Every year, thousands of students with NEET scores below 400 give up hope for medical college. But many succeed — with the right approach.

This is the story of Riya Sharma (name changed), a 2025 NEET candidate who got a BAMS seat in a reputed private college with just 360 marks.

Here’s how she did it — and how you can too.

Background – Her NEET Journey

• NEET 2025 score: 360
• Category: OBC
• State: Madhya Pradesh
• First attempt: Yes
• Target: MBBS, shifted to AYUSH after NEET result

Step 1 – Shifting Mindset from MBBS to BAMS

After not scoring enough for MBBS, she researched:

• Job scope in Ayurveda
• BAMS vs BHMS vs BUMS
• Govt vs private colleges

She found that BAMS has solid growth with PG (MD Ayurveda) & clinic options.

Step 2 – Selecting the Right State Counselling

Instead of applying via MCC (AACCC), she chose Madhya Pradesh State AYUSH Counselling:

• More private colleges
• Transparent portal (ayush.mp.gov.in)
• Low cutoff trend in private institutes

 Tip: Apply in 2–3 states where domicile isn’t mandatory

Step 3 – Choosing Budget-Friendly Colleges

She shortlisted colleges with:

• Fees under ₹3.5L/year
• Proper hospital tie-up
• NCISM recognition

Final preference list:

1. RKDF Ayurvedic College, Bhopal
2. LN Ayurvedic College, Bhopal
3. Sri Sai Ayurvedic College, Bhopal

Step 4 – Applying in Mop-Up Round

In Round 1 & 2, she didn’t get a seat. But she:

• Re-applied in Mop-Up with fresh registration
• Updated choices after seeing seat matrix
• Got allotted RKDF Bhopal with 360 marks (OBC quota)

Final Cost Breakdown

Key Mistakes She Avoided

Didn’t panic after NEET result

Avoided fake agents

 Focused on college infrastructure and recognition
 Actively tracked counselling dates & notices

Final Message from the Student

“I thought 360 wasn’t enough, but now I’m studying Ayurveda and planning for MD in Kayachikitsa. You can do it too — just don’t quit!”

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