revised 20.08.2026). The 2027 bulletin hasn't been published yet — rules can change, so check it when it is.
Who this applies to
Candidates filling choices in MCC counselling for AIQ, Deemed, Central University, AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU and B.Sc. Nursing seats
The rule, explained
One common software is used for choice filling across AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities, B.Sc. Nursing, AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU and BHU.
MCC advises going through the list of available seats and preparing a tentative list in your order of preference first, before filling choices online.
In later rounds you fill fresh choices. If you are upgraded, your earlier seat is cancelled and you have no claim on it, so MCC advises filling only choices you prefer over the seat you already have.
MCC does not tell you which colleges to choose or how many. Choices can't be changed once locked.
What the official document says
No, you can give as many choices as you wish during online choice filling. However, choices should be in order of candidates’ preference.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 58 (opens the official site)
Based on merit and preferences, seat will be allotted to candidates by MCC.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 12 (opens the official site)
It is advised that after going through the list of seats available, a tentative list may be prepared first as per your preference of colleges, before attempting to fill choices on-line.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 57 (opens the official site)
Therefore, you are advised to fill in only higher choices or any other choice which you prefer over the earlier allotted seat, for subsequent rounds of Counselling.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 61 (opens the official site)