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NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS (Expected): General, OBC, SC, ST Category

Rohan Tyagi
Rohan TyagiUpdated On: July 11, 2023 05:52 pm IST | NEET

Admission to all BDS seats is granted on the basis of NEET 2023 exam results. Check the NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS and previous years to understand the minimum NEET scores for admission in all the major BDS colleges.

 

NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS

NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS is 720-137 for general category aspirants and 136-107 for reserved category students. The cutoff percentile for general category aspirants is 50th and for reserved category students is 40th. BDS NEET cutoff 2023 showcases the ideal percentile or score that every candidate must secure in the NEET UG 2023 exam, to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). The NEET Full Form is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) which is a highly competitive entrance exam that was successfully held on May 7, 2023. It offers admission to a number of medical courses and therefore, to secure admission into BDS programs, candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks set for BDS. For NEET 2023, the minimum qualifying mark for an unreserved category candidate is 50 percentile.

Aspirants must have an idea about the NEET expected cutoff in order to analyze their chances of securing a seat in BDS programs via the NEET UG exam. The total number of seats offered via the NEET test are 101188 MBBS, 52,720 AYUSH, 27,868 BDS, 487 BSc nursing, and 603 BVSc, as well as 200 JIPMER seats and 1205 AIIMS. NEET Counselling 2023 process is conducted for both 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 85% state quota seats. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the counselling for AIQ seats, while the respective state authorities conduct the counselling for state quota seats. It is important for aspiring students to have an idea about the expected NEET cutoff for BDS programs to assess their chances of securing a seat.


Refer to this article to find detailed information on NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS.

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NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS

Candidates can check the percentile and scores for NEET 2023 given below for reference.

Category

NEET 2022 cutoff marks

Percentile

General

720-137

50th percentile

General-PwD

136-121

45th percentile

SC/ST/OBC

136-107

40th percentile

SC/ OBC - PwD

120-107

40th percentile

ST - PwD

120-108

40th percentile

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BDS Admission through NEET 2023 Cutoff

The NTA conducts the NEET 2023 exam or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The registered applicants appear for the NEET examination for admission to the BDS course. Scoring passing marks in the test determines the admission of students to various medical colleges in India. The NTA organises a national NEET counselling for 15% of the total BDS seats in the country under AIQ (All India Quota). 

Students who have appeared for the medical exam and scored the minimum cutoff marks can get admission into BDS College through NEET 2023 counselling process. The candidates who meet the NEET 2023 Cutoff will become eligible to apply for admission in the BDS colleges in India.

What is the Use of NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS?

  • The NEET 2023 BDS cutoff plays a pivotal role in establishing the minimum qualifying marks required for securing admission in BDS and MBBS seats under different quotas during the NEET 2023 counseling.
  • For BDS seats, a specific portion of 15% is allocated to candidates who meet the minimum cutoff requirements. Additionally, the NEET BDS counseling process encompasses 85% of the state quota seats.
  • Numerous Deemed and central universities give consideration to applicants who have successfully cleared the NEET cutoff for BDS. Furthermore, many other medical institutes prioritize candidates who have achieved scores equal to or higher than the NEET cutoff marks for the year 2023.
  • The NEET 2023 BDS cutoff acts as a benchmark for eligibility and plays a vital role in determining the seat allocation across various quotas and institutions offering BDS and MBBS programs.

NEET 2022 Cutoff for BDS: College-Level Ranks

Find out the cutoff scores for colleges with the top BDS cutoff for NEET 2022 AIQ seats.

College Name

General

NEET Rank

NEET Score

UP King George's University of Dental Science, Lucknow

18319

601

Government Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur.

16406

606

SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack

19706

598

Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai

24595

588

Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur

21095

595

Given below are the cutoff scores for colleges with the top BDS cutoff for NEET 2022 private seats.

College Name

In NEET Rank

NEET Score

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore

103528

479

Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Solan

2868

-

CKS Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupati

148865

436

Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore

217161

381

Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hazaribag

260770

351

Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad

95960

487

Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata

67397

521

Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh

292787

331

Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad

127520

455

NEET Cutoff 2023: Topmost Courses

Find cutoff for other important courses given below for reference.

NEET 2023 Cutoff for Veterinary (Expected)

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NEET 2023 Cutoff for BAMS (Expected)

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NEET 2022 Cutoff for BDS

Find below the NEET 2022 cutoff for BDS for reference.

Category

NEET 2022 cutoff marks

Percentile

General

715-117

50th percentile

General-PwD

116-105

45th percentile

SC/ST/OBC

116-93

40th percentile

SC/ST/OBC-PwD

104-93

40th percentile

NEET 2021 Cutoff for BDS

Given below is the NEET 2021 cutoff for BDS. It will help you get an understanding of the expected cutoff for NEET 2023 for BDS.

Category

NEET 2021 Cutoff Marks

Unreserved

720-138

SC/ST/OBC

137-108

Unreserved - PH

137-122

SC/ST/OBC - PH

121-108

NEET 2021 Cutoff for BDS - AIQ Ranks (Round-wise)

Category

Round 1

Round 2

Mop - Up round

Open

24531

30500

34807

OBC

26769

33099

37341

SC

104876

133153

140668

ST

140725

151231

174368

EWS

27150

35054

39501

NEET Cutoff 2020 for BDS 

Category

NEET 2020 Cutoff Marks

Unreserved

720-147

SC/ST/OBC

146-113

Unreserved - PH

146-129

SC/ST/OBC - PH

128-113

NEET Cutoff 2019 for BDS

Category

NEET 2019 Cutoff Marks

Unreserved

701-134

SC/ST/OBC

133-107

Unreserved - PH

133-120

SC/ST/OBC - PH

119-107

The NEET Cutoff for BDS will decide the admission in all the UG seats in all dental colleges in the country. All BDS aspirants are expected to score good marks in NEET 2023 in order to get admission to government medical colleges.

Factors Affecting NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS

NEET Cutoff for BDS varies each year. It depends on a lot of factors. Given below are the causes that determine the NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS.

  • The overall difficulty level of the entrance test

  • Total number of seats that are available for admission

  • Total number of students that have appeared for the test

NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS: Tie-Breaking Criteria

In the event that two or more students score the same marks in NEET 2023 for BDS, the following tie-breaking criteria will be applied:

  1. Preference based on Biology scores: Students with higher marks in Biology (Botany and Zoology) will be given priority in the tie-breaking process.
  2. Preference based on Chemistry scores: If the tie persists, the candidates with higher marks in Chemistry will be preferred.
  3. Preference based on Physics scores: If the tie still continues, the aspirants with higher marks in Physics will be given preference.
  4. Consideration of incorrect answers: If the tie remains unresolved, the student with a lower number of incorrect answers in the overall examination, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, will be given a better rank.

The tie-breaking criteria are implemented to ensure a fair and accurate ranking when multiple candidates achieve the same score in NEET 2023 for BDS courses.

How to Choose and Shortlist the Best BDS Colleges?

Students secure the NEET 2023 Cutoff for BDS to secure admission in the best BDS institutions. They wish to graduate with quality education and build a bright future for themselves. Thus, making it extremely important to opt for the best college out there. Given below are some parameters that students must remember while choosing institutes.

  • Rankings given by the government
  • Alumni success
  • Learning infrastructure
  • Experienced educators
  • Hostel accommodation
  • Campus placement

State-Wise NEET 2023 Cutoff Scores

Check out important cutoff scores for 2023 for different states and find out how much you need to score to get admission at a desired institute.

For information and NEET 2023 Latest News, keep exploring at CollegeDekho!

FAQs

Which is the best government medical college for BDS in India?

Selection of college is based on a number of criteria including college rankings, recognition, collaborations, number of researches, campus, etc. Taking all of that under consideration, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi is regarded as the top government dental college in India.

 

What were the cutoff marks in NEET 2022 for BDS?

The NEET Cutoff Marks for BDS in the year 2022 were 720-138 for the General and unreserved categories, 137-108 for SC/ST/OBC category applicants, and 137-108 for PwD students.

 

Can I get BDS with 200 marks in NEET 2023?

No. Chances are very rare to get a BDS seat in less than 400 marks under AIQ counselling. In the 15% All India Quota, You are required to score more than 480 marks in NEET 2023 to get a BDS seat. However,  you can get a BDS seat in a private college with 400 or more marks.

 

How many marks are required in NEET 2023 for BDS?

According to last year's trends, it is observed that an applicant is required to score a minimum of 450 marks in NEET 2023 to secure a seat in BDS course in a government dental college, A minimum of 50th percentile under the unreserved category for those students who are aiming for admissions in private dental colleges.

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