Hi, I'm an SC candidate from West Bengal and I got 358 marks in NEET 2025 . Should I participate in All india counciling? Or just wait for state (85%) counciling? And what are my chances in mbbs , bds , veternary?

good morning ,with neet score 358 you have variable chances in mbbs bds veterinary respects with qouta category .

MBBS Admission

15% All India Quota (AIQ):

Unlikely for MBBS. Previous years show SC candidates needed AIR below ~140,000 and scores above 490 for AIQ MBBS seats in West Bengal.

85% State Quota:

Slight chance in newer government colleges or semi-government/private colleges.

SC cutoff for state quota MBBS in 2024 was around 479 marks (AIR ~130,000)—so 358 is below that.

You may be eligible for management quota in private colleges, but fees are higher.

BDS Admission

AIQ:

SC cutoff for BDS in top government dental colleges like Dr. R Ahmed Dental College was around 570 marks (UR), so SC cutoff would be lower but still likely above 400.

State Quota:

Better chances here. SC candidates with scores around 350–400 have secured seats in private dental colleges like Haldia Institute or Kusum Devi Dental College.

Veterinary (BVSc)

VCI (All India Quota):

Highly competitive. SC candidates typically need 400+ for government veterinary colleges under VCI.

State Quota (West Bengal):

More promising. Some state veterinary colleges accept SC candidates with scores in the 350–370 range.

Keep an eye on West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences counselling updates.

Which Quota Is Better for you

AIQ    Access to top colleges across India    Very high cutoffs, especially for MBBS

State Quota    Lower cutoffs for SC category, more seats in home state    Limited to West Bengal colleges

so for your score and category, State Quota is clearly the better path especially for BDS or Veterinary.