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Overview

NEET Counselling is the process through which medical aspirants are allotted MBBS/BDS/BSc Nursing/AYUSH seats across India based on their NEET scores. It is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for All India Quota (AIQ) and separately by respective State Authorities.

• All India Quota (AIQ) – Conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for:
  • 15% seats in all Government Medical & Dental Colleges (except in Jammu & Kashmir).
  • 100% seats in Central Institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, BSc Nursing (through AIQ), and Deemed Universities.
• State Quota – Conducted by individual state counselling authorities for:
  • 85% of seats in government colleges.
  • 100% of seats in private and minority medical colleges in that state

Types of Counselling Authorities

🗓️ KEY DATES: AIQ Counselling (by MCC)

Who is Eligible?

• Must have qualified NEET UG 2025.
• For AIQ seats, students from any state can apply (except J&K unless they’ve opted for AIQ).
• For State Quota, candidate must fulfill domicile criteria (as defined by the state).
• Must be 17 years or older as of December 31, 2025.
• Must have completed 10+2 with Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English with qualifying marks.

🌐 AIQ Counselling Registration (MCC)

• Visit: https://mcc.nic.in
• Use the same Email ID and Mobile Number as NEET registration.
• Fill personal details, NEET Roll No., Rank, Category, etc.
• Generate password and complete OTP verification.

Upload photograph and signature (same as NEET form).

🧭 Step-by-Step Counselling Process (AIQ)

🔹 Step 1: Registration on MCC Website

• Visit: https://mcc.nic.in
• Use the same Email ID & Phone Number as NEET registration.
• Fill basic details and generate login credentials.

🔹 Step 2: Fee Payment

🟡 Refundable only if you don’t get or don’t accept a seat.

🔹 Step 3: Choice Filling

• You’ll see a list of all eligible colleges.
• Fill choices in preference order.
• Fill as many options as possible (Max: 2000+).
• Lock choices before the deadline (or they auto-lock on 28 July).

🚨 Mistakes to Avoid:

• Don’t fill unreachable colleges.
• Avoid filling unwanted state colleges early in the list.
• Don’t assume you’ll get a seat just by filling it.

🔹 Step 4: Seat Allotment & Result

• Seat is allotted based on rank, category, and filled choices.
• You get 3 options after result:
  1. Accept & Report: Take admission.
  2. Accept & Upgrade: Secure seat, but opt for Round 2 upgrade.
  3. Free Exit: Skip seat & get full security refund (Only in Round 1).

🔁 Round-Wise Counselling Explained

🔵 Round 1

• For all NEET qualified students.
• If seat is allotted:
  • Can accept or upgrade.
  • Free exit is allowed (refund applicable).

🔵 Round 2

• Fresh registration only for:
  • Students who didn’t register in Round 1.
• No free exit. If allotted a seat and not joined, ₹10,000 forfeited.
• Upgrade option available from Round 1.

🔵 Round 3 (Mop-Up Round)

• For:
  • Students who didn’t get a seat earlier.
  • Those who didn’t participate in R1/R2.
  • Students who lost seat due to non-reporting.
• New registration required (again pay fees).
• If allotted, must join or lose security + eligibility.

🔵 Stray Vacancy Round

• Conducted by MCC but no fresh registration allowed.
• Only for students:
  • Already registered.
  • Never allotted a seat in earlier rounds.
• Strict rules—very few seats left.

🏥 Types of Colleges under AIQ Counselling

🧠 Smart Counselling Tips by Aacharya Education

1. Use State + AIQ Both:
   Most students above 20,000 rank will get seats via State quota, not AIQ.
2. Choice Filling is Critical:
   Don’t copy others blindly—make personalized choices based on:
   • Rank slab
   • College preference
   • Bond/fee structure
3. Track State Rounds Separately:
   Each state has its own counselling dates and fees. Don’t miss those.
4. Avoid Overconfidence:
   Many seats are not filled due to poor planning. Be realistic

📌 Key Definitions

• Free Exit: Opt-out from Round 1 without losing fees.
• Upgrade: Get better college in next round while holding current seat.
• Stray Vacancy: Last attempt for leftover seats. No fresh entry allowed.

 Documents Required

• NEET Admit Card & Rank Letter
• Class 10 & 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Date of Birth Proof
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (for state quota)
• Aadhar Card / ID proof
• Passport-size photos (same as NEET form)

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Missing choice locking deadline.
• Filling only top colleges (AIIMS, MAMC) even with low rank.
• Not checking parallel state schedules.
• Forgetting to register for Mop-Up if earlier fee was forfeited.
• Assuming “filling means getting”—always depends on rank, category & choices.