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With 120 marks in NEET, getting a BAMS seat in a government college is highly unlikely, even under reserved categories, as the cut-offs for government AYUSH colleges are generally much higher. However, you may still have a chance in private BAMS colleges, especially in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, or Karnataka, where some colleges admit students with lower NEET scores if seats remain vacant in later rounds. Admission through management quota is also possible but will come with higher fees. To improve your chances, participate in the counselling process for both your home state and other states that allow open applications for AYUSH courses.

To pursue a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) course in India, the minimum qualification required is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, or B.Tech from a recognized university. Most institutions require at least 50% marks in graduation for general category students and 45% for reserved categories. There is usually no age limit for admission.

The fee structure varies based on the type of institution. In government colleges, the annual fee ranges from 5,000 to 25,000, while in private colleges, it can go up to 1,20,000 per year. Central universities and deemed institutions typically charge between 20,000 to 50,000 annually. The course duration is 2 years and includes both theoretical and practical components related to teaching and pedagogy.

With a NEET 2025 score of 443 and a rank of 132578, getting an MBBS seat in a government medical college in West Bengal is unlikely for General and OBC categories, as their cutoffs typically go above 580 marks. However, if you belong to the SC category, there may be a slight chance in later rounds or in lower-tier government colleges like Bankura, Cooch Behar, Malda, or Raiganj, where SC cutoffs have previously gone down to around 420–450. You should still participate in all rounds of state counselling and keep your documents ready in case of any vacancy movement. If you don’t secure a seat, consider private MBBS colleges, AYUSH courses like BAMS or BHMS, or plan to reappear for NEET next year to improve your chances.

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If you’re taken commerce in your class 12 and want to pursue a diploma in civil engineering, that’s definitely possible especially if you're passionate about building and designing structures. Many polytechnic colleges offer 3-year diploma courses in civil engineering that are open to students who’ve completed their 10th standard, but some institutes also allow 12th-pass students from other streams like commerce based on entrance tests or direct admission.

After your diploma, you can either start working as a junior engineer or site supervisor, or go for a lateral entry into a B.Tech/B.E. program in civil engineering. That means you’ll directly enter the second year of the degree course.

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Sri Siddhartha Medical College, T. Begur offers decent infrastructure, experienced faculty, and a moderate patient load suitable for MBBS training. The campus has a diverse student mix, including Malayali students, and hostel facilities are fairly maintained.

Academics are structured well, but being a private college, fees are on the higher side. Overall, it's a balanced option for those seeking a private MBBS seat in Karnataka.

In a regular B.Com course, there are usually around 25 to 30 subjects taught over 3 years (6 semesters). These include both core and elective subjects. Some of the main ones are Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Taxation, Marketing, Statistics, and Auditing. Along with these, you may also study IT, Environmental Studies, Communication Skills, and practical subjects like Tally or Excel. The exact number can change depending on your university or if you're doing a specialization like B.Com Hons.

With 121 marks in NEET under the SC category, getting admission in BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) or BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) in private colleges is possible in many states, especially in later rounds or mop-up rounds.

For BHMS, many private colleges accept NEET-qualified SC candidates with scores as low as 100–130 marks, depending on the state and seat availability. Government BHMS colleges are unlikely at this score, but you may still get a seat in lesser-known private colleges.

For BPT, NEET is not compulsory in most states. Admission is often based on Class 12 marks, especially in private institutions. So, you can apply separately for BPT courses even if your NEET score is low.

You should consider both ranks, but the one that matters for admission depends on the college and state counselling authority. If the college or counselling process has a separate reservation or quota for Defence (Ex-Servicemen/Armed Forces), then your Defence Rank (1,500) will be considered within that quota.

Yes, Defence Rank gives you an advantage if:

• The counselling authority provides reserved seats for Defence candidates.

• You have valid documents proving your eligibility under the Defence quota (like an ex-serviceman certificate, etc.).

When checking college cutoffs:

• If you are applying through General category, check cutoffs based on General Merit Rank.

• If applying through Defence quota, check if the counselling brochure or college website provides separate cutoffs or last admitted Defence ranks.

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You can easily download previous years’ NEET UG question papers to understand the exam pattern better. These papers help you get familiar with the types of questions asked, difficulty level, and important topics.

Here’s a link to access NEET UG previous year papers

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-question-paper

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If you scoring around 400 marks in NEET 2026 may give you a fair chance at getting a seat in private medical colleges but in government medical colleges it's hard to get  especially if you belong to a reserved category.

In states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar or , Karnataka, some semi-government or private colleges might offer MBBS or BDS seats at this score under management or state quota. For government colleges, though, the competition remains high, and 400 might not be enough. It’s also a good idea to look into BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and Veterinary courses, which often have lower cutoffs.

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