Short answer
You need the originals. MCC's bulletin says you must bring original documents along with attested photocopies when you join the allotted college, and candidates without original certificates will not be allowed to take admission. Photocopies alone are not enough.
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 allotted MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing seats through MCC counselling
The rule, explained
You must report at the college in person with your original documents to confirm the seat. No one else can submit documents on your behalf.
Both Freeze and Float candidates also upload clear scanned copies of their documents once on the MCC portal. Float candidates (who want upgradation) join online and their uploaded documents are checked online, but they still report in person later — for example after Round 3, if they are not upgraded.
Your admission stays provisional until the college physically verifies your documents. If your originals are deposited with another institute, a certificate saying so is not accepted.
What the official document says
Original documents (along with attested photocopies of documents) for admission to under-graduate medical/dental/nursing courses for admission to allotted college are required at the time of joining
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 63 (opens the official site)
Candidates without original certificates/documents shall not be allowed to take admission in allotted Medical/ Dental 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)
It is also mandatory for candidates to physically report at the college along with the original documents so as to confirm the allotted seat. No other person in place of the candidate shall be allowed to submit the documents for taking admission on the behalf of the candidate.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS · Revised UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin dated 20.08.2026 (NEET-UG MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing), PDF page 48 (opens the official site)
It is mandatory for both category of candidates i.e. Freeze & Float to upload the clear scanned copies of documents on the portal provided by MCC in stipulated time of reporting as per schedule.
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)