Earlier, NEET was not required for BPT admission in Maharashtra. Most colleges used MHT CET or Class 12 marks instead. But from 2026, NEET UG may become compulsory for BPT admission across India.
Can I get government college after getting 500 marks in NEET 2025?
With 500 marks in NEET 2025, getting a government medical college is possible but depends on your category and state quota. For General category, it's tough under All India Quota, but under State Quota, you might get a seat in BDS or MBBS in less competitive states.
Your chances of getting an admission with 500 marks mostly depends on the category you belong. If you are from reserved categories like SC/ST there is a good chance of getting an admission. Probability of getting an admission through state quota is more than admission through all India quota.
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Yes, you can study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) without clearing or even appearing for NEET in many universities and colleges across India. Many colleges offer admission based on Class 12th scores. You should check the eligibility requirements of the college before applying.
SMS Medical College Jaipur, AIIMS Jodhpur, and SN Medical College Jodhpur consistently have the toughest, most competitive NEET cutoffs in Rajasthan. These flagship colleges attract students with very high NEET UG ranks every year. Other established colleges like JLN Ajmer also see strong competitio
Admission to medical and dental courses (like MBBS and BDS) in India is strictly based on your NEET rank and score not on your 12th grade board exam marks.
When you qualify for NEET and attend the counseling process you must carry the following documents in original along with photocopies:
NEET Admit
Official sites like NTA and MCC don't predict admission chances in advance. They only show actual seat allotment results after each counselling round.
Based on MCC cutoff trends, a rank of 40,000 (general category) usually doesn't get a government MBBS seat, since the last general seat closed around
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