Ritik Kumar · September 9, 2025 
MCC Expands Disability Centres for NEET UG Counselling 2025
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India, issued an important notice on 8 September 2025 regarding NEET UG Counselling 2025. In a major move to support Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates, MCC added five new medical colleges as designated disability centres to issue PwD certificates in line with the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) interim guidelines.
MCC announced that these additional centres will provide greater convenience for PwBD candidates during Round 2 counselling for UG admissions 2025-26. The committee directed candidates to obtain disability certificates only from designated centres using the PwD portal, which will remain active until 12:00 Noon on 9 September 2025.
MCC instructed PwBD candidates to carry their valid UDID (Unique Disability ID) card while visiting the centres for medical examination. Authorized doctors at these centres will issue certificates that determine eligibility for admission under the PwBD quota in MBBS courses for the current academic year.
This step demonstrates MCC’s commitment to inclusivity and equal access to medical education opportunities. By expanding the certification network, the committee aims to reduce the travel burden for students and improve the efficiency of the verification process.
New Designated Disability Centres
According to the official MCC notification, the following five medical institutions now serve as PwD certificate centres:
Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Government Hospital (under Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand) – Email: ms-gmchld-uk@gov.in
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – Email: principal-igmc-hp@gov.in
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College & Hospital, Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh – Email: principal@rpgmc.ac.in
Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – Email: doonmedicalcollege@gmail.com
Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana – Email: ms.pgims@uhsr.ac.in
These institutions join the list of earlier designated facilities already recognized by MCC. Candidates can approach any of these centres for disability verification and certificate issuance.
MCC clarified that only certificates issued by these authorized centres will count for NEET UG counselling. This directive ensures uniformity in disability assessments across India in accordance with NMC guidelines.
What PwBD Candidates Must Do
Visit one of the designated disability centres before the deadline.
Carry a valid UDID card and supporting medical documents.
Obtain the certificate strictly as per NMC guidelines.
Complete the process before 12:00 Noon on 9 September 2025.
This development arrives at a critical stage of Round 2 NEET UG Counselling 2025, as PwBD candidates finalize their documents for seat allotment. By adding new centres in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana, MCC made it easier for students in these states to access facilities close to home.
MCC urged all PwBD candidates to take advantage of this opportunity and complete certificate verification on time. By focusing on inclusivity and fairness, the committee aims to streamline the counselling process and provide stronger support to aspiring medical students under the PwD quota.
