Hello Bhanu,

No, you cannot get admission to BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) without appearing for the NEET exam . As per the current guidelines of the Medical Council of India (MCI) and Dental Council of India (DCI) , NEET is mandatory for admission to BDS courses in all government and private dental colleges across India. This rule applies to both All India Quota and State Quota seats.

Previously, some states and private colleges allowed admission to BDS without NEET, but now all dental colleges require NEET scores to admit students to BDS. You must take the NEET exam and secure a valid score to be eligible for admission to any BDS course.

If you're interested in pursuing BDS , your first step will be to appear for NEET and then participate in the counseling process.

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Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

With a score of 333 and Uttar Pradesh domicile, your chances of getting a seat in a government college depend on factors such as the cutoff for the year, category, and specific course. Since you're from the SC category, you may have a better chance of securing a seat in government colleges with reserved quotas, but it will depend on the rank and cutoff for each course.

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Hello,

With 333 marks (SC category), MBBS in a government college is nearly impossible since SC cut-off also goes above 450+ marks in most states. For BDS in government colleges, the cut-off usually stays above 370–400 marks for SC, so again it looks difficult. However, you do have chances in private BDS colleges under the SC quota, where cut-offs are lower. For B.Sc Nursing, the cut-off is more flexible, and you may get a seat in some government colleges since nursing cut-offs are not as high as MBBS/BDS.

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Hello,

Depending on the state and particular college cutoffs, a General EWS applicant with 329 NEET scores may be able to obtain a government seat in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, or Physiotherapy, as well as perhaps in BDS. While AYUSH courses may have lower cutoffs, government BDS seats are often more competitive and require higher marks.

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There are 70+ medical colleges in maharashtra offering bds seats . Among them following are semi government colleges

Terna medical college , Navi mumbai, fees 7,00,000

K J somaiya medical college. Sion, mumbai , fees 10,25,000

N K P salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur , fees 10, 60,000

Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences and research,  Sangli, fees  8,41,000

Dr Yashwant rao powar medicsl college and Hospital, Nashik , fees 8,50,000

Dr Ulhas patil medical college,  Jalgaon, fees 6,60,000

Indian Institute of Medical Sciences and research,  Jalna , fees 7,00,000

Hello,

Yes, with 490 marks, you have a very strong chance for BDS in a government dental college. In fact, with this score, you could even target MBBS in government medical colleges, especially if you belong to a reserved category. Government dental colleges usually take students in the 400–450+ range, so with 490 you are well above that line.

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With 158 marks, eligibility is just at the margin because the qualifying cut-off for NEET is usually around 137–150 marks for General category (and lower for SC/ST/OBC). Deemed universities are private institutions with higher fees , and they do not usually consider students with marks this low for BDS admission. So realistically, with 158, the chances are very slim even in deemed universities. You may have to consider B.Sc Nursing, paramedical, or allied health sciences courses as backup options.

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180 marks in general in need is below the usual cut-off for direct BDS admission in private college. You will likely need to opt for management quota, seats in smaller private institutions with the total cost around 20 to 25 lakhs over the course.