Compare Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad vs Kalka Dental College, Meerut

 Admission to the BDS course is completed through a single common entrance test conducted by NEET.

Admission to the BDS course is based on qualification in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) conducted by the National Testing Agency. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG in the relevant academic year. Admission is granted through centralized counseling conducted by the respective authorities (All India / State level).

"The higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after 12 years study, the last two years of study comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics or any other elective subjects with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council for Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 years educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on education;

Note: Where the course content is not as prescribed for the 10+2 education structure of the National Committee, the candidates will have to undergo one year of pre-professional training before admission to the dental colleges.

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b. The intermediate examination in science of an Indian University/Board or other recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology shall include a practical test in these subjects and English as a compulsory subject.

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Examination) or equivalent from a recognized board. They should have studied the following core subjects: Physics/Chemistry/Biology / Biotechnology/English (as a compulsory subject) 
• Minimum Qualifying Marks in 10+2
• Candidates must secure the following minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB):
• General Category – Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB; SC / ST / OBC (as per government norms) – Minimum 40% aggregate in PCB; PwD (General Category) – Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB. Marks requirement may vary as per regulatory authority guidelines.
• The candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission. There is generally no upper age limit as per current norms (subject to prevailing regulations).