Can I participate in both AIQ and State counseling?

 Yes, absolutely! You can and should participate in both the All India Quota (AIQ) counseling and your respective State Quota counseling for NEET. This strategy maximizes your chances of securing an MBBS or BDS seat.

Why Participate in Both?

1. Increased Chances: You have two separate pools of seats to aim for.

AIQ (15% of government seats): This quota is open to all eligible candidates across India (except for J&K, unless they self-declare). It's handled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). This includes all AIIMS and JIPMER seats, and 100% of seats in Central/Deemed Universities.

State Quota (85% of government seats + private college seats): This quota is specific to your domicile state and is handled by your state's counseling authority. It usually has domicile requirements (meaning you need to be a resident of that state).

2. Broader College Options: AIQ gives you access to colleges across the country, while State Quota focuses on colleges within your home state.

How to Participate in Both:

1. Separate Registrations: You need to register separately for each counseling process.

• Register on the MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for AIQ, Central/Deemed Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER seats.
• Register on the official website of your state's medical counseling authority for the State Quota seats.

2. Independent Schedules: Be very careful to keep track of the separate counseling schedules for AIQ and your State Quota. They run independently, though often overlap or have staggered rounds.

3. Choice Filling: You will fill choices for colleges and courses in both counseling processes based on your preferences.