Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital

BDS Admission Process for 2025

Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, a constituent unit of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be University), manages its BDS admissions through the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for Deemed Universities.

The admission process typically involves the following steps:

1. NEET UG Examination Candidates must appear for and qualify in the NEET (UG) entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

2. Counselling Registration NEET-qualified candidates are required to register on the official MCC website for AIQ counselling applicable to Deemed Universities.

3. Choice Filling and Locking During counselling, candidates must select and lock their preferred colleges and courses. To apply to Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune, BDS must be listed among the choices.

4. Seat Allotment MCC publishes seat allotment results based on NEET rank, preferences submitted, and seat availability.

5. Document Verification and Admission Confirmation Candidates allotted a seat must download the allotment letter and report to the college within the specified timeframe. Admission is confirmed after document verification and fee payment.

Note: The exact dates for NEET 2025 and counselling rounds will be announced by NTA and MCC.

Eligibility Criteria for BDS

• Academic Qualification Candidates must have passed the 10 2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology), and English as mandatory subjects.

• Minimum Marks Requirement

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

  • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): Minimum 40% aggregate in PCB.

• Entrance Requirement A valid and qualifying score in NEET (UG) is mandatory for admission.

• Course Duration The BDS program spans five years, comprising four years of academic instruction followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship.

NEET Cut-Off Trends (All India Quota – General Category)

While the official NEET 2025 cut-offs will be released after counselling, previous years offer a useful reference:

These ranks are indicative and subject to change based on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and seat availability. For the most accurate and updated information, candidates should refer to the official MCC and college websites.