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The dental colleges in India, whether government or private, are known for their high-quality education in dental medicine. For students with dreams of becoming dentists, gaining admission to one of these colleges is a significant accomplishment. Among these colleges, private BDS institutions in India have NEET All India Cut-off ranks that range from 1,00,000 to 5,00,000. An overview of these colleges is provided in this article, with information on the total number of institutes, the top qualifying scores for each category, and a brief look at a few noteworthy institutions
The National Medical Commission (NMC) approved a record 20,098 additional undergraduate, along with around 777 new postgraduate (PG) medical seats, after initial rejection. The MBBS intake has been increased by 11,682 – the highest ever in absolute terms – taking the overall count of NEET UG 2026 seats to 1,29,872.
There are numerous private dental colleges that offer BDS programs and are located in various states to serve students from diverse regions. Admission to these colleges is determined by the NEET score, which establishes the cut-off rank for each category. The cut-off rank varies every year based on factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates, and the availability of seats.
The highest cut-off for the General category is observed at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, with a cut-off of 490231, followed by Rural Dental College, Loni, with a cut-off of 468409.
State | College Name | General Category Closing Rank | BDS Course Fees |
Maharashtra | Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune | 183289 | ₹ 22.50 L |
Gujarat | KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara | 209667 | ₹ 18.75 L |
Karnataka | KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum | 248979 | ₹ 12.35 L |
Maharashtra | Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad | 416933 | ₹ 25.00 L |
Tamil Nadu | SRM Dental College, Ramapuram | 421855 | ₹ 17.70 L |
Tamil Nadu | SRM Dental College, Kattankulathur | 440852 | ₹ 15.70 L |
Karnataka | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 442843 | ₹ 22.00 L |
Maharashtra | Rural Dental College, Loni | 468409 | ₹ 23.75 L |
Karnataka | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | 490231 | ₹ 27.60 L |
Note – Cut-off rank is a maximum closing rank of last round; Cut-off data is taken from NEET UG ALL INDIA data.
The NEET College Predictor 2024 by Careers360 is designed to help medical aspirants evaluate their chances of admission to top dental colleges based on their NEET UG scores. Utilizing historical NEET cut-offs, advanced algorithms, seat availability changes, and trend analysis, the NEET UG College Predictor 2024 estimates a candidate's potential rank range for securing a seat.
This College Predictor is a crucial resource for medical aspirants, offering insights into their likelihood of admission to various dental colleges. By providing a list of potential colleges, the NEET 2024 College Predictor assists candidates in making informed decisions during the counselling process.
Candidates should follow these steps to use the NEET College Predictor 2024:
Visit Careers360's NEET College Predictor.
Click on the ‘Use now’ tab under either 'NEET College Predictor for All India Counselling' or 'NEET 2024 State Counselling,' based on your preference.
Enter your NEET UG Score and select the seat type.
Fill in the required details, such as category and other relevant information.
Verify your mobile number via OTP, then click on the ‘Predict my colleges’ tab.
The NEET College Predictor 2024 will display a list of colleges where you are likely to gain admission.
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for PwD (handicapped) candidates in Telangana was set at 40th percentile with 126 - 113 marks. Admission to government colleges in Telangana require higher marks as many as over 500 marks in NEET.
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