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NEET UG Counselling 2026: Fees & Security Deposit

Counselling involves more than one type of payment: a registration fee for each round or cycle, a refundable security deposit (amount varies by category and by AIQ vs. state counselling), and in some cases a fee for withdrawing or upgrading a seat after allotment.

Exact amounts differ between MCC and each state, and change periodically — this page explains the categories of fees you'll encounter rather than quoting figures that go stale. Always confirm current amounts on the official counselling portal before paying.

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Last updated 2026-09-09

Types of fees you'll encounter

Registration fee — a non-refundable processing fee paid to access choice filling for that round.

Security deposit — usually refundable if you don't get allotted a seat, but forfeited (fully or partially) under specific conditions such as not reporting after allotment, or withdrawing after a certain stage.

College-level fee — once you're allotted and report, the college itself charges tuition, hostel, and other fees separately from counselling fees — these are set by the college/state, not by the counselling authority.

What affects your security deposit

Category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/General) often affects the deposit amount. Round-specific rules determine whether declining an allotted seat, or not reporting in time, results in forfeiture — read the specific round's rules before you decide to skip or decline a seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the security deposit the same for AIQ and state counselling?+

No — MCC and each state set their own deposit amounts and forfeiture conditions. Check both the MCC counselling bulletin and your state's bulletin separately if you're participating in both.

Can I get a refund if I withdraw before choice filling?+

Refund eligibility depends on the stage at which you withdraw and the specific counselling authority's policy for that round — this is stated explicitly in each round's information bulletin.

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