The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has released a critical notification for candidates of the NEET UG 2024 cycle who have not yet received their security deposit refunds. According to the official notice dated March 17, 2026, the MCC has identified a specific list of affected candidates whose automated refunds could not be processed. This typically occurs due to technical hurdles such as bank account closures, refund failures at the bank level, or incorrect financial details provided during the initial registration.
To resolve these pending cases, the MCC has introduced a mandatory manual claim process. Candidates whose names appear on the published list must move beyond the automated system and submit a physical claim in a digitized format. This step is essential to ensure that the security amounts, which range from ₹5,000 to ₹2,00,000 depending on the category and quota, are credited to the correct and active bank accounts of the aspirants.
Mandatory Affidavit and Submission Process
The MCC has outlined a strict procedure for candidates to initiate their refund re-initiation. The primary requirement is the submission of "Annexure A," which must be drafted in the form of an affidavit. This document needs to be typed on court stamp paper and duly notarized by a legal authority. The affidavit acts as a formal declaration of the candidate's participation in the 2024 counselling and confirms that the refund has not yet been received.
Once the affidavit is prepared and notarized, candidates must scan the document along with other supporting proofs. The completed set of documents must be sent via email to the official address provided by the MCC. The authorities have emphasized that the bank details provided in the affidavit must be accurate and should ideally match the account where the candidate wishes to receive the funds. Any discrepancy in this documentation could lead to further rejections and delays in the processing of the refund.
- Email Address: adgme@nic.in
- Carbon Copy (CC): financemcc@lifecarehll.com
- Format: Scanned PDF of the notarized affidavit
- Deadline: Candidates are advised to submit as early as possible to avoid further administrative delays.
| Requirement | Supporting Document Needed |
| Proof of Identity | Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card |
| Counselling Proof | NEET UG 2024 Admit Card with Roll Number |
| Original Payment Proof | Details of the bank account used for the initial deposit |
| Refund Destination | Scanned copy of Passbook or Cancelled Cheque |
| Legal Declaration | Notarized Annexure A on Court Stamp Paper |
Eligibility and Forfeiture Rules
The MCC has reiterated the specific conditions under which the security deposit is considered refundable. Only candidates who fall into specific categories are eligible to claim these pending amounts. For instance, those who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but chose a "Free Exit" are eligible. Similarly, candidates who participated in all rounds but were never allotted a seat, or those who joined their allotted college after Round 2, are entitled to a refund.
However, the committee has also highlighted the rules regarding the forfeiture of the security deposit. If a candidate was allotted a seat in Round 2 or any subsequent round but failed to report to the college, their security amount is forfeited. In such cases, the candidate's name will not appear on the pending refund list, and they are not eligible to submit a claim. It is recommended that candidates check the official MCC website to verify if their roll number is included in the notice before preparing the legal documents.
Current Status of NEET UG 2026
While the MCC is clearing the financial backlog from 2024, the 2026 examination cycle is progressing rapidly. The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently concluded the registration and correction window for the NEET UG 2026 examination. The exam is scheduled to take place on May 3, 2026, and aspirants are currently in the final stages of their academic preparation.
Students currently applying for the 2026 session are advised to keep their banking details updated and active from the start. Using a permanent bank account for the security deposit payment can prevent the technical failures that affected the 2024 batch. For more information on upcoming deadlines and exam city intimation slips, candidates should regularly monitor the NTA NEET portal.
Conclusion
The opening of the manual refund window serves as a final opportunity for NEET UG 2024 candidates to secure their pending security deposits. By following the notarized affidavit process and submitting the required documents to the MCC financial team, eligible students can overcome the technical errors that halted their automated refunds. As the administration clears these past accounts, the focus remains on the upcoming May 2026 examination, highlighting the importance of accurate data entry for all medical aspirants.