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Yes , a central SC certificate will be accepted for AIQ (All India Quota) counseling, provided it meets the criteria specified by the NEET counseling authorities . The central SC certificate must be in the prescribed format issued by a competent authority as per the guidelines of the Government of India .

Ensure that :

1. The certificate is valid and includes all required details ( caste, issuing authority, state etc.).

2. You have your domicile certificate for Maharashtra ready for state-specific benefits, if required.

3. You carry both the Tamil Nadu SC certificate and the central SC certificate during document verification for clarity.

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yes, definitely if you use a SC certificate which issued by the central government and it definitely will be accepted for the aiq counselling for Neet Which means that your Tamil nadu SC certificate will also be valid for the aiq counselling process.This is because the central government issued certificates are recognised all. across the states and union territories in India And also the national testing agency, which conducts Neet exam it accept Central Government issue certificates, so you don't need to worry. You definitely can use your Tamil Nadu AC certificate for any counselling. NEET COUNSELLING

if you are an SC category NEET aspirant with a Tamil Nadu state caste certificate and a Maharashtra domicile, you can still use a central SC certificate for All India Quota (AIQ) counselling if your caste is under centre list then you are eligible for central sc certificate and your certificate will be accepted for aiq counselling in NEET.

While your central SC certificate will be valid for AIQ seats, you will need a separate Maharashtra domicile certificate to apply for state quota seats within Maharashtra.

During counselling, authorities may cross-check your caste certificate with the relevant state records to ensure authenticity, so make sure your central SC certificate is properly issued and verified.

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If you are a 2025 NEET aspirant from SC category, you will need a Central SC certificate for AIQ counselling. This certificate should be in the format of the central government and should mention your caste that is present in the Central List of Scheduled Castes for Tamil Nadu. This way, the category will be valid all over India, even if your domicile is in Maharashtra.

It may be obtained through a competent authority like the District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Officer of Tamil Nadu by where your caste is located. The document must conform to central guidelines to be considered under AIQ.

While your Tamil Nadu caste certificate may be valid for state quota counselling in Tamil Nadu, a domicile certificate from Maharashtra will help you participate in Maharashtra's state quota counselling. Always verify specific requirements from the official NEET counselling authorities.