How accurate is the NeetSeat All India Quota MBBS predictor?

NeetSeat.in's All India Quota predictor is based on official MCC Round 1 and Round 2 allotment data, covering 399 colleges nationwide. It shows the rank ranges at which similar students were allotted seats in recent counselling rounds, making it a reliable guide for AIQ counselling.

What is All India Quota (AIQ) in NEET counselling?

All India Quota (AIQ) is the 15% central pool of MBBS and BDS seats in government medical colleges across India, counselled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). It is open to candidates from any state, unlike state-quota seats which are usually restricted to domicile students.

How do I use the AIQ MBBS predictor for MCC counselling?

Enter your NEET rank, select your category, and optionally filter by state, then run the predictor. You'll see MCC AIQ colleges sorted by admission chance, along with Round 1 and Round 2 cutoffs for comparison.

Does the predictor support OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwD categories for AIQ?

Yes. NeetSeat.in supports all MCC AIQ categories including General/Open, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST and PwD horizontal reservations, showing category-wise seat availability and cutoffs for each eligible category.

What is the difference between AIQ Round 1 and Round 2 cutoffs?

Round 1 cutoffs reflect the rank of the last candidate allotted a seat in the first counselling round. Round 2 cutoffs are typically more relaxed, since some Round 1 allottees vacate seats to join other colleges, freeing them up for candidates with higher (worse) ranks in Round 2.

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Understanding MBBS Seat Allocation

How Do MBBS Seats Divide Between AIQ & State Quotas?

After NEET results are declared, seats are allocated through two parallel counselling streams — central (MCC, All India Quota) and state (a separate authority per state — KEA in Karnataka, NTRUHS in Andhra Pradesh, and so on). Understanding which seats fall under which authority determines where and how you apply.

🇮🇳 Central Counselling

MCC — Medical Counselling Committee

Conducts counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) — 15% of govt college seats open to students from any state, across all 399 participating colleges. Also handles AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, Deemed Universities, Central Universities. (This predictor.)

Ministry of Health, Govt. of India · mcc.nic.in

🏛️ State Counselling

State Quota Authorities

Each state runs its own body for the remaining 85% State Quota seats in its own govt colleges, plus private-college seats — KEA for Karnataka, NTRUHS for Andhra Pradesh, and equivalents elsewhere. Usually restricted to state domicile candidates.

Varies by state — see NeetSeat.in's state predictors

Seat Type	%	Conducted By	Eligible Students
🏛️ Government Medical Colleges
All India Quota (AIQ)	15%	MCC	All India students (this predictor)
State Quota	85%	State authority	Usually state domicile only
🏢 Private Medical Colleges (No AIQ)
State Convener / Govt Quota	~50%	State authority	Usually state domicile only
Management Quota	~35%	College + state authority	Often open nationwide (varies by state)
NRI Seats	~15%	College	NRI / OCI candidates
🎓 Deemed Universities (Separate)
Deemed / Management Quota	95%	MCC Deemed	All India (MCC conducts separately)
NRI Seats	5%	College	NRI / OCI candidates

📌 Note: Percentages are of seats within each college type, and private-college splits vary meaningfully by state. AIQ exists only in Government colleges (15% of govt seats go to MCC nationwide) — private colleges have no AIQ at all. Deemed universities are counselled separately by MCC, regardless of which state they're in. This predictor covers AIQ only — for a specific state's quota, use NeetSeat.in's Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh predictor.

Counselling Timeline

NEET Result

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MCC AIQ Round 1

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MCC AIQ Round 2

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MCC Deemed Round

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State Counselling (varies by state)

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Mop-up / Stray Vacancy

💡 Key Points for AIQ Candidates

✓ If you get an MCC AIQ seat in R1 or R2, you must join or lose eligibility for your state's counselling.

✓ This predictor covers AIQ only — the 15% central pool across all 399 participating colleges nationwide.

✓ Seats in Manipal, JSS, Amrita and other deemed universities are filled via MCC Deemed rounds — a separate process from AIQ.

✓ Once you know your NEET rank, check Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh's predictor on this site to see your state-quota options alongside your AIQ options.

📊 Already got a seat allotted?

Here's how to decide between freezing it and floating for a better one in the next round.

All India Quota Category Reference

MCC All India Quota Reservation Categories Explained

In MCC's All India Quota counselling, every seat is tagged with a category code — for example OBC or SC PwD. Unlike state quotas, AIQ uses the same central reservation policy nationwide, with no domicile or zone restrictions. Below is a complete reference for how these codes and the cascade eligibility system work.

🔑 How AIQ Categories Work

Open Unreserved / General — open to any candidate regardless of category, the most competitive pool

EWS / OBC / SC / ST Vertical reservation categories — each with its own cutoff, based on central government reservation policy

PwD Persons with Disability — a horizontal reservation that cuts across every vertical category (e.g. "OBC PwD," "Open PwD")

Upward only Reserved candidates can compete for Open seats too — never the reverse. This predictor checks the full cascade automatically.

🎓 Vertical Reservation Categories

Open

Open / Unreserved (General)

Open to candidates of any category on pure merit. The most competitive cutoff at nearly every college, since every candidate nationwide — reserved or not — can compete for these seats.

All Candidates

EWS

Economically Weaker Section

For candidates from the Open category who meet the central government's EWS income and asset criteria. Reserved at 10% of AIQ seats nationwide.

10% Reserved

OBC

Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)

For candidates belonging to the central OBC list, excluding the "creamy layer" (higher income/status sub-group). Reserved at 27% of AIQ seats — the largest single reservation category.

27% Reserved

SC

Scheduled Caste

For candidates with a valid Scheduled Caste certificate recognised centrally. Reserved at 15% of AIQ seats nationwide.

15% Reserved

ST

Scheduled Tribe

For candidates with a valid Scheduled Tribe certificate recognised centrally. Reserved at 7.5% of AIQ seats, typically the most relaxed cutoffs of any vertical category.

7.5% Reserved

♿ PwD Horizontal Reservation

Open PwD

Open — Persons with Disability

A 5% horizontal reservation for candidates with a benchmark disability, drawn from within the Open pool. A "GN PwD" candidate is checked for Open PwD seats first, then falls back to regular Open seats.

5% Horizontal

OBC / EWS / SC / ST PwD

Reserved Category — Persons with Disability

The same 5% PwD horizontal reservation applied within each reserved category's own seats. For example, an "SC PwD" candidate is checked for SC PwD seats, then Open PwD, then regular SC seats, then Open — in that order.

5% Horizontal, Per Category

Reservation percentages follow central government policy and can be revised — always confirm against the current year's MCC information bulletin.

💡 Cascade Eligibility — How It Works
MCC allows every reserved candidate to compete upward into broader pools, but never the other way round. A SC candidate is checked for SC seats, then Open seats. An OBC PwD candidate is checked, in order, for OBC PwD → Open PwD → OBC → Open seats. This predictor runs that full cascade automatically for every college and shows every seat type you're eligible for — not just the closest match — so you can see your reserved-category cutoff and your Open-category cutoff side by side.

FAQs

Common Questions

Can an OBC candidate also choose Open category seats in AIQ?

Yes. MCC allows every reserved candidate to also compete for Open (unreserved) seats — the reservation only ever works upward, never downward. An OBC PwD candidate can bid for OBC PwD, Open PwD, OBC, and Open seats, in that order of preference. This predictor automatically checks and shows every category you're eligible for, not just your own.

What is the difference between All India Quota and State Quota?

All India Quota (AIQ) is a 15% central pool of government college seats, counselled by MCC and open to candidates from any state. State Quota is the remaining 85% (plus all private-college seats), counselled separately by each state's own authority, usually restricted to that state's domicile candidates. A NEET candidate typically participates in both AIQ and their home state's counselling in parallel.

How much do AIQ cutoffs relax from Round 1 to Round 2?

Relaxation varies widely by college and category, but can be dramatic — for example, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh's Open-category cutoff moved from rank 690 in Round 1 to rank 21,407 in Round 2. This happens because higher-ranked candidates upgrade to more preferred colleges, freeing up seats for candidates further down the merit list.

How many colleges are covered under the All India Quota predictor?

NeetSeat.in's All India Quota predictor covers 399 colleges nationwide that participate in MCC's central counselling, spanning government medical colleges across every state, plus AIIMS, JIPMER, and other centrally-administered institutions.

What are the AIQ reservation percentages for each category?

Under current central government policy, AIQ seats are reserved as: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%, with the remainder Open/Unreserved. A 5% PwD horizontal reservation applies within every one of these categories. These percentages are set centrally and can be revised — always check the current year's MCC information bulletin for confirmation.

Do AIQ seats have domicile restrictions?

No. Unlike state quota seats, All India Quota seats have no domicile restriction — any NEET-qualified candidate from any state can apply for any AIQ seat at any participating college nationwide, subject to their category and rank.

📊 Freeze, Float & Round Movement

A plain-language guide to the decision every allotted candidate has to make, round after round.

Two separate counselling tracks

You may be dealing with two different systems at once, each with its own rounds and its own rules:

All India Quota (AIQ) — run by MCC (15% of government college seats, open to candidates nationwide)
State Quota — run by each state's own authority (KEA in Karnataka, NTRUHS in Andhra Pradesh, etc.) for the remaining 85% plus private-college seats

Your list on this site can include colleges from either track — check the quota tag on each saved entry so you don't mix up which portal a deadline applies to.

Your two real options after an allotment

🔒 Freeze

You're satisfied with this seat. Pay the fees, and you're done — no further rounds, no more waiting. This is the right call once a seat matches what you actually want.

🔄 Float / Upgrade

You keep your current seat as a safety net, but stay in the running for the next round. Get something better — you move up automatically and your current seat releases on its own. Nothing better comes through — you simply keep the seat you already have.

⚠️ The rule that changes round to round

Floating never risks the seat you're currently holding — that part is the same in every round. What changes is the penalty for walking away entirely if you decide not to join at all:

AIQ, Round 1: declining an allotment costs nothing — a free exit.
AIQ, Round 2 onward: declining an allotment forfeits your security deposit and shuts you out of all remaining rounds that cycle.
State Quota: deposit and fee rules vary by state authority — later rounds often involve a different combination of advance fee and caution deposit than the first round, so budget for that difference before you float.

Later rounds

After Round 2, both tracks usually run a Mop-Up round and then an optional Stray Vacancy round — mainly for seats still left over. Competition thins out, but so do the good options.

Using round movement to decide

Every college on this site shows its Round 1 and Round 2 cutoff rank side by side — in the AIQ College Explorer, tap any college and look at the category table. The gap between the two tells you roughly how much that college's cutoff loosened last year between rounds, which is a useful reference point when you're deciding whether floating for a specific target is realistic given your rank.

ℹ️ This is general guidance based on how MCC counselling has worked in recent cycles — it isn't official advice, and it isn't a guarantee of how this year's rounds will move. Deposit amounts and deadlines are revised most years. Always confirm the current figures on the official MCC portal before making your choice.

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