Admission
BDS Admission Process – Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital
Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at SBDCH is based on merit, determined by the candidate’s performance in the NEET-UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for admission, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Academic Qualification: Must have passed the 10 2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
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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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SC/ST/OBC Categories: Minimum 40% aggregate in the same subjects
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Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the academic year.
Entrance Exam Requirement
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Admission is strictly based on the NEET-UG merit list.
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Candidates must qualify in the NEET-UG exam to be eligible for counselling and seat allotment.
Counselling Process
As a Deemed University, SBDCH participates in the All India Counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Steps include:
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Registration on the MCC portal:
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Payment of registration and security fees (higher for deemed universities)
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Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates select preferred colleges, including SBDCH
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Seat Allotment: Based on NEET rank, category, and preferences
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Reporting to College: Candidates must report to SBDCH with original documents and pay the required fees to confirm admission
NEET-UG Cut-Off Trends (General Category – All India Quota)
The closing rank refers to the last NEET All India Rank at which a seat was allotted. These ranks vary each year depending on factors such as exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability.
| Year | Counselling Round | Approx. Closing Rank (AIR) |
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| 2025 | Round 2 | ~677,856 |
| 2024 | Round 2 | ~467,731 |
| 2023 | Round 2 | ~1,220,493 |
| 2024 | Last Round | ~181,372 |
| 2023 | Last Round | ~1,028,205 |
Note: These ranks are indicative and may vary across counselling rounds. Final cut-offs should be verified through official sources.
Important Reminder
Cut-off ranks for private and deemed universities can fluctuate significantly between rounds and years. For the most accurate and updated information regarding admission schedules, counselling procedures, and cut-off ranks, candidates are advised to refer to:
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SBDCH Official Website:
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MCC Counselling Portal:
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