MCC NEET PG 2026: PwD Candidates Advised to Contact NMC

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has clarified how Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD/PwD) candidates should handle their grievances in NEET PG counselling 2026. In a notice dated October 15, 2026, MCC said it cannot interpret, relax or change the PwD rules, and that candidates with doubts or complaints should approach the National Medical Commission (NMC) directly.

MCC PwD Grievances PG Counselling 2026: What the Notice Says

MCC, which works under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), said it acts only as the executive agency for conducting counselling and admission to PG medical seats. The rules for PwD candidates are made by the NMC under the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. These rules cover:

• Disability categories
• Minimum and maximum degree of disability
• Suitability for the course
• Eligibility criteria for PwD candidates

MCC said it implements these provisions as notified and has no authority to interpret, relax or modify them.

Who Should Contact NMC?

Candidates who have a grievance or doubt about the PwD rules and guidelines, or who need clarification on them, can approach the NMC directly to resolve it. MCC will carry out counselling and allotment according to the rules and guidelines notified by the NMC and any directions of the competent courts.

Key Details at a Glance

• Issued by: Office of MCC, DGHS, New Delhi
• Reference: U-12021/09/2026-MEC
• Date: October 15, 2026
• Subject: Grievances of PwD candidates regarding PG medical counselling
• Applies to: All PG candidates, particularly PwBD/PwD candidates
• Official website: mcc.nic.in
• Contact email on notice: adgme@nic.in

What PwD Candidates Should Do

• Contact the NMC directly for any query about disability categories, degree of disability or suitability for a course.
• Read the PG counselling Information Bulletin and the NMC guidelines carefully before registering and choice filling.
• Expect MCC to follow the NMC rules as notified and any court directions during allotment.
• Check mcc.nic.in regularly for updates on PG counselling 2026.