NEET MDS 2025 Cut-Off Percentiles Reduced: More Chances for Dental Postgraduate Admissions! Good News!
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reduced the qualifying cut-off percentiles for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery NEET MDS 2025. Therefore, the predominant aim of this move is to bring relief to many dental postgraduates in view of the fact that they were not eligible for admission last time. Due to which, they lost the opportunity to fulfil their dream.
However, the revised cut-off percentiles have been lowered by 19.863 percentile points across all categories, including General, SC, ST, OBC, and UR-PWD. As compared to the previous years, this year, more students will become eligible for admission to PG dental courses because of the reduction of the qualifying cut-off percentiles
This provides them with increased opportunities to pursue their desired specialisation and college. Through this exploration, I have discussed the implications of the reduced cut-off percentiles and what it means for aspiring dental postgraduates. Let’s take a deep dive into this matter and take a detailed manner informative approach to it.
Key Highlights: Reduced Cut-Off Percentiles
- General Category (UR/EWS): The revised cut-off percentile has been reduced to 30.137 percentile and the cut-off score of 197.
- SC/ST/OBC Category: The revised cut-off percentile has been reduced to 20.137 percentile and the cut-off score of 168.
- General-PWD Category: The revised cut-off percentile has been reduced to the 25.137 percentile and the cut-off score of 182.
What Does This Mean for Aspiring Dental Postgraduates?
Now, more aspiring dental medical students take advantage as they all become eligible for admission to PG dental courses because of the announcement of a reduction in cut-off percentiles. Moreover, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will reopen registration for NEET MDS 2025 counselling. Do not miss out on the chance this time, as this is another opportunity for candidates to secure a seat in their preferred course and college.
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Benefits of the Reduced Cut-Off Percentiles
- Increased Chances of Admission: With the reduced cut-off percentiles, more students will have a chance to secure admission in government and private dental colleges.
- More Opportunities: The reduced cut-off percentiles will provide more opportunities for students to pursue their desired specialisation and college.
- Increased Competition: While the reduced cut-off percentiles may increase the chances of admission, they will also lead to increased competition among students.
NEET MDS Counselling Process
Respected authorities have conducted the counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, and the remaining 50% of seats are filled through state-level counselling. If you are a candidate, do not wait for another minute; go and register and submit your preferred course and college choices within the specified deadlines so that you will not miss your seat. Securing the seat is necessary to carry forward the counselling process.
Important Dates to Keep in Mind
Here are some key dates of counselling as well as the registration deadline. You must know if you are a candidate. Take a look at it!
- Counselling Dates: August 17-18, 2025
- Registration Deadline: Candidates must register and submit their choices within the specified deadlines.
Final Verdict
The reduction in NEET MDS 2025 cut-off percentiles is a boon for aspiring dental postgraduates as this provides them with increased chances of admission and more opportunities to pursue their desired specialisation and college. Candidates must stay updated with the latest information and counselling schedule to secure a seat in their preferred course and college
