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Choice filling and locking in MCC counselling

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Key facts

  1. There is no limit on the number of choices; candidates can list as many colleges and courses as they want, in order of preference. [1]
  2. One common choice-filling system covers AIQ, deemed, central universities, B.Sc Nursing, AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU and BHU. [1]
  3. Saved choices can be changed until locked. Once locked they cannot be changed even by MCC, and unlocked choices are locked automatically when the window closes. [1]
  4. Only candidates who have registered and paid the full fee can fill choices; anyone who doesn't register and fill choices in the window gets no seat. [1]
  5. Each later round needs fresh choices, and an upgrade cancels the earlier seat, so MCC advises listing only colleges you prefer over your current seat. [1]
  6. MCC suggests making a tentative preference list from the seat matrix first, and checking past years' opening and closing ranks on the MCC website as a guide (not a guarantee). [1]
  7. Candidates should check fees, bond, stipend and other conditions with colleges before choice filling, because allotment is final and locked choices cannot be changed. [1]
  8. A one-time 'reset' option lets a candidate who chose the wrong quota (such as deemed instead of AIQ) start over, but they must register again with full fee. [1]
  9. MCC advises using a laptop or computer with an up-to-date browser, and using the Sandes app for OTPs to the mobile number registered with NTA. [1]

Next steps

How many choices should I fill?

MCC sets no limit. Since choices are allotted strictly by merit and order, list every college you'd genuinely accept, in true order of preference.

What if I forget to lock?

The system locks saved choices automatically when the window closes, but MCC recommends locking yourself and printing the locked list.

Sources

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