Hello,

The BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) cutoff in 2024 for the BC-E category differed by state and depended on whether the application was made under the All India Quota (AIQ) or State Quota. Typically, for reserved categories such as BC-E, candidates with scores ranging from 430 to 490 in NEET 2024 had a good opportunity to secure a government BDS seat, particularly under the state quota. In more competitive states, a slightly higher score might have been necessary. For private colleges, the needed NEET score may be lower, but the tuition costs will be higher.

Hope this helps. All the best!

For BDS admission in 2024 under BCE category the cut off marks in most state counselling was around 115 to 125 out of NEET exam ,The best private colleges had closing marks near 125 while government and semi government colleges were in range 115 to 120 Anyone with score above 120 had good chance to secure BDS seat. The exact cut off can change by state and college so you should check your state counselling site or official NEET cut off list to be sure.

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Hello,

A NEET 2025 score of 178 marks in the SC category indicates that your likelihood of obtaining a government BDS seat in Bihar or Jharkhand is quite slim. In the past few years, the cutoff for SC candidates in government BDS colleges in these states has typically been elevated — approximately 350–420 marks.

Nonetheless, there may still be an opportunity for you in certain private or semi-government dental institutions, particularly if the cutoff scores decrease or vacancies exist in subsequent rounds. Engaging in the state-level counseling for Bihar and Jharkhand is strongly advised, as it broadens your choices.

You might also think about programs such as BAMS, BHMS, or B.Sc. Nursing, where minimum scores generally are lower for reserved categories. If your aim is exclusively government MBBS or BDS, you could consider retaking NEET to achieve a better score next year.

Hope this helps. All the best!

Hello,

Unfortunately, you have very little chance of being admitted to government as a BDS, BAMS student if you received 83 marks on NEET 2025 and are in the general category. Even for reserved categories, the cut-offs for the majority of government BDS/BAMS colleges are significantly low.

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Yes, with 436 marks, you're well within the safe zone for BDS seats in Karnataka government dental colleges (GDC Bangalore, Bellary), both under SC and AIQ streams. Here's what you should do next:

1. Apply in both AIQ and the Karnataka state counselling

2. Include top govt colleges in your preference list

3. Prepare your documents (SC certificate, domicile, etc.)

4. Stay updated with KEA & MCC counselling schedules

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HELLO,

With your NEET score it is unlikely possible that you will be able to secure a seat in MBBS or BDS in a government college specially as a General category candidate

Here is the detailed reasons :-

1. NEET Qualification :-The qualifying medical colleges generally have higher cutoffs than private colleges your score is unlikely to be sufficient for most government medical colleges

2.Government Vs Private colleges :- Government medical colleges have higher cutoffs than private ones so your score is unlikely insufficient for government colleges .

3.Private Colleges :-Some private colleges may have lower cutoffs and might consider your score specially if you are willing yo pay the higher fees in private colleges in that case it will be the best option at this rank

4.You can go for management quota where admission is based on criteria other than merit potentially including your score

You can use Careers360 college predictor to get best college at your rank :- https://medicine.careers360.com/nta-neet-all-india-college-predictor

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Hey! First off, thanks for dropping your question here.

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. You’ve got 119 in NEET UG 2025, you’re OBC, and you’re from Karnataka. So, what’s the real picture for BDS? Well… not gonna sugarcoat it, things look kinda tricky.

Here’s the deal: The OBC cut-off usually hovers around the 40th percentile – that’s like 127 to 130 marks, give or take. With 119, you’re a bit below that line. So, technically, you’re not in the qualifying zone right now. No eligibility means—yeah, you guessed it—no counselling for BDS, whether it’s through the state, the central quota, or even those mop-up rounds (unless, by some miracle, the cut-off drops or they announce a special round).

Now, about Karnataka specifically: If we’re talking state quota and you’re aiming for BDS, OBC candidates usually need at least 250-300+ to even dream about a private college seat. Management or NRI quotas? Doesn’t matter. You still gotta clear NEET’s cut-off first.

So, what now?

1. Don’t lose hope just yet. Wait for the official word from NTA or KEA. Sometimes cut-offs surprise everyone. Not often, but hey, never say never.

2. If you’re dead-set on dental or medical, maybe take a gap year and hit NEET 2026 with everything you’ve got. Or, you could look into other options like BSc Allied Health, Nursing, Paramedical stuff—lots of solid careers there, honestly.

If you want, give me a shout and I’ll dig up some courses you’re actually eligible for right now. Maybe even help sketch out a Plan B (or C or D, let’s be real).

Hang in there! And seriously, good luck—sometimes life throws curveballs, but you never know what’s next.

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Hello aspirant,

With the score of 226, your chances of getting a seat in government dental colleges are nil. Even in private colleges it is difficult if you come from unreserved category. If you are from reserved category ther might be some chance in private dental colleges. If you really want to pursue B.D.S then you should look out management quota seats. Otherwise you can look for Ayush courses like Ayurveda or Homeopathy.

Best of luck for your future.