Colleges

"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.

or

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

Nationality:

• Indian Nationals
• Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
• Foreign Nationals (15% quota – All India Quota only). The norms for state admissions will be different.

Subjects To Be Studied in Qualifying Exam:

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (including practical tests in these subjects) AND
• Mathematics or any other elective subject with English as prescribed by the NCERT.

Qualifying Exam:

• Candidates have to pass a recognized Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after 12 years of study.
• NIOS candidates are eligible for now subject to the matter subjudice in the court.
• Students from Foreign/International Boards are eligible if their qualifying exam meets the equivalency determined by the Association of Indian Universities (MU) as per regulations of the Medical Council of India and the concerned University.

Required Pass Percentage in 10+2 Or Equivalent:

• Unreserved candidates and OCI, NRI, and foreign candidates.
• Must have secured at least 50% in their qualifying exam in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Bio-technology taken together.
• Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes (OBC) must have secured 40%.
• PwD candidates must have secured 45% in their qualifying exam.

Age Limit:

• Candidates must have completed 17 years at the time of admission or before December 31 of the year of admission.