Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at Vishnu Dental College, candidates must meet specific academic, age, and entrance exam criteria. These requirements are aligned with national standards and the regulations set by the Dental Council of India and Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality Candidates must be Indian nationals. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) may also be eligible under specific conditions.
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Age Requirement Applicants must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2025.
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Educational Qualification Candidates should have passed the 10 2 or equivalent examination with the following subjects:
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Biology (Botany and Zoology) or Biotechnology
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English (as a compulsory subject)
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Minimum Marks Requirement
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General Category (OC): Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
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Physically Handicapped (OC-PH): Minimum 45% aggregate marks
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Reserved Categories (SC/ST/BC): Minimum 40% aggregate marks
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Entrance Examination A qualifying score in NEET-UG: (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate) is mandatory. Admission is based on the candidate’s NEET rank and participation in the state-level counseling conducted by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences.
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Local/Non-Local Status: Candidates must satisfy the local or non-local residency criteria as per the Government Orders applicable in Andhra Pradesh. Local candidates are eligible for both local and unreserved seats, while non-local candidates may compete for unreserved seats only.
These criteria ensure that students admitted to Vishnu Dental College are academically prepared and meet the regulatory standards for dental education in India. For the most accurate and updated information, candidates should refer to the official BDS admission portal of Vishnu Dental College.
For more details please visit:https://vdc.edu.in/
