NEET UG 2025 round 1 begins in MP today: AIIMS-Bhopal falters at counselling's start
A total of 4,775 MBBS seats across 29 medical colleges—including 17 govt and 12 private institutions—will be distributed based on merit.
There are about 588 MBBS seats in MP which will be filled through All India counseling that is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Monday is the last day for All India Quota counseling candidates to report to their allotted colleges in Round one.
In NEET UG 2025 Round 1 counseling, AIIMS-Bhopal opened at rank 148, a sharp drop from its 2024 opening rank of 79, despite recent efforts to position the institute as a leading medical destination in the country.
When contacted, a public relations official at AIIMS-Bhopal stated, "I have to take a reply from administration regarding the same." However, no response was forthcoming in the next seven hours. The institute is awaiting the appointment of a new full-time director.
AIIMS-Delhi maintained its unmatched status, opening at rank 1 and closing at 47, reflecting consistent top-tier demand.
AIIMS-Jodhpur opened at 55, nearly 100 ranks ahead of Bhopal, while AIIMS Bhubaneswar (60), Rajkot (93), and Nagpur (136) also attracted higher opening ranks, signaling stronger early preference. Yet in closing ranks, AIIMS-Bhopal held firm at 524 (510 in 2024), ahead of Bhubaneswar (706), Rishikesh (685), Nagpur (862), and Rajkot (1997). Despite its weaker start, Bhopal's overall competitiveness could remain intact.
Earlier, DME,MP had released a revised schedule for the NEET UG 2025 state-level counseling for MBBS and BDS courses
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