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Nitesh Lama

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As per BHU cutoff 2024 for the last-round seat allotment, the minimum rank stood at 1098 for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course for the General AI category candidates. Similarly, for the OBC category, the minimum rank stood at 1585 for the MBBS course.

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Jaya Shukla

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BPT course differs significantly from other medical courses like MBBS and Nursing in terms of scope, training, and career focus. 

MBBS is a medical degree that trains students to become doctors, enabling them to diagnose and treat various illnesses, perform surgeries, and prescribe medications. 

Nursing, on the other hand, is a healthcare profession that focuses on patient care, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and supporting doctors in a clinical setting. 

BPT, in contrast, is a paramedical course that focuses on rehabilitation and physical therapy, where graduates work to improve mobility, reduce pain, a

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Yatendra Pradhan

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The average salary of a BPT graduate can get up to INR 3.5 LPA, whereas that of a doctor can get up to INR 7.5 LPA.

In general, MBBS graduates tend to earn more than BPT course graduates. 

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Kanishk Shukla

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BPT course is all about nonsurgical treatments like physical therapy and pain management while MBBS is purely a medical degree that is important for one to become a doctor, diagnose diseases, prescribe medication and perform critical surgeries.

MBBS has a wide scope and is more demanding than the short term BPT course that can become a doorway for jobs in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc. If you're interested in general medical practice MBBS can be a good fit as opposed to BPT which is more suited for direct patient interaction and nonsurgical treatments.

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charu lalwani

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With 377 marks in NEET, getting admission to a BDS programme in a government college in Punjab may be difficult because the cutoffs for government dental colleges are usually higher. The cutoff marks for BDS courses in government institutions vary every year depending on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and available seats. Generally, the marks in the range of 400-500+ are good chances for government colleges. You may check the official websites of NEET counseling in Punjab, as there may be some chance depending upon the category and other things.

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Rashmi Sinha

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Manipal University offers a full-time MBBS course via KMC Mangalore based on NEET UG scores followed by Karnataka NEET UG counselling. For 2024, the counselling has been concluded with the declaration of special stray vacancy round. During the last-round, the Karnataka NEET UG cutoff rank for admission to the MBBS course was 6463 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the last-round KMC Mangalore MBBS cutoff 2024 for different categories. 

CategoryLast Round Cutoff 2024 (Closing Ranks) 
General6463
OBC6463
SC154683
ST127246
EWS6463

 

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Parul Thapa

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No, the Pharm D program is not the same as MBBS.  They are both related to health care but different fields of study. 

MBBS is a medical degree that trains individuals to diagnose, treat and prevent disease and gives them the credential to diagnose and treat a patient as a practicing medical doctor.  PharmD focuses on pharmacy practice, including management of medications, drug therapy and patient counselling, but does not give one the ability to diagnose or treat medical conditions. 

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Amit Kumar

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Okay, so you're thinking about taking a partial drop to really focus on your NEET prep. That's a big decision! If you go this route, choosing the right course is key.

Instead of completely disconnecting from academics, a BSc in a life Science field like Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, or Biotechnology could be a good fit. These subjects are closely related to the NEET syllabus, so you'll still be learning relevant material.

But here's the catch: you need a college that understands your situation. Look for programs with minimal class hours and flexible schedules. This gives you the freedom to dedicate a chunk of your time to intense NEET p

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Kanishk Shukla

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The main differences between Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS full form in Medical) and Alternative Medical courses like BAMS or BHMS centre on their medical practices and general approach towards treatment. 
 
 
The MBBS course is a traditional medical training program that prepares students to work with traditional, or allopathic, medicine while practicing allopathic medicine in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease by surgery or medication, or a combination of both, as well as other generally accepted medical practices. 
 
BAMS and BHMS practice with alternative medicine. The BAMS
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Parul Thapa

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After finishing Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS full form in Medical), the student can now specialize in Cardiology or Neurology or any specialization area through the Postgraduate degree which is normally Master's degree (MD or MS in related specialty). 

The first step for the student is to clear the entrance exams, like the NEET PG de facto in India (or equivalent exam depending on the country). When the student finally gets into a program, with great difficulty, he/she must complete an extensive education and training period in their specialty. This includes full time education both theoretically, and practica

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