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    BDS Seat Matrix 2025: State-wise Seats Distribution

    BDS Seat Matrix 2025: State-wise Seats Distribution

    Deep PathakUpdated on 20 Jun 2025, 03:36 PM IST

    As per the Dental Council of India’s BDS seat matrix 2025, there are a total of 27618 BDS seats in NEET 2025. The total BDS seats in NEET 2025 are distributed in the All India BDS seat matrix and the state-wise BDS seat matrix among 323 BDS colleges. Various government, private, ESIC colleges, and Deemed universities contribute to this NEET BDS seat matrix.

    BDS Seat Matrix 2025: State-wise Seats Distribution
    BDS Seat Matrix

    Candidates who have secured the BDS NEET cutoff 2025 can sit for the counselling and can get admission for these seats. Hence, knowing the BDS seat distribution 2025 is important for students. In this article, we have provided a comprehensive overview of the total BDS seats in India for NEET 2025, along with the state-wise seat distribution.

    BDS seat matrix 2025: Highlights

    A brief overview of the total BDS seats in India is provided in the table below.

    NEET BDS seats in India: Overview

    Particular

    Details

    Total BDS seats in India

    27618

    Total Government BDS seats

    3958

    Total Private BDS seats

    23660

    Total Government BDS college

    52

    Total Private BDS college

    271

    Also check: Minimum marks required in BDS for government colleges

    BDS seat Distribution 2025State-wise

    The total BDS seats are distributed among various government and private colleges in India. The detailed state-wise government and private BDS seats in India is provided in the table below.

    BDS seats in India: State-wise

    State

    Government Seats

    Private Seats

    Total BDS Seats

    Andhra Pradesh

    140

    1400

    1540

    Assam

    176

    0

    176

    Bihar

    140

    200

    340

    Chandigarh

    100

    0

    100

    Chhattisgarh

    100

    500

    600

    Daman & Diu

    0

    100

    100

    Delhi

    162

    0

    162

    Goa

    50

    0

    50

    Gujarat

    500

    840

    1340

    Haryana

    100

    850

    950

    Himachal Pradesh

    75

    220

    295

    Jammu & Kashmir

    126

    100

    226

    Jharkhand

    63

    250

    313

    Karnataka

    185

    3220

    3405

    Kerala

    300

    1720

    2020

    Madhya Pradesh

    63

    1220

    1283

    Maharashtra

    326

    3200

    3526

    Manipur

    100

    0

    100

    Orissa

    63

    300

    363

    Pondicherry

    110

    300

    410

    Punjab

    100

    1150

    1250

    Rajasthan

    50

    1300

    1350

    Tamil Nadu

    263

    2800

    3063

    Telangana

    100

    1240

    1340

    Tripura

    50

    0

    50

    Uttar Pradesh

    203

    2250

    2453

    Uttarakhand

    0

    200

    200

    West Bengal

    313

    300

    613

    Total Seats

    3958

    23660

    27618

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Are deemed universities a good option for BDS with lower NEET scores?
    A:

    Deemed universities can be a good option for students with lower NEET scores, looking for BDS admission. These institutions offer quality education and infrastructure, but fees are typically higher than government colleges.

    Q: What is the counselling process for BDS admission through NEET 2025?
    A:

    BDS admissions through NEET 2025 are done through the centralised counselling. MCC conducts All India Quota counselling for 15% seats, while the remaining 85% are filled through state-level counselling. 

    Q: Can I get a BDS seat with a low NEET rank in 2025?
    A:

    Yes, it is possible to get a BDS seat with a low NEET rank, especially in private or deemed universities. Some colleges accept ranks above 6,00,000 under the management or NRI quota. However, government colleges generally require higher ranks due to strong competition and limited seats.

    Q: What is the minimum NEET score required for BDS admission in 2025?
    A:

    The minimum NEET score for BDS admission is 686 - 144 for the general category, and 143-113 for SC, ST, and OBC categories. 

    Q: How many BDS seats are available through NEET 2025 in India?
    A:

    As of NEET 2025, there are approximately 27,600 BDS seats available across government, private, and deemed dental colleges in India. These seats are filled through All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota counselling based on NEET scores. The exact number of BDS seats for NEET 2025 will be released before the counselling. 

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