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Comparison · 2026

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

FactorAll India Quota (AIQ)State Quota
Seat share (govt colleges)15% of government seats85% of government seats
Counselling authorityMCC (mcc.nic.in) — centralYour state counselling authority
Domicile requirementNone — open to all IndiaUsually requires state domicile/eligibility
FeesGovernment fee (low)Government fee (low), set by state
RoundsMCC AIQ roundsState rounds (parallel to MCC)
RegistrationSeparate MCC registrationSeparate state registration
Best forWanting a top college in another stateLeveraging 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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