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With a NEET MDS rank of 1,172, your chances of getting admission to Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences, Chandigarh, are very strong under the All India Quota. The institute’s closing rank for general category candidates in recent years has been well beyond your rank, making you eligible for consideration. While top clinical branches like Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, and Endodontics may be highly competitive and close at lower ranks, you still have a good chance of getting clinical specialties such as Periodontology, Prosthodontics, or Public Health Dentistry. Final allotment will depend on your category, the choices filled, and seat availability during the counselling rounds. Overall, your rank positions you well for admission into a reputable government dental college like HS Judge with a clinical branch.

In NEET MDS, the All India 50% category rank is your rank among candidates of the same category (like OBC, SC, ST) only for AIQ 50% seats. It helps in category-wise seat allotment during counseling. The lower the rank, the better your chances in your category.

With 211 marks in NEET MDS 2025, getting Endodontics in government colleges is very unlikely due to high cutoffs. However, you may have a chance in some private colleges or deemed universities where the competition is lower. Keep an eye on counselling rounds and management quota seats.

Hello Deep,

Here is the answer for your query. The list of best colleges with this rank in NEET MDS 2025 is as follows,

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi: AIIMS is renowned for its medical and dental programs, offering excellent training and research opportunities.
2. King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow: KGMU has a strong reputation for its dental surgery programs and provides comprehensive clinical exposure.
3. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh: PGIMER is well-regarded for its research and clinical training in various medical fields, including dentistry.
4. Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai: This institution is recognized for its practical training and experienced faculty in oral surgery.

When choosing a college, consider factors like the curriculum, faculty qualifications, research output, placement opportunities, and the overall environment of the institution. Additionally, visiting campuses and talking to current students can provide valuable insights.

You can also check out the below attached link for more information. You'll see different colleges, their fees structure, cutoff details, admission procedure and etc.

https://medicine.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-mds-in-oral-surgery-colleges-in-india

I hope you might find this answer helpful.

Hello Praveen,

With a NEET MDS score of 310 and belonging to the OBC category, you have cleared the qualifying cutoff (which is usually around 227 for OBC). However, getting a seat in top government dental colleges may be difficult with this score.

Here’s what you can consider:

• You may get a seat in private dental colleges under the OBC or management quota.

• Some state quota government colleges with lower cutoffs may offer chances depending on your state’s counselling process.

• Look for deemed universities and private institutions where cutoff trends are slightly more flexible.

• Participate in both All India and state-level counselling for better chances.

• Keep backup options ready in specializations or lower-demand branches.

You are eligible to apply for counselling. Final allotment will depend on cutoffs, seat availability, and college-wise rank trends.

I would recommend you to use the NEET MDS College Predictor Tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello there,

With an AIQ NEET MDS 2025 rank of 2093 and OBC category rank of 861 , you have a moderate to good chance of getting a government dental college seat, depending on:

1. Cutoff trends for 2024 and 2023

   • In previous years, OBC candidates with ranks up to 2500–2800 AIQ have sometimes secured seats in lower preferred government colleges , especially in the second or mop-up rounds .
     
     

2. Preferred branches

   • If you're open to non-clinical or less competitive clinical branches , your chances improve.

   • For high-demand branches like Oral Surgery or Conservative Dentistry, chances may be lower at this rank.
     
     

3. Rounds of counselling

   • You may not get top colleges in Round 1 but can expect options in Round 2 or mop-up.

Yes, you are eligible to participate in All India Quota counselling and state counselling (if domicile). Watch out for cutoff updates and be flexible with branch and college preferences to increase your chances.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Securing 861rank in OBC category in the NEET MDS 2025 test gives you a strong chance to get a government seat. In the 2024 admissions, people who had similar or higher OBC ranks were given admission to government dental colleges throughout India. OBC candidates with above 800 rank were successful in Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine and Public Health Dentistry seats in the Government Dental College, Kottayam, Kozhikode and Chennai.

Because of your rank, there is a good chance you will be selected for the All India Quota (AIQ) counseling events. To make the most of what’s offered, attend all counseling rounds and be willing to consider different specialties and colleges. If you’re willing to be flexible with your preferences, you’ll have better chances of getting accepted.

In India, admission to MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Oral Surgery) through NEET MDS varies significantly by college and quota (All India or State). Securing a seat in top government colleges like Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences or AIIMS often requires a very high rank, potentially within the top few hundred.

For instance, Government Dental College and Hospital Ahmedabad had a closing rank of 8 for MDS in Oral Surgery in 2024.

Other government colleges may accept ranks up to several thousand. Private and deemed universities typically have higher closing ranks, allowing admission even with ranks exceeding 1,000.

For more info check NEET MDS RANK WISE COLLEGE LIST

Hello,

Your prospects of being accepted into a government dental institution in Karnataka with a NEET MDS rank of 14083 are extremely slim because government seat cut off for clinical specialties like periodontics normally close around all India rank 5000 to 9000 for students in the general category. However, they are good still be limited opportunities at less popular government institutions are in subsequent counselling rounds like mop up if you are eligible under the state quota and belong to a reserved category.

However, you have a decent too good chance of getting a spot in periodontics in private and recognised Universities. Especially under the management or NRI quota, several private Karnataka institutions under KEA or COMEDK except rankings as high as 15000 to 18 000 specialties like periodontics.

With a NEET MDS 2025 score of 289 and AIR 12,694:

Government colleges in Gujarat: Admission is unlikely, as their cutoffs are much lower (higher ranks).

Private colleges in Gujarat: You have a fair chance, especially in later rounds.

Next step: Register for Gujarat state counseling at medadmgujarat.org.