What Are the Courses You Can Apply for Using the NEET Score?

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the only test that students have to take to go into medical school in the country. Many courses are part of NEET 2025, and they all lead to good employment opportunities. The two most popular courses on the NEET list are the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). 

 After class 12, candidates who pass the NEET exam can enrol in a variety of medical courses. NEET scores are used by authorities to let people into nursing degrees, including MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BYNS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BVSc, and AH. Based on their NEET scores, eligible students are put on a list for seats in a specific medical course after class 12. This article is about classes that can help people choose the correct career.

Top Courses Other Than MBBS/BDS Eligible Through NEET Score:

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
• Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
• Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
• Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)
• Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences (e.g., Medical Lab Technology, Radiology, Optometry, Operation Theatre Technology)

AYUSH Courses: BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS

AYUSH courses, which include an internship, combine old knowledge with current science and last for about 5½ years on average.

• BAMS Duration:  5½ years Scope. You can work as an Ayurvedic doctor, Panchakarma expert, researcher, or professor. Herbal pharmacology and rejuvenation treatments are two areas of expertise. Costs: ₹25,000 to 320,000 a year.
• BHMS Duration: 5½ years. You can work as a homeopathic doctor, public health expert, pharmacologist, or lecturer. Some options for graduate school include pursuing an MD or an MS in homeopathy. Costs: ₹20,000 to ₹300,000 a year.
• BUMS Duration: 5½ years scope. Unani physician, therapist, drug inspector, or research scientist. Advanced studies lead to an MD/MS in Unani medicine. Fees: ₹50,000–₹650,000 per year.
• BSMS Duration: 5½ years Scope: Siddha medical practitioner, specialist in herbal medicine or neurology, public health officer. Fees: ₹38,200–₹596,500 per year.

For each program, you need to have completed Class 12 with physics, chemistry, biology, and an overall grade point average of 50% (or 40% for reserved categories).

Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry: BVSc & AH

• The BVSc and AH programs last for 5½ years and require an internship.
• Possible jobs include veterinary surgeon, animal nutritionist, livestock inspector, and food safety worker.
• More education: an M.V.Sc. in a field like veterinary immunology or epidemiology.
• Most schools charge between ₹10,000 and ₹100,000 a year in fees.
• Admission is strictly through NEET and follows similar eligibility criteria as AYUSH—Class 12 with PCB and minimum percentage thresholds.

Rehabilitation and Nursing: BPT, B.Sc Nursing

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT): The course has a duration of 4 and a half years. Clinical physiotherapist, sports rehabilitation expert, and industrial physiotherapy consultant are all titles that fit this job. Fees range from ₹50,000 to ₹710,000 per year, and you can get an MPT after getting your BPT.

• B.Sc. Nursing stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Time frame: 4 years. Staff nurse, nurse instructor, emergency care nurses, and medical coder are some of the jobs that fall under this category. The annual fees are ₹50,000 to 350,000. Postgraduate studies include MSc Nursing, Public Health Management, and specialized clinical programs.

Both postgraduate programs require you to have passed NEET and completed 12th grade with a PCB subject combination, achieving a certain minimum number of marks.

Allied Health Sciences: B.Sc Programs:

NEET scores are also required for many B.Sc. allied health degrees that last 3 to 4 years.

• Medical Lab Technology
• Radiology and Imaging Technology
• Optometry
• Operating Room Technology
• Anaesthesia Technology
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Medical Record Technology

Hospitals, diagnostic clinics, research labs, and public health groups are all looking for people to fill these responsibilities. Different states and schools have different admission methods; however, most of them demand NEET qualification and 12th-grade science credits.

Colleges Accepting NEET Scores for Alternative Courses:

Government Institutions:

• Central Council of Indian Medicine–affiliated Ayurvedic and Unani colleges
• Veterinary colleges under State Agricultural Universities
• Government nursing and physiotherapy schools integrated with medical colleges

Private Institutions:

• Deemed universities offering AYUSH programs
• Standalone institutes for paramedical and allied health courses
• Private deemed and state universities with BPT, B.Sc. Nursing, and allied B.Sc. streams

For All India AYUSH and BVSc counseling, NEET-qualified candidates may contact the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). For paramedical and allied health admissions, they should contact the appropriate state authorities.

Counseling Process and Eligibility Criteria:

• Eligibility:

• Passed 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and biology; 50% for UR and 40% for reserved.
• Age limit: 17 years old by December of the year of entrance.

• Counseling Agencies:

• MCC (15% AIQ) fills all India AYUSH and BVSc & AH seats.
• 85% of the remaining slots are available through state counseling portals.
• Private colleges have to follow state-specific rules for managing their NRI quotas.

• How it works:

• Sign up on the MCC/state portal.
• Fill up and lock in your choices for colleges and courses.
• Rounds for assigning seats, checking documents, and paying fees.
• After the NEET results, official websites provide all the information.

How to Choose the Right Course Based on Your NEET 2025 Score

High Rank (AIR ≤ 20,000): For reduced costs and more recognition, try to get into the best AYUSH or BVSc seats in government colleges.

Rank in the middle (AIR 20,001–100,000): If you want a secure job, think about getting a private AYUSH or BPT/B.Sc Nursing degree from a well-known school.

Lower Rank (AIR > 100,000): You can get a job right away with a B.Sc. in allied health sciences or paramedical. The job market has a high demand for physical therapy and lab technologies.

Explore Diverse Healthcare Career Paths Beyond NEET

Also, think about your interests, where the campus is, internship chances, and return on investment. Make sure your option fits with your long-term career ambitions, whether they are in clinical practice, research, public health, or starting your own business.

A good NEET score opens doors to various healthcare fields beyond MBBS/BDS. From holistic AYUSH practices to veterinary care, rehabilitation, and paramedical sciences, the possibilities are vast. At Alpha Academy, we provide expert preparation classes through our intensive entrance coaching programs and personalised counselling to help you explore rewarding career paths after your NEET success. Contact us today and take the first step toward shaping your successful future in healthcare.