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Your Roadmap to a Medical Seat via MCC Counselling

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May 12, 2026

Your Roadmap to a Medical Seat via MCC Counselling

As an All India candidate, your path to a seat is through the centralised counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The seat landscape is divided into two key pathways:

Pathway 1: All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges across India.

Pathway 2: 100% seats in Central Universities and National Institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, and BHU.

The Central & National Institutes: 100% Seat Pool

The most sought-after destinations, such as the Central Universities and national institutions, offer all their seats through the MCC AIQ process.

MBBS Seat Matrix for Central Universities

Here's a look at the total seat intake for MBBS in Delhi's central institutions, BHU, and AMU.

University	Institute	Total MBBS Seats
Delhi University (DU)	Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi	207
Delhi University (DU)	Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi	189
Delhi University (DU)	University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), New Delhi	144
DU Sub-total		540
IP University	Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung Hospital	139
IP University	Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. RML Hospital	85
BHU	Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Varanasi	100
AMU	Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh	150

BDS Seat Matrix for Central Universities & Top Institutes

For BDS aspirants, here is the seat breakdown for central institutions.

University	Institute	Total BDS Seats
BHU	Faculty of Dental Sciences, IMS, Varanasi	63
Jamia Millia Islamia	Faculty of Dentistry, New Delhi	50
DU	Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi	42
IP University	ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini	53
AMU	Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College and Hospital	50

The AIIMS & JIPMER Network: A Nationwide Breakdown

These premier national institutes offer their full seat capacity through the MCC. Here is the institute-wise breakdown, totaling around 2,400 seats.

Institute	Location	Total Seats
AIIMS	New Delhi	132
AIIMS	Bathinda	100
AIIMS	Bhopal	125
AIIMS	Bhubaneswar	125
AIIMS	Jodhpur	150
AIIMS	Patna	125
AIIMS	Raipur	125
AIIMS	Rishikesh	125
...	...	...
JIPMER	Puducherry	182
JIPMER	Karaikal	61
Total	All AIIMS + JIPMER	~2,400

The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) Government Seat Pool

This is the larger pool, representing 15% of all seats in government medical and dental colleges across the country. The MCC manages the allocation for these thousands of seats, which can be state-wide or institute-specific. A snapshot of the total MBBS seat landscape in top states includes:

Uttar Pradesh: 12,325 seats

Tamil Nadu: 12,000 seats

Karnataka: 12,045 seats

Maharashtra: 11,844 seats

Telangana: 8,915 seats

As an example, here is how the 15% AIQ seats were allocated in Delhi colleges for the 2025 session:

Institute Name	Branch	Total AIQ Seats
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College And Hospital	MBBS	19
North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College And Hindu Rao Hospital	MBBS	9
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute Of Medical Sciences & Dr RML Hospital	MBBS	15
ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Sector 15, Rohini	BDS	9
Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)	MBBS	36
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences	BDS	8
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)	MBBS	37
University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS)	MBBS	25
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital (VMMC & SJH)	MBBS	25
ESIC Dental College And Hospital Rohini	BDS	9
Total AIQ Seats in Delhi		192

Seat Allocation: Who Gets What?

The actual allocation is a function of the candidate's NEET All India Rank (AIR), the category they belong to, and the order of their choices.

Top AIIMS and DU's MAMC: Candidates with an AIR under 200 are usually the ones who secure a seat at AIIMS, New Delhi, or a top DU college like MAMC.

Range for BHU & AMU: For central universities like BHU and AMU, students with a rank of 500 to 5,000 can aim for a seat, especially if they qualify for a reserved category.

AIQ Government Seats: For the 15% AIQ seats in state colleges, the competitive rank extends to beyond 12,000 for general category students, with significantly lower rank thresholds for SC, ST, and OBC candidates thanks to the central reservation policy.

Document Checklist for Reporting

Remember, securing a seat online is only half the battle. You must physically report to the allotted college for verification. Keep these original documents and self-attested copies ready:

NEET 2025 Admit Card and Rank Letter.

Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets & Passing Certificates.

Category Certificate (if applicable).

Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport).

The path from your NEET exam is a multi-step journey that requires meticulous planning. Good luck with your choices – a rewarding medical career awaits!

Frequently Asked

The 15% AIQ seats are part of every government medical/dental college, but they are open to candidates from any state in India. The remaining 85% State Quota seats in those same government colleges are reserved for candidates who meet that state's domicile criteria (e.g., you must have studied Class 10–12 there). Central universities like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, and AMU offer 100% of their seats through the AIQ pool—there is no separate state quota in them, except for Delhi University and IP University, which have a Delhi-specific internal rule.

DU medical colleges reserve 85% of seats for the Delhi Quota (candidates who passed both Class 11 and 12 from Delhi schools). Only 15% of seats are open to All India candidates through MCC. That means: MAMC (207 total seats) → approximately 31 AIQ seats, LHMC (189 total seats) → approximately 28 AIQ seats, UCMS (144 total seats) → approximately 22 AIQ seats. So as an All India candidate, you're competing for only about 81 seats across all three DU medical colleges. That's why the AIQ cutoff ranks for DU are extremely high (often within the top 300 AIR for General category).

No. BHU is a central university funded entirely by the central government. It offers 100% of its MBBS (100) and BDS (63) seats through the MCC AIQ counselling with no internal state or institutional domicile quota. Every seat is filled purely on your NEET All India Rank and category. This makes BHU one of the most accessible and transparent options for all Indian candidates.

No. AMU's JNMC has 150 MBBS seats divided into three quotas: Institutional Quota (75 seats) – only for candidates who have passed their qualifying exam from an AMU school; Open Quota (70 seats) – this is what you (an All India candidate who didn't study in an AMU school) will compete for; NRI/Foreign Quota (5 seats) – for NRI/foreign nationals. So you can certainly apply for AMU, but only under the Open Quota. The same structure applies to AMU's dental college.

AIIMS and JIPMER are completely different from state government colleges. They are central government institutes of national importance. They offer 100% of their seats through the MCC AIQ counselling. There is no state domicile quota and no 85% reservation for local students. The entire seat matrix of around 2,400 seats across all AIIMS and JIPMER campuses is available to every Indian candidate based solely on rank and category.

Yes, with some minor caveats. The standard central reservation formula for AIQ seats (including AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, and the open quota of AMU) is: SC – 15%, ST – 7.5%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 27%, EWS – 10%, PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) – 5% horizontal reservation (it applies across all categories, not as a separate block). The only difference you'll see is in Jamia Millia Islamia's BDS program, which has its own minority quota layers (Muslim, Muslim women, etc.) alongside the central reservation policy.

Absolutely. You can and should register for both, unless there is a state-specific rule that restricts this (most states don't). The MCC counselling happens first for AIQ and central university seats. If you secure a seat in MCC Round 1 or 2 and you accept it (i.e., you report to the college), your future state counselling participation may be restricted depending on the state's seat surrender policy. But initially, you can register in both to maximize your chances of getting a government seat.

No, you won't be blacklisted, but the scenario depends on your action. If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 and you do not report/join, you are still eligible to participate in Round 2 (provided you didn't lock a choice that you then abandoned without a valid reason). However, you will lose your security deposit if you were allotted a seat and you don't join. If you do report and join in Round 1 but want an upgrade, you must choose the "upgradation" option when you report. If you do not select upgradation, you will be marked as "joined" and won't be considered for further rounds. Always read the MCC information bulletin for exact rules.

Carry originals and at least two sets of self-attested photocopies of: NEET UG Admit Card and Rank Letter/Scorecard; Class 10 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (for date of birth proof); Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate; Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if claiming reservation (OBC and EWS certificates must be valid for the current financial year as per the central list); PwBD Certificate (if applicable); Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Driving Licence); Migration Certificate (if required by the university); Passport-size photographs (usually 6–8). Keep scanned copies on your phone and a pen drive.

Indicative ranks based on recent trends: AIIMS New Delhi – General category closing rank typically under 50–80. Other top AIIMS (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Rishikesh) – closing ranks can range from 100 to about 1,500. IMS-BHU (MBBS) – General category safe within 800–1,000, sometimes extends to 1,200. JIPMER Puducherry – closing rank around 150–200 for General category. For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), these ranks extend significantly, e.g., an SC candidate with AIR 10,000–20,000 can realistically get AIIMS Delhi or BHU.

Always start with your dream college (highest preference) and go down in descending order. The MCC seat allotment software is not "first-come-first-serve." It tries to allocate you the highest possible preference on your list for which your rank is competitive. So if you dream of AIIMS Delhi but your rank is 200, put it as Choice 1. If you don't get it, the algorithm will then look at Choice 2, and so on. Putting a safe college first will just lock you out of a better seat you might have secured if it had been ranked higher. Fill realistically but ambitiously.

Generally, no. The 15% AIQ applies to government and government-aided medical/dental colleges only. Private medical colleges (including Deemed Universities) have their own 100% seat pool managed by MCC for the management/NRI quota and sometimes an institutional quota, but they are not part of the AIQ 15% from state government colleges. For private college counseling, you must check the specific rules of the state's counselling or the MCC's separate handling of deemed universities.

Your Roadmap to a Medical Seat via MCC Counselling

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Your Roadmap to a Medical Seat via MCC Counselling

The Central & National Institutes: 100% Seat Pool

MBBS Seat Matrix for Central Universities

BDS Seat Matrix for Central Universities & Top Institutes

The AIIMS & JIPMER Network: A Nationwide Breakdown