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Your chance of getting into a government medical college under the All India Quota (AIQ) is minimal if you get 390 marks on NEET 2025 as an SC. However, the cut-off scores change from one state to another, in State Quota Counselling.

Medical colleges affiliated with the government are:

The SC cut-off in states such as Tamil Nadu is close to 420-440 marks. It may be that 390 out of 400 is not adequate.

In places like Maharashtra, students must get between 460 and 480 marks on their test to be eligible for the SC category which is extremely difficult.

Private Medical Colleges

- Private colleges accept students with low marks and you could qualify with 390.

Private colleges in Tamil Nadu may accept lower scores for admission such as 380-410 for SC category.

- A score of 400-430 may be considered by private institutes in Maharashtra for SC category.

Possible Options:

Signing up for counselling for State Quota seats may lead to lower cut-off scores.

Check the various private medical colleges across the nation.

- Try out states that aren’t very competitive for education like Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram or Sikkim.

Cut-offs might be different due to seat availability, number of applicants and similar reasons. You should go to the NEET counselling website and get guidance from professionals for the best results.

A JEE rank of 212399 is not enough to be accepted by top IIITs. A few IIITs have managed to secure places in the top ranks, mainly for a few branches and categories. Let’s look at it step by step¹:

- General Category: Most top IIITs tend to set a minimum cutoff rank from around 100,000 to 150,000. Because your rank is above the grouping, reserving a spot for you becomes more difficult.

- Options to Consider: You may consider some IIITs that closed at higher rankings the previous academic years such as:

Malayalam is taught at IIIT Kottayam.

- B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: Overall closing rank 7568 (SC category)

Closing rank 7611, B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering is for SC category.

- IIIT Ranchi is also as a good choice.

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Hons: Placed at closing rank 7842 (for SC candidates)

- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhagalpur.

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: Closing rank 8114 (SC category)

The following strategies might increase your opportunity to attend an IIIT:

If you are part of a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), the contest for your rank may be tougher.

In some cases, Electronics and Communication Engineering or Information Technology, may have better closing ranks than Computer Science.

- Go Through Many Rounds: Attend many rounds of JoSAA counseling for the best outcome.

Each year, cutoffs can be different and where seats are available matters significantly. Regularly visit the JoSAA website to see if your preferred course is still open and what rank is needed.

Hello Amit,

All of the options are great, but ultimately your choice should depend on what interests you, your potential long-term career goals, and what environment you feel comfortable working and thriving in.

1. If you are more inclined towards Electronics or Electrical engineering, then I would suggest that IIT Delhi (Electrical or ECE at IIT Dhanbad) is your best option, specifically due to placement metrics, research output and startup culture.
2. If you are open to Chemical Engineering, both IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are top institutes, with excellent faculty and infrastructure with a very strong Chemical department at IIT Madras.
3. IIT Delhi has an edge in terms of geographic location and exposure to industry.
4. IIT Madras has a strong academic ecosystem and encourages a very much collaborative culture.

If you are unsure as to what department/branch to pick prioritize institute and potential for flexibility. IIT Delhi has offered stronger chances for branch change and better opportunities overall.

Hello Aspirant,

A score of 401 in NEET 2025, home state Bihar, OBC category means you have a fair chance for BDS seats in government dental colleges via state quota. As seen over previous admission years, BDS cutoffs for OBC category candidates in Bihar under the 85% state quota have fluctuated around the area of 380 – 420, depending on competition and the college individual boards. That said, admission chances still vary each year depending on number of applicants, levels of difficulty NEET attains, seat matrix modifications, category rank. I would say you will participate in state counselling and you should apply for every government BDS options available to you and also consider mop-up rounds since once in a while there will be seats where cut-off will be lowered due to vacant spaces.

You might qualify for merit-based scholarships if you scored 464 in the 10th. Look up the requirements and instructions for scholarships with each school or institution you are planning to attend.

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To apply for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), you must fill out the form when you are in Class 5.

If you're studying in Class 5 in the academic year 2025–26, then:

• You will fill the JNVST form in 2025

• You will appear for the exam in 2026

• If selected, you’ll get admission in Class 6 in the session 2026–27

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• KTHM College , Nashik – Offers BA and MA in Political Science, affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University.

• Loknete Vyankatrao Hiray Mahavidyalaya – Provides both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Political Science.

• MSG Arts, Science and Commerce College , Malegaon – Offers BA and MA degrees in Political Science.

• Bhonsala Military College , Nashik – Offers BA in Political Science with a focus on discipline and military training.

• All these colleges are affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University .

• Admission requires completion of 12th grade (HSC).

• Courses include subjects like Indian Politics, Constitution, and International Relations.

• For more details, refer to the Career360 page for fees, downloading bronchure etc.

Hello Aspirant,

Given your JEE Mains EWS rank of 14,000, getting CSE in any of the top NITs or IIITs is going to be difficult. However, you might be able to get into newer or lower ranked NITs/IIITs, or branch CSE-related branches such as IT, Software Engineering or Data Science, which are not as competitive.

These are some of the possiblities:

1. NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Meghalaya (CSE or computer related branches)
2. IIITs like IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Kalyani

These are the factors that can affect your chances:

• Home state quota
• Category seat variations every year
• Round number (chances can increase in further rounds)

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OUAT:

1. Admission is through OUAT entrance and the college is located in Bhubaneswar.

2. Offers B.Sc. (Hons.) in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, etc.

3. One-time admission charges are around 2,000–3,000.

4. Development fees for most science courses are approx. 30,000 (once).

5. Semester tuition fees are 5,000 + exam and medical fees (~1,400).

6. Hostel and mess charges are separate and vary yearly.

7. Additional charges like internet, ID card, and insurance apply.

8. Total first-year cost is usually between 35,000 – 40,000 (excluding hostel).

Hello Aspirant,

For Indian and international students, an MBBS from Georgia is a good option for the students who are seeking affordable, English medium medical education abroad. Georgian medical universities are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and listed in the World Directory of the Medical Schools (WDOMS). Many Georgian universities are also recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India, permitting graduates of Georgian medical universities to appear for the FMGE/NExT exam and be licensed to practice in India.

What to do after MBBS from Georgia?

Once you have finished your MBBS from Georgia, there are many possibilities:

1. Return to India – Appear for FMGE/NExT and clear it in order to practice in India or take-up post-graduate (MD/MS) in India.
2. Pursue PG abroad – Appear for USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK) or AMC (Australia) to pursue PG studies and licensing.
3. Practice in Georgia or EU – If you obtain licensure, you can work or specialize in Georgia or some of the EU countries.
4. Research / Public health careers – Some students will make a move towards non-clinical careers; research, healthcare management or public health.

Make sure to choose NMC approved universities and start preparing for licensing examinations early so the transition after MBBS is smooth.