NEET

Manipal College of Dental Sciences is one of the most prestigious universities in India and offers excellent opportunities for U.G. and P.G. students. It generally offers two courses: BDS and MDS. The selection process or elligibility criteria for BDS are as follows:Students with 50% marks in Class 10 and Class 12 or an equivalent course who cleared the NEET-UG cut-off meet the eligibility criteria for this course. Only NEET-UG exam scores are accepted for admission; a candidate must secure score equal to or more than the NEET cutoff. Generally, the NEET cut-off varies each year, although for BDS, the NEET cutoffs for general and reserved categories are 720-137 and 136-107 respectively. Also, the total tuition fee for BDS is approximately 14.8L.

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.