Hey Sandip ,

As per your mentioned query, yes BDS is a good option in India. As it offers you alot of opportunities in this field. The best career options after BDS if you opt :

1. Dental Consultant
2. Lecturer
3. Clinical Practitioner
4. Medical Transcriptionist

To know more , refer this

https://dqxeclau.top/careers/articles/career-options-after-bds

Good wishes!

With 157 marks in NEET 2025, securing a free (government) BDS seat in Telangana, Hyderabad is highly unlikely, even under reserved categories, as the cutoff for BDS in government colleges is usually much higher. Consider management quota or private colleges.

Hey Anushka, I've got some info on BDS cutoffs for government colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

Typically, the cutoff marks are:

General Category: 550-570

OBC Category: 520-540

SC Category: 380-420

ST Category: 350-380

For top government dental colleges in UP, the cutoff ranks are:

King George's University of Dental Science, Lucknow: around 10,000-15,000

Other government colleges: around 15,000-30,000

Remember, these are just estimates, and cutoffs can change every year. Check the official websites or the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the latest info.

With 370/720 in NEET 2025, your chances of getting a BDS seat in a government college depend on:

State Quota (Reserved Categories): Moderate chances in some states with lower cutoffs.

AIQ and General Category: Unlikely for a government seat.

Hello,

Based on previous years' data, the NEET UG cutoff for BDS admission in G Pulla Reddy Dental College , Kurnool under the OC category was around 415 marks in 2022 and approximately 503 marks in 2023 . With a score of 300 in NEET UG 2025, it is unlikely that you would secure a government (free) seat in this college.

However, you might consider applying for management quota seats, which typically have lower cutoff scores but come with higher fees. It's also advisable to explore other private dental colleges in Andhra Pradesh where the cutoff scores might be more in line with your NEET score.

Hope it helps !