MCC Introduces Major Changes in NEET UG Counselling: Freeze & Float System Explained (2026)

MCC Introduces a New Counselling Process for NEET UG 2026

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has introduced significant changes to the NEET UG counselling process to make admissions more convenient for students. A key change is the introduction of Freeze and Float options, along with online document verification for candidates seeking seat upgrades.

The updated process aims to reduce unnecessary travel and simplify counselling, especially for candidates who want to participate in later rounds.

What Has Changed?

Previously, candidates who wanted to upgrade from Round 1 to Round 2 or Round 2 to Round 3 had to physically report to their allotted institute with original documents. The institute would then record the candidate's willingness for upgradation on the MCC portal.

Under the revised scheme:

Candidates can choose between Freeze and Float after seat allotment.

Float candidates can complete document verification online.

Physical reporting is not required immediately for Float candidates.

Understanding Freeze and Float

Freeze Candidate

Choose Freeze if you are satisfied with your allotted seat and do not wish to participate in the next counselling round.

If you select Freeze:

You accept the allotted seat.

You must report physically to the allotted institute.

Your original documents will be verified at the institute.

Admission is confirmed if all documents are found valid.

Float Candidate

Choose Float if you want to retain your current seat while remaining eligible for an upgrade in the next counselling round.

If you select Float:

Submit your willingness for upgradation online.

Upload the required documents on the MCC portal.

The allotted institute verifies your documents online.

There is no need to visit the institute immediately for reporting.

Step-by-Step Counselling Process

Step 1 – Registration

Complete online registration and pay the required counselling fee. Only candidates who complete fee payment can proceed further.

Step 2 – Choice Filling

Select and lock your preferred colleges and courses within the scheduled period.

Step 3 – Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on NEET merit and the choices submitted by candidates.

If no seat is allotted, eligible candidates may participate in the next round according to MCC rules.

Step 4 – Document Upload

Both Freeze and Float candidates must upload clear scanned copies of the required documents to the MCC portal within the reporting period. The document upload is intended as a one-time process covering all counselling rounds.

Online Document Verification for Float Candidates

For Float candidates, document verification is carried out online by the allotted institute.

During verification, the institute may identify issues such as:

Blurred document copies

Incorrect certificates

Mismatch in category claims

Missing documents

If any issue is found, the Document Verification Committee (DVC) can raise a query. Candidates must upload corrected documents within the reporting period.

What Happens After Verification?

If documents are verified successfully:

The seat receives provisional confirmation.

The candidate remains eligible for seat upgradation in the next counselling round.

If discrepancies are not resolved:

The allotted seat may be cancelled.

Further eligibility depends on the applicable counselling criteria.

Round 3 Rules

After the Round 3 provisional allotment:

All newly allotted candidates must report physically.

Float candidates from earlier rounds who do not receive an upgrade must also report physically to complete admission.

Seat Withdrawal (Resignation)

Freeze Candidates

Candidates who selected Freeze must visit the allotted institute in person to submit a resignation within the time specified by MCC.

According to the counselling scheme:

Resignation is allowed in Round 1 and Round 2 (subject to applicable rules).

Resignation is not allowed after a Round 3 allotment.

Once a seat is surrendered, no claim can be made on that seat again.

Float Candidates

Float candidates may submit a resignation request online through the MCC candidate portal within the permitted timeline.

Once the resignation is accepted:

The AIQ seat is surrendered.

The candidate cannot reclaim the surrendered seat.

Refunds, if applicable, are processed according to the counselling scheme after all rounds conclude.

Key Takeaways

New Freeze and Float options have been introduced.

Float candidates can complete online document verification.

Physical reporting is still required for Freeze candidates and after the final Round 3 stage where applicable.

Candidates must upload all required documents within the reporting period.

Round 3 resignations are not permitted under the scheme described in the document.

Disclaimer

This article is based solely on the uploaded MCC counselling document. Candidates should always refer to the latest notifications published by the Medical Counselling Committee before making counselling decisions.