● Updated · after MCC 2025 R3

NEET counselling in Andaman and Nicobar Islands — how it actually works for you.

NEET UG counselling in Andaman and Nicobar Islands runs through two parallel routes: the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences / A&N Administration (ANIIMS) fills ~85% of government seats on a state-domicile rank, while MCC's All-India Quota (AIQ) fills ~15% on your all-India rank (AIR) — no domicile required. Domicile eligibility: Domicile candidates of Andaman and Nicobar Islands participate in NEET UG counselling through MCC All India Quota. Must possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the Deputy Commissioner, A&N Islands. Local candidates may get preference for ANIIMS state quota seats. Based on MCC / ANIIMS 2025 data — last year's pattern, not a 2026 guarantee.
You don't file one way — you file two.
AIQ
All-India
~15% of govt seats All deemed colleges No domicile barrier
vs
Andaman and Nicobar Islands state
different rank
~85% of govt seats All private colleges Domicile-based
Two separate filings, two separate ranks — AIQ and Andaman and Nicobar Islands state run in parallel. State rank data for Andaman and Nicobar Islands is updating — AIQ data available now.
Ask Formity cited · 10-min analyst

Domicile vs non-domicile — the two paths

Your access in Andaman and Nicobar Islands depends on whether you hold domicile here. The paths differ in scope, rank, and fee.

Domicile in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Full access — 85% govt seats + all private
Andaman and Nicobar Islands state-quota govt colleges — on state rank
All private colleges in Andaman and Nicobar Islands — state and management quota
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats + deemed — on AIR
Reservations: ST — 7.5% (includes local tribal communities) · SC — 15% · OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 27% · EWS — 10% · PwD — 5% horizontal · Central Government reservation norms apply

Eligibility: Domicile candidates of Andaman and Nicobar Islands participate in NEET UG counselling through MCC All India Quota. Must possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the Deputy Commissioner, A&N Islands. Local candidates may get preference for ANIIMS state quota seats.

Non-domicile / All-India
Primarily domicile-based
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats (open to all India)
NRI quota at private and deemed colleges
Indicative · 2025 data · verify eligibility with ANIIMS before filing

How Andaman and Nicobar Islands counselling works

AuthorityANIIMS — Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences / A&N Administration · official site
Rounds4 rounds — AIQ Round 1, AIQ Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round
Reg. feeAs per MCC AIQ: Rs 1,000 (UR/EWS) / Rs 500 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD). Non-refundable.
Security depositAs per MCC AIQ: Rs 10,000 (UR/EWS) / Rs 5,000 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD). Refundable if seat not allotted. FORFEITURE RULE: R1 allotment — candidate is free to not join (no forfeiture). R2 onwards — if allotted and do not report/join, security deposit is forfeited and candidate is barred from remaining rounds of that counselling cycle. Verify exact penalty from state brochure.
Seat poolGovt: 100 seats
ReservationsST — 7.5% (includes local tribal communities) · SC — 15% · OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 27% · EWS — 10% · PwD — 5% horizontal · Central Government reservation norms apply
Your next step
Build my counselling for Andaman and Nicobar Islands →
Your mock counselling
1Where do I really stand?
2Which colleges am I missing?
3How do I build my R1 list — what goes at the bottom?
4Will I have to pay — and when is it worth it?
5The mistakes that cost the seat
6What dates can't I miss?
Start your mock →

Common questions — Andaman and Nicobar Islands counselling

How does NEET UG counselling work in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands runs its own MBBS counselling through Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences / A&N Administration (ANIIMS). It covers ~85% of government seats and all private MBBS colleges across 4 rounds. Separate from MCC AIQ (which handles ~15% of govt seats).
What is the difference between AIQ and Andaman and Nicobar Islands state counselling?
AIQ (MCC) uses your All India Rank and covers ~15% of govt seats + all deemed colleges — no domicile barrier. Andaman and Nicobar Islands state counselling uses a separate state rank and covers ~85% of govt seats + all private colleges. Most families file only AIQ and miss the larger state pool.
Can non-domicile students apply in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Non-domicile access: MCC AIQ seats only.
What is the domicile requirement for Andaman and Nicobar Islands NEET counselling?
Domicile candidates of Andaman and Nicobar Islands participate in NEET UG counselling through MCC All India Quota. Must possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the Deputy Commissioner, A&N Islands. Local candidates may get preference for ANIIMS state quota seats.
When does Andaman and Nicobar Islands NEET UG counselling registration open in 2026?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after NEET UG results. In 2025, most state registrations opened July–August. MCC 2026 schedule not yet announced — verify with ANIIMS official site.

About Andaman and Nicobar Islands NEET UG counselling

Andaman and Nicobar Islands conducts its own NEET UG MBBS admissions through the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences / A&N Administration (ANIIMS). This is entirely separate from MCC's All India Quota (AIQ) process. AIQ handles approximately 15% of government seats and all deemed university seats across India, with no domicile requirement. Andaman and Nicobar Islands's own counselling handles the remaining ~85% of government seats within the state, plus all private MBBS colleges. It runs across 4 rounds: AIQ Round 1, AIQ Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round.

The key difference most candidates miss: your AIR (All India Rank) determines your AIQ position. Andaman and Nicobar Islands's counselling runs on a separate state rank — in most states this is more accessible than AIQ for domicile candidates.

every number from official MCC / state PDFs · ₹0 from colleges · no inflated predictions
NEET UG rank predictor → Build your report → MBBS colleges in Andaman and Nicobar Islands → All state guides →