Eligibility
BDS Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at MRADCH, candidates must meet the following academic and regulatory requirements:
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Educational Qualification Candidates must have passed 10 2 / 2nd PUC or equivalent examination from a recognized board with the following subjects:
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Biology/Biotechnology
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English (as a compulsory subject)
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Minimum Marks Requirement
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General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology
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Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): Minimum 40% aggregate in the same subjects
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Candidates must also pass each subject individually
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Age Requirement Must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025
NEET-UG Requirement
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 the minimum percentile set by NTA:
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General Category: 50th percentile
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SC/ST/OBC Categories: 40th percentile
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PWD (General): 45th percentile
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NEET scores are used for seat allotment through centralized counseling conducted by:
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Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for State Quota seats
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Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota and Deemed University seats
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Admission Categories
MRADCH admits students under various quotas:
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Government Quota (via KEA counseling)
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Private/Management Quota
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NRI Quota
*Each category has its own cutoff rank and fee structure, which varies annually based on NEET performance and seat availability.
