Hello Nikhil,

Yes, you can get admission to a BDS course under the general category by obtaining the NEET qualifying marks. However, getting a seat in a government or reputed private dental college usually requires a higher score than just the qualifying cutoff. The qualifying cutoff for the general category in NEET is around 50th percentile . For 2024, it was 137 marks . If your score is closer to the cutoff, you may have better chances in private or deemed universities rather than government colleges.

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Hello,

Getting only qualifying marks in NEET (around 50th percentile for General category ) might not be enough for BDS admission in a government dental college , as the cutoff is usually higher. However, you can get admission in private dental colleges with qualifying marks. For government BDS seats, aim for 450+ marks to increase your chances.

Hope it helps !