MCC Issues Warning Against Fraudulent NEET UG 2026 Cutoff Reduction Notice

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has issued an urgent advisory to address a misleading document currently circulating online. The notice warns medical aspirants against a fraudulent letter that falsely claims a reduction in the qualifying percentile for NEET UG 2026 admissions.

This clarification comes in response to a fake notice that has been spreading rapidly across various social media platforms, including Telegram and WhatsApp groups. The MCC has officially confirmed that no such decision regarding a change in qualifying criteria has been made, and it has dismissed the circulating document as entirely fabricated.

Details of the Fraudulent Claim and Official Clarification

The unauthorized letter, which prompted the committee's intervention, falsely suggested that the qualifying percentile for NEET UG 2026 had been significantly lowered. Specifically, the misleading document claimed that the threshold for General and EWS candidates had been reduced to 15 percentile, while the criteria for reserved categories had dropped to 10 percentile.

In a formal advisory released on October 13, 2026, the MCC explicitly debunked these claims. The committee emphasized that the current qualifying percentile criteria for undergraduate medical admissions remain unchanged. By issuing this statement, the MCC aims to prevent confusion among students, parents, and other stakeholders involved in the ongoing counselling process.

Guidelines for Candidates and Official Sources

The MCC has reiterated its standing instruction for all candidates to exercise caution and avoid falling victim to unauthorized agents or unverified information. The committee stressed that students should disregard any notices that do not originate from its official communication channels.

To ensure the integrity of the admission process, the MCC has directed candidates to rely exclusively on its official website, mcc.nic.in, for all authentic updates, schedules, and notifications. Furthermore, the committee has advised students to report any instances of misleading information or suspicious activity to the council directly or to their local cybercrime authorities to protect the interests of the medical student community.