Eligibility
BDS Eligibility Requirements – New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute, Bilaspur
Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute (NHDCRI) is governed by the guidelines of the Dental Council of India (DCI) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Selection is strictly based on performance in the NEET-UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Academic Qualification
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Educational Requirement: Candidates must have passed 10 2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
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Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology are mandatory, with English as a core subject.
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Minimum Marks:
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General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
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SC/ST/OBC Categories: Minimum 40% aggregate.
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General-PwD Category: Minimum 45% aggregate.
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NEET-UG Qualification
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Exam Requirement: Must qualify NEET-UG 2025.
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Minimum Percentile:
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General: 50th percentile
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SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
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General-PwD: 45th percentile.
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Age Criteria
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Candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025.
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There is no upper age limit as per current NMC guidelines.
Admission Categories
NHDCRI admits students under multiple categories:
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Government Quota: Through centralized counseling by DME Chhattisgarh.
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Management Quota: Includes seats for:
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Local Talent
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NRI Candidates
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Foreign Nationals (additional requirements include NOC, student visa, police clearance, and eligibility certificate from the affiliating university).
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