NEET

No, you cannot join a College of Dental Sciences for a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme without appearing for and qualifying in the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam in India. NEET is the mandatory entrance exam for all medical and dental programs, including BDS. Since 2016, NEET has been made mandatory for admissions to medical courses like MBBS and BDS. There are no direct admission routes for BDS programs without NEET. 

Unreserved candidates who missed the NEET counselling security fee payment for round 1 must pay the fee of INR 10,000 while reserved candidates must pay INR 5,000 to participate in round 2. The round 1 registration does not apply to round 2 so you must register a second time during round 2 counselling. Petitioners must re-register for round 2 counseling since this procedure emerges following the conclusion of round 1 while requiring them to resubmit their selection preferences. Round 2 seat allotment will take place only on the spaces left unfilled during round 1.

In India, the NEET is primarily associated with admission to undergraduate medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) programs. However, some Paramedical courses may also require NEET scores for admission, particularly if they are affiliated with medical colleges or universities.

Here is a list of Paramedical courses in India that may require NEET scores for admission:

Having a NEET score of 257 might not be sufficient to gain admission into the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program at K.G. Mittal Ayurvedic College, Mumbai. In the past, the college has cut off with better scores.

The BAMS course fee at Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital (RGAMCH) is different in different locations. For instance, RGAMC in Mahe, Puducherry, charges INR 61,000 per year, whereas RGAMC in Karnataka charges INR 75,750 per year for government quota seats and INR 2,50,750 for All India Quota seats.

For a score of 363 in NEET 2024, AIR of 458,972, and SC category rank of 46,453, it's not easy to get a government medical college seat. SC candidates historically have had a higher score for admission. As an example, in the year 2023, SC candidate All India Quota cut off was NEET score of 575.

With a NEET UG score of 610 and an All India Rank (AIR) of 52,468 as an SC category candidate, you have a good chance of getting a seat in government medical colleges. In past years, SC candidates have been admitted with scores between 550 and 575. Cutoffs change every year depending on exam difficulty and availability of seats. To get accurate information, check the official websites of counseling authorities and attend the counseling process.

With 154 marks in NEET in the General EWS category, getting a government medical seat for MBBS or BDS is not very likely, as cutoff marks for General EWS students are generally much higher. But you can try private colleges, deemed universities, or other courses such as BAMS, BHMS, BNYS, or BPT, where cutoffs are relatively lower.