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Time of India
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- Time of India
NEET UG 2025 round 1 begins in MP today: AIIMS-Bhopal falters at counselling's start
Bhopal: MP Directorate of Medical Education (DME), will begin allotting MBBS and BDS seats on Monday, Aug 18, as part of the NEET UG state level counseling. 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 Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
09-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
NEET UG counselling in state rescheduled amid AIQ delay
Bhopal: MP Directorate of Medical Education (DME), has released a revised schedule for the NEET UG 2025 state-level counselling for MBBS and BDS courses. The update comes in response to the postponement of the All India Quota (AIQ) counseling, prompting the state authorities to extend their own timeline to accommodate candidates. As per officials, fresh registration for eligible NEET UG 2025 candidates has now reopened and will continue until Aug 11. Candidates who have already registered do not need to register again, but all applicants—new and existing—are being given the opportunity to edit their profiles until the same date. The revised state merit list will be published on Aug 12. After this, candidates can fill and lock their choices from Aug 13 to Aug 15. Students allotted seats will be required to report to their medical or dental colleges between Aug 19 and Aug 23 for document verification and admission. Officials expect a surge in the number of applicants. Over 15,000 candidates had registered under the previous schedule. MP currently offers a total of 4,775 MBBS seats across govt and private medical colleges. The DME has said that all candidates must lock their choices using the OTP system, failing which previously locked choices will be considered. Candidates must also select their upgradation option (Yes/No) during admission, with the option editable until Aug 24. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Lesser seats, more applicants: Tough race for med aspirants
Bhopal: These year's NEET UG state-level counselling in Madhya Pradesh is witnessing heightened competition this year compared to the previous year, with a reduction in available seats and an increase in candidate numbers. MP Directorate of Medical Education (DME) state merit list reveals 15,129 candidates vying for 5,799 seats, comprising 4,775 MBBS and 1,024 BDS positions. The seat allocation is set for August 6. Compared to the previous year's balanced figures, this year has seen a reduction of approximately 300 seats whilst experiencing an increase of about 2,000 applicants. Following the merit list publication, registered candidates can now proceed with their choice filling. While MBBS seats maintain full occupancy, BDS and MDS programmes continue to experience vacant positions annually. For general category positions, 3,267 candidates have enrolled for 1,565 seats, resulting in two candidates competing for each position. The state's total MBBS seats amount to 4,775, spread across 17 government and 12 private medical institutions. Government medical colleges provide 2,575 MBBS seats, with private institutions offering 2,200. However, only 3,496 seats are accessible to Madhya Pradesh students through counselling. The OBC category displays similar competition levels, with 3,991 registrants—2,006 male and 1,985 female—competing for 665 seats, including 522 MBBS and 143 BDS positions. The EWS category has attracted 1,249 registrants for 186 seats. This quota, exclusively applicable to government medical colleges, reserves 10 percent for economically disadvantaged individuals from the general category. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
