State Quota vs All India Quota: Which is Better for MBBS Admission?

Understanding MBBS Seat Allocation

After NEET results, students must choose between State Quota and All India Quota during counseling. Each has its own advantages and criteria.

State Quota Seats

85% of government medical college seats are reserved for state quota. These are allocated to domicile students of that particular state through state counseling authorities.

Advantages of State Quota:

• Higher chances of admission as you compete only with state candidates
• Lower cutoff compared to AIQ in most cases
• Stay closer to home
• Better understanding of local language can help in clinical years

All India Quota Seats

15% of government medical college seats are reserved for All India Quota. These seats are open to all Indian citizens regardless of domicile.

Advantages of All India Quota:

• Choice to study in any state
• Access to premier institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER (through separate counseling)
• Opportunity to explore different parts of India

Which Should You Choose?

Your choice should depend on your NEET rank, state domicile, preferred colleges, and personal circumstances. Analyze previous year cutoffs for both quotas.