NEET AIQ 2025: What It Means, Reservation Policy, Counselling Fees, and Cutoff Insights

If you’re aiming for an MBBS or BDS seat through NEET 2025, understanding the NEET All India Quota (AIQ) is crucial. The AIQ opens up 15% of seats in government medical and dental colleges across India to all NEET UG qualifiers—regardless of their state domicile. Here’s a complete breakdown of the AIQ reservation, cutoff trends, counselling fees, and what you need to do next.
Contents
- 1 Quick Snapshot: NEET AIQ 2025 Highlights
- 2 What is NEET AIQ?
- 3 NEET AIQ 2025 Reservation Policy
- 4 NEET AIQ Cutoff Trends (Expected 2025)
- 5 NEET AIQ 2025 Counselling Process – Step-by-Step
- 6 NEET AIQ 2025 Counselling Fee Details
- 7 Documents Required for NEET AIQ Counselling
- 8 Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- 9 FAQs on NEET AIQ 2025
- 10 Bookmark & Stay Updated
- 11 Join NEET 2025 Aspirants Group for Updates
- 12 Also Reads :
Quick Snapshot: NEET AIQ 2025 Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Seats Reserved | 15% of Govt. MBBS/BDS seats in each state |
| Counselling Authority | MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) |
| Website for AIQ Counselling | mcc.nic.in |
| Applicable Colleges | All govt. medical/dental colleges + select deemed universities |
| Cutoff Range | 600+ (General), 450+ (OBC), 400+ (SC/ST) – varies yearly |
What is NEET AIQ?
The NEET AIQ allows 15% of MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges to be filled through centralised counselling by MCC, rather than state-level admission. This quota is open to candidates from any Indian state, ensuring a fair and uniform admission process.
The remaining 85% seats fall under the State Quota, and are filled by respective state counselling authorities.
NEET AIQ 2025 Reservation Policy
Reservations in AIQ counselling strictly follow Central Government guidelines. Here’s the breakup:
| Category | Reservation (%) |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% |
| PwD (Persons with Disability) | 5% (within category) |
NEET AIQ Cutoff Trends (Expected 2025)
Cutoffs vary each year based on competition and difficulty level. Here’s a rough estimate based on recent trends:
| Category | Expected NEET 2025 Cutoff (AIQ) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 610–630 |
| OBC | 580–600 |
| SC | 470–500 |
| ST | 440–470 |
| EWS | 600+ |
Use NEET college predictors to evaluate your admission chances with these numbers.
NEET AIQ 2025 Counselling Process – Step-by-Step
MCC conducts online AIQ counselling in multiple rounds:
- Registration & Fee Payment:
Visit mcc.nic.in to register and pay the fee. - Choice Filling & Locking:
Choose your preferred medical/dental colleges and lock your choices. - Seat Allotment:
Seats are allotted based on NEET UG 2025 rank, preferences, and reservation. - Reporting:
Visit the allotted college for document verification and admission. - Rounds of Counselling:
Includes Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
NEET AIQ 2025 Counselling Fee Details
| Category | Registration Fee | Refundable Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
| Deemed Universities | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
Security deposits are refunded if the candidate reports to the allotted college or withdraws as per rules.
Documents Required for NEET AIQ Counselling
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard
- Class 10 & 12 Certificates & Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Government ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Passport-size photographs
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- AIQ is your national-level shot at top government colleges—regardless of your state domicile.
- Be counselling-ready: have documents, fees, and preferences prepared in advance.
- Keep an eye on MCC’s official website for deadlines and real-time updates.
FAQs on NEET AIQ 2025
Q1. Who conducts NEET AIQ counselling?
A: MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) under DGHS.
Q2. Can I apply for both AIQ and state quota?
A: Yes, candidates can participate in both.
Q3. Is the security deposit refundable?
A: Yes, if you either join the allotted college or exit counselling within the allowed time.
Q4. Are private colleges included in AIQ?
A: No. Only government and deemed universities are part of AIQ.
Bookmark & Stay Updated
Bookmark this article and stay tuned to mcc.nic.in for round-wise schedules, allotment results, and cutoffs.
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