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NEET counselling in Chandigarh — how it actually works for you.

NEET UG counselling in Chandigarh runs through two parallel routes: the Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (Sector 32) (GMCH-32) 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. GMC and Hospital, Chandigarh closed near AIR 690 via AIQ but 30,338 via Chandigarh state quota in 2025 — two different ranks, one college. Domicile eligibility: Chandigarh UT domicile candidates participate through MCC AIQ for central institutions. GMCH-32 has a UT pool for Chandigarh residents. Must possess a valid UT Chandigarh domicile certificate. PGI and GMCH-46 have separate institutional admission processes. Based on MCC / GMCH-32 2025 data — last year's pattern, not a 2026 guarantee.
You don't file one way — you file two.
AIQ
AIR ~690
~15% of govt seats All deemed colleges No domicile barrier
vs
Chandigarh state
AIR ~30,338
~85% of govt seats All private colleges Domicile-based
At GMC and Hospital, Chandigarh — AIQ closes ~690 · Chandigarh state closes ~30,338.
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Domicile vs non-domicile — the two paths

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

Domicile in Chandigarh
Full access — 85% govt seats + all private
Chandigarh state-quota govt colleges — on state rank
All private colleges in Chandigarh — state and management quota
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats + deemed — on AIR
Reservations: SC — 15% (UT pool) · PwD — 5% horizontal (UT pool) · NRI/FIS — 9 seats (6%) · Central Pool — 3 seats · No OBC/ST reservation in UT quota (Central Govt norms) · EWS — 10% (AIQ only)

Eligibility: Chandigarh UT domicile candidates participate through MCC AIQ for central institutions. GMCH-32 has a UT pool for Chandigarh residents. Must possess a valid UT Chandigarh domicile certificate. PGI and GMCH-46 have separate institutional admission processes.

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 GMCH-32 before filing

How Chandigarh counselling works

AuthorityGMCH-32 — Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (Sector 32) · 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). GMCH-32 UT pool may have separate fee.
Security depositAs per MCC AIQ: Rs 10,000 (UR/EWS) / Rs 5,000 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD). GMCH-32 UT pool deposit varies. 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: 150 seats · NRI quota: 6%
ReservationsSC — 15% (UT pool) · PwD — 5% horizontal (UT pool) · NRI/FIS — 9 seats (6%) · Central Pool — 3 seats · No OBC/ST reservation in UT quota (Central Govt norms) · EWS — 10% (AIQ only)

Govt MBBS closing ranks — Chandigarh 2025

State-quota (domicile) · UR / OBC / SC / ST · 2025 allotment data

College UR (state) OBC SC ST EWS Fee/yr
GMC and Hospital, Chandigarh 30,338 — 271,383 — — ₹24,979/yr
State-quota (domicile) · reachable_closing(state_govt) · 2025 state allotment · 2026 not yet published
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Common questions — Chandigarh counselling

How does NEET UG counselling work in Chandigarh?
Chandigarh runs its own MBBS counselling through Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (Sector 32) (GMCH-32). 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 Chandigarh state counselling?
AIQ (MCC) uses your All India Rank and covers ~15% of govt seats + all deemed colleges — no domicile barrier. Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh?
NRI-quota seats at private colleges are open to non-domicile candidates. Other seats require domicile.
What is the domicile requirement for Chandigarh NEET counselling?
Chandigarh UT domicile candidates participate through MCC AIQ for central institutions. GMCH-32 has a UT pool for Chandigarh residents. Must possess a valid UT Chandigarh domicile certificate. PGI and GMCH-46 have separate institutional admission processes.
When does Chandigarh NEET UG counselling registration open in 2026?
Chandigarh 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 GMCH-32 official site.

About Chandigarh NEET UG counselling

Chandigarh conducts its own NEET UG MBBS admissions through the Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (Sector 32) (GMCH-32). 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. Chandigarh'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. Chandigarh's counselling runs on a separate state rank — in most states this is more accessible than AIQ for domicile candidates. For example, GMC and Hospital, Chandigarh closes at approximately 690 via AIQ, but 30,338 via Chandigarh state counselling.

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