Dear student,

If you’ve scored 199 in NEET 2025 and your budget is under Rs. 13 lakh, you do have decent chances for a BDS seat in private colleges, especially in Kerala and Coimbatore .

In Coimbatore , colleges like Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and RVS Dental College offer BDS courses with total fees around Rs. 12.5 lakh. With a NEET score of 199, you’re eligible for admission under the management quota , and these colleges usually consider such scores.

If you're a female candidate, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women (near Namakkal) is another good option. Their fees are often lower, around Rs. 1 lakh per year.

In Kerala , most private BDS colleges have fees between Rs. 1.5 to 3 lakh per year. That adds up to about Rs. 7–12 lakh for the full course. Many students with scores like yours (199) have successfully secured seats in the past, especially under the state quota counselling (via CEE Kerala ).

Make sure to apply for Kerala NEET counselling and Tamil Nadu state counselling (if eligible). Choose private colleges that fit your budget and list them wisely in your preference order.