As the competent authority decided in the MCC committee, MCC/DGHS receives consolidated Approved seats (Recognized + Permitted) from the participating colleges. The allotment has been made on the combined approved seats. MCC does not differentiate between Recognized/ Permitted Seats; the allotment is made only on MCI APPROVED Seats. Since the MCC is not aware of the number of Recognized/ Permitted seats for each college and allotment is made purely based on merit & choice of the candidate, it is at the discretion of the College/Institute to provide Recognized/ Permitted Seats to the allotted candidate as per their policy/rules and regulations. However, as a general rule, the candidate with a higher merit/ NEET rank may be preferred for the recognized seat, followed by the next candidate for the permitted seat. The allotment made through the online process will be firm and final as per the Hon'ble Supreme Court’s directions.