With an AIR of 11,92,746, getting BDS admission in Pune under SEBC + Defence 1 category is very unlikely, as cutoffs generally close around 2–3 lakh AIR for SEBC and much higher for Defence category.

Even private colleges through management quota have cutoffs around 7–8 lakh AIR. You may need to explore lower-tier private dental colleges in Maharashtra or other states. Stay updated on SEBC quota legal decisions as it may affect counselling rounds.

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With an AIR of 11,92,746, securing a seat in a BDS college under the general quota is difficult. However, since you belong to the Defence1 category and also fall under the SABC caste (assuming it's part of a reserved category in Maharashtra), you might be eligible for a reserved seat through the state counseling process. Still, the rank is very high, so chances are slim even under reservation. You can consider applying to private or deemed universities where cutoffs are usually lower.

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