BAMS

No, after class 12th you cannot do BAMS course without NEET. If you are not qualified in NEET you will not be considered qualified for BAMS.

This year the cut-off for NEET will remain less. So, you can get into a government BDS or BAMS college. Aiming for a government BDS college in 2025 requires a score of between 300-400 in NEET. 

BAMS and BHMS graduates can pursue pediatric courses specific to Ayurveda (Kaumarbhritya) or Homeopathy Pediatrics. These offer knowledge of treating childhood illnesses within their respective systems.

They can also take certificate or Diploma programs in child care to work in integrated wellness centers, rural health missions, or Ayurvedic child care clinics, but cannot practice allopathic pediatrics unless they complete an MBBS.

Pursuing a BMAS  degree at Ishan Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre can be considered expensive with total fee potentially reaching around INR 18.92 Lacs including tuition fees,   hostel fees, and meal cost.

With a NEET score of 504, it might be tough to get admission into a government college for BAMS. Cut-off marks for BAMS in 2024 are around 720-164 for the general category and 161-127 for the reserved classes. Your score is lower than the expected cut-offs of most government colleges, as those require more than that because of competitive demand. But certain state quotas and minority status can be of some benefit, so it is best to inquire about individual college cut-offs and engage in state-level counseling for possible opportunities.

The NEET cut off for BAMS at any governmnt colleges is:

•  For the general category the cut off is 600+,
• For OBC 590+, 
• For SC and ST 300+ 

The cut off varies every year due to the paper structure and number of applicants. For example, in 2023 NEET cut off was 550+ for the general category which increased to 600+ in 2024 due to very high competition.

With 254 marks in NEET, you can get admission in BAMS or BHMS if you belong to the EWS category. You only have chances of getting admission in a private collge because government seats are highly competive due to low seats intake. For the EWS category, the NEET cut-off is generally considered to be around 162 marks (50th percentile), and as your score is more than this, you'll not face any problem in getting admission in BAMS or BHMS. You can use Shiksha's college predictor to get a list of expected colleges.