The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is India’s primary exam for admission into MBBS and BDS programs across government and private colleges. Out of the total BDS seats available, only around 3,000 are in government dental colleges, making admission highly competitive.
Understanding the NEET 2025 BDS cutoff is essential for aspiring dental students who aim to secure a seat in a top-tier government institution. The official cutoff marks will be released with the results, but below is the expected cutoff across categories including General, OBC, SC, and ST.
What is the NEET 2025 BDS Cutoff?
The NEET BDS cutoff is the minimum score required to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programs in India. This cutoff varies annually based on:
- Total number of candidates
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Availability of seats
- Category-based reservations
NEET 2025 BDS Cutoff Highlights
- Course Duration: 5 years including a 1-year internship
- NEET 2025 Exam Date: May 4, 2025
- Result Date: Expected by June 14, 2025
- Admission Criteria: Must clear NEET and meet the minimum qualifying score for BDS
Total BDS Seats in India
NEET UG offers:
- MBBS: 1,01,188 seats
- BDS: 27,868 seats
- AYUSH: 52,720 seats
- BSc Nursing: 487 seats
- BVSc: 603 seats
- AIIMS: 1,205 seats
- JIPMER: 200 seats
Out of 27,000 BDS seats, more than 3,000 are in government dental colleges, while the remaining are spread across private and deemed universities.
Expected NEET BDS Cutoff 2025 (Category-Wise)
|
Category |
Expected Marks Range |
Expected Percentile |
|
General (UR) |
550 – 570 |
97 – 98 |
|
OBC |
520 – 540 |
95 – 97 |
|
SC |
380 – 420 |
85 – 90 |
|
ST |
350 – 380 |
80 – 85 |
|
PwD (General-PH) |
420 – 450 |
90 – 92 |
|
PwD (OBC-PH) |
390 – 420 |
85 – 90 |
Students scoring between 600 and 350 have a decent chance of securing a BDS seat in a government college, depending on their category and rank.
Previous Year’s NEET BDS Closing Ranks (AIQ Rounds)
|
Category |
Round 1 (Score/Rank) |
Round 2 |
Round 3 |
Round 4 |
|
General |
638 / 36,972 |
630 / 45,415 |
620 / 55,217 |
N/A |
|
OBC |
635 / 40,106 |
625 / 49,913 |
616 / 59,556 |
N/A |
|
EWS |
635 / 40,540 |
615 / 60,664 |
605 / 72,104 |
N/A |
|
SC |
533 / 1,59,726 |
518 / 1,80,193 |
508 / 1,93,970 |
N/A |
|
ST |
496 / 2,10,456 |
470 / 2,50,035 |
462 / 2,62,255 |
N/A |
|
PwD (UR) |
154 / 12,10,574 |
152 / 12,20,394 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
PwD (OBC) |
128 / 13,86,421 |
128 / 13,85,511 |
N/A |
N/A |
NEET Score Required for BDS in Top Dental Colleges (2025)
- 15% AIQ Seats: Handled by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).
- 85% State Quota Seats: Managed by respective state authorities.
To secure a BDS seat in a government dental college under AIQ, you typically need to be within the top 15,000 ranks. Cutoffs under the state quota may be slightly lower based on state-level competition and category.
Top Government Dental Colleges in India
Here’s a list of some of the most reputed government dental institutions:
- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi
- Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur
- King George's Medical University, Lucknow
- Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
- Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore
- Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
- Post Graduate Institute of Dental Science
- SRM Dental College, Chennai
- JSS Dental College and Hospital
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
- MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
- Manipal College of Dental Sciences
- GDC Mumbai Alumni Association
Conclusion
Admission to government BDS colleges is competitive due to the limited number of seats and high cutoff trends. Candidates are advised to aim for a score above 500 marks to boost their chances significantly, especially under the All India Quota. Stay updated with official notifications from MCC and your state counseling authority for detailed cutoff and counseling procedures.