Short answer
MCC's refundable security deposit is ₹2,00,000 for Deemed Universities. For 15% All India Quota, Central Universities, AFMC, ESI, AIIMS, JIPMER and B.Sc. Nursing it is ₹10,000 for Unreserved (UR)/EWS candidates and ₹5,000 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. It is refunded only after all rounds of counselling are over, to the same account you paid from. You lose it if you don't join a seat allotted in Round 2 or a later round, or if your admission is cancelled for any reason.
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 registering for MCC NEET-UG counselling
The rule, explained
You also pay a non-refundable registration fee: ₹5,000 for Deemed Universities, or ₹1,000 (UR/EWS) / ₹500 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) for the other seats. If you apply for both Deemed and government seats, you pay only the higher (Deemed University) fee — ₹5,000 plus ₹2,00,000.
Refund timing: once all rounds are completed, MCC publishes a list of candidates eligible for refund on www.mcc.nic.in. The Financial Custodian starts the refund within 15 working days and completes it within 30 days of that list. The money reaches your account 2 to 15 days after that, depending on your bank. You don't need to apply for it.
The refund goes only to the card or bank account you paid from, so keep that account active until the refund is done.
Forfeiture: you lose the deposit if you are allotted a seat in Round 2 or a later round and don't join it, or if your admission is cancelled — for example because you gave wrong information at registration or couldn't produce the required documents in time.
What the official document says
Refundable security amount: - Rs.10,000/- for UR/EWS candidates &Rs. 5,000/- for SC/ST/OBC/PwD
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 53 (opens the official site)
Any candidate opting for Deemed University will have to pay Rs 5000/- Non-Refundable fee + Rs 2,00,000/- Refundable security amount at the time of Registration.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 52 (opens the official site)
The Financial Custodian will initiate the refund of security amount within 15 working days and complete the refund of security deposit within 30 days of publishing the eligible list in the MCC Portal.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 55 (opens the official site)
The Security Deposit will be forfeited if a candidate who has been allotted a seat in the Second Round or subsequent rounds and does not join the respective institution.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 8 (opens the official site)