Reservation Policy in MBBS Admission – Category-wise Seat Allocation
MBBS admission in India follows a well-defined reservation policy to ensure fair representation of various social and regional categories. As per government norms, seats are reserved for SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5%) candidates across AIQ (All India Quota) and state quota seats. Additionally, some states have their own domicile-based reservations and quotas for female students, minorities, and rural candidates. These reserved seats are allotted during the NEET UG counseling process, based on NEET scores, eligibility, and category certificates. Understanding reservation rules is essential for a strategic admission approach.