MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) · 600+ government medical colleges, 300+ private
NEET UG College Predictor
~1,00,000 MBBS + 26,000 BDS (government + private) seats
NEET UG counselling operates at two levels: All India Quota (AIQ, 15% seats in government medical colleges) managed by MCC, and State Quota (85% seats) managed by each state. Understanding which counselling you qualify for — and which to prioritise — is critical.
Rank-wise College Predictor
| Rank Range | Category | Expected Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| AIR 1–200 | General | AIIMS New Delhi / Top AIIMS |
| AIR 200–2,000 | General | AIIMS (other) / JIPMER / Top government MBBS |
| AIR 2,000–15,000 | General | Top government medical colleges (AIQ) |
| AIR 15,000–50,000 | General | Government medical colleges (state quota) |
| AIR 50,000–1,50,000 | General | Private medical colleges (good) |
| AIR 1,50,000+ | General | Private medical colleges (fees vary widely) |
* Indicative based on historical cut-offs. Actual cut-offs vary year to year. Use the official mcc.nic.in portal for confirmed data.
Counselling Rounds
AIQ Round 1 (MCC)
15% of government college seats + AIIMS + JIPMERHighest-ranked students get premium government colleges; covers all central institutions
AIQ Round 2 (MCC)
Seats vacated after Round 1 + stray vacancy roundUpgrade opportunity; candidates can choose to upgrade or retain Round 1 seat
AIQ Stray Vacancy Round
Remaining unfilled government seatsLast chance for AIQ government seats before state counselling takes over
State Counselling
85% of state government seats + private college seatsState-specific eligibility (domicile, state quota); often has 4–5 rounds of its own
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
MCC AIQ Registration
Within 1 week of NEET result declarationRegister on mcc.nic.in with your NEET roll number. Registration is mandatory even if you plan to use only state quota — MCC registration often feeds state counselling portals too.
Choice Filling (AIQ)
5–7 day windowFill your preferred institute + course combinations. AIIMS and JIPMER have separate registration but are part of the same MCC counselling process. Fill 20+ choices.
State Counselling Registration
Parallel to AIQ — check your state scheduleRegister simultaneously on your state counselling portal — do not wait for AIQ results. State deadlines are often before AIQ Round 2. You can participate in both.
MCC Round 1 Allotment
48–72 hours to respondAccept or reject your AIQ allotment. If you accept and "Upgrade", you remain in the pool for Round 2. If you "Join" (without upgrade option), Round 2 does not consider you.
State Quota Rounds
July–August (state-specific)Participate in state counselling for the remaining 85% government seats. State counselling often has better options than AIQ for students domiciled in high-quality state medical systems (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka).
Private College Admission (if applicable)
August–SeptemberApply directly to private colleges after state counselling. Many have their own merit lists based on NEET score. Verify fee structure, MCI recognition, and bond requirements before accepting.
Important Dates (Approximate)
Dates are approximate based on previous years. Confirm on mcc.nic.in.
Do These
- Register on BOTH MCC (AIQ) and your state counselling portal simultaneously
- Fill maximum choices in AIQ — there is no penalty for filling more options
- Choose Upgrade in MCC Round 1 unless you got AIIMS Delhi or your absolute first choice
- Verify college MCI recognition status before accepting any private college seat
- Keep all NEET documents, category certificates, and domicile proof ready before counselling starts
- Check state-specific eligibility (domicile, state board, category) for state quota seats
Avoid These
- Do not skip state counselling assuming AIQ will give you something — AIQ covers only 15% of seats
- Do not accept a private college seat before exhausting government college options in all rounds
- Do not pay private college fees before understanding if they are refundable if you get a better government seat later
- Do not confuse AIIMS/JIPMER eligibility — these require NEET qualification but have separate counselling
- Do not ignore bond requirements at some government colleges — breach can mean lakhs in penalty
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I participate in AIQ counselling if I have a good state rank?
Yes, always. AIQ Round 1 may allot you a better college than your state quota. You can withdraw from AIQ after Round 1 if you prefer your state allotment — there is no conflict between the two.
What is the NEET cut-off to be eligible for government MBBS?
General category: 50th percentile (approximately 720 total with 710 qualifying score or rank ~8 lakh); OBC/SC/ST: 40th percentile. These are qualifying cut-offs — actual government college admission requires a rank of AIR 50,000 or better for most states.
Can I participate in state counselling of a different state?
Most states require domicile/state board eligibility for state quota. Only a few states (like Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir) have open state quota. Check the specific state's rules.
Is CMC Vellore part of MCC AIQ counselling?
CMC Vellore has its own separate entrance exam and counselling — it is NOT part of MCC AIQ. Apply separately on the CMC Vellore portal.
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