Medical Colleges Submit Joined Candidate Lists to Counselling Authorities

Medical colleges across India have officially submitted the final lists of joined candidates to the respective counselling authorities for the 2025 academic session. This critical step marks the conclusion of the major admission rounds and the initiation of seat vacancy assessments for subsequent stray rounds. Aspirants can now verify their status and prepare for the final phases of the medical admission cycle. Stay updated with the latest institutional reporting guidelines and document verification protocols to secure your seat

As of 30 December 2025, the medical admission landscape has reached a pivotal milestone. Participating medical and dental colleges nationwide have completed the submission of their "Joined Candidate Lists" to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and various State Counselling Authorities. This administrative process is essential for reconciling the actual seat occupancy against the initial allotments. For aspirants, this update signifies a shift toward the final seat vacancy declaration, which will dictate the eligibility for special stray vacancy rounds.

Impact on Seat Vacancy and Special Rounds

The submission of these lists allows authorities to identify precisely how many seats remain vacant due to non-reporting or resignations. This data is the foundation for the upcoming special stray rounds.

• Seat Reconciliation: Authorities compare the allotted list with the joined list to identify "virtual vacancies."
• Stray Round Eligibility: Only candidates who do not appear on any "Joined List" (State or AIQ) remain eligible for further rounds.
• Transparency: Publicly available vacancy charts prevent seat blocking and ensure merit-based filling of leftover seats.

Reporting and Admission Formalities

For candidates included in these lists, the focus now shifts to completing the internal college formalities and securing their academic records.

• Status Retention: Candidates who have joined and are satisfied with their seats must ensure their "Status Retention Form" is correctly processed.
• Document Verification: Institutes are currently performing final cross-checks of original certificates submitted during physical reporting.
• Fee Completion: Any remaining balance of the tuition or hostel fees must be cleared to finalize the admission status.

Summary of Post-Reporting Timeline

Consequences for Non-Reporting Candidates

The submission of these lists carries significant weight for those who were allotted seats but chose not to report to their respective colleges.

• Security Deposit Forfeiture: Most authorities will now initiate the process of forfeiting the security deposits of non-reporting candidates.
• Debarment Rules: In many jurisdictions, failing to join an allotted seat in the final rounds may result in debarment from the next year's entrance examination.
• Data Sharing: Information regarding admitted candidates is shared between the MCC and State Cells to eliminate dual holdings.

The completion of this phase ensures that the 2025 medical admission cycle remains transparent and efficient. Aspirants are strongly encouraged to monitor the official MCC and State CET portals regularly to check the updated seat matrix for any final-opportunity rounds.