Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) 

at Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Sangli

For 2023, the closing rank was 680630 for General category candidates in All India quota for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth. NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/ quota of the applicant.

The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India in 2023, opening rank was 1217697 and closing rank was 833869. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam NEET. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth other than General category is 1031725 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in NEET exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State.

Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth will release 4-5 rounds of NEET cutoffs for admission to medical courses. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

• The NEET score of the candidate
• The category of the candidate
• The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

For last year, the closing rank for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) was 1047225 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission in Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital in Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be an Indian citizen

Have scored at least 50% in the 10+2 qualifying examination

Have passed a recognised Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology

The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam score is used in the selection process for BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery). Candidates must take the NEET exam and achieve a minimum percentile to be eligible for BDS admission. A minimum percentile of 50 is required for the unreserved category. The NEET cutoff scores differ depending on the category and institution. A score of 500+ is generally required for admission to top government dental colleges, while a score of 350-450 is considered acceptable for private colleges. The final selection is made through either Medical Counselling Committee or state quota counseling.

Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital accepts NEET-UG score for admission to BDS programme. NEET is an offline exam conducted once a year  for three hours and 20 minutes or 200 minutes. As far as the NEET exam pattern is concerned, there are 200 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology, out of which 180 questions need to be attempted. Aspirants with rank equal or above the NEET cutoff are offered seat in the BDS programme.

Students pursuing BDS from Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital can apply for scholarship offered by Indian Dental Association. IDA provides IDA-Colgate Merit Awards. Students wishing to get the scholarship should be an under graduate student of BDS and, more importantly, an IDA Member. They must be among the first three rank holders in the respective BDS academic years. 

There are now 100 BDS seats available at Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital-Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth. This number is further divided into 15 seats set aside for the Maharashtra State quota, which provides possibilities for students in the region, and 85 seats for the All India quota, which is available to students across the country. It's crucial to remember that these figures could fluctuate every year. It is imperative that you check the official college website or get in touch with the admissions department immediately for the most accurate and current information regarding seat intake.