Aspiring to pursue MBBS in India through the All India Quota (AIQ)? The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts centralized counselling every year for 15% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges across India (except AIIMS and JIPMER, which have separate processes). If you're preparing for MBBS admission in 2025, here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the AIQ counselling process.
Key Stages of AIQ Counselling 2025
The AIQ MBBS counselling is typically conducted in four rounds:
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Round 1
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Round 2
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Mop-up Round
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Stray Vacancy Round
Below is a breakdown of the entire process:
Registration
Conducted by: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Website: www.mcc.nic.in
Eligibility: Candidates who have qualified NEET-UG 2025 and meet the minimum cut-off.
You’ll need to:
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Create an account on the MCC portal.
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Fill personal details.
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Pay the counselling registration fee and refundable security deposit.
Registration Fee (as per previous years – may change in 2025):
| Category | Non-refundable Fee | Refundable Security Deposit |
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| General | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
Choice Filling & Locking
After registration, candidates can fill and lock choices of colleges in order of preference.
Be strategic: Research college rankings, location, fees, and cut-offs.
Once locked, choices cannot be changed—so be careful before final submission.
Document Verification
Unlike state counselling, AIQ does not conduct a separate physical verification before seat allotment. Verification happens at the time of reporting to the allotted college.
Documents Required:
NEET-UG 2025 Admit Card
NEET-UG 2025 Scorecard
Class 10 & 12 Marksheets & Passing Certificates
Birth Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
ID Proof (Aadhar Card/PAN/Passport)
Passport-size Photographs (same as used in NEET form)
Provisional Allotment Letter (once seat is allotted)
Seat Allotment
MCC publishes seat allotment results after each round.
You can:
Accept the seat and report to the college.
Choose to upgrade in the next round (only if you joined the college and opted for upgradation).
Exit the counselling process (only in Round 1).
Reporting to the Allotted College
If allotted a seat, you must report physically to the allotted college with all original documents.
Pay the tuition fee as per the college's fee structure.
Your documents will be verified at this stage.
Subsequent Rounds
If not allotted in Round 1, or if you’re not satisfied with the allotted college, you can participate in Round 2 and Mop-up Round.
Candidates who do not join allotted colleges in earlier rounds may lose the security deposit and may not be eligible for further rounds.
Important Notes
MCC counselling is only for 15% AIQ seats in government colleges, 100% seats in Deemed Universities, and central institutions like ESIC, AFMC (screening later), etc.
States conduct their own counselling for the remaining 85% seats.
Keep track of dates, announcements, and instructions on the official MCC website.
Final Thoughts
The AIQ MBBS counselling is a crucial step for every NEET-qualified aspirant aiming to study in reputed medical colleges across India. Stay organized, gather your documents in advance, and carefully research college options to make informed decisions. With good preparation and timely action, you’ll be on your way to joining a top medical college in 2025.
