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.
Through rank predictor, I am expecting rank of 145000 general and 18000 rank in EWS category in NEET 2025. Which colleges to target?
Where MBBS is (and isn't) likely
Govt MBBS (15% AIQ): Unlikely. In 2024, EWS AIQ MBBS closed ~28k AIR, while UR closed ~25k. Your expected AIR is much higher. Govt MBBS (85% State quota): Also unlikely in most states. Example: UP EWS state-quota govt colleges closed ~25k–29k AIR in later rounds in 20
1. General – AIR ~145,000
This rank likely places you in a competitive position for State Quota seats in several states but possibly out of contention for most All India Quota (AIQ) government colleges, which typically have closing ranks much higher (i.e., better).
For example, in Madhya Pradesh, some
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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:
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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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