Quota Guide
NEET UG seats are distributed across multiple quotas, each with its own authority and eligibility rules. Understanding which quota you are eligible for is essential before applying.
Official MCC Disclaimer (verbatim)
“MCC does not allot seats through nomination. MCC has no role in Management Quota or NRI Quota.”
Source: MCC Information Bulletin 2026 · mcc.nic.in
Quota structure
| Quota | Authority | Seats | Domicile | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Quota (AIQ) | MCC | 15% of govt medical/dental | None | Open to all India candidates. |
| State Quota (SQ) | State authority (e.g. CET Cell) | 85% of govt + pvt seats | State domicile required | Each state runs its own counselling. |
| AIIMS | MCC | 2,196 (21 colleges) | None | 100% via MCC AIQ. No state quota. |
| JIPMER | MCC | 200 | None | 100% via MCC AIQ. No state quota. |
| Central Universities | MCC + University | Varies | None for AIQ portion | 50% AIQ via MCC; 50% internal institute quota. |
| Deemed Universities | MCC (stray vacancy) | 100% stray vacancy | None | Fees set by college; no govt control. |
| ESIC | ESIC | Separate counselling | Preference to ESIC beneficiaries | ESIC runs its own counselling process. |
| AFMC Pune | AFMC / MoD | Separate | None | Army-linked. Separate interview + medical process. |
| J&K | J&K authority | Not in AIQ pool | J&K domicile | J&K has its own counselling; not part of central AIQ. |
Source: MCC Information Bulletin 2026 · NMC approved colleges list.
AIQ reservation breakdown
Within All India Quota seats, reservations apply as follows per central government norms:
| Category | Reservation | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Vertical |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Vertical |
| Other Backward Classes — Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% | Vertical |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% | Vertical |
| Unreserved (UR / General) | 40.5% | Vertical |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% horizontal | Horizontal (cuts across all categories) |
OBC-NCL certificate must be from central list (not state OBC list) for AIQ claims. EWS income ceiling set by central government — verify current threshold before applying.
PwD Certificate — important
PwD (Persons with Disability) certificates for NEET UG counselling must be obtained ONLY from an NMC-designated disability assessment centre via the MCC portal. Certificates from other hospitals or institutions will not be accepted.
Source: MCC Information Bulletin 2026 · mcc.nic.in
State quota — key rules
- State quota reservations are set by each state — percentages and categories differ from AIQ.
- Domicile rules vary: some states require 10+ years of residence, others require study in that state.
- OBC certificate for state quota may differ from OBC-NCL for AIQ — check state's own OBC list.
- Category certificates must be issued by the state's competent authority.
- Minority quota seats (linguistic/religious) have separate criteria per college.
- Management and NRI quota are managed by individual colleges — not by MCC or state authorities.
MCC Information Bulletin 2026 — Quota & Reservation Rules
Source: Medical Counselling Committee, MoHFW · Published Apr 2026 · EduPath verified Jun 2026
Visit official sourceReservation percentages and eligibility criteria are set by government and subject to court directions. Always verify current rules from the official MCC bulletin and your state's counselling authority before applying. EduPath does not provide legal or admissions advice.