Colleges

"The higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period of 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 a period of one year pre-professional training before admission to the dental colleges.

or

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

Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent 10+2 examination from a recognized board with the following subjects:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology (or Botany and Zoology)
• English

Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for reserved category candidates as per government norms).