With a NEET score of 449 in 2024, you have a reasonable chance of securing a BDS seat in a government or semi-government college, depending on several factors:

Factors Affecting Admission:

1. Category : If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), your chances improve, as cutoffs are generally lower for these categories.
   
   
2. State Quota vs. All India Quota (AIQ) :
   
   a) Under the 85% state quota, your chances may vary based on your state's cutoff trends, as they differ from the All India Quota.
   
   b) Under the 15% All India Quota, competition is higher, so cutoffs tend to be higher as well.
   
   
3. Previous Years' Cutoffs : Reviewing previous years' cutoffs for government and semi-government BDS seats in your state and under AIQ can give you a better idea of your chances.
   
   
4. Counseling Rounds : Seats may open up in subsequent rounds of counseling if higher-ranked candidates opt for MBBS or other programs.
   
   General Outlook:

• Government Colleges : Securing a BDS seat in a government college might be competitive, especially under AIQ, but you have a chance under the state quota if your state's cutoffs are favorable.
  
  
• Semi-Government Colleges : These typically have slightly lower cutoffs compared to government colleges, so your chances might be better here.
  
  Recommendations:
  
  
• Participate in Counseling : Ensure you participate in both AIQ and state counseling rounds to explore all available options.
  
  
• Check Cutoffs : Research and compare previous years' cutoffs for BDS in your preferred colleges.

Overall, while it might be competitive, a score of 449 gives you a decent shot at securing a BDS seat, especially under the state quota or in semi-government colleges.

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