For All India Quota (AIQ), understanding the expected cutoff ranks and marks is crucial. In recent years, if you are from the general category, you have typically needed to score around 550–570 marks in NEET to secure a seat in a government dental college. This usually corresponds to a rank within 1.5 to 1.6 lakh. However, the minimum eligibility to apply is the 50th percentile, around 162 marks in 2024 .For reserved categories like OBC, SC, and ST, the required marks and ranks are comparatively lower due to relaxed cutoff criteria.Do keep in mind that BDS cutoff trends vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty of the NEET exam, and seat availability. So, even if you fall slightly below these numbers, it’s still worth participating in counselling rounds you might land a seat in later rounds or through state quota options.

For detailed, college-wise BDS cutoffs and NEET marks from previous years, you can check this helpful article:

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

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The BDS cut-off rank under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) varies annually. In recent years, General category students securing a rank up to around 60,000–80,000 have gained entry into government dental colleges. Reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC may secure seats with ranks extending to about 1,20,000–1,60,000, depending on availability and counselling rounds.

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The BDS cutoff rank for the General category in 2025 is around 1,47,599 under All India Quota.However, it may slightly vary by state and also category wise. Always check official counselling portals like MCC for updated details and college-wise cutoffs.

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