Yes. NEET-UG qualification is required for recognised MBBS counselling routes.
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MBBS Admission Process
AIQ & State Counselling
Strategic MBBS Planning
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About MBBS Admission Process in India
The NEET-UG is followed by MBBS Admission Process which starts with counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and reporting. Students can look into All India Quota, state quota, deemed universities, private colleges, NRI seats or management quota options depending on the eligibility.
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NEET-UG Counselling
AIQ, Deemed & State Quota AdmissionsEligibility Criteria for MBBS Admission
Academic Requirement
Age Limit and Academic Qualification
The candidates should comply with the age and academic requirements in the year of admission. Students would typically need to pass Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and English, and achieve required marks in categories and qualify NEET-UG.
Score Requirement
NEET Qualifying Cutoff
The qualification criteria of NEET is according to category. By clearing the cutoff, a student is in a position to receive counselling, although not necessarily a seat. Allotment depends upon rank, category, quota, available seats and choices which are submitted.
NEET-UG Benchmark Checklist
Age: Minimum 17 years by Dec 31 of admission year
12th Marks: Min 50% in PCB (40% for Reserved categories)
NEET Cutoff: 50th %ile (General), 40th %ile (SC/ST/OBC)
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotech & English
NEET Counselling Guidance
15% AIQ & Deemed
All India Quota Counselling
MCC counsels 15% All India Quota merit seats in the government medical colleges and other participating deemed colleges. Registration, choice filling, locking and reporting will have to be done by the candidates as highlighted in the formal program. MCC certifies that it is in charge of 15% AIQ UG counselling.
85% State Quota
State Medical Counselling India
State authorities conduct counselling for applicable state quota and other state-level seats. Domicile, reservation, private college, management quota and NRI rules can differ by state.
Strategy & Verification
Choice Filling, Seat Allotment and Reporting
Choice filling needs strategy. Preferences should consider rank trends, fees, location, quota eligibility and realistic admission possibilities. After allotment, candidates must complete verification, fee payment and reporting within the deadline.
Central & State Counselling Authorities in India
MBBS seats across government, deemed, private, and minority colleges are allotted through authorized counselling portals:
Central Portal
MCC (15% AIQ)
Counselling for 15% AIQ seats in Govt colleges, 100% Deemed, AIIMS, and JIPMER.
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State Counselling
Karnataka (KEA)
KEA administers Govt (G), Private (P), Other (Q) and NRI (N) medical quota seats.
View Karnataka Process
State Counselling
Tamil Nadu
TN Selection Committee oversees 85% state quota and private self-financing seats.
View Tamil Nadu Process
State Counselling
Kerala (CEE)
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations conducts merit & reservation allotments.
View Kerala Process
Deemed Quota
Deemed Universities
100% Deemed Medical university seats allotted via MCC without domicile restrictions.
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Union Territory
Pondicherry (CENTAC)
CENTAC manages government, management, and minority quota admissions across UT colleges.
View CENTAC ProcessPremier Medical Colleges in India
Leading medical institutions with advanced clinical training, modern simulation labs, and top hospital affiliations:
New Delhi
AIIMS New Delhi
India's foremost medical institute offering highest academic rigor and unparalleled clinical research.
National Rank 1
MCC Central
Varanasi, UP
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU
Premier central university medical college with vast super-specialty hospital exposure.
Central Univ
MCC AIQ
Puducherry
JIPMER, Puducherry
Institute of National Importance renowned for patient care, hands-on clinical internships and diagnostics.
INI Institute
MCC Central
Karnataka / TN
KMC Manipal / CMC
Pioneering medical institution with world-class faculty, clinical rotations, and multi-specialty facilities.
Top Ranked
MCC Deemed / State
New Delhi
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
Top government medical college affiliated with Lok Nayak Hospital, offering affordable excellence.
Delhi University
AIQ / DU Quota
Lucknow, UP
King George's Medical University (KGMU)
Historical century-old medical university with massive patient intake and specialized research departments.
State Medical Univ
AIQ / State Quota
Documents Required for MBBS Admission
Checklist for Counselling Day
NEET admit card and scorecard
Class 10 and 12 certificates
Government identity proof
Passport-size photographs
Domicile certificate, where applicable
Category certificate, if applicable
Allotment letter
NRI or sponsorship documents, where relevant
Verification Support
Expert pre-verification of marksheets, category credentials, and domicile certificates to ensure hassle-free reporting.
MBBS Admission Timeline 2026
For the 2026 AIQ counselling cycle, MCC lists these dates:
Round 1
Counselling ran 4–21 August 2026; joining closed 31 August 2026.
Round 2
Registration/payment ran 3–8 September; result 11 September; reporting 12–18 September 2026.
Round 3
Registration/payment 22–27 September; result 30 September; reporting 1–9 October 2026.
Online Stray Vacancy Round
Registration 12–14 October; result 17 October; reporting 19–26 October 2026.
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Eligible candidates can participate in both, subject to eligibility rules and schedules.
No. Qualification allows participation in counselling. Final allotment depends on rank, category, quota, preferences and seat availability.
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