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PwBD candidates have been directed to obtain a new disability certificate from one of the 16 MCC-approved centres to qualify for MBBS admission under the reserved category quota.
The disability certificate will be valid only for the 2025–26 academic session.(Representational Image)
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued new guidelines for NEET UG 2025 candidates applying under the PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) category for MBBS admissions. As per the latest announcement, all PwBD candidates must obtain a fresh disability certificate from one of the 16 MCC-approved centres to be eligible for MBBS admission under the reserved category.
MCC’s guidelines follow the Supreme Court’s directive in the Om Rathod vs Union of India case. Consequently, the NMC has updated its disability evaluation framework, implementing a function-based approach as stated in the 2016 disability rights law and a March 2024 notification by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
“The certificate will be generated by the center as per details of disability mentioned on the UDID card, affidavit submitted by the PwBD candidate, fulfillment of eligibility criteria subject to Board assessment of functional competencies,” reads the official notice.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply under the PwBD quota, candidates must meet the following criteria:
– Qualify NEET and 2025
– Possess a valid UDID card (Yellow or above) issued by DEPwD
– Submit a self-certified affidavit specific to their disability type (Appendix A to F)
– Undergo medical assessment at one of the 16 designated MCC disability centres
Candidates must be certified by these centres to be eligible for PwBD quota seats in the All India Quota (AIQ) during counselling sessions.
Required Documents
PwBD candidates need to carry the following documents to the disability certification centre:
– Neet and 2025 result
– UDID card (Yellow category or higher; excludes visual disability)
– Self-certification form (Appendix A)
– Affidavit corresponding to the disability category (Appendix B to F)
Candidates with visual impairment must carry their own low vision aids (LVAs) for hands-on evaluation. Those with conditions like thalassemia, hemophilia, autism, or mental illness must submit the general self-certification along with affidavits specific to their diagnosis.
The disability certificate will only be valid for the current academic session, the MCC has stated. For State Quota seats (85%), candidates can obtain certificates from State Disability Boards, but the assessment will adhere to the same NMC guidelines.
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