With 148 marks in NEET 2025, getting a seat in a government BDS college is very unlikely because the cutoff is usually much higher. You may still have a chance at a private or deemed dental college, especially under reservation categories like OBC, SC, or ST. Some colleges allow admission around 140–150 marks, mostly in later rounds with higher fees.

Keep an eye on your state’s AYUSH or dental counselling portal. When counselling opens, apply and fill in your choices. You can also look into BAMS or BHMS courses as alternatives since their cutoff is lower.

Websites to check counselling and college options:
https://aaccc.gov.in
https://mcc.nic.in

Hello aspirant,

NEET is one of the toughest exam of India and its cutoff is very high. You are unlikely to get a BDS seat at a government dental college if your NEET 2025 score is 148.  A private dentistry school might give you a shot, though, perhaps due to a management quota.

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