Overview
- The Medical Counselling Committee has moved key steps online, including registration, document upload and verification, NRI document submission and an online seat-resignation facility to replace earlier offline and email workflows.
- Candidates who accept a seat but opt for upgradation can now choose a one-time Freeze or Float option and will not need to physically report to the allotted college to remain eligible for later rounds; upgradation remains available through the third round.
- The Health Ministry and MCC completed stakeholder training and a ministerial review of readiness on July 29, and officials say the portal has been checked for cybersecurity with the National Informatics Centre and pre-populated with NTA data.
- Accessibility measures include expanding designated PwBD assessment centres from 16 to 61 and creating an Appellate Disability Assessment Board to standardise eligibility decisions and offer a review route.
- The MCC has set up a 24x7 toll-free helpline, an email grievance channel and bilingual guidance materials for candidates and has urged state counselling authorities to publish seat and fee details so applicants can make informed choices.