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    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS Admission: Qualifying Percentile, Expected Cutoff

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS Admission: Qualifying Percentile, Expected Cutoff

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    Ujjwal KirtiUpdated on 05 May 2026, 02:01 PM IST

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET UG exam for admission to the MBBS/BDS seats across the medical colleges of India. This year, the NEET 2026 exam was easy to moderate level and students are looking for NEET 2026 safe score for BDS. NTA will release the NEET 2026 qualifying marks along with the results. Meanwhile, candidates can check the NEET 2026 safe score for BDS and comparing it with the expected score can help them to know their chances of getting a BDS seat in the government medical college.

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    1. NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS: HIghlights
    2. What is NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS?
    3. Factors Affecting NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS
    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS Admission: Qualifying Percentile, Expected Cutoff
    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS Admission: Qualifying Percentile, Expected Cutoff

    For candidates targeting BDS through the NEET exam 2026, understanding the concept of NEET 2026 safe score for BDS is crucial. However, it is important to keep in mind that scoring a NEET safe score 2026 for BDS will have high chances of getting into government colleges but it is not guaranteed. To check the overall NEET 2026 safe score for BDS, category-wise safe score, and other details, read the full article below.

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS: HIghlights

    Candidates who appeared in NEET 2026 can check the brief overview about the safe score for BDS seats in the table below.

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS: Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    NEET UG 2026

    Conducting Body

    National Testing Agency (NTA)

    Candidates appeared in NEET 2026

    22,05,035

    Number of BDS seats in government college

    28,016

    Qualifying marks

    150 (approx.) for general

    NEET 2026 safe score for BDS

    540+ for general

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    What is NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS?

    NEET 2026 safe score for BDS is the mark at which there is a high chance of securing BDS seats in the medical colleges of India. However, it is not guaranteed admission to the BDS course. As per the NTA's official information, a total of 22,05,035 candidates appeared in the NEET 2026 exam which is one of the reasons that can affect the NEET 2026 safe score for BDS. Higher the number of candidates, the higher the competition and this will increase the NEET cutoff for BDS. Candidates can check the category wise NEET 2026 safe score for BDS in the table below.

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS General Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for general category

    50th percentile

    Expected qualifying NEET 2026 cutoff for general category

    150

    Safe score for government colleges

    540+

    Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for the general category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive.

    Also Check: NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS OBC Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for OBC category

    40th percentile

    Expected qualifying NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC category

    128

    Safe score for government colleges

    520+

    Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for the OBC category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive.

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS SC Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for SC/ST category

    40th percentile

    Expected qualifying NEET 2026 cutoff for SC category

    128

    Safe score for government colleges

    400 - 450

    Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for the SC category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive.

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS ST Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for ST category

    40th percentile

    Expected qualifying NEET 2026 cutoff for ST category

    128

    Safe score for government colleges

    380 - 430

    Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for the ST category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive.

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    Factors Affecting NEET 2026 Safe Score for BDS

    There are various factors that affect the NEET 2026 safe score for BDS. Check the factors below.

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    • AIQ vs state quota competition

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