Documents Required for NEET 2026 Counselling and Admission: The Ultimate Checklist (AIQ & State Quotas)
·Admission Guardian Editorial Team
Last updated: May 30, 2026
The Ultimate Checklist: Documents Required for NEET 2026 Counselling and Admission
TL;DR: NEET 2026 candidates must prepare a complete document dossier across six categories: (1) Core admit/score cards (NEET Admit Card, Scorecard, Allotment Letter); (2) Educational certificates (Class 10 + 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, Character Certificate, Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate); (3) Identity & address proofs (candidate + parent IDs, 8-12 passport photos, 4-6 postcard photos); (4) Domicile & category certificates (domicile, OBC-NCL / EWS dated after 1 April 2026); (5) Special quota certificates (PwD from MCC-designated boards, CW Defence quota, NRI dossier); (6) Admission day forms (Service Bond on notarised stamp paper, Medical Fitness Certificate). Three competitor-coverage gaps that cause real seat cancellations: the Gap Certificate Affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper for droppers; the "One and the Same Person" affidavit for name spelling mismatches across documents; and the security deposit refund trap where cyber-cafe payments route refunds to the cafe's account instead of the candidate's. Always pay registration fees from the candidate or parent's bank account, never a third party.
If you are a NEET 2026 aspirant who took a drop year, has a name spelling difference between Class 10 and Aadhaar, comes from a non-domicile state schooling background, or had a parent's NEET registration paid by a cyber cafe in May 2025, you are sitting on at least one document landmine that has cancelled the seats of several thousand candidates in past cycles. Document verification at allotted medical colleges is unforgiving — one mismatched name, an expired Character Certificate, an OBC-NCL certificate dated before , or a Demand Draft with a misspelled college name results in the allotted seat being cancelled and the candidate being sent home. Before reading the detailed checklist, plug your projected NEET 2026 score into the to check your admission chances → so you know exactly which colleges and quota categories your AIR will unlock and what state-specific document requirements you need to prepare for.
This guide is written for NEET UG 2026 aspirants preparing for MCC AIQ counselling and any of the major state counselling boards, families navigating multi-document verification across both tracks, candidates who took a drop year, anyone whose name appears differently across Class 10 / 12 mark sheets and Aadhaar / NEET application, and the cohort claiming any reservation (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD, CW Defence, NRI). It covers the full six-category document checklist with original-vs-photocopy counts and critical validity rules for each, the central-format-vs-state-format reservation certificate distinction that catches AIQ candidates off-guard, the West Bengal Proforma B + parent ID documentation for non-resident WB-domicile candidates, the Tamil Nadu parent SSLC / HSC requirement for nativity claim, the Gap Certificate Affidavit template for droppers, the "One and the Same Person" affidavit for name spelling mismatches, the Demand Draft preparation specifics (exact payee, branch city, single-character spelling rejection rule), the security deposit refund rule that locks refunds to the original payment account, the medical fitness certificate state-specific proforma trap, the service bond notarisation requirement at admission (₹10K to ₹30L exposure depending on state), and the three-file organisation system (Originals, Verification Set, Backups) that the most prepared families use at reporting day.
Key takeaways
Six document categories to prepare: Core admit/score (NEET admit + score + allotment letter), Educational (Class 10 and 12 mark sheets/certificates, Character, Transfer, Migration), Identity (candidate + parent IDs, 8-12 passport photos), Domicile + Category (domicile, OBC-NCL/EWS dated after 1 April 2026), Special Quota (PwD, CW, NRI), Admission Day forms (Service Bond, Medical Fitness).
Critical certificate dates: OBC-NCL and EWS must be dated after 1 April 2026 for the 2026-27 academic year. Older certificates are rejected.
Central format vs state format: MCC AIQ requires central-format OBC-NCL and EWS certificates (DM/SDM signed referencing Central OBC List). State quota counselling accepts state-format certificates.
PwD must be certified by an MCC-designated medical board. Only 16 designated boards in India can issue MCC-valid PwD certificates. Disability percentage must be 40%+.
Gap Certificate Affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper required for any candidate who took drop year(s) between Class 12 and college admission.
"One and the Same Person" affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper required if name spelling differs across documents (e.g., "Sanjay Kumar" vs "Sanjay Kumar Sharma").
Always pay registration from the candidate's or parent's own bank account. Security deposit refunds route only to the original payment source — third-party / cyber cafe payments result in refunds going to the cafe.
Demand Draft for first-year tuition: Drawn in exact payee name from the allotment letter, payable at the specified branch city. Single-character spelling error = bank rejection = seat loss.
What "documents required for NEET counselling" actually means
NEET 2026 counselling and admission requires candidates to produce a complete document dossier at three distinct touchpoints in the admission process:
Online document upload during registration at MCC (mcc.nic.in) or the relevant state board portal. Scanned copies (typically PDF or JPG, under 2MB each) of all key documents.
Round-wise allotment letter generation after each MCC or state board allotment round. The allotment letter is auto-generated on the portal after the round result.
Physical document verification at the allotted college within 5-7 days of the allotment result. Original documents matched against uploaded scans by the college's admission cell.
Three clarifications before the detailed checklist:
Originals + multiple photocopies are non-negotiable. Most colleges require originals for verification PLUS 2-4 sets of self-attested photocopies for retention. Carrying only originals (without photocopies) results in being sent away from the verification desk.
Validity windows matter. Character Certificate must not be older than 6 months. OBC-NCL and EWS must be dated after 1 April 2026. PwD certificates need MCC-designated board signature. Expired or wrongly-dated documents are rejected outright.
State variations exist. Tamil Nadu requires parent SSLC/HSC for nativity claim if the candidate's schooling is outside TN. West Bengal requires Proforma B + parent IDs for non-resident candidates. Maharashtra's bond is on ₹500 stamp paper with specific penalty clauses. Verify state-specific additions against the state's information bulletin.
Category 1: Core admit and score documents
The first set — every candidate needs these regardless of category or quota.
Table 1: Core admit/score documents
Document
Issued By
Format / Copies Required
Critical Validity Rules
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Original printed + 3 photocopies
Must have candidate's postcard-size photo pasted and signed in front of the exam invigilator. Must contain the invigilator's signature.
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
NTA
Printed copy + 3 photocopies
Contains AIR, category rank, percentile. Downloaded after the 21 June Re-NEET results in mid-July 2026.
MCC / State Allotment Letter
MCC or State Board
Printed online allotment slip + 2 photocopies
Generated after each round on the respective portal. Shows allotted college, quota, category, reporting deadline.
The NEET Admit Card serves dual purpose — it is the exam-day entry document AND a counselling verification document. Do not discard the admit card after the exam. The signed admit card with invigilator's signature is required at college reporting.
Category 2: Educational certificates
Six documents that prove academic eligibility and Class 12 board completion.
Table 2: Educational certificates
Document
Issued By
Format / Copies Required
Critical Validity Rules
Class 10 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
State Board / CBSE / ICSE
Original + 4 photocopies
Primary legal proof of Date of Birth. Name must match NEET application exactly.
Class 12 Marksheet
State Board / CBSE / ICSE
Original + 4 photocopies
Shows individual marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English. Must meet eligibility: 50% General · 40% OBC/SC/ST · 45% PwD in PCB.
Class 12 Passing Certificate
State Board / CBSE / ICSE
Original + 3 photocopies
Verifies higher secondary completion.
Character Certificate
Last attended school / college
Original + 2 photocopies
Must be dated within 6 months of the admission date. School / college principal signed.
Transfer Certificate (TC) / School Leaving Certificate
Last attended school / college
Original + 3 photocopies
Mandatory for registration at the new medical university. Will be retained by the new college.
Migration Certificate
Last board of education
Original + 3 photocopies
Required if migrating from a different board (e.g., CBSE student joining a state university medical college). Some colleges require this separately from the TC.
Class 12 eligibility benchmarks
NMC and state board minimum eligibility for MBBS / BDS admission:
General (UR):50% aggregate in Physics + Chemistry + Biology (PCB) at Class 12.
OBC, SC, ST:40% aggregate in PCB.
PwD (Persons with Disability):45% aggregate in PCB.
Candidates who fall below these thresholds are ineligible regardless of NEET rank.
Category 3: Identity and address proofs
Identity verification documents for candidate AND parents (parent documents matter for state quota and certain reservations).
Table 3: Identity and address proofs
Document
Issued By
Format / Copies Required
Critical Validity Rules
Candidate's Photo ID
UIDAI / Election Commission / Govt. of India
Original + 3 photocopies
Aadhaar Card (preferred), Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License. Aadhaar must have updated biometrics.
Parent's Photo ID
UIDAI / Election Commission / Govt. of India
Original + 3 photocopies
Aadhaar, Voter Card, or Passport. Critical for verifying parent domicile / nativity links in state quota seats.
Passport Size Photographs
Candidate's photographer
8 to 12 physical photos
Must be identical to the photo uploaded on the NEET 2026 application form. Preferably with name and date printed below.
Postcard Size Photographs
Candidate's photographer
4 to 6 physical photos
Size 4"x6" with white background. Must match the registration photo.
Why parent IDs matter
For state quota counselling at Bihar (PRC verification), West Bengal (Proforma B), Tamil Nadu (parent SSLC nativity), Delhi (no specific parent requirement), Rajasthan (parental residence proof), and most other states, the parent's identity document with state address is a critical link in the domicile / nativity certification chain.
Carry the parent's original Aadhaar / Voter ID along with 3 photocopies even if your state has not explicitly listed it. Verification officers often ask for it as supplementary proof during state quota verification.
Category 4: Domicile and category certificates
The most-fault-prone category. State variations and central-vs-state format rules trap unprepared candidates.
Table 4: Domicile and category certificates
Document
Issued By
Format / Copies Required
Critical Validity Rules
Domicile / Nativity Certificate
Tehsildar / Revenue Authority / Circle Officer
Original + 3 photocopies
Establishes residency for the 85% state quota. Must match the specific state's proforma (Bihar PRC, WB Proforma A1/A2/B, Kerala nativity, MP domicile, Delhi: no certificate needed — school location is the proof).
Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST)
Competent Authority (SDM/Tehsildar)
Original + 3 photocopies
Central format required for MCC AIQ counselling. State format accepted for state quota counselling. OBC-NCL must be dated on or after 1 April 2026 to verify current non-creamy-layer status.
EWS Certificate
Competent Revenue Authority
Original + 3 photocopies
Income & Asset Certificate. Must be dated on or after 1 April 2026 for the financial year 2025-2026. Family income threshold: under ₹8L/yr.
The central format vs state format trap
Critical operational detail: candidates pursuing both MCC AIQ and state quota counselling need two versions of certain certificates.
Central format OBC-NCL certificate: Issued by a DM/SDM with explicit reference to the Central Government OBC List. Required for MCC AIQ counselling. The format includes specific declarations about non-creamy-layer status as per central government norms.
State format OBC certificate: Issued by state-designated authorities, referencing the state OBC List (which may differ from the central list). Required for state quota counselling.
A candidate carrying only a state-format OBC certificate at MCC reporting is rejected. The certificates are not interchangeable. Request the central-format certificate from the DM/SDM office in early July 2026 — turnaround is typically 1-3 weeks.
The same logic applies to EWS, though EWS criteria are more uniform across central and state frameworks. Some states still require state-issued EWS certificates for state quota; verify with your state board's information bulletin.
Domicile certificate state variations
The format of the domicile / nativity certificate varies dramatically:
Delhi: No formal domicile certificate. Class 11 and 12 mark sheets from a Delhi school + school principal's bona fide certificate.
Bihar: Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) from Circle Officer / Revenue Officer / SDO. One unified document.
West Bengal: Proforma A1 (10-year residence), A2 (10-year residence + WB 10+2 schooling, school head signed), or B (non-resident with WB-resident parents + parent IDs).
Maharashtra: Domicile certificate from Tehsildar (Section 2 of Maharashtra Civil Services rules).
Karnataka:7-year residence and study certificate from Tehsildar.
Kerala: Nativity certificate from Tahsildar (Keralite category) + community certificate for communal reservation.
Tamil Nadu: Nativity certificate + (if non-state schooling) parent SSLC/HSC.
Rajasthan: URA, URB, or Government Employee Quota certificate from Tehsildar.
MP: Domicile certificate from Tehsildar.
UP: Domicile certificate from Tehsildar (if schooling outside UP).
Verify your state's specific proforma format in the state board's information bulletin. Submitting the wrong format results in document verification rejection.
Category 5: Special quota certificates
Documents specific to PwD, Defence Wards, NRI, and other special categories.
Table 5: Special quota certificates
Document
Issued By
Format / Copies Required
Critical Validity Rules
PwD (Persons with Disability) Certificate
MCC-designated medical board
Original + 3 photocopies
Must be from one of the 16 MCC-designated medical boards across India. Disability percentage 40%+. UDID number mandatory.
CW (Children of Defence) Certificate
Rajya Sainik Board / Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB)
Original + 2 photocopies
Required for wards of disabled / deceased military personnel claiming Priority I to V under CW quota.
NRI / OCI Document Dossier
Embassy / Ministry of External Affairs / Sponsor
Original + 3 photocopies
Sponsor's passport, visa, NRI status certificate, relationship affidavit, bank account statement showing overseas transaction capacity.
ESIC IP Quota Certificate
Parent's ESIC-insured employer
Original + 3 photocopies
Required for ESIC Medical College admission under Insured Persons (IP) ward quota.
AWES Appendix A/B (for ACMS Delhi)
Army Records Office
Original + 2 photocopies
Required for ACMS Delhi Army Wards quota. Two-step verification through GGSIPU + MCC.
The PwD certificate trap
For PwD reservation under AIQ, the certificate must come from one of the 16 MCC-designated medical boards in major cities (AIIMS Delhi, Safdarjung Delhi, RML Delhi, KEM Mumbai, JJ Mumbai, Madras Medical, Christian Medical Vellore, NIMHANS Bangalore, KEM Pune, BJ Pune, SCB Cuttack, RIMS Imphal, etc.). A PwD certificate from a non-designated medical board — even a state PwD certificate — is not accepted for MCC AIQ counselling.
The disability percentage threshold for MCC PwD reservation is 40% minimum. Candidates with less than 40% disability cannot claim the AIQ PwD reservation regardless of the type of disability.
UDID (Unique Disability ID) is mandatory. The UDID number from the parent's UDID portal entry must be on the certificate.
For state quota PwD reservation, most states accept state-PwD certificates from designated state medical boards. The state-specific requirements vary; verify with the state board.
Category 6: Admission day forms (Service Bond, Medical Fitness)
Documents executed at the allotted college on the reporting day.
Table 6: Admission day forms
Document
Issued By / Executed Before
Format / Copies Required
Critical Validity Rules
Compulsory Rural Service / Discontinuation Bond
Notary Public + State Department
Notarised stamp paper (typically ₹100-₹500 depending on state)
Mandatory in Maharashtra (₹50L), Karnataka, Rajasthan (₹5L), Gujarat (₹20L), MP (₹10L/₹5L), Bihar (₹3L), Kerala (₹10L), West Bengal (₹1L discontinuation only). Specifies penalty for seat abandonment.
Medical Fitness Certificate
Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP)
Original + 2 photocopies
Must follow the exact proforma provided by the state board / college. Shows blood group, vision, height/weight, basic physical fitness markers.
Service bond exposure by state
The financial exposure on the service bond varies dramatically:
Maharashtra:₹50,00,000 (₹50L) — the highest in India. 1-year mandatory rural service or pay-out.
Karnataka:₹30,00,000 (₹30L) — 1-year service or pay-out.
Rajasthan:₹5,00,000 (₹5L) — 2-year rural service or pay-out, plus ₹5L solvency certificate at admission.
West Bengal: No rural service bond. Only ₹1L discontinuation bond if seat is surrendered after Round 2.
Delhi: No state service bond at DU colleges.
Tamil Nadu:₹5L — 5-year compulsory service in TN government hospitals.
The service bond is executed at admission on notarised stamp paper. Some states allow a bank guarantee for 1 year instead of the full cash penalty exposure. The bank guarantee facility approval takes 2-3 weeks at most public-sector banks — start the process before reporting.
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The Gap Certificate Affidavit for droppers
Every candidate who took one or more "gap years" between Class 12 and medical college admission needs a Gap Certificate Affidavit. This includes:
Candidates who took a drop year (or multiple drop years) for NEET preparation.
Candidates who briefly attended another course (BSc, BPharm, etc.) but did not complete it.
Candidates who took a break for medical or family reasons between Class 12 and NEET success.
Affidavit structure
Stamp paper value:₹100 non-judicial stamp paper (some states accept ₹50). Buy from a registered stamp paper vendor in your district.
Notarisation: Required. The affidavit must be attested by a Notary Public registered with the State Bar Council, with a valid notary stamp and seal.
Witnesses: Some state notaries require 2 witnesses signing the affidavit alongside the deponent.
Key clauses to include
Exact gap period: Specify the months and years (e.g., "June 2024 to July 2026").
Declaration of non-enrollment: Explicit statement that the candidate was not enrolled in any regular degree, diploma, or professional course during the gap period.
Declaration of clean record: Statement that the candidate has no pending criminal cases, FIRs, or legal proceedings.
Reason for gap: A brief reason (typically "preparation for NEET UG Examination").
Notary attestation: Notary's stamp, signature, and registration number on the affidavit.
Template
AFFIDAVIT
I, _______________ S/o, D/o _______________, aged about ___ years,
resident of _______________________________________,
do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under:
1. That I have passed my Class 12 (HSC) Examination in the month/year of
________ from [School Name / Board Name].
2. That I did not join any college / university / educational institution
from [Month, Year] to [Month, Year] due to preparation for the
NEET UG Examination.
3. That during the gap period, I was not involved in any illegal activities,
and there are no criminal proceedings pending against me in any court
of law.
4. That the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Deponent
Verification:
Verified at ________ on this ___ day of ________, 2026, that the contents
of the above affidavit are true and correct.
Deponent
The affidavit is then attested by a Notary Public who applies their stamp, signature, and registration number.
The "One and the Same Person" affidavit for name mismatches
The second most-common affidavit need at NEET counselling. Required if a candidate's name (or parent's name) is spelled differently across documents.
Common name-mismatch scenarios
"Sanjay Kumar" in Class 10 mark sheet vs "Sanjay Kumar Sharma" in Aadhaar.
"Priya R" in NEET application vs "Priya Ramachandran" in Class 12 mark sheet.
"Rajesh Singh" in Class 10 vs "Rajesh Pratap Singh" in voter ID and parental documents.
A father's name spelled differently across the candidate's certificates (Class 10 father's name vs Aadhaar father's name).
These spelling differences halt document verification unless an affidavit clarifies that both names refer to the same person.
Affidavit structure
Stamp paper:₹100 non-judicial stamp paper.
Notarisation: Required.
Names referenced: All variants must be listed.
Identity link: The affidavit must explicitly state that both names refer to one and the same person, who is the candidate (or candidate's parent).
Template
AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME DISCREPANCY
I, _______________, son of _______________,
residing at _______________________________________,
do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
1. That my name is recorded as "_______________" in my Class 10 Marksheet
and Passing Certificate.
2. That my name is recorded as "_______________" in my Aadhaar Card /
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card.
3. That both the names "_______________" and "_______________" belong to
one and the same person, which is myself.
4. That I request the counselling authorities to consider both names as
referring to the same individual for admission to the MBBS / BDS course.
Deponent
[Notary attestation block]
For parent name mismatches, the affidavit is executed by the parent (or candidate, declaring that the parent's two names refer to the same person).
The Demand Draft preparation rules for tuition fee payment
After document verification clears, the candidate must pay the first-year tuition fee at the allotted college. Most government medical colleges accept payment through:
Demand Draft (DD) drawn on a scheduled commercial bank.
Online RTGS / NEFT from the candidate's or parent's bank account.
Demand Draft specifications
Drawn in the exact name of the authority specified in the allotment letter. Examples: "Dean, Patna Medical College Hospital", "The Principal, Maulana Azad Medical College", "Registrar, [University Name]". Even a single-character spelling error in the payee name results in the DD being rejected by the receiving bank.
Payable at the specific branch city mentioned in the allotment letter. A DD payable at Mumbai for a college in Pune will be rejected.
Amount must exactly match the first-year tuition fee + applicable college fees as listed in the allotment letter.
Validity: Typically 90 days from issue. Don't prepare the DD too early.
Best practices
Read the allotment letter carefully. Note the exact payee name, branch, and amount.
Use a public-sector bank (SBI, PNB, BoB) for DD preparation. Their DD format is universally accepted.
Keep a photocopy of the DD before submitting it. Some colleges insist on the photocopy for their records.
If paying via online RTGS/NEFT: print the transaction receipt and carry it to verification. Email the UTR (Unique Transaction Reference) to the college's admission email.
A misspelled or incorrectly-drawn DD that is rejected by the college bank can result in non-payment within the reporting deadline, which triggers seat cancellation under MCC and state rules. Prepare the DD with the allotment letter in hand and double-check every character.
The security deposit refund bank account trap
This is the single most-overlooked operational detail in NEET counselling.
How the trap works
MCC and state counselling boards refund the registration security deposit (₹10,000 to ₹2,00,000 depending on quota and state) only to the source bank account / card used for the original payment.
If a candidate paid the MCC registration fee through:
A cyber cafe operator's card or net banking account: The refund routes back to the cyber cafe's account.
An education agent's bank account: The refund routes back to the agent.
A relative's credit card (without proper documentation linking it to the candidate): The refund routes back to the relative.
In all these cases, recovery from the third party requires the candidate to negotiate with the original payment processor, which often involves arguments and sometimes legal action. The refund stays trapped in the third-party account.
How to avoid the trap
Always pay registration fees from the candidate's own bank account OR the candidate's parents' bank account.
Use a debit card or net banking linked to a personal account.
Keep the transaction reference number and bank statement showing the payment originating from your account.
If a third party MUST process the payment for any reason, get a notarised undertaking from the third party that they will return the refund to the candidate's account when received.
The simpler practice: pay registration yourself from your own account. The ₹10K-₹2L deposit refund matters.
State-specific parent document requirements
Two state quotas (West Bengal and Tamil Nadu) have particularly demanding parent documentation rules that most coverage skips.
West Bengal: Proforma B + parent IDs
For WBMCC state quota, a candidate who does NOT have continuous WB residence (does not qualify for Proforma A1 or A2) but whose parents are WB permanent residents must submit:
Proforma B — official WBMCC form signed by appropriate authority (DM, SDO, BDO, or Gazetted Officer).
Two photo IDs of the parents (any combination of Aadhaar, Voter Card, or Passport) showing the West Bengal permanent address.
Property documents (land deed, municipal tax receipt) at the WB address if available.
A domicile certificate issued by a Class A Gazetted Officer if requested by WBMCC verification officers.
The two parent IDs are non-negotiable. WBMCC has rejected Proforma B applications where the parent IDs showed a current address outside Bengal.
Tamil Nadu: parent SSLC/HSC for non-TN-schooled candidates
For TN DME state quota nativity claim, candidates whose Class 10 and 12 schooling was OUTSIDE Tamil Nadu must submit:
Parent's SSLC (Class 10) certificate from a TN school OR HSC (Class 12) certificate showing the parent's TN schooling.
Parent's community certificate if the candidate is claiming community-based reservation.
Parent's Aadhaar or Ration Card showing TN address.
A candidate whose schooling was outside TN cannot claim TN nativity unless at least one parent has documented TN schooling. This catches the children of Tamilians who moved out of TN for parental postings.
Pro-tips for counselling day success
The discipline that separates families who clear verification on Day 1 from those who get sent back for missing documents.
The three-file organisation system
File 1 (Originals): A clearly labelled folder containing all original certificates, scorecards, allotment letters, IDs, and category certificates. Carry in a hard-cover plastic folder to prevent damage.
File 2 (Verification Set): Two sets of self-attested photocopies of EVERY document in File 1, organised in the exact order of the checklist categories above. Self-attestation means signed by the candidate (typically across the photocopy) with date.
File 3 (Backups): Parent documents (parent IDs, parental nativity certificates, parental SSLC/HSC for TN nativity), gap certificate affidavit, name-mismatch affidavit, Demand Draft photocopy, online payment receipts, and any state-specific add-ons.
Pre-reporting checklist
All 8-12 passport photographs printed and matched against NEET application photo.
Class 10 mark sheet original AND 4 photocopies.
All category certificates dated after 1 April 2026 (OBC-NCL, EWS).
Central format and state format certificates carried separately if pursuing both MCC and state quota.
Character Certificate dated within 6 months of admission.
Gap Certificate Affidavit (if applicable) notarised and ready.
"One and the Same Person" affidavit (if applicable) notarised and ready.
Demand Draft drawn in the exact payee name from allotment letter, in correct amount, with 90-day validity.
Service Bond stamp paper (denomination per state) purchased and ready for execution at college.
Medical Fitness Certificate (state proforma) signed by an RMP within 30 days of admission.
Parent IDs (original + photocopies) for state quota verification.
Verification day disciplines
Arrive early. Verification queues at major colleges (MAMC, KGMU, MGM Indore, PMCH Patna, SMS Jaipur) can stretch to 6-8 hours. Reaching by 8 AM on the first reporting day saves an entire day.
Carry water and food. No exit-and-re-enter from the verification queue at most colleges.
Carry a working pen and a clip-board for filling on-the-spot forms. Some colleges provide forms; others expect you to bring printed ones.
Carry your phone with full battery and the MCC / state board login credentials in case you need to download additional documents on the spot.
Be patient with verification officers. They are processing hundreds of candidates per day; a calm, organised candidate moves through faster than a stressed one.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: When should I start preparing documents for NEET 2026 counselling?
Start in early July 2026, right after the 21 June Re-NEET. The OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be dated after 1 April 2026 — issue turnaround at the DM/SDM office is 1-3 weeks. Character Certificate must be within 6 months of admission. Gap Certificate and Name Mismatch affidavits need notary processing time. State domicile certificates can take 1-3 weeks. By the time NEET result lands in mid-July and counselling opens in late July, all documents should be in hand.
Q: Do I need both central and state format OBC certificates?
If you intend to pursue BOTH MCC AIQ counselling AND your home state quota counselling, yes. MCC AIQ requires central-format OBC-NCL (referencing the Central OBC List, signed by a DM/SDM). State quota counselling typically accepts state-format certificates. The certificates are not interchangeable — carrying only one for both tracks results in rejection at one of them.
Q: I took a 2-year drop for NEET preparation. What document do I need?
A Gap Certificate Affidavit on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper, notarised by a Notary Public, declaring the gap period, that you were not enrolled in any other course during this period, and that you have no pending criminal cases. Standard template included in this guide. Required at most colleges; submit at verification.
Q: My name is spelled differently in Class 10 and my Aadhaar / NEET application. What do I do?
Get a "One and the Same Person" affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper, notarised, declaring that both name spellings refer to the same person. Template included in this guide. Carry to verification along with all original documents showing both spelling variants.
Q: I paid the MCC registration fee through a cyber cafe. Will my deposit refund come back to me?
No. MCC and state counselling boards refund the security deposit only to the original payment source. If the cyber cafe's card / account was used, the refund routes back to that account. To recover, you would need to negotiate with the cyber cafe owner, which is unreliable. Always pay registration fees from your own / parents' bank account.
Q: What's the minimum Class 12 percentage required for NEET admission?
NMC eligibility for MBBS/BDS: 50% aggregate in PCB for General/UR candidates, 40% for OBC/SC/ST candidates, 45% for PwD candidates. The percentage is calculated across Physics + Chemistry + Biology only (not including English or other subjects). Candidates below the threshold are ineligible regardless of NEET rank.
The bottom line
Document preparation is the operational discipline that separates candidates who clear verification on Day 1 from those who scramble for missing certificates and risk seat cancellation. NEET 2026's six-category document framework — Core admit/score, Educational, Identity, Domicile + Category, Special Quota, Admission Day — has specific validity windows (Character Certificate within 6 months, OBC-NCL/EWS dated after 1 April 2026, PwD from MCC-designated boards), state-specific add-ons (WB Proforma B + parent IDs, TN parent SSLC for nativity, state-specific bond stamp paper denominations), and three traps that catch unprepared families every year (the cyber-cafe payment refund issue, the central-vs-state certificate format gap, the Demand Draft single-character spelling rejection). Build your file system in early July, notarise affidavits as needed, double-check certificate dates against the 1 April 2026 cutoff, and arrive at verification with originals, photocopies, and parent documents in three separate folders.
Map your projected NEET 2026 AIR to the colleges you will actually report at — and verify their specific document requirements — using the NEET 2026 College Predictor →. Then use the NEET 2026 cut-off target tool to work backward from your target college to the AIR you need to hit by 21 June. The four weeks left to the Re-NEET reward accuracy ratio across the 600-680 band — and the document preparation discipline you apply in early July, the affidavit drafts you have notarised in advance, and the Demand Draft you check character-by-character before submission are the operational multipliers on whatever score you walk out of the exam hall with.
Official references: Medical Counselling Committee, Directorate General of Health Services (mcc.nic.in) · MCC UG Counselling Information Bulletin 2025 for document checklist, central-format certificate rules, and round-wise validation procedures · National Testing Agency (neet.nta.nic.in) for admit card and scorecard formats · National Medical Commission seat register 2025-26 (nmc.org.in) · State counselling boards including KEA Karnataka, DGME UP, CET Cell Maharashtra, DME Tamil Nadu, BCECEB Bihar, CEE Kerala, WBMCC West Bengal, ACPUGMEC Gujarat, DME MP, Rajasthan NEET UG Board, Dr. YSRUHS Andhra Pradesh, KNRUHS Telangana · Ministry of Health & Family Welfare circulars on central-format reservation certificate requirements · MCC list of 16 designated medical boards for PwD certification · Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) for ACMS Defence Wards documentation · State revenue codes for domicile, nativity, and Bonafide Resident certificate formats · State notary norms and stamp paper denominations. Affidavit templates above are model language; final wording should be drafted by a notary lawyer per the candidate's specific case and state. Document validity rules and reservation certificate cutoff dates are subject to MCC, NMC, and state policy revisions; verify current rules at mcc.nic.in and the relevant state board portal before reporting.
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