If you’ve already read our NEET 2026 Counselling guide and you’re a Haryana resident, here’s the part that guide couldn’t cover for you: your state quota doesn’t run through MCC at all. It runs through a completely separate authority — DMER Haryana — with its own portal, its own domicile rules, and its own reservation structure.
This is where a lot of Haryana candidates get tripped up every year: they register for AIQ through MCC, assume they’re covered, and never register separately for the 85% of seats that actually go through the state. This guide walks you through exactly how Haryana’s state counselling works.
Haryana NEET Counselling at a Glance
- Conducted by DMER (Directorate of Medical Education and Research), Haryana, through Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak
- Covers 85% of seats in Haryana’s government and government-aided medical/dental colleges (the remaining 15% goes to AIQ via MCC/DGHS)
- Conducted in three rounds, including a mop-up round
- Haryana domicile required for state-quota seats
- Registration is separate from MCC/AIQ registration — you need both if you want both
AIQ vs Haryana State Quota: Don’t Get This Confused
| Feature | AIQ (via MCC) | Haryana State Quota (via DMER) |
|---|---|---|
| Seats covered | 15% of govt. seats + AIIMS/deemed/central institutions | 85% of govt. + govt-aided seats + private college seats in Haryana |
| Conducted by | MCC (mcc.nic.in) | DMER Haryana / UHSR Rohtak |
| Domicile required | No | Yes — Haryana residency |
| Registration | Separate | Separate |
If you’re a Haryana-domicile candidate, you’re eligible for both tracks simultaneously and should register for both — this is exactly the same principle as the national guide, just applied at the state level.
Eligibility for Haryana State Quota
- Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the minimum prescribed percentile (50th for General/EWS, 45th for PwBD, 40th for SC/BC-A/BC-B — confirm exact figures against the current year’s NTA qualifying cutoff)
- Must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026
- Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, with minimum aggregate marks in PCB: 50% General/EWS, 45% PwBD, 40% SC/BC-A/BC-B
- Must hold a valid Haryana domicile/resident certificate — generally satisfied by having studied Class 11 and 12 in a recognised Haryana school, or being a dependent of a Haryana government employee (check DMER’s exact definition in the current brochure, as domicile rules are among the most strictly enforced parts of state counselling)
- NRI/OCI/PIO candidates can apply against a separate NRI quota, governed by individual institute rules
Reservation Structure (Haryana State Quota)
Based on recent DMER brochures, the state-quota pool (after AIQ and NRI seats are deducted) is typically reserved as:
- SC: 20%
- BC-A: 16%
- BC-B: 11%
- EWS: 10%
- PwBD: 5% (horizontal)
- ESM/Freedom Fighter wards: 3% (horizontal)
These percentages are confirmed fresh each year in DMER’s official counselling brochure — treat the figures above as a strong reference point, not a locked-in guarantee for 2026.
The Counselling Process, Step by Step
- Registration on the official DMER/UHSR counselling portal using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and application details.
- Fee payment — a non-refundable registration fee plus a refundable security deposit. In recent cycles this has been in the range of ₹1,000 (SC/BC/EWS) to ₹4,000 (General) for domicile candidates, and higher for NRI applicants — confirm the exact 2026 figures against the current brochure since these are revised periodically.
- Document upload for provisional verification, followed in many cycles by physical document verification at a designated centre — commonly Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak.
- Provisional merit list released based on your NEET rank, category, and verified documents.
- Choice filling — select your preferred medical/dental colleges and courses in strict priority order.
- Locking your choices before the deadline — unlocked choices may get auto-locked by the system, so don’t leave this to the last moment.
- Seat allotment, based on your rank, category, domicile, and locked choice order.
- Reporting to the allotted institute within the given window with original documents.
- Round 2 and Mop-Up Round for candidates who didn’t get an allotment, want to upgrade, or are joining the process late.
If seats remain vacant in private colleges under the state quota even after the main rounds, they’re typically converted into management quota seats — a separate, institute-specific admission route outside DMER’s merit list.
Documents You’ll Need
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Haryana domicile/residence certificate
- Category certificate (SC/BC-A/BC-B/EWS/PwBD), where applicable
- Aadhaar card and a second photo ID (Voter ID/Passport/Driving Licence)
- PwBD certificate from a designated Disability Assessment Board, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs matching your NEET application
- Registration and allotment printouts from the DMER/UHSR portal
A Note on the Service Bond
Several Haryana government medical colleges attach a service bond to MBBS admission — meaning graduates commit to a period of government service (commonly cited around 5 years) or pay a specified penalty if they opt out. Bond terms and penalty amounts are revised from time to time and can differ by college, so confirm the exact current terms directly with DMER Haryana before accepting a government-college seat, rather than relying on last year’s figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haryana NEET counselling different from the national AIQ counselling?
Yes. AIQ (15% of seats) is run centrally by MCC/DGHS and is open to candidates from any state. Haryana’s state quota (85% of seats) is run by DMER Haryana/UHSR Rohtak and requires Haryana domicile.
Do I need to register separately for Haryana state quota if I already registered for AIQ?
Yes. These are two entirely separate registrations, portals, and fee payments. Registering for one does not enroll you in the other.
Is domicile mandatory for Haryana state quota seats?
Yes. You generally need to demonstrate Haryana residency — commonly through having studied Class 11–12 in a recognised Haryana school, or through a parent’s Haryana government employment — as defined in DMER’s official brochure for the year.
How many rounds does Haryana NEET counselling have?
Typically three: Round 1, Round 2, and a Mop-Up round, with the first two usually conducted online and the mop-up round sometimes involving in-person/manual processes.
What happens to unfilled private college seats after counselling?
Vacant seats in private colleges after the scheduled rounds are typically converted into management quota seats, filled directly by the institute outside the DMER merit list.
Can outside-Haryana students apply for any seats in Haryana?
Yes, through the 15% AIQ pool via MCC, or through NRI quota seats where applicable — but the 85% state quota is reserved specifically for Haryana-domicile candidates.
REFERNCE LINK:
DMER Haryana (official department site): https://dmer.haryana.gov.in/