Short answer
MCC's UG 2026 bulletin does not set a maximum age or validity period for the OBC-NCL certificate. What its certificate format says is that your parents' annual income/status should be based on the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
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
OBC-NCL candidates claiming OBC reservation in MCC counselling (All India Quota and other seats MCC fills)
The rule, explained
The OBC-NCL format in the bulletin (Annexure 4) certifies that you do not belong to the creamy layer, as defined in the Government of India orders it names "or the latest notification of the Government of India". It also says the annual income/status of your parents should be based on the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
The certificate itself must be an OBC-NCL certificate as per the Central List, issued by the competent authority, in the standard format given in the bulletin, and your sub-caste should tally with the Central List of OBC.
The bulletin also advises candidates to check the allotted college's information for any other document the college may require.
What the official document says
The annual income/status of the parents of the applicant should be based on financial year ending March 31, 2026.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 106 (opens the official site)
This is also to certify that he/she does not belong to the persons/section (creamy layer)
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 106 (opens the official site)
OBC-NCL as per Central List certificate issued by the competent authority. The sub-caste should tally with the Central List of OBC.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 64 (opens the official site)
Candidates are advised to see college information, of allotted college for any other document which may be required by the allotted college
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 64 (opens the official site)