NBEMS has issued the category wise qualifying cutoff percentiles for NEET MDS 2025 with no reductions, General/EWS (50th percentile), SC/ST/OBC (40th percentile) and PwBD (45th percentile). This year, the NEET 2025 cutoff marks for General and EWS candidates is 261, 44 for Gen PwBD, and 227 for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Candidates scoring 720+ in the NEET MDS 2025 exam achieve a rank within the top 10 and they can secure admission in the top participating institutes such as AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh and JIPMER Puducherry.
NBEMS has released the NEET MDS results on May 15, 2025 on the official website. The NEET MDS 2025 cutoffs have been announced along with the NEET MDS 2025 results.
Once the cutoffs are released, the candidates can check which colleges they can choose based on their rank, category and state by using the NEET MDS 2025 College Predictor.
NEET MDS 2025 Expected Cutoff
General Category: The highest qualifying percentile of 50 is required for General category candidates. To be eligible to secure admission in the top institutes, the General category candidate must score 300+ in NEET MDS 2025 exam. Candidates can aim for colleges such as D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital or SRM Dental College.
SC/ST/OBC - PwD: Candidates in this category get benefits of both vertical and horizontal reservation and have a lower percentile of 40 and score range of 230 - 240. This category of candidates can aim for institutes like Saveetha Dental College or Meenakshi Ammal Dental College.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Score Range (Out of 960) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 50th percentile | 261 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th percentile | 227 |
| UR-PwD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC-PwD | 40th percentile | 227 |
NEET MDS 2025 Marks vs Rank
To secure admission in the top medical institutes across India, candidates need to score 720+ in the NEET MDS 2025 exam.
The candidates should achieve a rank in the top 10 to get admission in institutes such as AIIMS Delhi or PGIMER Chandigarh.
| NEET MDS Marks (Out of 960) | NEET MDS Rank (Expected) |
|---|---|
| 800+ | 1 |
| 791 – 800 | 2 |
| 781 – 790 | 3 |
| 771 – 780 | 4 |
| 761 – 770 | 5 |
| 751 – 760 | 6 |
| 741 – 750 | 7 |
| 731 – 740 | 8 |
| 721 – 730 | 9 |
| 710 – 720 | 10 |
How is NEET MDS 2025 percentile calculated?
The NEET MDS 2025 percentile is calculated using the following formula:
For Example:
If 1000 candidates appeared for the exam, and you are in the 200th position (score more than 200 candidates), then the percentile is calculated as follows:
This means you scored better than 80% of the candidates.
What is a safe score in NEET MDS 2025?
The NEET MDS 2025 safe score varies for each category. It also depends on the type of college the candidate is applying to for admissions.
Tabulated below are the category wise and college wise safe score for NEET MDS 2025 exam:
General (UR) Category Safe Score
| College Type | Safe Score (Out of 960) |
|---|---|
| Govt Dental (Top branches) | 720+ |
| Govt Dental (Any branch) | 680–700+ |
| Semi-Govt/State Quota | 620–650+ |
| Private/Deemed (Top Pvt) | 550–600+ |
OBC/EWS Category Safe Score
| College Type | Safe Score Range |
|---|---|
| Govt Dental (Top branches) | 700–720+ |
| Govt Dental (Any branch) | 660–690+ |
| Semi-Govt / State | 600–630+ |
| Private / Deemed | 530–580+ |
SC/ST Category Safe Score
| College Type | Safe Score Range |
|---|---|
| Govt Dental (Top branches) | 620–650+ |
| Govt Dental (Any branch) | 580–610+ |
| Semi-Govt / State | 500–550+ |
| Private / Deemed | 460–510+ |
Is 500 a good score in NEET MDS 2025?
500+ is considered a good score in NEET MDS 2025. The NEET MDS 2025 good score also depends on the candidate’s choice of college as well.
| Target | Good Score Range | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|---|
| Top Government Colleges (AIQ 50%) | 500+ | High chance at MAIDS, BHU, GDC Mumbai, etc. |
| Tier-1 Govt. Clinical Branches | 450 – 500 | Oral surgery, Endodontics, Prostho in good gov colleges |
| Mid-tier Govt. Colleges | 400 – 450 | Conservative, Pedodontics, Ortho in mid-range gov inst. |
| Deemed/Private Colleges – Clinical | 300 – 400 | Clinical seats in reputed private/deemed colleges |
| Deemed/Private Colleges – Non-Clinical | 250 – 300 | Oral Path, Public Health Dentistry, etc. |
| Cutoff Level (General Category) | 270–280 (Expected) | Minimum qualifying for AIQ Counseling |
Colleges accepting 500+ NEET MDS 2025 score
| College Name | Location | Approx. Annual Tuition Fee (INR) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) | New Delhi | ₹5,000 | Consistently ranked #1; highly competitive admissions. |
| Government Dental College and Hospital (GDC) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 | Renowned for clinical training and infrastructure. |
| Nair Hospital Dental College | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 | Offers diverse clinical exposure; affiliated with a major hospital. |
| Government Dental College and Research Institute (GDCRI) | Bangalore, Karnataka | ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 | Known for academic excellence and research opportunities. |
| Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital (TNGDCH) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹32,350 | Oldest dental college in India; strong alumni network. |
| Government Dental College and Hospital | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 | Offers comprehensive postgraduate programs across specialties. |
| Patna Dental College and Hospital | Patna, Bihar | ₹27,000 | Affordable tuition with quality education. |
| HP Government Dental College and Hospital | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | ₹39,000 | Scenic location; offers focused clinical training. |
NEET MDS 2025 Participating Institutes
Approximately, 274 institutes including government and private accept the NEET MDS 2025 scores. These colleges combined offer 7,175 MDS seats in India. The NEET MDS 2025 exam was held in 56 cities across India.
Government Institutes
| College Name | Location | Annual Tuition Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) | New Delhi | ₹13,000 |
| Government Dental College and Hospital | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹94,500 |
| Nair Hospital Dental College | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹94,500 |
| Government Dental College | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | ₹22,000 |
| Government College of Dentistry | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | ₹1,00,000 |
| Government Dental College | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | ₹20,000 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | ₹7,500 |
| Government Dental College | Bangalore, Karnataka | ₹64,150 |
| Government Dental College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹30,000 |
| Regional Dental College | Guwahati, Assam | ₹36,210 |
| Government Dental College | Kozhikode, Kerala | ₹52,100 |
| Government Dental College | Kottayam, Kerala | ₹52,100 |
| Government Dental College | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | ₹52,100 |
Deemed and Private Institutes
| College Name | Location | Annual Tuition Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences | Mangalore, Karnataka | ₹6,56,667 |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹6,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 |
| SRM Dental College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹5,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 |
| Saveetha Dental College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹16,50,000 |
| DY Patil University School of Dentistry | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹5,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital | Pune, Maharashtra | ₹13,00,000 |
| Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital | Pune, Maharashtra | ₹5,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 |
| KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences | Belgaum, Karnataka | ₹5,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 |
| Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) | Chandigarh | ₹7,500 |
| Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹5,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 |
| Meenakshi Ammal Dental College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹5,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 |
Armed Forces Medical Institutes
| College Name | Location | Annual Tuition Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) | Pune, Maharashtra | ₹64,000 |
NEET MDS 2024 Cutoff
| Category | Percentile | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th Percentile | 263 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th Percentile | 230 |
| General PWBD | 45th Percentile | 346 |
If the number of qualifying candidates in each category are less than three times the number of vacancies, then NEET MDS 2024 Cut off percentile will be lowered. Last year also, NEET MDS cut off percentile was lowered to 18.193, 8.193, and 13.193 for GN/ EWS, SC/ ST/ OBC, and GN-PwD categories respectively.
Based on NEET MDS cut off candidates will be shortlisted for admission to the MDS courses in top dental colleges of India. NEET MDS 2024 Counselling will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) based on the 50% AIQ merit list. Check NEET MDS 2024 College Predictor
NEET MDS Cut off 2023
| Category | NEET MDS Cut off Percentile 2023 | NEET MDS Cut off Scores 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 50 | 272 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40 | 238 |
| General and EWS - PH | 45 | 255 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PH | 40 | 238 |
Revised NEET MDS Cut off 2023
| Category | Revised Percentile | Revised Scores |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 18.193 | 168 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 8.193 | 125 |
| General and EWS - PH | 13.193 | 149 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PH | 8.193 | 125 |
NEET MDS Cut off 2022
| Category | Cut off Percentile 2022 | Cut off Score 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 24.286 | 174 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 14.286 | 138 |
| General and EWS - PH | 19.286 | 157 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PH | 14.286 | 138 |
NEET MDS Cut off 2022 (Original)
| Category | Cut off Percentile 2022 | Cut off Scores 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 50th Percentile | 263 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th Percentile | 227 |
| General and EWS - PH | 45th Percentile | 245 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PH | 40th Percentile | 227 |
NEET MDS Cut off 2021
For the 2021 session, the qualifying NEET MDS cut off was lowered due to the vacant seats.
| Category | Revised Percentile | Revised Scores |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 26.971 | 185 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 16.971 | 152 |
| General and EWS - PH | 21.971 | 170 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PH | 16.971 | 152 |
NEET MDS Cut off 2021: Original
| Category | Percentile | Scores |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 50 | 259 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40 | 227 |
| General and EWS - PH | 45 | 243 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PH | 40 | 227 |
NEET MDS 2020 Cutoff
Candidates can check NEET MDS 2020 cutoff score as well as the minimum qualifying percentage given below:
| Category | Revised cutoff percentile | Revised Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| General Category | 31.065 | 220 |
| Reserved Category | 21.065 | 188 |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 21.065 | 204 |
NEET MDS cut off 2020 (Original)
| Category | Cut off percentile | Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 50th | 286 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th | 250 |
| General and EWS - PH | 45th | 268 |
| SC/ST/OBC - PH | 40th | 250 |
NEET MDS 2020 All India Quota Cutoff
General category candidates need to score 766.1 marks to clear the examination. Reserved category candidates get relaxation in the cutoff score. OBC candidates need to score 759.8 and SC category candidates need to score 644.3 to pass NEET MDS examination. Given below is the 50% category-wise All India Quota Cutoff for NEET MDS candidates can check.
| CATEGORY | Cut Off Score |
|---|---|
| General | 766.0974 |
| General Physically handicapped | 517.2698 |
| Other Backward Class | 759.8726 |
| Other Backward Class Physically handicapped | 501.5115 |
| Scheduled Caste | 644.3119 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 554.57 |
NEET MDS Cutoff 2019
The Central Governement along with the Dental Council of India had to lower the Cutoff for the 2019 session owing to the number of seats remaining vacant. In an attempt to fill up the vacany the cutoffs had to be dropped significantly as the count of candidates to that of the vacant seats were three times lower.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile (Min.) | NEET 2019 Cutoff | Revised Percentile (Min.) | Revised NEET 2019 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 50th | 250 | 25.835th | 172 |
| General - PH | 45th | 232 | 20.835th | 156 |
| OBC | 40th | 215 | 15.835th | 140 |
| OBC-PH | 40th | 215 | 15.835th | 140 |
| SC | 40th | 215 | 15.835th | 140 |
| SC-PH | 40th | 215 | 15.835th | 140 |
| ST | 40th | 215 | 15.835th | 140 |
| ST-PH | 40th | 215 | 15.835th | 140 |
NEET MDS Cut Off 2018
| Category | NEET MDS 2018 cut off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 250 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 215 |
| General PWD | 232 |
NEET MDS Cut Off 2017
Original Cutoff
| CATEGORY | QUALIFYING PERCENTILE | CUT-OFF SCORE AS PER QUALIFYING CRITERIA |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | 523.2461 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40 | 491.2402 |
| Persons with Disability | 45 | 507.436 |
Revised Cutoff
| CATEGORY | REVISED QUALIFYING PERCENTILE | REVISED CUT- OFF SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| General | 42.50 | 499.2738 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 32.50 | 469.0642 |
| Persons with Disability | 37.50 | 483.731 |
NEET MDS 2017 Institute-wise Rankings
Candidates can check the previous year cutoff given below to get a fair idea about the trends of NEET MDS Cutoff. Given below is the college wise and rank wise cutoff candidates can check:
| Name of the College | Unreserved | Reserved | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| D.C,PT.B.D.S,PGIMS,ROHTAK | 6 | 130 | 300 | 713 |
| DR.R.A.D.C & HOSP.,KOLKATA | 53 | 196 | 394 | 1414 |
| DR.Z.A.D.C.,FAC.OF MEDICINE,ALIGARH | 7 | 70 | 98 | 98 |
| FACULTY OF DEN.SCI., KGMU,LUCKNOW | 5 | 132 | 308 | 1051 |
| G.D.C & HOSPITAL, MUMBAI | 20 | 184 | 353 | 1218 |
| G.D.C & HOSPITAL, NAGPUR | 15 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| G.D.C. & HOSPITAL, AURANGABAD | 69 | 137 | 953 | 953 |
| G.D.C. & HOSPITAL, JAIPUR | 4 | 116 | 740 | 2130 |
| GDC,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 21 | 188 | 328 | 1722 |
| GOA DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL | 42 | 182 | 556 | 1364 |
| GOVT COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, INDORE | 73 | 115 | 373 | 1158 |
| GOVT. D. C. & HOSP,AHMEDABAD | 44 | 181 | 947 | 1969 |
| GOVT. DENTAL COLLEGE, KOTTAYAM | 17 | 177 | 687 | 1656 |
| GOVT. DENTAL COLLEGE, KOZHIKODE | 1 | 114 | 1073 | 1073 |
| GOVT.D.C. & HOSPITAL, PATIALA | 51 | 141 | 659 | 659 |
| GOVT.D.C.& RESEARCH. INS.,BANGALORE | 32 | 172 | 567 | 1574 |
| H.P.G.D.C. & HOSP., SHIMLA | 50 | 125 | 837 | 1869 |
| IMS BHU Dental, Varanasi | 10 | 37 | 31 | 31 |
| MAULANA AZAD INST& DENTAL SCI.,N.D. | 2 | 120 | 95 | 894 |
| MGPGI OF DENTAL SCIENCES,PUDUCHERRY | 65 | 180 | 960 | 2153 |
| NAIR DENTAL COLL.& HOSPITAL, MUMBAI | 35 | 164 | 634 | 1678 |
| PATNA DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL | 0 | 0 | 919 | 919 |
| PB GOVT DENTAL COLL & HOSP,AMRITSAR | 87 | 140 | 0 | 0 |
| REGIONAL DENTAL COLLEGE,GUWAHATI | 84 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| S.C.B.DENTAL COLL & HOSPITAL,CUTTACK | 48 | 192 | 586 | 586 |
| T.N. GOVT. DENTAL COLLEGE, CHENNAI | 12 | 193 | 238 | 1604 |
| UCMS DENTAL, DELHI | 0 | 0 | 100 | - |
AIPGDEE 2016 Cutoff
Candidates can check below the AIPGDEE 2016 Cutoff for different specializations.
AIPGDEE 2016 Prosthetics Closing Rank
| Category | Last rank |
|---|---|
| UR | 134 |
| SC | 953 |
| ST | 1722 |
| OBC | - |
AIPGDEE 2015 Cutoff
Candidates can check AIPGDEE 2015 All India Quota Cutoff for better understanding of the cutoff trend. Cutoff given below is on the basis of rank and marks.
| Category | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Marks | |
| General | Rank 1 | 78.750 |
| Last Rank - 805 | 63.125 | |
| General PH | First Rank in UR-PH - 858 | 62.500 |
| Last Rank in UR-PH - 1627 | 56.375 | |
| Other Backward Class | First Rank in OBC - 807 | 63.125 |
| Last Rank in OBC - 943 | 61.625 | |
| Scheduled Tribes | First Rank in ST - 914 | 61.875 |
| Last Rank in ST - 3866 | 40.000 | |
| Scheduled Castes | First Rank in SC - 823 | 62.875 |
| Last Rank in SC - 3331 | 43.750 |
NEET MDS 2025 FAQ’s
Question 1. How much rank is required for NEET MDS in Government College?
Answer- To get admission in a government dental college through NEET MDS 2025, the required rank varies by category:
- General (UR): Rank between 568 - 686
- OBC: Rank between 743 - 882
- EWS: Rank between 800 - 1000
- SC: Rank between 2700 - 3000
- ST: Rank between 5000 - 5500
Question 2. How many government seats are there in NEET MDS?
Answer- There are a total of 956 government seats available for NEET MDS 2025 across various Government Dental Colleges and Central Institutes in India.
Question 3. How many MDS seats are in AIIMS?
Answer- AIIMS offers limited seats for MDS:
- 2 seats in Conservative Dentistry
- 2 seats in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Question 4. Can I join MDS without NEET?
Answer- No, you cannot join any MDS program in India without qualifying the NEET MDS 2025 exam, as it is mandatory for all dental postgraduate admissions.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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