Eligibility
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – Eligibility Criteria
Yenepoya Dental College offers a full-time BDS program with a duration of five years, including four years of academic study and one year of compulsory rotating internship. Admission is strictly based on performance in the NEET-UG examination and subsequent counseling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for Deemed Universities.
Academic Requirements
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Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have passed the 10 2 / Pre-University examination or equivalent from a recognized board.
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Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English must be core subjects.
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Minimum Marks:
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General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
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Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): Minimum 40% aggregate in the same subjects, as per applicable regulations.
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Entrance Examination
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NEET-UG: A valid score in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) is mandatory.
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Only candidates who qualify NEET-UG are eligible to participate in the centralized counseling process for admission to the BDS program.
Age Requirement
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Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the admission year.
Admission Process
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Admission is conducted through MCC counseling for Deemed Universities.
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Candidates must register on the MCC portal, fill in their choices, and participate in the seat allotment process.
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Once allotted a seat, candidates must report to the college with original documents and complete the admission formalities, including fee payment.
