Hello ,

with a NEET rank of 6.55 lakh in Maharashtra, the chances of getting a government BDS seat are extremely low because the cutoff for BDS in government colleges is usually within 2–3 lakh ranks. However, you may find seats in private or deemed universities, especially in the mop-up round, if budget is not an issue. Also, dental colleges in other states with lower demand might be an option.

Cutoff info: NEET BDS Cutoff Maharashtra

Thank you for your question.

With a rank of 655,726 in NEET, it is very difficult to get a BDS seat in Maharashtra. Government dental colleges usually close at much better ranks, and even many private colleges close before your rank. Only a few private colleges in past years have admitted students with ranks close to yours, but the chances are still very low.

Website for reference: https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/maharashtra-neet-cut-off

With an All India Rank of around 56000 in NEET UG, you can explore private and deemed universities for both MBBS and BDS seats. While MBBS seats in top private colleges may be competitive at this rank, you can still expect good BDS options in private or deemed dental colleges.

To get a clear idea of which private or deemed colleges you may get into, use the official NEET UG College Predictor tool. It gives you detailed information based on your category, state, preferences, and the latest cutoffs.

Use this link to check your options:

https://medicine.careers360.com/nta-neet-college-predictor

Make sure to:

Enter your rank, category, and state preferences.

Choose filters like MBBS, BDS, Private, Deemed as needed.

Explore past year cutoffs to get an estimate of colleges you may get into.

If you’re open to BDS, your chances of admission are higher, even in good private colleges. For MBBS, you may need to wait till mop-up or stray vacancy rounds in some private/deemed universities.

With a state merit number of 11715, getting a BDS seat in Pacific Dental College and Hospital through state counselling in the first round might be a bit difficult, especially if you're from the general category, as the initial cutoffs usually stay lower in early rounds. However, if you belong to a reserved category or if the college has a relatively higher intake, you may still have a chance depending on the seat availability that year. Even if it doesn’t happen in the first round, there’s still a good chance in the second round, so don’t lose hope and make sure to participate in all the rounds of counselling.

With an AIR of 11,92,746, getting BDS admission in Pune under SEBC + Defence 1 category is very unlikely, as cutoffs generally close around 2–3 lakh AIR for SEBC and much higher for Defence category.

Even private colleges through management quota have cutoffs around 7–8 lakh AIR. You may need to explore lower-tier private dental colleges in Maharashtra or other states. Stay updated on SEBC quota legal decisions as it may affect counselling rounds.

Hello aspirant,

If you’re not interested in pursuing BDS, it’s advisable to remove BDS colleges from your choice list. If a BDS seat is allotted and you do not join, it may affect your counselling chances in subsequent rounds. With a NEET score of 462 and BCM rank of 425, you stand a fair chance to get MBBS seats in self-financed medical colleges under the BCM quota, especially in mop-up rounds. Review and revise your preferences before locking choices to avoid unwanted allotments.

Hello Aspirant,

It's hard to say definitively if BDS cutoffs will come down in 2025. It depends on several factors:

• NEET Exam Difficulty: If NEET 2025 was tougher, scores might be lower, potentially reducing cutoffs.

• Number of Students: If fewer students appear or qualify, cutoffs could drop.

• Seat Availability: If more BDS seats are added, cutoffs might decrease.

However, competition generally remains high . For top government BDS colleges, scores usually stay competitive (500+ for General). For private colleges or reserved categories, lower scores might be accepted. Always check official counselling updates.

Hello,

With 370 marks under the MBC category, the chances are moderate but not guaranteed for a government BDS seat in Rajasthan. Cutoffs vary every year depending on difficulty level, seat availability, and number of applicants. In previous years, the MBC girl candidates needed at least 380–400+ marks to secure a seat in a top government BDS college. However, there might be a chance in the last rounds of counselling or for colleges with higher cutoff flexibility. It is advised to participate in all rounds of counselling state and mop-up round and keep checking official KEA or Rajasthan NEET portals. Also, apply to private colleges as a backup option.

You can check more BDS colleges options in Rajasthan here;

https://medicine.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-bds-colleges-in-rajasthan

All the best !

Hello,

Completing an MPH in Ireland after BDS is definitely a smart move many Indian dental graduates go for this to switch into public health, healthcare management, or research roles. Now, the job scene in Ireland is good but competitive, especially for international graduates.

Getting a permanent job depends on your work visa status after graduation ,the network and internships you do during your course and whether you're open to public sector, NGOs, or even research roles.

While some Indian students do struggle initially, many eventually get permanent roles if they apply early , gain local Irish experience during their studies and stay updated with public health policies and job portals.

Wishing you the very best for your career !

good afternoon, a discontinuing bond is a legal agreement signed at the time of admission.

If a student withdraws from the BDS course midway or fails to complete the mandatory internship, they are required to pay a penalty.

This penalty is meant to compensate the institution for the seat that goes vacant and the resources allocated.

While SRM Dental College doesn’t publicly list the exact discontinuing bond amount, similar private dental colleges often charge:

3 to 5 lakh or more depending on:

Year of discontinuation

Whether the student has availed any scholarships

Hostel and other dues

In simple words if you cancel or withdraw your admission by yourself in mid of course deny or fail to do internship you have to pay penalty.