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NEET UG 2026

Delhi NEET UG 2026
State Counselling Guide

10 MBBS colleges · Home to India's most prestigious medical colleges · AIIMS Delhi + Maulana Azad + LHMC + VMMC + UCMS

1,329 govt seats
132 AIIMS seats
0 pvt seats
150 deemed seats
Section 1

Why Delhi is Different

India's Most Prestigious Colleges
AIIMS Delhi (AIR top 100), Maulana Azad MC (top 200), VMMC Safdarjung, LHMC (ladies only), UCMS — five of India's top 10 medical colleges are in Delhi.
Dual Counselling System
MCC handles 100% of VMMC, ABVIMS, MAMC, LHMC, UCMS, ESIC Dental seats. IPU handles BSA MC (125), NDMC MC (62), ACMS (100). You register separately on each portal — two separate processes, two separate timelines.
11th + 12th from Delhi = Delhi Region
Not domicile — school location. IPU requires 11th and 12th from a recognized school in NCT of Delhi for 85% Delhi quota. 15% seats for Outside Delhi with separate merit list. Category certificates must be from Govt. of NCT Delhi.
LHMC = Ladies Only
Lady Hardinge Medical College admits only female candidates. 240 seats, all government. One of the oldest and most respected medical colleges in India.
Two counselling authorities for Delhi MBBS
MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) conducts 100% counselling (15% AIQ + 85% DU/IP quota) for: VMMC & Safdarjung (170 seats), ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital (100 seats), MAMC, LHMC, UCMS, ESIC Dental, AIIMS Delhi. Candidates register on MCC website.

IPU (GGSIPU) conducts counselling for 85% Delhi + 15% Outside Delhi seats at: Dr. BSA MC (125 seats), NDMC MC & Hindu Rao Hospital (62 seats), Army College of Medical Sciences (100 seats, Army wards only). Online counselling via ipu.admissions.nic.in.
Section 2

IPU Eligibility Rules

From the official GGSIPU Admission Brochure. These apply to BSA MC, NDMC MC, and ACMS (state quota colleges).

Delhi Region = 11th + 12th from Delhi NCT
85% seats are for Delhi Region candidates — those who passed 10+2 (both 11th and 12th) from a recognized school/college located in NCT of Delhi. This is not a domicile certificate — it's based on where you physically studied Classes 11 and 12.

15% seats are for Outside Delhi Region candidates — those who passed from schools outside Delhi. These are real seats with their own merit list, not leftovers.

Distance/Open Education: If you passed through distance/open education, you're considered Delhi Region only if your study centre was in Delhi (proof required from the Board/University).
Academic Eligibility
12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech, and English. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD). Must qualify NEET UG. Age: 17 years by 31 Dec of admission year.
Citizenship
Indian / Overseas Indian / Nepal citizens only. NRIs and Foreign Nationals are not eligible for MBBS through IPU counselling.
No Rounding Off
IPU explicitly states: 49.99% will not be rounded to 50%. You must meet the exact minimum percentage. No provisional admissions for result-awaited or compartment cases.
Medical Fitness
All admitted students undergo a medical board examination at the college. If found unfit, admission is cancelled. This is per NMC norms — no exceptions.
De-reservation rule: Unfilled Outside Delhi seats convert to Delhi seats and vice versa during Open House Counselling (after 2nd round). No conversion allowed in 1st round. This means more seats may open up in later rounds.
Section 3

Category Codes Decoded

Official IPU abbreviations from the brochure. Reservation certificates must be issued by Govt. of NCT of Delhi.

D-GEN
Delhi General
Delhi region, general merit. 11th+12th from Delhi NCT. Tightest closing ranks. Rest seats after SC/ST/OBC/EWS.
D-EWS
Delhi EWS
Delhi region, EWS certificate from Govt. of NCT Delhi. 10% reservation in govt colleges and university schools only.
DOBC
Delhi OBC
Delhi region, OBC NCL certificate from Govt. of NCT Delhi. 27% reservation. Must have studied 11th+12th in Delhi.
DSC
Delhi SC
Delhi region, SC certificate from Govt. of NCT Delhi. 15% reservation. 5% relaxation in minimum marks. Wider closing ranks.
DST
Delhi ST
Delhi region, ST certificate from Govt. of NCT Delhi. 7.5% reservation. Unfilled SC seats transfer to ST and vice versa.
ODSC
Outside Delhi SC
Outside Delhi region, SC. 15% of the 15% OD seats. Real seats with separate merit list. Typically easier closing ranks than DSC.
ODST
Outside Delhi ST
Outside Delhi region, ST. 7.5% of the 15% OD seats. Very few seats but a genuine route for non-Delhi ST candidates.
DDEF
Delhi Defence
5% horizontal reservation across all Delhi category seats. Wards of armed forces/paramilitary/police. Priority order applies.
ODDEF
Outside Delhi Defence
5% horizontal reservation in OD seats. Same defence priority order. Unfilled defence seats revert to unreserved of that category.
DPWD
Delhi PwD
5% horizontal reservation in Delhi seats. Disability certificate per NMC guidelines required. Unfilled PwD seats revert to unreserved.
ODPWD
Outside Delhi PwD
5% horizontal reservation in OD seats. Same NMC disability certificate rules. A real route for non-Delhi PwD candidates.
ARMY
Army (ACMS only)
100% Army quota at ACMS. Wards of eligible Army personnel only. Separate eligibility — not general defence quota.

Horizontal reservations (Defence, PwD) are carved from within each vertical category (GEN/SC/ST/OBC/EWS). Certificate must be in the candidate's own name — parent's certificate is explicitly not accepted.

Section 4

Fee Structure

Delhi government colleges are among India's cheapest. IPU university charges apply on top of college tuition.

IPU University Charges (all medical colleges)
Every student at IPU-affiliated medical colleges pays these on top of college tuition:
• University Charges: ₹25,000/yr (medical colleges only; other programmes pay ₹20,000/yr)
• Security Deposit: ₹10,000 (one-time, refundable within 5 years of passing out)
• Alumni Contribution Fund: ₹2,000 (one-time)
• Examination Fee: ₹3,000/yr
• Innovation & Incubation Fee: ₹500/yr
• Counselling Participation Fee: ₹1,000 (non-refundable, at enrollment)
Government = Almost Free
MAMC, LHMC, UCMS charge under ₹12,000/yr tuition. VMMC ~₹50K/yr. Add ₹28,500/yr university charges. Total 4.5-year cost: ₹1.5L–3.5L. Possibly India's cheapest MBBS.
IPU State Quota Colleges
BSA MC and NDMC MC: tuition ~₹27K–53K/yr + university charges. Total first year: ~₹70K–95K. These are the colleges where IPU counselling applies.
Army College (ACMS)
~₹4.3L/yr for ACMS. Army personnel wards only. Higher than govt but much lower than private. University charges apply additionally.
Deemed = Premium
Hamdard (HIMSR): ₹16L/yr. Deemed university, MCC counselling. Much higher than government colleges. Separate fee structure, not under IPU.
Fee refund policy: UGC refund policy applies. Refund processed after all counselling rounds conclude. Security deposit of ₹10,000 is refundable — claim within 5 years of passing out, otherwise forfeited.
Section 5

Non-Domicile Access

Non-Delhi students: multiple routes exist
1. MCC DU/IP quota: MAMC, VMMC, LHMC, UCMS, ABVIMS — 100% through MCC (15% AIQ + 85% DU/IP quota). Open to all India. This is the main route.
2. AIIMS Delhi: Separate AIIMS counselling, open to all India.
3. IPU 15% Outside Delhi quota: BSA MC and NDMC MC reserve 15% seats for Outside Delhi candidates with their own merit list and reservation categories.
IPU Outside Delhi quota (15% — real seats, not leftovers)
At BSA MC and NDMC MC, 15% of seats go to candidates who studied 11th+12th outside Delhi. These seats have their own reservation:
  • ODSC — Outside Delhi SC. 15% of the OD seats. Separate merit list from Delhi SC. Typically easier closing ranks.
  • ODST — Outside Delhi ST. 7.5% of the OD seats. Very few seats but a genuine route.
  • ODDEF — Outside Delhi Defence. 5% horizontal reservation within OD seats. Wards of armed forces/paramilitary/police.
  • ODPWD — Outside Delhi PwD. 5% horizontal reservation within OD seats. NMC disability certificate required.
Key insight: If you're SC/ST from outside Delhi, you have a direct route to BSA MC and NDMC MC through IPU — most families don't know this exists. Unfilled OD seats convert to Delhi seats after 2nd round (and vice versa), so later rounds can open up more options.
Army College (ACMS) — 100 seats, Army wards only
ACMS is unique — all 100 seats are for wards/children of eligible Army personnel. No Delhi domicile requirement for the Army quota. Eligible categories from the brochure:
  • Children of serving Army personnel with minimum 10 years continuous service
  • Children of ex-Army personnel with regular pension, family pension, disability pension, or 10+ years service before discharge
  • Children of war widows/widows of the Army
  • Adopted children (if adopted 5+ years before seeking admission)
  • Step children (if at least one parent belonged to the Army)
  • Children of Army Medical/Dental Corps officers serving with Navy/Air Force (10+ years Army service)
  • Children of APS personnel classified as ex-servicemen
  • Children of MNS members with 10+ years regular service
  • Children of TA personnel with 10+ years embodied service
Not eligible for ACMS Army quota: Children of Air Force, Navy, and paramilitary forces (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, Assam Rifles, GREF, DSC). These candidates can apply through the general defence category at other IPU colleges.

PwD at ACMS: 5% horizontal reservation for PwD exists in the non-army-ward seats only. SC/ST reservation at ACMS follows Govt. of NCT Delhi policy.
Section 6

Document Checklist

From IPU brochure Chapter 9. Originals required at reporting — no provisional admissions.

Academic Documents
• 10+2 pass certificate showing subjects
• 10th certificate (date of birth proof)
• 12th marksheet with 50%+ in PCB (40% SC/ST/OBC)
• NEET UG scorecard
• Migration/Transfer certificate from last Board/University
Category Certificates
• SC/ST/OBC certificate in candidate's own name (parent's certificate not accepted)
• Must be issued by Govt. of NCT of Delhi for Delhi quota
• EWS certificate from competent authority
• PwD certificate per NMC guidelines (Appendix 2 format)
Defence Category (ACMS & Defence quota)
• Entitlement card from Record Officer of concerned unit/regiment
• PPO, Service Record/Discharge Book
• Identity Card/Serving Certificate + Dependent Card
• Willingness Certificate
• Appendix 1 format signed by competent authority
For Married Women
Caste certificate must be in her own name — husband's, mother's, or father's certificate is explicitly not accepted by IPU.
Section 7

Defence Priority Order

5% horizontal defence reservation follows this priority. From IPU brochure Section 6.1.2.

PriorityCategoryRequired Proof
IWidows/wards of defence personnel killed in actionDeath certificate attributable to military service in action
IIWards of disabled in action, boarded outDisability certificate attributable to military service in action
IIIWidows/wards of defence personnel who died in peace, attributable to serviceDeath certificate attributable to military service
IVWards of disabled in service (not action), boarded outDisability certificate attributable to military service
VWards of gallantry award recipientsPVC, AC, SC, MVC, KC, VC, Shaurya Chakra, Sena/Nau Sena/Vayu Sena Medal, Mention in Despatches, President's Police Medal, Police Medal for Gallantry
VIWards of ex-servicemenEx-servicemen ID/discharge book + PPO
VIIWives of disabled/gallantry awardeesDisability certificate or gallantry proof
VIIIWards of serving personnelService ID + Dependent Card
IXWives of serving personnelService ID + Dependent Card

This priority order applies to BSA MC, NDMC MC defence quota (5% horizontal). ACMS has its own separate Army eligibility — not this priority list. Paramilitary/police personnel wards also eligible under this defence quota per Govt. of Delhi directive.

Section 8

Closing Rank Ranges

UR/Open closing ranks from MCC AIQ + DU quota data. Sorted by competitiveness.

Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi — The Benchmark
DU quota Open closing: 1,031,573. 99 Open students allotted. India's most sought-after government medical college after AIIMS.

Government Colleges (MCC AIQ / DU Quota)

Government CollegeUR Closing (AIR)AllottedFee/yrSeats
Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi 6,717 10 0.0L 244

UR closing ranks from MCC counselling (AIQ + DU quota). All ranks are NEET UG AIR.

IPU State Quota (Delhi Domicile)

CollegeDELHI_GEN Closing (AIR)Fee/yrSeats
Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College, Delhi 5,795 1.1L 125
NDMC Medical College, Delhi 6,475 0.1L 169

DELHI_GEN closing ranks from IPU counselling R3. Delhi domicile required. OBC/SC/ST/EWS have wider closing ranks.

Private & Deemed

CollegeTypeUR Closing (AIR)Fee/yrSeats
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMSR), Delhi Deemed -- 16L 150
Section 9

Counselling Timeline

EventTypical WindowNotes
NEET UG ResultsJuneNTA results
IPU RegistrationFeb–July₹1,500 registration + ₹1,000 counselling fee. Portal: ipu.admissions.nic.in
MCC Round 1–3August–OctoberVMMC, ABVIMS, MAMC, LHMC, UCMS, ESIC Dental, AIIMS
IPU Online CounsellingAugust–NovemberBSA MC, NDMC MC, ACMS. Choice filling + online allotment
IPU Open HouseAfter Round 2De-reservation of unfilled OD/Delhi seats. Physical counselling for vacant seats
Classes Commence1st AugustPer NMC/statutory body guidelines. Must report within notified period after allotment

IPU registration opens much earlier than counselling. Classes start 1st Aug regardless — late allotments still join on time. Install the Sandes app for IPU counselling communications.

Section 10

Service Bond

Delhi introduced a mandatory service bond for govt MBBS graduates in 2025. Bond amount varies by college.

Delhi govt MBBS graduates must complete 1 year mandatory service in Delhi government hospitals after internship. Penalty for non-compliance is charged per college below. Source: MCC official bond documents 2025-26.
CollegeBond PenaltyNotes
VMMC & Safdarjung₹15 Lakh1 yr Delhi govt service. MCC bond doc 200495.
Dr BSA Medical College₹15 Lakh1 yr Delhi govt service. MCC bond doc 200127.
NDMC Medical College₹15 Lakh1 yr Delhi govt service. MCC bond doc 200132.
Lady Hardinge Medical College₹10 LakhMCC bond doc 200448.
Maulana Azad Medical College₹3 LakhSurety bond. MCC bond doc 200449.
UCMS₹3 LakhBond attached. MCC bond doc 200450.
ABVIMS & Dr RML Hospital₹25,0002yr rural service (CHS/SMS) anywhere in India — unconditional, whether or not Govt actively calls. Central Govt surety bond. Low financial penalty but obligation cannot be skipped.
AIIMS DelhiNo bondCentral institution (AIIMS Act 1956).
ACMS (Army College)No bondArmy institution, MoD. Separate rules.

IPU colleges (BSA MC, NDMC MC, ACMS) are under Delhi Govt/GGSIPU. Bond applies only to govt hospitals in Delhi — it is not a pan-India rural bond.

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