For MBBS admission in top government medical colleges in Delhi, the NEET cutoff is usually around 630 to 715+ marks for General category students. For OBC category, it's around 560 to 650 marks, and for SC/ST category, it's around 410 to 580 marks.
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AIQ vs State Quota in NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Know the Difference
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
Round 2 Counselling
3 Sep '26 - 19 Sep '26
Admission to MBBS / BDS courses is based on NEET UG. To secure admission, candidates have to participate in the counselling process. Admissions are offered through All India Quota (AIQs) and State Quota. Both channels holds its importance in organising counselling to offer admission to MBBS / BDS courses in Medical Colleges of India.
Admission to MBBS / BDS courses is based on NEET UG. To secure admission, candidates have to participate in the counselling process. Admissions are offered through All India Quota (AIQs) and State Quota. Both channels holds its importance in organising counselling to offer admission to MBBS / BDS courses in Medical Colleges of India. Understand the difference between AIQs and State Quota on this page.
Difference Between AIQ vs State Quota in NEET UG
National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted NEET UG and declared the result online. Now, the next process is NEET UG counselling. There are two types of NEET counselling: AIQ counselling and State Quota counselling. They might be similar in functionality but differ in the process.
The total seats in Medical colleges of India are divided into two parts: All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota. In this article, we will understand the difference between AIQ and State Quota.
Table of contents
- What is AIQ?
- What is State Quota Seat?
- Difference between AIQs and State Quota Seats
- Better Option Between AIQ Seats and State Quota
What is AIQ?
AIQ full form is All India Quota. The 15% (AIQ) seats MBBS / BDS are reserved in state-run government Medical colleges of India. Admission to these seats is done through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). NEET UG qualified candidates can also apply for admission to 100% MBBS seats in BHU, AIIMS, JIPMER (Puducherry / Karaikal), AMU, DU/I.P University, Jamia Millia Islamia (BDS), ESIC through MCC. Interested candidates must apply online for MCC NEET UG counselling.
Commonly asked questions
Q: How many rounds of counselling are there in Karnataka NEET?
A:
There are around four to five rounds of the Karnataka NEET Counselling for admissions to medical, dental, AYUSH and other undergraduate medical courses. The counselling rounds depend on the number of vacanct seats.
Q: How many rounds are there in NEET UG Counselling?
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The MCC conducts around 4 to 5 rounds for NEET UG Counselling process for MBBS, BDS, BHMS and other seats. The rounds of NEET counselling depends on seat matrix and number of vacant seats.
Q: What is the NEET counselling registration fee?
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The NEET counselling registration fee varies for different candidate categories. For the AIQ seats and Central Universities, the fee for the General category candidates is INR 1,000 and for the SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates, the fee is INR 500. For participating in the NEET counselling process for Deemed Universities, the registration fee for all category candidates is INR 5,000. The registration fee is non-refundable. On the other hand, candidates will have to pay the tuition fee which is refundable. The amount for the General category candidates for the AIQ seats and Central Universities is INR 10,000. For the reserved category candidates, the amount is INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the tuition fee to be paid by all category candidates is INR 2,00,000. Those who would not be allotted a seat after the NEET counselling process will be refunded the tuition fee after the conclusion of the counselling rounds.
Q: Is it necessary to join allotted Medical/Dental College of Round 1 to get chance to participate in Round 2 of NEET counselling?
A:
No, candidates need not report or join the allotted college of NEET counselling Round 1 since there is free exit. However if they want to retain the Round 1 seat and upgrade in Round 2 they have to physically join the college of Round 1 and give up-gradation willingness for Round 2 at the time of admission. In case candidates decide to resign the seat allotted to them in the first round, then they can do so prior to registering in the next round of NEET counselling.
What is State Quota Seat?
State Quota Seats are those seats reserved for the domicile students of a particular state. A total of 85% seats are reserved in government medical colleges and 100% of seats in private medical colleges. The seats in private medical colleges are distributed in three categories (state quota, management quota and NRI quota). The reservation in the government colleges and private colleges will be decided by the State Medical Counselling for MBBS / BDS admission.
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Difference between AIQs and State Quota Seats
Candidates can check the differences between AIQs and State Quota Seats here.
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Commonly asked questions
Q: Has registration started for NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 3?
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MCC will start registration for NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling on September 22. Candidates can register at mcc.nic.in. The last date for registration will be September 27.
Q: When is the NEET counselling result declared?
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MCC announces the NEET counselling result dates for each round along with the schedule or the important dates. In general, the NEET counselling result or the seat allotment result is released within five to seven days of the round commencement.
Q: What is the process to check NEET counselling result?
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Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the counselling authority for NEET counselling releases the NEET counselling seat allotment result online, in PDF format. The steps to check the result are given below:
Visit the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in
Click on the link indicating Result under the Current Events section
Find your Roll Number or All India Rank (AIR) on the PDF document
Download the Seat Allotment order
Q: What is the list of documents required in NEET UG counselling?
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Candidates need the given documents for NEET UG Counselling-
- NEET admit card
- NEET result or score card
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Valid, non-expired and government-issued photo ID proof
- Six to eight passport-sized photographs
- Caste Certificate
- Disability Certificate
- NEET Gap Certificate
- Provisional allotment letter
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Better Option Between AIQ Seats and State Quota
Both options have their own advantages. Candidates who wish to pursue a master's in Medicine from the top-tier medical colleges in India must choose AIQs. They can choose any college from any state of India for admission.
While State Quota seats allow students to secure admission to the top medical college in the particular state. They can not apply for admission to the other state medical colleges. However, a few states might accept admission from non-domicile students. But priority will be given to domicile students, and the seats reserved for other state students will be fewer.
Therefore, both options are best for securing admission. NEET UG rank will also be a major factor in choosing a choosing for MBBS counselling.
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