15% of government medical college seats nationwide — open to candidates from all states, no domicile required
285
AIQ Colleges
16000+
MBBS Seats
4
Rounds
#47
Best Cutoff Rank
Medical Counselling Committee, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MCC / DGHS)
Official Website
https://mcc.nic.in/Eligibility
Open to all Indian nationals and OCI cardholders. No domicile requirement — candidates from any state can apply. Must have qualified NEET UG conducted by NTA. Minimum 50% in PCB for UR/EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD at qualifying exam.
MCC handles counselling for multiple seat categories beyond just the 15% AIQ
All India Quota (Govt)
15% of govt medical & dental college seats surrendered by states for national competition
AIIMS Institutes
All seats at AIIMS New Delhi and all new AIIMS
JIPMER Puducherry
All seats at JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal
Deemed Universities
All seats at deemed medical universities — separate fee structure applies
Central Universities
BHU, AMU, DU (MAMC/LHMC/UCMS), JNU — all seats through MCC
ESIC, AFMC, B.Sc. Nursing
ESIC medical colleges, AFMC Pune (registration only), B.Sc. Nursing seats
Each round has different exit and forfeiture rules — understand them before making decisions
If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 but do not report to the college, there is no penalty. Your security deposit is not forfeited.
If you are allotted a seat in Round 2 and do not report, your security deposit is forfeited (Rs 10,000 for UR/EWS, Rs 5,000 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
This is the most critical round. Once you join a seat in Round 3, you cannot resign or upgrade. Your decision is final for the academic year.
The Stray Vacancy Round is for seats that remain vacant after Rounds 1-3. Fresh registration is required — previous registration does not carry over.
Based on official MCC Information Bulletin — fees differ for AIQ and Deemed university seats
| Fee Type | AIQ (UR/EWS) | AIQ (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) | Deemed (All) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
| Security Deposit | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
Step-by-step process as per MCC official guidelines
Register on mcc.nic.in with your NEET UG roll number, score, and personal details. Upload photo, signature, and pay registration + security deposit online.
Select and rank colleges + courses in order of preference. You can add/reorder/remove choices until the deadline. Lock your choices before the deadline — unlocked choices are auto-locked at cutoff time.
MCC allots seats based on NEET rank, category, and your preference list. Results are published on mcc.nic.in. Check your allotment status online.
Report to the allotted college online (all admissions are online only — no offline mode). Upload required documents for verification. Pay the tuition fee as per college norms.
After joining, select "Freeze" to accept as final, or "Want to Upgrade" to keep your current seat while trying for a better one in the next round. If upgraded, previous seat is auto-surrendered.
Keep these ready before the reporting deadline
Central Government reservation norms apply — DoPT roster-based allocation
Unfilled reserved seats are converted in Round 3 (Mop-Up) using this algorithm:
| Aspect | MCC All India Quota | State Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 15% of govt seats (national pool) | 85% of govt seats (state pool) |
| Domicile | No domicile needed | State domicile mandatory |
| Competition | Very high (all-India) | Lower (state-only pool) |
| Reservation | Central norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | State-specific norms (can be higher) |
| Authority | MCC / DGHS | State counselling body |
| Apply to both? | Yes — register for both to maximize chances. Data shared after Round 3. | |
Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)
New Delhi, Delhi
Cutoff Rank
#47
₹1628/yr
New Delhi, Delhi
Cutoff Rank
#103
₹2400/yr
New Delhi, Delhi
Cutoff Rank
#132
₹2400/yr
New Delhi, Delhi
Cutoff Rank
#215
₹39000/yr
Puducherry, Puducherry
Cutoff Rank
#350
₹6770/yr
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Cutoff Rank
#374
₹1628/yr
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Cutoff Rank
#510
₹1628/yr
New Delhi, Delhi
Cutoff Rank
#559
₹2400/yr
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Cutoff Rank
#594
₹1628/yr
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Cutoff Rank
#690
₹24979/yr
MCC also conducts AIQ counselling for NEET PG — but with a key difference: 50% of government PG seats are under AIQ (vs 15% for UG).
AIQ PG Seats
50% of government PG seats are under All India Quota — much higher than UG's 15%
DNB Allocation
DNB seats at accredited hospitals are allocated separately by NBE, not through MCC AIQ
The most competitive PG specialities (General category) under MCC AIQ:
MCC AIQ is a nationwide counselling process that covers 15% of government medical college seats. Unlike state counselling, there is no domicile requirement — any Indian national with a valid NEET UG score can apply. MCC also handles 100% AIIMS, JIPMER, Deemed, and Central University seats.
Yes, you should register for both to maximize your chances. After Round 3, MCC shares data with state counselling authorities — candidates holding a state seat are eliminated from the AIQ Stray Round. If you join an AIQ seat, you cannot participate in state counselling for that academic year.
In Round 1, there is no penalty — free exit. In Round 2 and Round 3, your security deposit (Rs 10,000 for UR/EWS or Rs 5,000 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) is forfeited. In Round 3, you also lose eligibility for the Stray Round.
You can resign from seats allotted in Round 1 (no penalty) and Round 2 (security deposit forfeited). After joining in Round 3, you cannot resign or upgrade — the decision is final for the academic year.
Yes, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders are eligible to apply for AIQ counselling. They can compete for Unreserved (UR) seats and NRI quota seats at participating institutions.
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