DIFFERENT QUOTAS IN NEET EVERY STUDENT SHOULD BE AWARE OF

In India there are different categories as you all know, let’s know the breakdown:

Open: 50%

OBC: 27%

EWS: 10%

SC: 15%

ST: 7.5%

This is a national overview, it can also vary state-wise like in some states SC gets more quota.

Central Government Quota (CGQ):

This quota is for seats in medical colleges run by the central government

This quota is for students who are children of central government employees or whose parents are ex-servicemen

Reservation Percentage: The reservation percentage in CGQ is 10%

All India Quota (AIQ):

This quota is for seats in all government medical colleges in India, whether they are run by the state government or the central government

This quota is for the highest ranking students based on the NEET UG exam merit list

Reservation Percentage: The reservation percentage in AIQ is 15%

State Government Quota (SGQ):

This quota is for seats in government medical colleges of the state in which you are applying

This quota is for permanent residents of the state in which you are applying

Reservation Percentage: The reservation percentage for SGQ may vary by state

QUOTAS IN NEET- Institutional quota:

In private medical colleges, 15% MBBS seats are under the institutional quota. These seats are filled by the college management itself. The selection for these seats is done outside of the NEET UG counseling process.

The advantage is that even those with low ranks get a chance at a good college, and the selection process is more flexible.

The downside is higher fees and less transparency.

There are also state categories

In Rajasthan, there is the ST A category

There is the MBC category in Rajasthan

In Haryana, there are OBC A/BCA, BCB

If you go to Bihar, there is EBC.

There are some categories that are specific to a particular state and exist only in that state. Their cutoffs are lower than the normal cutoffs. You can benefit from this and get a good college even with a low score.

Minority Quota:

There are also different benefits for minorities.

In the All India counseling conducted by MCC, there is no minority quota in 15% of all India government colleges, but in state counseling, there is some minority quota in government and private colleges.

For example, in private colleges, there are reserved seats for Muslims, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Karnataka, Kerala, CMC Vellore has seats reserved for Christian minorities, there are also reservations in Ludhiana and Maharashtra, so you should know if you belong to a minority, where you can benefit from.

Single Child quota:

This quota applies when someone has only one daughter and no other siblings, just one single child who is a girl. In some places, you can benefit from this, like in Himachal Pradesh, 1% seats are reserved, and 6 seats are reserved for single children.

Foreign Quota Seats:

Foreign quota information can vary a lot depending on the state and college. Some states and colleges reserve some MBBS seats for foreign students. This quota is known as the “Foreign Quota” or “NRI Quota.”

Depending on the state and college, the percentage of seats under the foreign quota can vary. Generally, it is between 10% and 15%.

For example, in Tamil Nadu, some colleges may reserve 15% of MBBS seats under the foreign quota.

J&K migrants quota:

Some states have a separate quota in MBBS seats for Jammu & Kashmir migrants. This quota is for students who come from Jammu & Kashmir and have migrated to other states.

The number of seats under the JK migrants quota may vary in each state. Sometimes it is just a few seats.

To avail the JK migrant quota, you will need proper documentation.

For example: Some medical colleges in Maharashtra, Karnataka, IPU Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh reserve some of their MBBS seats under the JK migrants quota.

Central Pool quota:

Children who have been victims of J&K terrorism, Tibetan refugees, or victims of civil terrorism, or those from places without medical colleges, can get a seat under this quota with a very low score.

For example, the Tibetan refugee quota in which 5 seats are reserved in Himachal Pradesh.

NCC quota:

You need to have an NCC certificate, which is obtained after graduation, not the one after 12th. With this certificate, you can avail of this quota. These seats are available only through state counseling. For example, 1% seats are reserved in UP and Telangana.

Sports person quota:

This is not available at the All India level but is part of the state counseling quota. For instance, 1% seats are reserved in Punjab, 0.5% in Telangana. This quota also exists in Karnataka.

Government School Quota:

The government school quota is a reservation system in some states. Under this, seats in government medical colleges for MBBS are reserved for students who have studied in government schools. This applies only to students from the same state. For example, if you have studied in a government school in UP and this quota exists there, you can get a reserved seat through this quota. The purpose of this quota is to provide medical education opportunities to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This quota does not exist in every state. It is essential to find out if this quota is available in the state where you want to pursue MBBS.

Tamil Nadu: In Tamil Nadu, there is a 7.5% government school quota for MBBS/BDS seats. This means that 7.5% of the seats reserved under the state quota are only for students who have passed Class 12 from a Tamil Nadu government school. In Odisha, it is 15%, in Puducherry, it is 10%, in MP, it is 5%, and in Assam, 5% seats are reserved under the government school quota.

ESIC quota:

Ask your parents if they have an ESIC card and if their money is deducted from ESIC every year. We are talking about the Employee State Insurance Corporation. If their money is deducted, and they have a card, then their children can apply for this quota. These seats are reserved for dependents of insured individuals registered under the ESIC scheme. The number of ESIC medical colleges is less compared to government colleges. The competition for ESIC quota seats is less compared to government college seats.

For example:

Rajendra Prasad ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, Kolkata: This college offers 30 MBBS seats through the ESIC quota.

Employee Staff Quota:

The employee ward/staff quota is a reservation system for MBBS seats seen in some states in India. This quota is offered by some government medical colleges, where a few seats are reserved for dependents or staff members working in specific government or affiliated institutions.

For example, at Christian Medical College, seats are reserved for the children of staff and employees, and the number of seats is also higher.

Defence Quota:

The defence quota is a reservation system offered in government medical colleges in some states. This quota is for dependents (wards – dependent children) of defence personnel. The purpose is to provide educational opportunities to children from military families who may face difficulties due to their parents’ service commitments.

There are different reservations under the Defence Quota:

KSB in the Central pool

Then CAPF-BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP

Army quota in ACMS IPU

CW quota: There is a separate quota for widows of armed forces personnel. This is only for Delhi domicile, who can reserve a seat through the Delhi NEET counseling process.

Children of Martyrs: This reservation is usually for dependents of defence personnel who have been martyred while in service or due to service-related injuries.

Ex-Servicemen Wards: This reservation is for dependents of retired or ex-servicemen (retired Indian Armed Forces personnel).

Serving Personnel Wards: This reservation is for dependents of currently serving defence personnel.

Freedom Fighter quota:

Children whose grandparents were freedom fighters can apply for this quota with proper documentation. For example, there is a 2% reservation in UP, 2% in Uttarakhand, 5 seats in Himachal Pradesh, and 5 seats in Assam.

NRI quota:

This quota exists in government colleges, private colleges, and deemed universities.

The fees per year in India range from Rs. 16 lakh to Rs. 40 lakh.

Some states have this quota in government colleges as well, such as Rajasthan,

North East Council State Quota:

The North-East States Quota is a reservation system offered in some medical colleges in the North-Eastern states of India. This quota is meant to provide educational opportunities to students from the eight North-Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura).

The availability and specific details of the North-East States Quota may vary depending on the state and medical college. For the state and college you are interested in, it is essential to confirm if this quota is available, its reservation percentage, and eligibility criteria details from them.

You should be a permanent resident of any one of the eight North-Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura).

Preference may be given to students who are permanent residents of the state where the college is located.

The competition for North-East States Quota seats may be less compared to government college seats.

This could be a good option for students from the North-Eastern states who have a good NEET UG rank.

Hill Area Quota:

If you live in a hill area and have proper documentation, you can avail of the hill area quota. This quota is available in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Border Area Quota:

In Punjab, there is a 1% border area quota. If you live in a border area, you may be eligible for this quota.