Eligibility
To secure admission into the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at St. Joseph Dental College, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria related to age, academic qualifications, and entrance examination performance. Admission is conducted through a centralized counseling process and is strictly based on merit as determined by the NEET-UG score.
Eligibility Criteria
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Age Requirement:
Applicants must have attained the age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission. -
Academic Qualification:
Candidates must have successfully completed the 10 2 or equivalent examination with the following subjects:- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology/Biotechnology
- English (as a compulsory subject)
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Minimum Marks Requirement
- General Category: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is required.
- SC/ST/OBC Categories: A minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the same subjects is accepted.
- Physically Challenged Candidates (OC-PH): A minimum of 45% aggregate marks is required.
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Entrance Examination:
A qualifying score in NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is mandatory.- The NEET-UG rank determines a candidate’s eligibility to participate in the state-level counseling process managed by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences.
Meeting these criteria is essential for consideration in the admission process. Candidates are advised to stay updated with official notifications and guidelines issued by the university and relevant authorities. Let me know if you'd like a breakdown of the counseling steps or help comparing eligibility across other dental colleges.
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