Hi, my son got 425 marks in neet. belongs to MP, general category. please suggest chances of govt seat in mbbs. If it is not than what is next better option is ? should he opt for BDS or BAMS? if pvt mbbs chance is there, what could be the total cost of course ?
Ans: Based on official 2025 MP DME counselling data, a General category candidate from Madhya Pradesh with 425 NEET UG marks faces almost impossible odds for a Government MBBS seat through the 15% All India Quota and low chances through the regular 85% MP State Quota. While most Unreserved government seats closed well above this score in Round 1, low-to-moderate chances might exist if cut-offs drop substantially in later rounds or stray vacancies at newer colleges, though these should be treated as lucky exceptions. For example, last year’s cut-off for the Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences in Dewas was 446. Conversely, securing a private MBBS seat in MP or other states is a moderate to high possibility depending on financial flexibility, with total course costs ranging from roughly Rs.50 lakh to over Rs.1.2 crore. If private medical colleges exceed the budget, BDS offers excellent ROI and strong long-term opportunities through MDS or private practice, while BAMS provides growing career potential in the expanding AYUSH sector. Your son should logically order their preferences as Government MBBS, Affordable Private MBBS, Government BDS, Government BAMS, Private BDS, and finally Private BAMS. Even with the marginal admission boost from the 2026–27 MBBS seat expansion, competition remains intense, making it critical to participate broadly in MCC, MP State, Deemed University, and AACCC counselling across all rounds with a strategic mix of dream, realistic, and safe choices. All The Best for Your Son's Prosperous Future!
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