New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts online counselling for several important medical seats through NEET UG, including MBBS and BDS seats at AIIMS, central universities and other participating institutions. However, the eligibility rules are not identical for every institution.

While AIIMS MBBS seats are open to eligible candidates from across India, some institutions such as the University of Delhi (DU) and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have specific internal or institutional eligibility conditions. Candidates should understand these rules before filling their choices during MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026.

NEET 2026 Counselling: Which Seats Does MCC Conduct?

MCC conducts counselling for several categories of undergraduate medical seats. These include 100% of MBBS seats at AIIMS across India, 100% of MBBS and BDS seats at BHU, 100% of AMU seats, and the relevant institutional or domicile seats of central universities and other participating institutions.

Therefore, candidates applying for these institutions generally need to register through the MCC NEET UG counselling process rather than applying separately through a state counselling authority.

AIIMS MBBS Admission 2026: No State Domicile Requirement

For AIIMS MBBS admissions, candidates do not need a state domicile to compete for seats at a particular AIIMS campus.

MCC conducts counselling for 100% of MBBS seats across AIIMS institutes. This means eligible NEET UG candidates from different parts of India can participate in the counselling process and choose AIIMS campuses according to their rank, eligibility and seat availability.

Candidates should, however, satisfy the general NEET UG eligibility requirements and any applicable category, reservation and document requirements at the time of admission.

Key Point for AIIMS Aspirants

• No state domicile requirement for AIIMS MBBS seats.

• Candidates from across India can participate.

• Admission is based on NEET UG rank and MCC counselling.

• Candidates must satisfy the applicable eligibility and reservation requirements.

• MCC conducts counselling for 100% of AIIMS MBBS seats.

Delhi University MBBS Admission 2026: Delhi Schooling Requirement

The University of Delhi's medical colleges follow a different eligibility structure.

For the 85% Delhi quota, candidates must have passed their Class 11 and Class 12 examinations from a recognised school situated within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, has specified this requirement in its undergraduate medical admission information.

Candidates who completed their qualifying education outside Delhi generally cannot claim the 85% Delhi quota merely because they have a Delhi residence or domicile certificate. The eligibility is linked to the prescribed schooling requirement.

The remaining seats are available through the applicable All India counselling route.

DU NEET 2026 Eligibility: Key Points

• 85% Delhi quota: Subject to the prescribed Delhi schooling eligibility.

• Candidates generally need to have passed Class 11 and Class 12 from a recognised school in NCT Delhi.

• Specific provisions also apply to eligible candidates from Patrachar Vidyalaya or NIOS where the prescribed study and examination centre conditions are fulfilled.

• The remaining seats are available to candidates through the applicable All India counselling process.

AMU MBBS Admission 2026: Internal and Open Seats

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) also has institution-specific eligibility conditions for its medical seats.

For NEET UG counselling, AMU has internal and open categories. Current 2026 counselling information indicates that a portion of the seats is reserved for eligible candidates who meet the university's internal eligibility conditions, while the remaining seats are open to candidates from across India through MCC counselling.

The internal category is linked to the eligibility conditions prescribed by AMU, including the required schooling background. Candidates seeking an AMU internal seat should therefore carefully check the university's eligibility requirements before selecting the category during MCC registration.

Importantly, this should not be described as a state domicile quota. It is an institutional/internal eligibility provision.

BHU MBBS Admission 2026: No Domicile Requirement

Unlike DU, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) does not require candidates to have a particular state domicile or schooling background for its NEET UG medical seats.

MCC conducts counselling for 100% of BHU MBBS and BDS seats, and the seats are open to eligible NEET-qualified candidates from across India.

Therefore, a student who studied Class 11 and Class 12 outside Uttar Pradesh can also compete for BHU medical seats through MCC counselling, provided the candidate meets the applicable NEET and admission requirements.

NEET 2026 Central University Domicile Rules at a Glance

MCC's counselling framework confirms that AIIMS, BHU, AMU and relevant DU medical seats are included in the centralised UG medical counselling process.

What Documents Should NEET 2026 Candidates Keep Ready?

Candidates participating in MCC counselling should keep their important admission documents ready. These may include:

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard and rank details

• NEET UG admit card

• Class 10 certificate

• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate

• Valid photo identity proof

• Category certificate, if applicable

• PwD certificate, if applicable

• Relevant institutional or schooling documents for internal/domicile categories

• Other documents required by the allotted institution

Candidates claiming an institutional or Delhi quota should pay particular attention to the documents required to establish their eligibility.

What Should Students Check Before Choice Filling?

Candidates should not assume that the same domicile or institutional rule applies to every central university.

Before filling choices in MCC NEET UG counselling, students should:

1. Check whether the college has an All India/open category.

2. Verify whether an internal or institutional quota is available.

3. Check the specific schooling or eligibility requirement for the internal category.

4. Keep the required supporting documents ready.

5. Read the latest MCC counselling information and the admission rules issued by the concerned institution.

6. Fill choices only for seats for which they are eligible.

What's Next for NEET 2026 Aspirants?

The MCC NEET UG counselling process is the key route for candidates seeking AIIMS and several central university medical seats. However, eligibility can vary significantly between institutions.

Students should therefore check the latest MCC counselling documents and the respective institution's eligibility conditions before registering, selecting a quota or filling their college preferences. A high NEET rank alone does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every institutional or internal category.

Candidates should regularly monitor the official MCC website for counselling schedules, seat matrices, eligibility notices and further admission updates.