Can we take NEET MBBS Counselling simultaneously in both AIQ and StateQ ?

Y es, you can register and participate in the counselling processes for both AIQ and State Quota simultaneously.

Think of it like having two separate pathways to get a medical seat. The AIQ counselling, conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), covers 15% of the total MBBS seats in government medical colleges across India, as well as 100% of seats in central institutions, deemed universities, and other specified colleges. This quota is open to all eligible candidates from any state.

On the other hand, the State Quota counselling, conducted by the respective state authorities, covers the remaining 85% of seats in government medical colleges and all the seats in private medical colleges within that particular state. For these seats, there are usually domicile requirements, meaning you typically need to be a resident of that state to be eligible.

You can register for the AIQ counselling on the MCC website and also register for the State Quota counselling on the website of the counselling authority of the state where you are eligible. You'll need to keep track of the different schedules and processes for each.

However, there's a crucial point to remember. Once you are allotted a seat and you join that seat in either the AIQ or the State Quota, you will likely not be eligible to participate in further rounds of counselling for the other quota. The rules are designed to prevent seat blocking.

For example, if you get a seat in the first round of AIQ counselling and you decide to join that college, you will probably be out of contention for the subsequent rounds of State Quota counselling. Similarly, if you secure a seat in a state quota college and join, your chances of participating in further AIQ rounds might be restricted.

Therefore, while you can participate in both simultaneously in the initial stages, you need to make a conscious decision about which seat to accept if you get offers from both. Carefully consider your preferences and the rules of both counselling processes before making a commitment to a seat.