Didn't Qualify NEET? Here's How You Can Still Become a Doctor in India

However, only those students who attain more than 700 marks get government colleges for MBBS and BDS because of limited seats and cut-throat competition. Medical Counseling Committee issues 15% seats for All India Medical quota and rest 85% is reserved for State Medical seats for college seats. 

Every year aspirants aim to get into prestigious government colleges for authentic and quality education and medical research. As per the reports of 2023, there are 706 medical colleges in India. Out of which 386 are government colleges and 320 are private colleges. But those who don't get government colleges approach private colleges or opt to go abroad for medical studies.

List of Top Government Colleges for MBBS and BDS

List of Top Private Colleges for MBBS and BDS in India

What after NEET?

Not many can qualify NEET UGC exams and get admission in either of the colleges to pursue MBBS and BDS. Such aspirants move towards the other medical courses which do not require higher NEET percentile or cut off. There are still some alternatives for aspirants to pursue other undergraduate medical courses and make a career in the medical industry.  Here are some list of medical courses other than MBBS and BDS:

List of Other Medical Courses:

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

• Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

• Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga Sciences (BNYS)

• Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)

• Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc. nursing)

• Bachelor of Pharmaceuticals (BPharm)

The above courses provide diverse opportunities for the aspirants as a career option and work under multiple domains of the medical and paramedical. There are many institutes all over the country that offer courses that are alternatives to NEET. 

Top Colleges that Offer Medical Courses Without NEET

Conclusion

Opportunities don't end for an aspirant seeking a career in the healthcare industry, there is always a way. One can always explore other courses offered by healthcare industries and medical authorities of India. Without qualifying or appearing for NEET, aspirants still can make their profession in the medical industry by applying the alternatives of MBBS and BDS such as Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Veterinary, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Physiotherapy and Naturopathy. There are counsellings held for choosing the right pathway to pursue desired profession in a prestigious university. Make sure to stay updated and informed about the procedure of the courses and institutes.