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NEET Counselling Bodies 2026
Complete Guide

Understand which counselling authority controls your admission — MCC for central quota, state bodies for 85% state quota seats.

~1,37,600+
Total MBBS Seats
~63,000+
Government Seats
~65,000+
Private/Deemed Seats
820+
Medical Colleges

As of 2026, there are approximately 1,29,000 to 1,37,600+ MBBS seats in India, spread across over 800+ medical colleges, including AIIMS and JIPMER. Understand how these seats are divided between the 15% AIQ and 85% State Quota below.

How the Quota System Works

Understanding the division of seats is crucial for your admission strategy.

Total MBBS Seats in India

15% All India Quota

Open to students from all over India regardless of their home state.

Conducted by MCC

85% State Quota

Reserved for students possessing the domicile of that specific state.

Conducted by State Bodies

The NEET admission process is primarily divided into two main streams: the All India Quota (AIQ) and the State Quota. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for conducting counselling for 15% of the seats in all government medical and dental colleges across India.

The remaining 85% of seats in government colleges, along with all seats in private un-aided and state-funded institutions, fall under the State Quota. Each state has its own designated counselling authority (e.g., DMER, KEA, DGME) that conducts a separate process for these seats.

Students can simultaneously register and participate in both MCC counselling and their respective state counselling to maximize their chances of securing a seat.

Important Note

Deemed Universities fall entirely under MCC counselling for both UG and PG courses, regardless of which state they are located in. State authorities do not conduct counselling for Deemed Universities.

Central Authority

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Conducts All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling

What MCC Covers

  • 15% All India Quota seats of Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges
  • 100% MBBS/BDS seats of AIIMS across India
  • 100% Seats of JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal)
  • 100% Seats of Deemed Universities
  • Central Universities (AMU, BHU, DU)
  • ESIC and AFMC (Registration only)

Key Details

Rounds
Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy
Approx Seats
~40,000+ MBBS & BDS

General Process

  • 1
    Register & Pay
    On MCC Portal
  • 2
    Choice Filling
    Select & Lock Preferences
  • 3
    Seat Allotment
    Result Declaration
  • 4
    Reporting
    Document Verification
Visit Official MCC Website

State Quota Authorities Directory

Find the official counselling body, process, and website for your home state.

All States
North India
South India
East India
West India
Central India
UTs

Standard Counselling Timeline

How MCC and State rounds interleave. Note: Exact dates vary yearly.

MCC Round 1
July
State Round 1
August
MCC Round 2
Late August
State Round 2
September
MCC Mop-Up
Mid September
State Mop-Up
October
* State counselling typically begins immediately after the conclusion of MCC Round 1.

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