Eligibility
BDS Eligibility Requirements
Educational Qualification
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Candidates must have passed the 10 2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
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The qualifying subjects must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology), and English.
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Minimum aggregate marks required in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB):
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General (Unreserved) Category: 50 percent
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SC/ST/OBC Categories: 40 percent
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Age Criteria
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The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the admission year.
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There is no upper age limit as per current NEET guidelines.
Entrance Examination Requirement
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Admission to the BDS program is strictly based on performance in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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Candidates must qualify NEET-UG with a valid score above the prescribed cut-off for their category.
Additional Notes
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Candidates must participate in the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for Deemed Universities.
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Seat allotment is based on NEET rank, preferences submitted during counselling, and seat availability.
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NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign nationals are also eligible, provided they meet the academic and NEET criteria.
