NewsIMTSThe All India Quota (AIQ) system allocates 50% of MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats in government medical colleges across India. Established by a Supreme Court directive in 1986 and expanded in this year, AIQ allows candidates to apply to any state's government medical college regardless of their domicile. The remaining 50% seats fall under State Quota for candidates meeting state domicile criteria. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts AIQ counselling online through registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to institutions. All states except Jammu and Kashmir participate in AIQ. Institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, and PGIMER conduct separate counselling but require NEET PG qualification. AIQ promotes national integration by enabling students from smaller states to study at top colleges while exposing urban students to diverse healthcare challenges. (Updated 5 Nov 2025, 16:21 IST; source: link)
The All India Quota System for NEET PG Seats
The All India Quota (AIQ) reserves 50% of postgraduate medical seats (MD, MS, and PG Diploma) in government colleges across India. This system, established by the Supreme Court in 1986, allows medical graduates to apply to any state's government medical college regardless of where they come from. The Medical Counselling Committee conducts AIQ admissions through an online process involving registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the assigned institution. This national-level quota helps students from smaller states access quality medical education in other regions while also exposing urban students to diverse healthcare environments.
State Quota and Special Institutions in NEET PG
The remaining 50% of NEET PG seats fall under State Quota, reserved for candidates who meet the specific state's domicile requirements. Each state government controls these seats and conducts separate counselling for them. All states except Jammu and Kashmir participate in the AIQ system. Additionally, premier institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, and PGIMER conduct their own separate counselling processes, though they still require NEET PG qualification for admission. The division between national and state quotas aims to balance nationwide merit-based selection with opportunities for local students in their home states.
Key Points
- The All India Quota (AIQ) system allocates 50% of MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats in government medical colleges across India.
- Established by a Supreme Court directive in 1986 and expanded in this year, AIQ allows candidates to apply to any state's government medical college regardless of their domicile.
- The remaining 50% seats fall under State Quota for candidates meeting state domicile criteria.