ALL INDIA QUOTA COUNSELLING 2026

Comprehend the entire procedure for All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling 2026 overseen by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for 15% of government MBBS seats throughout India.

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What does AIQ Counseling involve?

The All India Quota (AIQ) Counseling is a centralized admission procedure managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

With AIQ, 15% of seats from every Government Medical College in a state are combined.

Students from any state are eligible to apply for these seats, making them available without domicile restrictions and based on merit.

For instance, if Uttar Pradesh has 30 Government Medical Colleges, each offering 100 seats, that totals to 3,000 seats. Out of these, 15% (450 seats) are designated for the AIQ pool.

As of 2021, seats from AIIMS, JIPMER, and BHU are also part of the AIQ process. These central universities no longer hold separate counseling sessions.

Why AIQ Counselling Was Introduced

The AIQ system was established in 1986 by the Supreme Court of India to:

Provide equal chances for students across the country.
Enable students to pursue education in states outside their own.
Encourage admissions based on merit.

Reservation Guidelines for AIQ Counseling 2026

Category	Reservation (%)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	27%
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
EWS	10%
PwD	5%

(Seating reservations are applicable solely to AIQ positions in Government Medical Colleges.)

Who is Eligible for AIQ Counselling?

All candidates who qualified in NEET 2026 from any state can participate.
Admission to AIIMS, JIPMER, and BHU is also conducted through NEET AIQ counselling.
Candidates need to possess:
- A valid score in NEET 2026
- A 10+2 qualification in PCB and English
- Relevant category certificates, if necessary.

Entity Responsible for AIQ Counseling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is responsible for conducting All India Quota (AIQ) counselling via the official website:

https://mcc.nic.in

AIQ Counselling 2026

– Rounds and Process

Counselling Rounds

There are 4 main rounds of AIQ counselling:

Round 1
Round 2
Mop-Up Round
Stray Vacancy Round (and if seats remain, a Special Stray Round)

Step-by-Step AIQ Counselling Process

Step	Description
1	Sign up on MCC portal (mcc.nic.in)
2	Payment of fees (non-refundable registration fee + refundable security deposit)
3	Choice Filling & Locking (select colleges/courses in order of preference)
4	Seat Allotment Result declared by MCC
5	Reporting to Allotted College for document verification
6	Upgradation Option (if applicable for Round 2)
7	Mop-Up & Stray Rounds for remaining vacant seats

Total Seats Under AIQ Counselling 2026

In 2022, the total number of seats available under AIQ was approximately 44,000.
For 2026, projections indicate that this number will exceed 48,000 MBBS and BDS seats across:
- over 300 Government Medical Colleges more than 20 Central/Deemed Universities

Important Documents Required

NEET 2026 Admit Card & Rank Letter
10th & 12th Mark Sheets
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile (if required)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size photographs

MCMF’s Expert Assistance in AIQ Counseling

MCMF offers comprehensive support to assist you in obtaining admission to the best college via AIQ.

Our Services Feature:

Instant alerts on MCC announcements
Assistance with document evaluation and verification
Customized report based on your rank (potential colleges)
Individual consultations with experts Strategies for choice filling and priority ranking
Support for each round until admission is secured
Guidance after allocation (bond, reporting, refund, etc.)

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