Counselling
Know Your Admission Route
Every medical seat in India is filled through a specific counselling process. Understanding which route applies to you — and when — is the first step in your admission strategy.
All India Quota
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
15% of government MBBS/BDS seats (UG); 50% of government MD/MS seats (PG)
State Quota Counselling
State Directorate of Medical Education (DME) of each NE state
85% of government MBBS/BDS/BAMS seats in each NE state; 50% of government MD/MS seats
Management Quota
State counselling authority (a dedicated Management Quota round) for state-affiliated colleges
Typically 50% of seats in private medical and dental colleges
NRI Quota
State counselling authority (alongside Management Quota) in most states — e.g. KEA in Karnataka
Typically 15% of seats in private medical and dental colleges
AACCC — Ayush Admissions Central Counselling
Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC)
AIQ seats in government Ayush colleges nationally; all seats in central Ayush institutions
Which route applies to you?
A quick reference — every student’s situation is different, but this helps narrow the starting point.
| If you are… | Primary route |
|---|---|
| NE domicile student targeting government MBBS in your home state | State Quota (DME) |
| High NEET scorer targeting premier government colleges across India | AIQ (MCC) |
| Student who did not get government seat through AIQ or state quota | Management Quota (private colleges) |
| Student with a close NRI/OCI relative (parent or sibling) | NRI Quota |
| NEET UG qualifier targeting BAMS in government Ayush college | AACCC (central) + State AYUSH counselling |
| MBBS doctor targeting MD/MS in government college | AIQ PG (MCC) + State PG Quota |
Still unsure which route fits?
Use the Pathway Explorer to filter by program, category and home state to see which counselling routes are available to you specifically.
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