Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, Rajnandgaon

Eligibility Criteria for BDS Admission at Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute (CDCRI), Rajnandgaon

Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at CDCRI is based entirely on merit through the NEET-UG examination. The process is managed by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, under the state quota, and by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota seats.

 Academic Requirements:

• Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10 2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology are mandatory, along with English as a core subject.

• Minimum Marks:

  • General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

  • SC/ST/OBC Categories: Minimum 40% aggregate.

  • General-PH Category: Minimum 45% aggregate.

 NEET-UG Eligibility

• Exam Requirement: Candidates must appear for and qualify in the NEET-UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

• Minimum Percentile:

  • General: 50th percentile

  • SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile

  • General-PH: 45th percentile

 Age Criteria

• Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the admission year.

 Admission Process

1. Qualify NEET-UG: Your NEET score is the sole criterion for eligibility.

2. Register for Counseling: After results, register on the DME Chhattisgarh portal for state quota or MCC portal for AIQ seats.

3. Choice Filling: Select preferred colleges and lock choices.

4. Seat Allotment: Based on NEET rank, category, and preferences.

5. Reporting & Verification: Report to the allotted college with documents and pay the admission fee to confirm your seat.

For more details please visit:https://dentalsciences.puchd.ac.in/