Is domicile certificate required for NEET state counselling?

Yes, a domicile certificate is generally required for NEET State Counseling.

Here's why and what it means:

1. 85% State Quota Seats: A significant portion (85%) of the MBBS/BDS seats in government medical and dental colleges within a state are reserved for candidates who are residents or domiciled in that particular state. The domicile certificate serves as official proof of your permanent residency.

2. State-Specific Rules: Each state has its own specific set of domicile rules and criteria. These can vary widely. For example:

• Some states might require you or your parents to have resided in the state for a certain number of years (e.g., 5, 10, or even 20 years).
• Other states might require you to have completed certain years of schooling (e.g., Class 10th and 12th) from institutions within that state.
• There might be different categories of domicile based on parents' employment (e.g., central government employees posted in the state).

3. Not for AIQ: A domicile certificate is not required for participating in the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counseling conducted by the MCC. AIQ seats are open to all eligible Indian citizens.

4. Private Colleges: For seats in private medical colleges within a state, a domicile certificate might also be required for the state quota seats, although some private colleges also have management quota seats that may be open to candidates from other states without domicile restrictions.