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 7,00,000 to 10,00,000. This article provides an overview of the colleges, including information on the total number of institutes, the top qualifying scores for each category, and a brief look at a few noteworthy institutions.
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 NEET cut off for the General category is observed at Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, with a cut-off of 991369, followed by Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur, with a cut-off of 900846.
State | College Name | General Category Closing Rank | BDS Course Fees |
Gujarat | KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara | 816313 | ₹ 18.75 L |
Karnataka | AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | 863428 | ₹ 20.14 L |
Odisha | Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar | 871994 | ₹ 22.75 L |
Karnataka | Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur | 900846 | ₹ 11.03 L |
Haryana | Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana | 991369 | ₹ 14.58 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 gauge their chances of admission to top dental colleges based on their NEET UG scores. By using historical NEET cut-offs, advanced algorithms, changes in seat availability, and trend analysis, the College Predictor for NEET UG 2024 estimates a candidate's potential rank range for securing a seat.
This College Predictor is an invaluable tool for medical aspirants, providing insights into their likelihood of admission to various dental colleges. By offering a list of potential colleges, the NEET 2024 College Predictor assists candidates in making informed decisions during the counselling process.
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