Counselling Route
All India Quota
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Seat matrix: 15% of government MBBS/BDS seats (UG); 50% of government MD/MS seats (PG)
How AIQ works
All India Quota (AIQ) is the centrally administered pool of seats in government medical and dental colleges across India. For undergraduate admissions (MBBS, BDS), AIQ covers 15% of seats in every government college — these are earmarked for allotment through MCC's centralised online counselling and are open to students from any state. For postgraduate admissions (MD/MS), AIQ covers 50% of seats in government medical colleges.
MCC conducts AIQ counselling in multiple rounds. Students register, pay a processing fee, fill choices online, and are allotted seats based on NEET rank, choices filled, and seat availability. After each round, allotted candidates must report to the college within the stipulated window.
Eligibility
For MBBS/BDS (NEET UG): Valid NEET UG score meeting the minimum percentile cutoff for your category. Indian nationals and OCI cardholders are eligible. No domicile restriction — AIQ is open to students from any state.
For MD/MS (NEET PG): Valid NEET PG score meeting the minimum qualifying cutoff. Valid MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution. Completion of 12-month compulsory rotating internship on or before the date specified by MCC for each round of counselling.
Step-by-step process
Typical timeline: AIQ counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after NEET results are declared. Round 1 runs for approximately 3 weeks (registration, verification, choice-filling, allotment). Round 2, a Mop-Up round and finally Stray Vacancy follow in sequence. Total counselling duration is approximately 8–12 weeks. Exact dates and the number of rounds are published by MCC each year — always verify on the official MCC portal.
MCC Registration
Register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) during the registration window. Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit. Keep your NEET roll number, score card and personal documents ready.
Document Verification
For UG AIQ, MCC conducts online document verification. Upload scanned copies of your NEET admit card, score card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, date of birth proof, category certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photograph. Ensure documents are clear and within the file size limits.
Choice Filling
Once verified, you can fill choices — colleges and courses in order of preference. There is no limit on the number of choices. Spend time on strategy: fill your genuine first preferences first, then widen the list. You can edit choices multiple times during the choice-filling window. Lock your choices before the deadline.
Seat Allotment
MCC runs the allotment algorithm after each round closes. Results are published on the MCC portal. You can check your allotment status by logging in. If allotted a seat, you must decide within the given window: accept and join, accept and upgrade (participate in next round), or withdraw.
Reporting to College
If you accept an allotment, report to the allotted college within the reporting window with original documents. The college verifies documents and confirms admission. Failure to report within the window forfeits your allotted seat and the security deposit.
Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds
After Round 2, MCC conducts a Mop-Up round for seats still vacant (notably in deemed/central university and AIIMS/JIPMER/ESIC seats), followed by a Stray Vacancy round for whatever remains unfilled after that. Participation in each round is open to candidates not yet allotted a seat and to fresh registrants where permitted. Stray Vacancy is the last-opportunity round — reporting and joining is typically immediate.
NE India perspective
NE students competing in AIQ face the full national NEET pool. However, AIQ also covers seats in NE region government colleges — GMCH Guwahati, RIMS Imphal, Silchar Medical College, NEIGRIHMS Shillong and others. NE domicile students who fill these colleges as top choices in AIQ may secure a home-state government seat without entering state quota counselling. AIQ also unlocks access to premier government colleges across India for high-scoring NE students.
Documents required
Prepare originals and at least 3 sets of self-attested photocopies of each.
NEET admit card (original)
NEET score card / rank letter
Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
Class 12 marksheet and certificate
Passport-size photographs (recent)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD) — if applicable
For AIQ OBC seats, the central government OBC certificate (not state OBC) is required.
PwD certificate (Form 7 — NMC format) — if applicable
Photo identity proof (Aadhaar / passport)
Frequently asked questions
Exam Calendar
Upcoming AIQ Dates
- 4 Aug 2026
MCC AIQ Round 1 registration (expected)
NEET UG · Counselling