As the competition heats up for NEET UG 2025, lakhs of medical aspirants across the country are strategizing their next move. But there’s one key opportunity that many overlook — MBBS seats under the All India Quota (AIQ) and Open Quota, offered through centralized counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Whether you’re from Kerala, Delhi, Maharashtra, or Assam — the good news is that you don’t need to be restricted by your state of domicile anymore. MCC’s AIQ and Open Quota system levels the playing field, giving every qualified NEET aspirant a shot at some of the best medical colleges in India.

Let’s walk you through everything you need to know — from eligibility and quota types to seat matrix and real examples.
What is the All India Quota (AIQ)?
The All India Quota (AIQ) is a special reservation system through which 15% of MBBS seats in all government medical colleges (excluding AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and AFMC) are available to candidates from any state in India.
Key features of AIQ:

• No domicile requirement — students from any state can apply

• Merit-based selection through NEET UG score

• Counselling conducted by MCC, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

• From 2022–23 onwards, even Jammu & Kashmir is part of AIQ — opening up its government medical colleges to candidates nationwide for the first time

What is the Open Quota?
Often confused with AIQ, the Open Quota also offers MBBS seats without state-based restrictions. These seats are usually available in Deemed Universities, and just like AIQ seats, they are:

• Open to all candidates across India
  
  
• Allocated purely on NEET UG rank
  
  
• Filled through MCC’s centralized counselling portal

In simple terms, AIQ applies to government colleges, while Open Quota applies to deemed/private universities — but both offer equal access to students nationwide.

Real Example: How AIQ Works
Let’s break it down using a top medical college:
        Bangalore Medical College, Karnataka

• Total MBBS seats: 250
• AIQ seats (15%): 37 seats — available to any NEET-qualified student in India
• State Quota seats (85%): 213 seats — only for students from Karnataka (through KEA).

This model applies to every government medical college participating in the AIQ scheme.

How many Medical colleges are available under NEET 2025 AIQ?
NEET 2025 Alert: Over 22,000 MBBS Seats Up for Grabs Through MCC Counselling! Dreaming of a Government or Deemed MBBS seat in 2025? Here's the golden opportunity! As of July 2025, a whopping 11,251 MBBS seats are available across 435 Government Medical Colleges through MCC’s All India Quota (AIQ) and Open Quota counselling for NEET UG 2025.
These seats are accessible to aspirants from any state, including the latest additions from Jammu & Kashmir!

In addition to AIQ seats, another 11,200 MBBS seats are offered across 57 prestigious Deemed Universities under:

• Management/Paid Quota
• Minority Quota
• NRI Quota

These seats are also filled through centralized MCC counselling, making it easier than ever to secure your dream medical college—no matter where you're from.
Total MCC NEET 2025 MBBS Seats: 22,451+ and Counting
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has made it easier than ever for NEET UG 2025 aspirants to access top medical colleges across India—whether you’re aiming for a government seat or a spot in a prestigious deemed university.
As it stands:
              Total MBBS Seats Available Through MCC NEET 2025 Counselling
                = 11,251 seats in Government Medical Colleges (AIQ)
                + 11,200 seats in Deemed Universities (Open Quota)
                = 22,451+ MBBS Seats in Total
No matter which state you’re from, you now have nationwide access to India’s most sought-after MBBS seats — through a transparent, merit-based system.

How many Medical colleges are available under NEET 2025 AIQ?

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As per the latest MCC data for NEET UG 2025, a total of 435 medical colleges across India are participating under the All India Quota (AIQ), offering 11,251 MBBS seats.
For NEET UG 2025, 435 medical colleges are offering 11,251 MBBS seats under the All India Quota (AIQ), including AIIMS, BHU, AMU, and JIPMER. In addition, 57 deemed universities are offering 11,200 seats under the open quota.

Total MBBS seats via MCC = 22,451

All seats are accessible to students from any state through a single counselling portal — no domicile restriction.

Year-wise availability of MBBS seats and Total number of medical colleges participating in MCC counselling under All India Quota in NEET UG counselling

What This Means for You?

• More seats = Higher chances of admission under AIQ

• Better access to India’s top government & premier institutes

•  Expanded opportunities for students across all states
  Stay ahead of the NEET UG 2025 curve—know the numbers, plan your strategy, and maximize your counselling options!

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