Can I apply for counselling in more than one state?

Yes. Candidates can apply for counselling in multiple states if they meet eligibility conditions. However, State Quota seats are subject to domicile rules, while Management and NRI Quota seats may allow non-domicile candidates.

NEET UG Counselling Authorities 2026 — State Wise Official Bodies

Q: What is a NEET UG counselling authority?

A NEET UG counselling authority is an official government body responsible for conducting MBBS and BDS admissions through NEET UG. It manages registration, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment and admission confirmation.

Q: Who conducts State Quota NEET UG counselling?

State Quota NEET UG counselling is conducted by state-specific counselling authorities such as Directorates of Medical Education, Health Universities, or State Counselling Committees notified by the respective State Governments.

Q: Do I need to register separately for AIQ and State counselling?

Yes. Candidates must register separately for AIQ counselling on the MCC website and for State Quota counselling on the official website of the respective state counselling authority.

Q: Is domicile required for State NEET UG counselling?

Yes. Most states require a domicile or residency certificate for State Quota MBBS seats. However, Management Quota and NRI Quota seats may not require domicile, depending on state-specific rules.

📅 Last Updated: March 28, 2026

State Wise NEET UG Counselling Authorities in India

Quick Answer: NEET UG Counselling Authorities 2026 are official government bodies responsible for MBBS and BDS admissions through NEET UG. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts All India Quota (AIQ) counselling, while State Medical Education Departments and Health Universities conduct counselling for 85% State Quota seats and applicable management or NRI quota seats. Understand the full NEET UG counselling process 2026 to know which authority to register with.

States & UTs Listed

Central Body (MCC)

85%

State Quota Seats

15%

AIQ via MCC/DGHS

📘 Before Checking Your Authority — Know These First

New to NEET 2026? First understand the NEET UG 2026 exam details — eligibility, age limit, and attempt limit. Then study the complete NEET UG counselling process 2026 — from MCC AIQ Round 1 to state mop-up rounds — so you know exactly when to register with your state authority. For the official portals of each authority, see our state-wise NEET counselling websites page.

Each State and Union Territory has a designated NEET UG counselling authority that manages registration, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission confirmation. Knowing the correct authority for your state is the first step before beginning any counselling registration.

Candidates must apply only through the authorized counselling authority website of the respective State or Central body. Applying through unofficial or third-party websites may lead to invalid registration or loss of admission opportunity. To verify you are on the correct portal, cross-check with the official state-wise NEET counselling websites listed separately.

The table below provides a complete state-wise list of NEET UG counselling authorities along with their type classification for the 2026 admission session. To plan your admissions strategy, also explore the state-wise MBBS college list and compare MBBS fee structures across states.

Who Conducts NEET State Counselling — At a Glance

MCC — AIQ Round

Conducts All India Quota (15%) counselling for Govt. + Deemed + Central Univ. seats via mcc.nic.in

State Authority

Conducts 85% State Quota counselling. Registration, merit list & seat allotment done by state body

Management Quota

Private college seats filled via state authority or directly. NRI Quota follows similar authority channel

Institutional Quota

CMC Vellore, CMC Ludhiana, AFMC etc. have their own central authorities separate from state bodies

Key Facts About NEET UG Counselling Authorities

MCC (mcc.nic.in) is the only authority for AIQ, Deemed University, AIIMS, JIPMER, and Central University seats
State Quota (85%) seats are managed exclusively by respective state counselling bodies
Separate registration is mandatory for MCC and each state authority
Domicile/residency certificate required for State Quota seats in most states
Management & NRI Quota — domicile may not be required; confirm with state authority
Candidates can register with multiple states if they meet eligibility conditions
Registering on unofficial portals may result in disqualification — always verify authority

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State Wise NEET UG Counselling Authority & Website

Updated for NEET UG 2026 | Source: NMC, NTA, MCC & State Counselling Bodies
Central State UT Institutional — authority type shown in each row

S.No.	State / UT	NEET UG Counselling Authority	Type	Official Website
1	All India (AIQ)	Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) — Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)	Central	Website Link
2	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	ANIMS & Department of Higher Education, Andaman & Nicobar Administration (CCAP)	UT	Website Link
3	Andhra Pradesh	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada	State	Website Link
4	Arunachal Pradesh	Directorate of Medical Education & Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh	State	Website Link
5	Assam	Directorate of Medical Education, Assam, Guwahati	State	Website Link
6	Bihar	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)	State	Website Link
7	Chandigarh	Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh	UT	Website Link
8	Chhattisgarh	Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh	State	Website Link
9	Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Dadra and Nagar Haveli	UT	Website Link
10	Delhi	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)	State	Website Link
11	Goa	Directorate of Technical Education, Goa	State	Website Link
12	Gujarat	Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Courses (ACPUGMEC)	State	Website Link
13	Haryana	Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Haryana	State	Website Link
14	Himachal Pradesh	Atal Medical & Research University, Himachal Pradesh	State	Website Link
15	Jammu & Kashmir	J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE)	State	Website Link
16	Jharkhand	Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)	State	Website Link
17	Karnataka	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)	State	Website Link
18	Kerala	Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala	State	Website Link
19	Madhya Pradesh	Directorate of Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh	State	Website Link
20	Maharashtra	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra	State	Website Link
21	Manipur	Directorate of Health Services, Manipur	State	Website Link
22	Meghalaya	North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong	Central	Website Link
23	Mizoram	Department of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Mizoram	State	Website Link
24	Nagaland	Nagaland University	State	Website Link
25	Odisha	Directorate of Medical Education & Training, Odisha	State	Website Link
26	Puducherry	Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry	UT	Website Link
27	Punjab	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS)	State	Website Link
28	Punjab (CMC Ludhiana)	Christian Medical College, Ludhiana — Institutional Quota	Institutional	Website Link
29	Rajasthan	Medical Education Department, Government of Rajasthan	State	Website Link
30	Sikkim	Directorate of Technical Education, Sikkim	State	Website Link
31	Tamil Nadu	Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu	State	Website Link
32	Tamil Nadu (CMC Vellore)	Christian Medical College, Vellore — Institutional Quota	Institutional	Website Link
33	Telangana	Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS)	State	Website Link
34	Tripura	Directorate of Medical Education, Tripura	State	Website Link
35	Uttar Pradesh	Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh	State	Website Link
36	Uttarakhand	Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU)	State	Website Link
37	West Bengal	Department of Health & Family Welfare, West Bengal	State	Website Link

🔄 Related: Counselling & Admission Resources

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Data Compiled & Verified By:
V4Edu NEET Counsellor Team, Senior Education Consultants with 23+ years of experience in NEET UG & PG Counselling.

Data Sources: Information presented on this page has been carefully compiled and cross-verified against official publications including the National Testing Agency (NTA), National Medical Commission (NMC), Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and State Counselling Bodies.

Last updated on March 28, 2026 as per latest MCC Counselling Authority notifications.

For official announcements, candidates should regularly check NEET UG 2026 updates, NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process and the State-Wise Counselling Websites.

NEET UG Counselling Authorities 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

A NEET UG counselling authority is an official government body responsible for conducting MBBS and BDS admissions through NEET UG. It manages registration, merit lists, choice filling, seat allotment and admission confirmation. Learn the full process in our NEET UG counselling process 2026 guide.

All India Quota (AIQ) NEET UG counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. AIQ covers 15% government seats, plus 100% Deemed, AIIMS, JIPMER, and Central University seats.

State Quota NEET UG counselling is conducted by state-specific counselling authorities such as Directorates of Medical Education, Health Universities, or State Counselling Committees notified by the respective State Governments. See the state-wise NEET counselling websites for direct portal links.

Yes. Candidates must register separately for AIQ counselling on the MCC website and for State Quota counselling on the respective state authority's website. Registration in one does not carry over to the other. Refer to the NEET UG counselling process 2026 for the timeline of each round.

Yes. Most states require a domicile or residency certificate for State Quota MBBS seats. However, Management Quota and NRI Quota seats may not require domicile depending on state-specific rules. Always confirm with the relevant state counselling authority before applying.

Yes. Candidates can apply for counselling in multiple states if they meet eligibility criteria. However, State Quota seats are subject to domicile rules, while Management and NRI Quota seats may allow non-domicile candidates. Use our MBBS college predictor to evaluate your best options across states.

NEET UG Counselling Authorities 2026