NEET UG 2025: MCC Announces New Rules To Obtain PwBD Certificate, Check Details
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.
This update is in response to a Supreme Court decision and revised guidelines from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to ensure precise disability assessments. Candidates must also bring a valid UDID card and other required documents when visiting the disability centres. These new rules are designed to make the admission process more transparent and inclusive for PwBD candidates.
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.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply under the PwBD quota, candidates must meet the following criteria:
– Qualify NEET UG 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.
PwBD candidates need to carry the following documents to the disability certification centre:
– NEET UG 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)
These documents will be checked by a medical board assessing the candidate's functional abilities, such as communication, hand function, or walking ability, depending on the type of disability.
The new framework focuses on functional competence rather than just the disability percentage. Specific forms assess hearing, locomotor (upper and lower limbs), mental health, visual impairment, and other conditions. Candidates must demonstrate abilities such as writing, independent mobility, or understanding medical terminology, as applicable.
Candidates with visual impairment should bring 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 (Appendix A) along with affidavits specific to their diagnosis.
The disability certificate will be valid only for the 2025–26 academic session. For State Quota seats (85%), candidates can obtain certificates from State Disability Boards, but the assessment will follow the same NMC guidelines.
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July 23, 2025, 11:57 IST
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