For All India Quota (AIQ), understanding the expected cutoff ranks and marks is crucial. In recent years, if you are from the general category, you have typically needed to score around 550–570 marks in NEET to secure a seat in a government dental college. This usually corresponds to a rank within 1.5 to 1.6 lakh. However, the minimum eligibility to apply is the 50th percentile, around 162 marks in 2024 .For reserved categories like OBC, SC, and ST, the required marks and ranks are comparatively lower due to relaxed cutoff criteria.Do keep in mind that BDS cutoff trends vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty of the NEET exam, and seat availability. So, even if you fall slightly below these numbers, it’s still worth participating in counselling rounds you might land a seat in later rounds or through state quota options.

For detailed, college-wise BDS cutoffs and NEET marks from previous years, you can check this helpful article:

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/bds-cutoff-for-neet

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Hello, With 206 marks in neet you chances in mbbs on government college is nil and for bds in government college also nil your category doesn't help so much to get government college seat but you can still try in last or mop up round in counseling for bds.

In private college your chance are slightly better for bds not for mbbs, you can get a seat for bds but fees are much higher.

Hello Aayushi,

Thanks for reaching out!

with 434 marks and AIR 148104 in NEET 2025,it's difficult to get an MBBS seat in Govt college for a general Delhi candidate,as cut-offs are much higher , Private or deemed universities might be possible  but fees are higher.

For BDS,you might have a chance in private colleges though cut-offs range from 440-500 plus you've very limited options in Delhi due to high competition.

If you're open to nearby options you may get a chance here:

IDST dental college,Modinagar

Inderprastha Dental college, Ghaziabad

Santhosh Dental college, Ghaziabad

You can also explore courses like BAMS,BHMS,BPT with lower cutoffs and good careers.

Join counselling and keep an eye on final rounds of allotment for possible BDS seats.

Explore seat chances and counselling info here:

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Ahmedabad offers quality education for B.Pharm and BDS. Institutes like Nirma University, L.J. Institute, and Ahmedabad Dental College provide good faculty, labs, and placements. Admission is through GUJCET/NEET. The city is student-friendly with low living costs and good career scope.

With 403 marks in NEET (AIR 204962), EWS, MP domicile, and female quota, you may get BHMS/BAMS in private colleges easily. Govt BAMS is possible in later rounds. Govt BDS is tough, but private BDS under management/EWS quota is possible. Apply in MP state counseling.

With a NEET UG rank of 193000, MBBS seats in government colleges may be out of reach in the General category. However, BDS in private colleges is possible, especially in states like Karnataka, UP, or Tamil Nadu under management quota. You may also explore MBBS in private deemed universities or abroad (like Georgia, Philippines, etc.) if budget allows. Some state counseling rounds may offer vacant seats in semi-government colleges, so register for your home state and MCC counseling rounds.

For BDS admission under the OBC category through NEET, the closing rank depends on the year and the type of college. But usually, if you are from the OBC category and want to get a seat in a government dental college through All India Quota, your NEET score should be at least 520 to 540 marks. This means your rank should be under 3,00,000 to have a better chance.

Last year, many OBC students got BDS seats in government colleges with ranks around 3,50,000 or a little more. But for top dental colleges like in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore, the cutoff can go higher, around 540 to 560 marks.

In state quota counselling, the cutoff may be a little lower depending on your state. So even if your rank is a little above 3 lakh, you may still get a seat through your state counselling, especially in private or semi-government colleges.

You can check more details here:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/bds-cutoff-for-neet

With 185 marks in NEET 2025 you're eligible for counselling but have very low chance for government dental colleges. You may get a seat in private dental colleges, especially in management or stray rounds. Explore private options based on your category and state.

Hello Aspirant,

With an AIR (All India Rank) of 1,60,000 in NEET and in the OC (Open Category) there is a very slim chance of getting an MBBS seat in a government medical college, especially in General Category seats through All India Quota (AIQ), but here are some options:

1. MBBS in Private Colleges: You could get a seat in a private medical college through the state quota, especially in Tier 2/3 states where the cutoffs are relatively lower. The fee would be high compared to government colleges.
2. BDS Seats: You have fair chances for BDS in both government & private dental colleges under the state quota.
3. Deemed Universities: Some deemed universities may offer MBBS seats at this rank but the fee is exorbitantly high (15 to 25 lakhs/year).
4. Management/NRI Quota: If you can afford, you can explore MBBS through management/NRI quota seats in private colleges.
5. Alternatives: You can think of allied health science courses such as BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc Nursing etc., which also have good career scope.

You can also participate in state counselling rounds, as sometimes, seats remain vacant/unfilled, including mop-up rounds.

Honestly speaking according to your rank that is 72,925 it is very difficult for you to get  government colleges because government colleges cutt off usually goes to 30000 and last round of counselling usually ends at 50000-60000 for EWS. You can only apply for private colleges.