NEET UG 2025

NEET UG 2025 Counselling for AIQ & State Quota Explained

Introduction

After the declaration of NEET UG 2025 results, the next crucial step for aspirants is the counselling process. Counselling determines admission to MBBS, BDS & AYUSH courses in India and is conducted separately for All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats. Understanding the differences between these quotas, eligibility criteria & the step-by-step counselling procedure is essential for securing a seat in a preferred medical college.

All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling

• Seats: 15% of total seats in government medical & dental colleges across India are reserved under AIQ.


• Conducting Authority: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts AIQ counselling online.


• Eligibility: Candidates from any state who qualify for NEET UG 2025 can participate in AIQ counselling.


• Process:
  
  
  
  1. Registration: Candidates register on the MCC portal with NEET UG 2025 credentials.
  
  
  2. Choice Filling & Locking: Aspirants select preferred colleges & courses.
  
  
  3. Seat Allotment: Based on NEET rank, category & preferences, MCC allocates seats.
  
  
  4. Document Verification: Candidates must verify original documents at designated centres or online as per MCC instructions.
  
  
  5. Reporting: Allotted candidates report to the respective college for admission confirmation.
  
  
  
  

Key Points:

• AIQ counselling is open to candidates across India.


• Seats include government colleges but not state quota reserved seats.


• MCC usually conducts two rounds of counselling, followed by mop-up rounds if required.

State Quota Counselling

• Seats: 85% of seats in state government colleges are reserved for candidates domiciled in that state.


• Conducting Authority: Respective State Counselling Authorities manage the process.


• Eligibility: Only candidates meeting the state domicile criteria can apply.


• Process:
  
  
  
  1. Register on the state counselling portal.
  
  
  2. Fill choices of colleges & courses as per state regulations.
  
  
  3. Seat allotment is done based on NEET UG 2025 rank & category.
  
  
  4. Document verification is done at state-designated centres.
  
  
  5. Report to the allotted college to confirm admission.
  
  
  
  

Key Points:

• State counselling may have different reservation policies.


• Some states conduct multiple rounds including mop-up rounds.


• Candidates can participate in AIQ & state quota counselling separately.

Quick Reference Chart: AIQ vs State Quota

Aspect	AIQ	State Quota
Seats	15% of government college seats	85% of state government college seats
Conducting Authority	MCC (Central)	Respective State Counselling Authorities
Eligibility	Any NEET-qualified candidate	Only state domicile candidates
Choice Filling	Online via MCC portal	Online via state portal
Document Verification	As per MCC guidelines	As per state guidelines

Conclusion

Understanding the AIQ & State Quota counselling process is vital for NEET UG 2025 aspirants to secure MBBS, BDS & AYUSH seats. AIQ allows candidates from across India to compete for 15% of seats, while state quota ensures local candidates get 85% of state government college seats. Proper registration, choice filling, document verification & timely reporting are essential to avoid losing a seat. By following the rules & timelines carefully, candidates can maximize their chances of admission into their preferred medical college.