The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is the only qualified and competent authority to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) counselling for eligible aspirants in NEET 2023.
After the examination and the announcement of the results, NTA will reveal the dates for NEET counselling. In addition, once the results are announced NEET state rank will also be made public by the state conducting authority.
The NEET state counselling 2023 process is divided into four parts namely round 1, and 2, mop-up and stray vacancy. NEET is the only entrance examination for admission into medical sciences like MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing. At the MCC NEET counselling in 2023, applicants are allowed to choose colleges for admission and courses.
This article comprises detailed information about NEET state counselling, Candidates are advised to read the article and understand the procedure of the counseling.
What Is State Quota in Private Medical Colleges?
MCC’s NEET counseling will be held for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges and 85% in deemed/private colleges and central universities.
Following are the requirements for state quotas in private medical colleges:
- Aspirants from the corresponding states will be eligible for all state quota seats, given that they hold domicile certificates or equivalent proof, which will be required.
- For the seat allotment, counselling will be conducted at the state level under the state quota.
- The authorities will decide the NEET cut-off as per the scores and ranks of the candidates.
- Candidates must register for admission under the state quota. Candidates must contact their respective state counselling authority to learn about the procedure and dates.
- Admission through the state quota will be conducted by eligibility criteria and reservation policy applicable in the state or union territory.
- Private/ deemed universities have 100% seats for all according to the state quota.
- State authority regulations would govern admission to medical courses at private medical colleges.
Can I Apply for Both All India Quota and State Quota?
Yes, NEET candidates can apply for both the AIQ and the State Quota counselling at the same time.
Usually NEET counselling is held for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges and 100% in deemed/private colleges and central universities, such as AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC/AFMS, for all colleges by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
However, for the state-level medical colleges, under 85% of the State quota will be conducted by state authorities. For more details, candidates are advised to visit the MCC website for the AIQ seats.
For information on the state quota counselling, candidates are advised to contact or visit their respective state government websites.
How Many Marks Are Required in NEET for State Quota?
According to the most recent update: NEET 2023 cut-off marks are as follows: 50 percentile for general, the 40th and 45th percentile for SC/ST/OBC and general-PH aspirants.
The 85% of state quota seats will be allotted by respective state counselling committees on the basis of NEET 2023 state-wise cut-off marks.
Scroll down to find the expected category-wise state cutoff marks in NEET 2023, from the table below:
| Category | Qualifying Criteria | Marks Range (According to NEET UG 2022) | Number of candidates |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 715-117 | 8,81,402 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 116-93 | 74.458 |
| SC/ST | 40th Percentile | 116-93 | 26,087 |
| UR/EWS & PH | 45th Percentile | 116-105 | 328 |
| OBC & PH | 40th Percentile | 104-93 | 160 |
| SC/ST & PH | 40th Percentile | 104-93 | 69 |
| Total | – | – | 9,93,069 |
Which Is Better State Counselling or All India Counselling?
Please find the difference between AIQ Counselling and State Counselling so that you can choose based on your individual score and interests-:
AIQ Counselling
- On the behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee, The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) conducts the counselling of the 15% of AIQ seats.
- The Counselling process is divided into four parts namely round 1, and 2, mop-up and stray vacancy.
- Central universities, Deemed/Private universities, ESIC, and AFMC are covered under 15% of the All-India Quota.
- AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee conducts the medical counselling for AYUSH seats.
- Candidates who score well in the NEET UG can apply for MBBS admission in various states through the All-India Quota.
- The All-India Quota (AIQ) for MBBS admission is much higher than the state-level Quota.
- NEET exam is completely based on the candidate’s individual performance.
State-Level Quota Counselling
- There are 85% of seats in the state-level quota.
- The Quota seats are available to applicants from corresponding states.
- The state specifies the eligibility criteria, requirements, and reservation policies before commencing the counselling process under the state quota.
- Admission into private/deemed medical colleges will be governed by a state counselling committee.
So, candidates are advised to participate in both levels of counselling for better admission opportunities because state-level counselling begins after round 1 of All India Quota counselling. If they are not able to get admission under AIQ, an 85% state quota will be the better option.
What Rank Is State Quota?
After the announcement of the NEET results, ranks will be decided on the basis of marks obtained by candidates.
State authorities prepare the state-level rank list based on their marks according to the quota and reservation policies. The respective state authorities publish the state-by-state rank list on various dates on their official state websites.
This state-level ranking will be based on 85% of the state quota in the NEET. Candidates are advised to contact the state authority or state counselling committee for information on the counselling procedure and admission requirements.
Please see the table below to better understand rank division in the NEET.
| Rank Range | Marks Range |
| 1-5 | 700-680 |
| 6-9 | 681-671 |
| 10-16 | 671-661 |
| 17-31 | 661-650 |
| 32-65 | 651-641 |
| 66-80 | 641-620 |
| 81-92 | 620-600 |
| 92-160 | 599-580 |
| 161-246 | 580-570 |
| 272-363 | 570-560 |
| 388-531 | 560-545 |
| 547-781 | 545-520 |
| 813-1132 | 520-500 |
FAQs: NEET State Counselling 2023
1. What is the state quota and all India quota in NEET?
AIQ carries 15% of seats in the NEET for all categories, which will be governed by the MCC. The state quota will be responsible for 85% of seats at the state level.
2. What is the benefit of state quota in NEET?
State-level counselling begins after round 1 of All India Quota counselling. If you are not able to get admission under AIQ, an 85% state quota will be the better option, that benefit will help you get admission to medical colleges.
3. Do AIIMS have a state quota?
No, all AIIMS seats are filled by All India Counselling. AIIMS is part of the All-India Quota, which means that 15% of seats are open to everyone. Candidates can apply for counselling as per their merit and cut-off marks.
Conclusion
NEET examinations state-level are completely based on the given percentage of seats in the quota. AIQ carries 15% of seats in India and State-level Quota have 85% of seats in their respective states based on their state-level authorities’ or counselling committee’s rules and regulations.
Both have their respective norms and regulations governed by the Directorate of General Health Services on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates must perform well on the NEET state counselling 2023 in order to gain admission to the desired college and courses.
