State counselling controls 85% of government UG seats and 50% of government PG seats in India. Only candidates with domicile in that state can apply for these seats, which means less competition compared to the All India Quota. Each state has its own counselling authority, timeline, and process. This is where most students actually get their seat — making state counselling more important than AIQ for the majority of candidates.
AIQ (15%) vs State Quota (85%) — explained
All India Quota (AIQ) reserves 15% of government UG seats (50% for PG) for nationwide competition, conducted by MCC. Anyone from any state can apply, but rank ranges are tougher since you compete nationally. State Quota covers the remaining seats — you only compete with candidates from your own state, which usually means easier rank ranges. Register for both AIQ and state counselling to maximize your options.
How to use these state guides
Click on your state below to see all medical colleges, their rank ranges, fees, and seat counts. Each guide breaks down colleges by type (government, private, deemed) and counselling quota. Pair this with the college profiles to see which specific colleges match your predicted rank.