An analysis of the NEET UG 2025 All India Quota (AIQ) Round 1 seat allotment data provides crucial insights into the medical admissions landscape for Punjab. For aspirants preparing for upcoming NEET UG counselling sessions, understanding the historical opening and closing ranks, institution participation, and seat distribution from the 2025 allotment process is paramount for making data-driven choices.
In this detailed data insight, we break down the exact allotments of medical colleges across Punjab during Round 1 of the national MCC AIQ counselling process (which covers 15% of State Govt seats alongside 100% of Deemed, Central, and INI seats).
Participating Colleges by Institute Type
The ecosystem of medical education is diverse. Here is how the participating colleges break down visually by their official institutional designation:
Category Composition across Institute Types
This stacked visualization illustrates how seats within each institution type are divided among the primary candidate categories (excluding PwD sub-categories).
College-Wise Seat Distribution by Category
To understand how seats are distributed across different candidate categories within each college, we've broken down the total allotments. The table below displays each participating college (ordered by their RankerCentral rank), its institution type, the total number of seats filled in Round 1, and exactly how those seats were divided among the primary categories (note: PwD sub-categories are included in the Total Seats but omitted from the columns for clarity).
| College | Total Seats | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) Institute of National Importance |
100 | 24 | 40 | 10 | 14 | 7 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala (RC Rank: #61) State Govt College |
38 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar (RC Rank: #81) State Govt College |
37 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar , Mohali (RC Rank: #108) State Govt College |
15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (RC Rank: #128) State Govt College |
22 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Candidate Category Analysis
Beyond the allotted seat category, it's highly insightful to examine the actual Candidate Categories of the students who successfully secured admissions. The data below illustrates the distribution of Punjab seat allotments based on the students' original categories, including their overall opening and closing rank ranges across different institution types.
Total Seats Allotted by Category
OBC Category
Students from the OBC category secured a total of 72 seats across Punjab.
- OBC category students got 40 seats in Institutes of National Importance with an opening rank of 1,130 and a closing rank of 2,369.
- OBC category students got 32 seats in State Govt Colleges with an opening rank of 2,689 and a closing rank of 9,590.
College-wise Breakdown (OBC)
| Medical College | Institute Type | Seats | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) |
Institute of National Importance | 40 | 1,130 | 2,369 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala (RC Rank: #61) |
State Govt College | 11 | 5,826 | 7,803 |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar (RC Rank: #81) |
State Govt College | 10 | 5,018 | 9,023 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar , Mohali (RC Rank: #108) |
State Govt College | 4 | 2,689 | 5,370 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (RC Rank: #128) |
State Govt College | 7 | 5,758 | 9,590 |
General Category
Students from the General category secured a total of 65 seats across Punjab.
- General category students got 41 seats in State Govt Colleges with an opening rank of 1,841 and a closing rank of 6,757.
- General category students got 24 seats in Institutes of National Importance with an opening rank of 653 and a closing rank of 1,732.
College-wise Breakdown (General)
| Medical College | Institute Type | Seats | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) |
Institute of National Importance | 24 | 653 | 1,732 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala (RC Rank: #61) |
State Govt College | 13 | 1,841 | 4,156 |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar (RC Rank: #81) |
State Govt College | 15 | 1,950 | 5,197 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar , Mohali (RC Rank: #108) |
State Govt College | 6 | 2,263 | 4,511 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (RC Rank: #128) |
State Govt College | 7 | 4,253 | 6,757 |
SC Category
Students from the SC category secured a total of 30 seats across Punjab.
- SC category students got 16 seats in State Govt Colleges with an opening rank of 31,280 and a closing rank of 57,502.
- SC category students got 14 seats in Institutes of National Importance with an opening rank of 9,056 and a closing rank of 19,176.
College-wise Breakdown (SC)
| Medical College | Institute Type | Seats | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) |
Institute of National Importance | 14 | 9,056 | 19,176 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala (RC Rank: #61) |
State Govt College | 6 | 31,280 | 48,687 |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar (RC Rank: #81) |
State Govt College | 6 | 40,265 | 52,382 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar , Mohali (RC Rank: #108) |
State Govt College | 2 | 51,182 | 52,619 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (RC Rank: #128) |
State Govt College | 2 | 53,742 | 57,502 |
EWS Category
Students from the EWS category secured a total of 22 seats across Punjab.
- EWS category students got 12 seats in State Govt Colleges with an opening rank of 5,718 and a closing rank of 11,442.
- EWS category students got 10 seats in Institutes of National Importance with an opening rank of 1,796 and a closing rank of 2,999.
College-wise Breakdown (EWS)
| Medical College | Institute Type | Seats | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) |
Institute of National Importance | 10 | 1,796 | 2,999 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala (RC Rank: #61) |
State Govt College | 4 | 5,718 | 7,097 |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar (RC Rank: #81) |
State Govt College | 3 | 8,706 | 9,124 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar , Mohali (RC Rank: #108) |
State Govt College | 2 | 6,005 | 7,344 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (RC Rank: #128) |
State Govt College | 3 | 10,529 | 11,442 |
ST Category
Students from the ST category secured a total of 15 seats across Punjab.
- ST category students got 8 seats in State Govt Colleges with an opening rank of 70,469 and a closing rank of 96,892.
- ST category students got 7 seats in Institutes of National Importance with an opening rank of 14,634 and a closing rank of 36,036.
College-wise Breakdown (ST)
| Medical College | Institute Type | Seats | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) |
Institute of National Importance | 7 | 14,634 | 36,036 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala (RC Rank: #61) |
State Govt College | 3 | 72,941 | 79,799 |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar (RC Rank: #81) |
State Govt College | 2 | 82,648 | 84,935 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar , Mohali (RC Rank: #108) |
State Govt College | 1 | 70,469 | 70,469 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (RC Rank: #128) |
State Govt College | 2 | 95,664 | 96,892 |
OBC PwD Category
Students from the OBC PwD category secured a total of 5 seats across Punjab.
- OBC PwD category students got 3 seats in Institutes of National Importance with an opening rank of 1,74,486 and a closing rank of 2,68,965.
- OBC PwD category students got 2 seats in State Govt Colleges with an opening rank of 3,94,311 and a closing rank of 5,26,701.
College-wise Breakdown (OBC PwD)
| Medical College | Institute Type | Seats | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) |
Institute of National Importance | 3 | 1,74,486 | 2,68,965 |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar (RC Rank: #81) |
State Govt College | 1 | 3,94,311 | 3,94,311 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (RC Rank: #128) |
State Govt College | 1 | 5,26,701 | 5,26,701 |
General PwD Category
Students from the General PwD category secured a total of 2 seats across Punjab.
- General PwD category students got 1 seats in Institutes of National Importance with an opening rank of 1,41,934 and a closing rank of 1,41,934.
- General PwD category students got 1 seats in State Govt Colleges with an opening rank of 3,68,265 and a closing rank of 3,68,265.
College-wise Breakdown (General PwD)
| Medical College | Institute Type | Seats | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) |
Institute of National Importance | 1 | 1,41,934 | 1,41,934 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala (RC Rank: #61) |
State Govt College | 1 | 3,68,265 | 3,68,265 |
SC PwD Category
Students from the SC PwD category secured a total of 1 seats across Punjab.
- SC PwD category students got 1 seats in Institutes of National Importance with an opening rank of 5,36,109 and a closing rank of 5,36,109.
College-wise Breakdown (SC PwD)
| Medical College | Institute Type | Seats | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda (RC Rank: #25) |
Institute of National Importance | 1 | 5,36,109 | 5,36,109 |
Key Trends
Insight Card
State Govt Colleges dominated the allotment, taking up the lion's share of seats.
What Surprised Us
The maximum intake by a single college reached 100, showing highly concentrated preferences.
What Students Should Know
Ranks aren't static. Expect downward shifts in Round 2 as candidates use free exit options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many total medical colleges in Punjab participated in Round 1 of the 2025 AIQ counselling?
A: Based on the Round 1 allotment data, a total of 5 distinct medical institutions in Punjab saw seat allotments.
Q2. Which institute type saw the highest number of seat allotments in Punjab?
A: The State Govt Colleges category witnessed the highest volume, successfully filling 112 seats in Round 1.
Q3. What are State Govt Colleges and how many seats do they offer in AIQ?
A: State Government Medical Colleges are funded and managed by the state government. In the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the MCC, these colleges surrender exactly 15% of their total approved seats to the national pool, allowing students from any state to apply. The remaining 85% is reserved for state domicile candidates.
Q4. How do Institutes of National Importance (INIs) participate in counselling?
A: INIs refer to top-tier prestigious medical institutions like AIIMS and JIPMER. 100% of the seats at INIs are filled strictly via the MCC's national counselling process based on NEET UG scores, offering no state domicile reservations.
Q5. Can these closing ranks drop further in Round 2?
A: Yes. Historically, closing ranks tend to shift downward in Round 2 and Stray Vacancy rounds as candidates exercise free exit options or upgrade their seats. However, highly sought-after top-tier institutions may see minimal rank displacement.
Q5. What is RC Rank?
A: RC Rank is RankerCentral’s proprietary ranking metric that orders medical colleges purely by true student demand.
It’s calculated using a volume-weighted algorithm based on actual NEET AIQ core round admissions data (for example, the 2025 dataset). Instead of relying on subjective surveys or arbitrary cut-offs, RC Rank reflects where students genuinely choose to go, weighted by the number of seats and the demand intensity.
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