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All India Quota (AIQ) vs State Quota — NEET UG: Which Should You Choose in 2026?

In NEET UG counselling, government MBBS/BDS seats are split into All India Quota and State Quota. Understanding the split is the single biggest factor in your choice-filling strategy.

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All India Quota (AIQ) vs State Quota — Side by Side

Factor	All India Quota (AIQ)	State Quota
Seat share (govt colleges)	15% of government seats	85% of government seats
Counselling authority	MCC (mcc.nic.in) — central	Your state counselling authority
Domicile requirement	None — open to all India	Usually requires state domicile/eligibility
Fees	Government fee (low)	Government fee (low), set by state
Rounds	MCC AIQ rounds	State rounds (parallel to MCC)
Registration	Separate MCC registration	Separate state registration
Best for	Wanting a top college in another state	Leveraging home-state domicile advantage

🎯 The verdict

Register for BOTH AIQ (MCC) and your State Quota — they run in parallel and cost nothing extra to keep open. AIQ opens the whole country; State Quota gives you a domicile edge for 85% of your state's government seats. Filling only one is the most common costly mistake.

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All India Quota (AIQ) vs State Quota — NEET UG — FAQs

Should I apply for both AIQ and State Quota?＋

Yes — always. AIQ (15%, via MCC) and State Quota (85%, via your state) run in parallel with separate registrations. Registering for both maximises your seat options at no extra cost. Skipping one is a frequent, avoidable mistake.

Do I need domicile for All India Quota?＋

No. AIQ is open to candidates from any state — that is its advantage. State Quota, by contrast, usually requires domicile/eligibility in that state.

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All India Quota (AIQ) vs State Quota — NEET UG: Which Should You Choose in 2026?

All India Quota (AIQ) vs State Quota — Side by Side

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All India Quota (AIQ) vs State Quota — NEET UG — FAQs

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