15% AIQ Counselling 2026 Schedule Out: Check MCC Registration Dates, Seat Allotment & Admission Process

AIQ Counselling 2026 schedule has been released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for admission to MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing courses under the All India Quota (AIQ). The counselling will be conducted completely online for 15% AIQ seats, 100% Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal), and other participating institutions.

Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can participate in the counselling process by completing online registration, choice filling, seat locking, and reporting to the allotted institute within the prescribed timeline.

AIQ Counselling Schedule 2026 PDF Link

15% AIQ Counselling 2026 Highlights

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Information Bulletin PDF

What is 15% AIQ Counselling 2026?

15% AIQ Counselling 2026 is the centralized admission process conducted by MCC for filling 15% All India Quota MBBS and BDS seats in government medical and dental colleges across India. The same counselling also covers admissions to:

• 15% AIQ MBBS/BDS seats in State Medical Colleges

• 100% MBBS/BDS seats of BHU

• 100% MBBS seats of AIIMS across India

• JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal

• AMU Medical Colleges

• 15% AIQ seats of DU/IP University institutions (including VMMC, ABVIMS and ESIC Dental)

• Jamia Millia Islamia Faculty of Dentistry

• 15% AIQ seats of ESIC Medical Colleges

The MCC AIQ Counselling is conducted entirely online based on the NEET UG rank.

15% AIQ Counselling 2026 Schedule

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Online Stray Vacancy Round

Who Can Participate in AIQ Counselling 2026?

Candidates can participate in AIQ Counselling 2026 if they:

• Have qualified NEET UG 2026

• Meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

• Fulfil the admission requirements of MCC

There is no domicile restriction for 15% AIQ seats.

AIQ Registration 2026: How to Apply

Eligible candidates can complete AIQ Registration 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official MCC counselling portal.

2. Click on UG Medical Counselling 2026.

3. Complete fresh registration using NEET credentials.

4. Pay the counselling registration fee.

5. Fill personal and academic details.

6. Upload required information.

7. Complete choice filling.

8. Lock choices before the deadline.

9. Submit and save the confirmation page.

AIQ Admission Process 2026

The AIQ Admission Process consists of the following stages:

• Online Registration

• Fee Payment

• Choice Filling

• Choice Locking

• Seat Allotment

• Download Allotment Letter

• Document Verification

• Reporting to Allotted Institute

• Admission Confirmation

Seat allotment is prepared on the basis of:

• NEET UG Rank

• Candidate preferences

• Reservation policy

• Seat availability

AIQ Seat Allotment 2026

The AIQ Seat Allotment 2026 result will be published after every counselling round.

Candidates allotted seats must:

• Download the allotment letter.

• Report to the allotted institute.

• Complete document verification.

• Pay admission fees.

• Confirm admission before the deadline.

Failure to report within the stipulated time will lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.

Reservation Policy for 15% AIQ Counselling 2026

The Central Government reservation policy applies to 15% AIQ Counselling 2026.

Candidates claiming reservation must produce valid certificates during admission.

Conversion of Vacant Seats in AIQ Counselling

If eligible candidates are unavailable under specific categories during Round 3, vacant seats are converted according to the prescribed conversion policy.

Some major conversions include:

• ST (PwD) → ST

• SC (PwD) → SC

• UR (PwD) → UR

• OBC (PwD) → OBC

• ST → SC

• SC → UR

• EWS → UR

• NRI → UR

This conversion takes place only after exhausting eligible candidates under the original category.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Register only within the specified dates.

• Lock choices before the deadline.

• Verify all details before submission.

• Keep original documents ready during reporting.

• All Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted holidays will be treated as working days during counselling.

• Regularly check the MCC website for updates.

Documents Required for AIQ Medical Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG Scorecard

• Class 10 Certificate

• Class 12 Mark Sheet

• Identity Proof

• Passport-size Photographs

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

• Domicile Certificate (where applicable)

• Allotment Letter

• Registration Slip