Hello Reeva,

With a score of 556 in NEET 2024, you have a strong chance of securing a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) seat in both government and private dental colleges. However, your chances will vary based on your category, state quota, and the specific colleges you are targeting.

Government Dental Colleges:

• General Category: With 556 marks, you have a good chance of getting into government dental colleges in several states. The cutoff for BDS in government colleges for the general category often ranges between 500-550 marks, though it can be slightly higher in states with more competition.
  
  

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• Reserved Categories: If you belong to an SC/ST/OBC category, your chances are even better, as the cutoff for these categories is typically lower.
  
  Private Dental Colleges:
  
  

• You are almost certain to get a BDS seat in a private dental college with 556 marks. Many private colleges have lower cutoffs compared to government colleges, and with your score, you might even qualify for some of the top private institutions.
  
  Deemed Universities:
  
  
• Deemed universities offering BDS programs also accept students with scores in this range, and you could explore options here if you're considering private education with potentially higher fees.
  
  State Quota vs. All India Quota (AIQ):
  
  

• State Quota: Under state quotas, the cutoffs are generally lower compared to the All India Quota. Your state of domicile will play a significant role in determining your chances.
  
  

• All India Quota (AIQ): With 556 marks, you have a decent shot at securing a BDS seat under the AIQ in some of the better government dental colleges, though competition will be higher.

Your chances of securing a BDS seat with 556 marks are quite strong, especially if you are flexible with the choice of college and location.

I would recommend you to use NEET college predictor tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank.

Here is the link to the tool:

https://medicine.careers360.com/neet-college-predictor?utm_source=qna&utm_medium=neet_cp

Click on the above link, fill the required details and you will get the list of possible colleges at your rank.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.