Admission
BDS Admission Process – NSVK Sri Venkateshwara Dental College & Hospital
Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at NSVK Sri Venkateshwara Dental College & Hospital is primarily based on the candidate’s performance in the NEET-UG examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The process typically involves the following steps:
1. NEET-UG Qualification Candidates must appear for and qualify in the NEET-UG exam. Qualification is determined by meeting or exceeding the minimum percentile set by NTA for that academic year.
2. Eligibility Criteria
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Completion of 10 2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology as core subjects, along with English.
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Minimum aggregate marks required in PCB subjects:
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General category: 50%
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SC/ST/OBC categories: 40%
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Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31st in the year of admission.
3. Counselling Process Admission is granted through centralized counselling, which varies based on the quota and location of the college:
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All India Quota (AIQ): Counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
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State Quota and Management Quota:
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For colleges in Tamil Nadu (e.g., Chennai campus), counselling is managed by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu.
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For colleges in Karnataka (e.g., Bengaluru campus), counselling is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
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4. Choice Filling and Seat Allotment Candidates must register with the appropriate counselling authority (MCC or State) and indicate NSVK Sri Venkateshwara Dental College & Hospital as one of their preferred institutions. Seat allotment is based on NEET-UG rank, category, quota, preferences, and seat availability.
5. Reporting and Admission Formalities Once allotted a seat, candidates must report to the college with original documents for verification and complete the admission process, including payment of fees.
Illustrative NEET-UG Closing Ranks (Tamil Nadu Counselling – Chennai Campus)
| Category | 2024 (Round 1) | 2023 (Round 1) | 2022 (Round 1) |
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| General | ≈ 8,866 | ≈ 19,936 | ≈ 12,070 |
| BC | ≈ 13,796 | ≈ 25,500 | ≈ 22,028 |
| SC | ≈ 22,621 | ≈ 25,431 | ≈ 17,651 |
Note: These ranks are indicative and based on previous counselling rounds. Actual cut-offs vary each year depending on the number of applicants, NEET performance, and seat availability.
Disclaimer: For the most accurate and updated information regarding eligibility, counselling schedules, and cut-off ranks, candidates should refer to the official websites of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Tamil Nadu, or Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), depending on the location and quota applicable.
For more details please visit:https://www.svdc.ac.in/

