While the All India Quota (AIQ) provides national access, State Quota Counseling is the most critical pathway for most medical aspirants. It governs the 85% of MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges and 100% of seats in private institutes within your home state.
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Unlike the centralized MCC process, these seats are managed by individual State Medical Directorates and are reserved for candidates who satisfy specific “Domicile” or residency criteria.
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📅 State Counseling Timeline 2026 (Tentative)
State counseling usually begins 7–10 days after the commencement of the AIQ Round 1.
| Event | Tentative Date |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | 2nd Week of June 2026 |
| State Merit List Release | 1st Week of July 2026 |
| Online Registration & Choice Filling | Mid-July 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | Last Week of July 2026 |
| Round 2 & Mop-Up Rounds | August – September 2026 |
🔍 Dive into State-Specific Guides
State MBBS/BDS Counselling:
| State / Region | UG Counselling 2026 |
|---|---|
Uttar Pradesh | |
Rajasthan | |
Haryana | |
Himachal Pradesh | |
Karnataka | |
Bihar | |
Assam |
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🏆 Top State Medical Authorities & Official Portals
You must register on these specific portals to claim your 85% state-reserved seats.
| State | Authority Name | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | DGME UP | upneet.gov.in |
| Maharashtra | State CET Cell | mahacet.org |
| Karnataka | KEA | kea.kar.nic.in |
| Tamil Nadu | DME TN | tnmedicalselection.net |
| Rajasthan | NEET UG Medical Board | can change |
| Kerala | CEE Kerala | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| West Bengal | WBMCC | wbmcc.nic.in |
| Bihar | BCECEB | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | DME MP | dme.mponline.gov.in |
| Gujarat | ACPUGMEC | medadmgujarat.org |
| Andhra Pradesh | Dr. YSR UHS | drysruhs.edu.in |
| Telangana | KNRUHS | knruhs.telangana.gov.in |
| Haryana | DMER Haryana | dmerharyana.gov.in |
| Punjab | BFUHS | bfuhs.ac.in |
| Delhi | DU / IPU | fmsc.ac.in |
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📂 Document Requirements (State-Specific)
State verification is stricter than AIQ. You must prove your residency to claim regional reservation benefits.
For Indian (Domicile) Candidates
- Domicile Certificate: Proof of residency (usually 7–15 years based on state rules).
- Institutional Preference: Certificate showing you passed 10th and 12th from within the state.
- State Category Certificate: OBC-NCL/EWS certificates must be in the State Government format.
- NEET UG 2026 Scorecard & Admit Card.
- Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last school attended.
For NRI Quota (State Level)
Most states offer a specific percentage of seats in private colleges for NRI candidates.
- Embassy Certificate: Proving the NRI status of the sponsor.
- Passport Copy of the sponsor (Embassy attested).
- Sponsorship Affidavit: Legally committing to pay the tuition fees.
- Relationship Affidavit: Stating the exact blood relation of the sponsor to the candidate.
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🔗 Navigating the Hub
Understanding the difference between national and state-level processes is key to securing your seat:
- National Level: For 15% seats and Central Institutes, follow the steps on this AIQ Counseling page.
- Regional Level: For 85% seats in your home state, visit our NEET UG State Quota Counseling guide.
- Master Guide: For a broad overview of the entire year’s roadmap, check NEET UG Counseling 2026.
NEET UG CUTOFF
NEET UG Cutoff (2025)
| Category | Qualifying percentile | Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50th percentile | 144 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 50th percentile | 113 |
| General (PH) | 45th percentile | 127 |
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Frequently Asked Questions: State NEET UG Quota Counselling
The 15% All India Quota allows you to compete for seats in any government college across India via the MCC. In contrast, the 85% State Quota is managed by your specific state authority (e.g., KEA, CET Cell, DGME) and is strictly reserved for candidates who meet that state’s residency or domicile criteria.
No. You can only claim Government seat domicile in one state. However, you are permitted to apply for “Management Quota” seats in multiple Open States (like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, or Haryana) for private medical college admissions, provided you pay the required registration fees for each.
Yes. Your All India Rank (AIR) is your position among all test-takers nationally. The State Merit List (SML) ranks you only against candidates who have registered for counseling in your specific state. A moderate AIR can often result in a very high SML, significantly improving your chances of a local government seat.
Absolutely. Registration on the MCC portal is only for AIQ and Central seats. To be considered for the 85% regional seats, you must register on your state’s official medical counseling website when their specific window opens (usually after AIQ Round 1 results).
Domicile rules vary by state but typically require you to have lived in the state for a set period (often 7–15 years) or to have completed your 10th and 12th schooling from a recognized board within that state.
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