NEET AIQ vs State Quota - Know Differences, Seat Distribution, Process & Other Details

​NEET AIQ vs State Quota is an important aspect of the NEET UG Counselling Process. Candidates are granted admission to MBBS and BDS courses across the top medical institutes based on their NEET UG Scores and under the ​NEET AIQ vs State Quota. The NEET AIQ quota comprises 15% of the total available seats to grant students admission to topmost colleges at an all-India scale. On the other hand, the ​NEET State Quota comprises 85% of the total seats available to grant these students belonging to a particular state region admission across top colleges at a state level. Wondering “What is all India quota in NEET?” The India Quota in NEET stands for seat availability at the national level. The NTA NEET UG 2024 Exam was held on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5:20 PM. The NEET UG 2024 Result has been released on June 4, 2024.

It is important to note that, while the ​NEET AIQ Rank List is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the ​NEET State Quota Rank List is published by the respective State Counselling Committees. After the ​NEET AIQ Rank List for 15% Seats is released, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) begins the counselling process at an all-India basis. This is followed by the state counselling authorities handling the seats under state quota through state-wise counselling process. Moreover, students may often wonder, 'What is the difference between NEET AIQ and State Quota?' To answer that, here's a detailed review of NEET AIQ vs State Quota to clear students' doubts and assist them in anticipating NEET-UG rank depending on their score.

Relevant reads:

NEET Cut Off 2024	NEET Counselling 2024
NEET 2024 Results	NEET Seat Allotment 2024

NEET Seat Distribution 2024

NEET UG 2024 counselling is divided into two categories: AIQ counselling and state-level counselling. NEET-UG AIQ counselling is conducted by the MCC, whereas state-level counselling is conducted by the respective states. Candidates wondering “Can I apply for aiq and state quota?” The answer is yes. Students can apply for both 15% AIQ and 85% of State quota seats during NEET Counselling 2024.

Reservation Quota	Percentage of Seats
All India Quota Seats (AIQ)	15%
State Quota Seats	85%

Students who secure the desired qualifying rank can refer to the seat distribution. One can check the below table to get relevant information on ranks as well as marks.

NEET AIQ vs State Quota 2024

Before diving deeper, let's try to understand and get an overview of what the NEET All India Quota/ 15% Quota and NEET State Quota/ 85% Quota seats are and how they play an important role in the NEET counselling process. Candidates wondering “What is all India quota in NEET” The All India quota in NEET stands for the 15% of seats where students from any state can apply to medical colleges in other states.

NEET 2024 Cutoff for Courses

Before participating in counselling rounds, one must know the desired NEET 2024 cutoff needed for topmost courses. The cutoff marks for NEET 2024 will be released after the counselling process ends. Till then, candidates can check out the cutoff makrs for Veterinary, BAMS, BHMS, and BDS courses of NEET 2024 exams:

NEET AIQ Counselling 2024

The NEET AIQ Counselling 2024 will be conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 15% seats under the All India quota for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. However, this process includes many stages.

Seats in Deemed and Central Universities across the country, ESIC, and AFMC institutes are available through AIQ. Under this quota, 15% of the total seats in government colleges are filled by the AIQ, while the remaining 85% seats are reserved for state quota seats. The Medical counselling for AYUSH seats in the All-India quota is conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC).

Admission to MBBS is considerably higher in the All-India quota than in the state-level quota. Candidates who score well in the NEET-UG exam can apply for MBBS admission in a variety of states through the AIQ quota. Admission is solely based on a candidate's performance in the NEET-UG 2024 exam.

Also read: List of Documents Required for NEET 2024 Counselling for MBBS Admission

Who Can Participate in NEET AIQ 2024?

Eligibility for AIQ Seats: The All India Quota (AIQ) seats are open to a wide range of candidates, including Indian Nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Non-Resident Indians (NRI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO). These eligible individuals can compete for AIQ seats in medical and dental colleges across the country.

Opt-Out States: It is important to note that J&K, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh have chosen to opt out of the AIQ counselling process. However, candidates from these states who still wish to participate in the AIQ counselling must complete a self-declaration form.

Self-Declaration Form: To be considered for AIQ seats, candidates from J&K, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh must submit a self-declaration form stating their intention to participate in the AIQ counselling. This form ensures that candidates from these states can still compete for the AIQ seats, despite their states not being part of the official counselling process.

NEET AIQ Reservation Policy 2024

Only 15% of All India Quota seats are subject to the NEET 2024 Reservation regulations, whilst State Government seats are subject to the State Government Reservation policies.

A total of 15% of seats are reserved under the All India Quota, which follows to MCC's quota policy. The following are the various categories that reserve certain seats:

• 15% seats are reserved for SC candidates,

• 7.5% seats are reserved for ST candidates,

• 27% seats in Central Educational Institutions are reserved for OBC

• 5% for PwD category candidates.

Also Read: Admission to Top MBBS Colleges

NEET State Quota Counselling 2024

There are 85% of seats that are filled under the State Quota. The Quota seats are available to applicants from the corresponding states. After considering several factors such as the number of seats in the state's medical colleges, the NEET cut-off, and the types of students seeking admission to medical and allied programmes, the respective state counselling authorities publish merit lists for admission to the 85 per cent state-quota seats.

• In each Indian state, candidates who live in the state have access to 85 per cent of the total medical seats (government).

• The respective state specifies eligibility requirements and reservation procedures for admissions under state quota seats before commencing the counselling process.

• In several states, specific laws apply to corresponding categories for seat reservation in MBBS/BDS programmes.

• Admissions to medical courses in private medical colleges would be governed by state authority regulations.

Who Can Participate in NEET State Quota Counselling 2024?

Here are some examples that would help you understand the eligibility criteria for NEET State Quota Counselling better.

Example 1: If a student belongs to the domicile of Karnataka, he/she can aspire for 15% AIQ and 85% state quota of Karnataka. If the student is unable to get admission under AIQ due to higher cutoffs, the chances of securing admission in top medical colleges under the state quota are high. As different states individually release a rank list for MBBS admission based on NEET rank, a student securing 100+ rank in AIQ has chances of securing less than 15 ranks in the state quota.

Example 2: If a student belongs to the domicile of Maharashtra and his/ her AIQ is 1,000+, the chances of securing admission in top colleges under the All-India Level (15%) is limited. However, in the state rank list of Maharashtra, the student has chances of securing a state rank between 300-400. In such cases, admission to top MBBS colleges in Maharashtra can be possible.

As state-level counselling begins after the conclusion of Round 1 AIQ, candidates are advised to participate in both levels for better admission chances. If you are not able to get admission under AIQ, an 85% state quota will be the best option.

List of Colleges Based on NEET AIQ Rank

Students who partake in the counselling rounds can refer below to find the colleges where they can get admission into based on their ranks.

Colleges Accepting NEET AIQ Rank 25,000 - 50,000	Colleges Accepting NEET AIQ Rank 50,000 - 75,000
Colleges Accepting NEET AIQ Rank 75,000 - 1,00,000	Colleges Accepting NEET AIQ Rank 1,00,000 - 3,00,000
Colleges Accepting NEET AIQ Rank 3,00,000 - 6,00,000	Colleges Accepting NEET AIQ Rank 6,00,000 - 8,00,000
Colleges Accepting NEET AIQ Rank Over 8,00,000

Inter Se Merit 2024 Determination Policy

In case students obtain similar marks in NEET 2024 exam, the final ranking is decided for AIQ based on the below-mentioned order.

Students should note that admissions for JIPMER and AIIMS are decided by separate entrance examinations arranged by the respective institutions.

State Wise MBBS Admission

Students who secure the minimum NEET 2024 cutoff are eligible to partake in AIQ as well as State-Level counselling rounds. Given below are state-wise bifurcation of NEET cutoff. Since, the state-wise cutoff for NEET 2024 will be released after the counselling ends, candidates can gain insights by analysing the table provided below for NEET 2023 state-wise cutoff marks:

Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more updates and information!