Hello,

With an expected score of 295 in NEET 2025 as an ST category candidate in Odisha, you have a good chance of getting a BDS seat but for MBBS the chances are minimal.

The expected cutoffs for government colleges in Odisha for ST candidates are around 380-400 marks. Therefore, with 295 marks, your chances of getting an MBBS seat in a government college are limited, but not impossible.

BDS courses in government colleges usually have lower cutoffs compared to MBBS.

You can check this link to get an overview of expected cutoff score in NEET 2025 for you category,

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/bds-cutoff-for-neet

I hope this helps.

Hello there,

As per the latest guidelines of Uttar Pradesh NEET counselling, if a candidate discontinues a BDS seat after admission, they will be debarred from participating in the admission process for the subsequent academic session within the state. This policy applies to both government and private medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

However, this debarment is specific to Uttar Pradesh and does not automatically extend to all-India counselling or counselling processes in other states. Each state and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) governing all-India counselling have their own policies regarding seat leaving and associated penalties.

Therefore, while you may be debarred from Uttar Pradesh's counselling for the next academic year, you may still be eligible to participate in all-India counselling and counselling processes of other states, subject to their respective rules and regulations.

It is advisable to consult the official counselling authorities or websites of the respective states and the MCC to understand their specific policies on seat leaving and eligibility for future counselling sessions.

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Hello there,

With a NEET 2025 score of 150 in the ST category, admission to a government BDS college with low fees is difficult but possible. Your score is near the lower range for government dental colleges.

Government dental colleges usually have reserved seats for ST candidates, and fees are generally lower compared to private colleges.

To improve your chances, participate actively in both All India Quota and state quota counseling. Also, consider private colleges with relatively affordable fees if government seats are limited.

Stay updated with official counseling notifications and cutoff lists for the latest seat availability and admission details.

I would recommend you to use the NEET College Predictor Tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank.

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Hello there,

The BDS admission at ACDS Secunderabad is done through KNRUHS counseling based on NEET UG 2025 .

Key Dates (Expected):

• NEET UG 2025 : June 23

• Results : June 30

• KNRUHS Registration : Likely in July 2025

• Counseling & Seat Allotment : August–September 2025
  
  Seat Info:

• Total Seats : 40

  • 34 for Army wards

  • 6 for Telangana state students
    
    Eligibility:

• 10+2 with PCB and English (min 50%)

• Minimum age: 17 years

• NEET UG 2025 qualified

For updates, check acds.edu.in (https://acds.edu.in) and knruhs.telangana.gov.in .

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According to the marks required before and what is needed today, here is your situation:

1. For St Category, see the cutoffs from previous years.

The mark to aim for during 2023 qualifying is 116 (50th percentile).

Last year’s minimum score for admission was 150.

The average BDS minimum marks for ST are 120-180.

2. Probable Ways to Get in:

Government Colleges:

You can be allotted 50% of the available seats based on your state.

It can happen in states where competition is not high (NE states, Jharkhand, MP).

These include: Government Dental College (Ahmedabad), ESIC Dental Colleges

Private Colleges:

A high chance of obtaining admission in deemed universities (Manipal, SRM)

Good options for private colleges are available through management quota.

A number of Christian minority colleges accept students with lower test results.

3. State-wise Chances:

It is more profitable to play in states where a lot of students use ST.

Odisha Post-Basic BDS Program

Chhattisgarh (Government Dental College Raipur)

Govt. Dental College Mumbai (Maharashtra)

A lower number of these accidents are recorded in South Indian states.

4. Next Steps:

You should apply to each round of counseling (you will get 4 or 5 chances).

Heed the advice given by state quota counselors (as this gives you a better chance of success).

Have a copy of your files ready for backup.

These colleges allow students to enroll without paying the fees.

Separate counseling will be held at ESIC/AFMC dental colleges.

Programs designed for the welfare of ST students in each state

5. Important Notes:

It is more important to focus on your rank than on your marks (Await the announcement of your rank)

You must provide the ST certificate, proof of income and domicile.

Get ready for spot rounds, as they can occur after main counseling.

6. If BDS Cannot Help:

Nursing degree courses are available in many colleges for students scoring in NEET.

Pharmacy courses

Paramedical programs

BAMS (Ayurveda):
For government BAMS colleges, you usually need at least 400–450 marks in NEET if you are from the general category. For reserved categories like SC or ST, you may get a seat with 300–400 marks. In private colleges, BAMS admission is possible with 250–400 marks, depending on the state.

BDS (Dental):
To get a government BDS seat, you usually need 450–500+ marks (General). For SC/ST/OBC, some colleges give admission at around 350–450 marks. In private dental colleges, you may get a seat even with 250–400 marks.

BSc Nursing:
For BSc Nursing, many colleges conduct admission through NEET. You can get admission with 250–350 marks, even in good private or deemed universities. In some states, BSc Nursing admission is based on state-level entrance exams or class 12 marks too.

Hello Krish,

You scored 201 marks in your first attempt. Getting a government college depends on the course you choose and the cutoff in your state.

• For courses like BAMS, BHMS, BDS, the cutoff is usually higher.
  
  

• With 201 marks, you might get a government college in some states, but it's not guaranteed.
  
  

• Check the official counseling website of your state for exact cutoff details.

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Hello Anjali,

Here's the expected NEET 2025 cutoff for BDS:

• For General (UR) and EWS category, you need around 160 marks or above to qualify. For good government BDS colleges, aim for 450+ marks .
  
  

• For OBC, SC, and ST categories, the qualifying marks may be around 125–130 .
  
  

• For PwD candidates in the General or EWS category, around 140–150 marks are expected.
  
  

• Private BDS colleges may accept scores between 400–450 , depending on the state and college.
  
  

• Cutoff changes each year depending on the number of students, difficulty level, and seat availability.

If you share your score and category, I can suggest where you might get admission.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.