MBBS or BAMS: Which is Better? Eligibility, Fees

If you are looking for MBBS admission through the All India Quota (AIQ), the cutoff marks and ranks depend on the popularity and ranking of the college. For example, top colleges like AIIMS Delhi and MAMC Delhi have very high cutoff marks (above 690), while other government colleges in various states might accept ranks up to 15,000–20,000 under AIQ. If your NEET rank is below 3,000, you may get a seat in a good college through AIQ. As your rank increases, your chances may go down in central colleges but you can still try state counselling.

With a NEET 2025 AIR of 9,86,456 and a General EWS rank of 89,366, admission to MBBS in government colleges is not possible, as the cutoff for EWS category in most states typically closes around 500–550 marks, which usually corresponds to ranks below 1,50,000. Your current rank is too low for any government seat, even in the mop-up or stray vacancy rounds.

MBBS in private colleges under management quota may still be an option, but it will depend on availability and fees, which are generally high. You might also have chances in private BDS colleges, or courses like BAMS, BHMS, BPT, and BSc Nursing, where cutoffs are lower and more relaxed. If MBBS remains your first goal, preparing again for NEET next year could also be considered.

With a NEET rank of two lakh forty six thousand and belonging to the BC-D category, it is very unlikely to get an MBBS seat in a government medical college. In recent years, BC-D girl candidates have secured seats in government colleges only with ranks up to around fifty thousand to seventy thousand, depending on the state and reservation quota.

However, you may still have chances in private medical colleges. You can also consider Bachelor of Dental Surgery in private or minority colleges. Other good options include allied health science courses such as Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery, or Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery.

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With a NEET score of 425 in the EWS category, securing a government MBBS seat in Karnataka is very unlikely. The EWS cutoff for state quota in government colleges usually stays above 530–550 marks. Your score falls significantly below that.

However, you still qualify for consideration in private MBBS colleges under the management quota. These seats may open up during mop-up or stray vacancy rounds where cutoffs sometimes dip slightly. You should register for counselling through KEA, list management quota seats, and stay active through all rounds. Fees in these colleges typically range from 10 to 20 lakh per year.

Alternatively, you could explore other medical-related courses such as BDS, BAMS, BHMS, or Allied Health Sciences, where your score may be sufficient for seats in semi-government or reputable private institutes under EWS reservation.

With a NEET score of 385, getting a government MBBS seat in Odisha, particularly under the SC category, is unlikely, especially in top colleges. The expected cutoff for SC candidates in Odisha government medical colleges typically ranges from 450-470. While some lower-ranked government colleges or private colleges might be possible, it's more likely you'd need to consider private colleges or look at other options like BDS.