1. All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling

The AIQ comprises 15% of seats in government medical and dental colleges nationwide, accessible to candidates from any state. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) administers the AIQ counselling. ​

Steps Involved:

Online Registration: Candidates must register on the MCC official website during the specified period. This involves providing personal details, NEET roll number, and other pertinent information.

Payment of Fees: After registration, candidates are required to pay the counselling fee and a refundable security deposit online.

Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates select and prioritize their preferred colleges and courses. Once choices are finalized, they must be locked before the deadline.

Seat Allotment: Based on NEET rank, choices filled, reservation criteria, and seat availability, the MCC allocates seats. Results are published on the MCC website.

Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates allotted a seat must report to the respective college within the stipulated timeframe, complete admission formalities, and submit required documents.​

The AIQ counselling typically unfolds over multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, and a Mop-Up Round, to fill any remaining vacancies.

2. State Quota Counselling

The State Quota encompasses 85% of seats in government medical and dental colleges and 100% of seats in private institutions within a particular state. State authorities manage this counselling, primarily for candidates domiciled in that state.

Steps Involved:

Online Registration: Candidates register on their respective state’s counselling authority website within the announced timeframe, providing necessary personal and academic details.

Document Verification: Registered candidates undergo document verification, either online or at designated centers, to confirm eligibility, domicile status, and reservation claims.​

Merit List Publication: Post verification, states release a merit list based on NEET scores, categorizing candidates as per state reservation policies.

Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates indicate their preferred colleges and courses within the state. Choices must be locked before the specified deadline.​

Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated considering the candidate's NEET rank, preferences, reservation criteria, and seat availability. Allotment results are published on the state counselling authority’s website.​

Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates must report to the assigned college within the given timeframe to complete admission procedures and submit required documents.​

State Quota counselling may include multiple rounds—Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round—to ensure all seats are duly filled.



Key Points to Remember:



Eligibility: Only candidates who have qualified NEET are eligible to participate in both AIQ and State Quota counselling.​

Domicile Requirements: State Quota counselling typically requires candidates to meet specific domicile criteria set by the respective state.​

Reservation Policies: Both AIQ and State Quota counselling adhere to reservation policies for categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and EWS, as defined by central and state governments.

Documentation: Candidates must ensure all necessary documents, including NEET scorecard, admit card, identity proof, academic certificates, and category certificates (if applicable), are available during the counselling process.​

Official Websites: Regularly check the official MCC website for AIQ counselling updates and your respective state’s counselling authority website for State Quota counselling information.​

By diligently following the outlined procedures and staying informed through official channels, candidates can navigate the NEET counselling process effectively to secure admission in their desired medical or dental college.