The marks required for BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) through NEET 2025 can vary significantly based on several factors, including the category of the candidate, the type of college (government or private), the state in which the college is located, and the overall competition in the exam that year. It's important to understand that there isn't a fixed cutoff that applies to all situations.

However, based on previous years' trends and expected patterns for NEET 2025, we can provide a general idea of the marks you might need to aim for:

For admission to government dental colleges under the general category, a score of 550 marks and above out of 720 is generally considered a good benchmark. For the top government dental colleges, this score might even need to be closer to 600 or higher . For reserved categories like OBC, SC, and ST, the cutoff scores are typically lower, but still competitive. For instance, for OBC candidates, a score in the range of 520-540 might be expected for a decent government college. For SC and ST candidates, the required marks could be in the range of 350-420 , but this can vary.

For private dental colleges , the cutoff scores are generally lower compared to government colleges. A score in the range of 350-450 might be sufficient to secure a BDS seat in a private college, but again, this depends on the specific college and its reputation.

It's also crucial to consider the All India Quota (AIQ) and the state quota for seats. The AIQ seats (15% of the total seats in government colleges) usually have higher cutoff marks because they are open to students from all over India, leading to greater competition. The remaining 85% of seats in government colleges and 100% of seats in private colleges fall under the state quota, and the cutoffs for these can vary significantly from state to state.

Keep in mind that these are expected ranges based on previous year data and are subject to change depending on the factors mentioned earlier. The official NEET 2025 cutoff for BDS will be released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) after the declaration of the NEET results.

I hope this helps.