am i eligible for mbbs and bds.
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Hi Siddharth,
As you haven’t mentioned your details, I wouldn’t be able to tell about your eligibility specifically but here’s general criteria of eligibility:
- You need to pass 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subject in both Classes 11 and 12.
- Minimum age should be 17years at the time of admission or as of 31st December 2019.
- Maximum age is 25 years for general categories and 30 years for reserved categor and PwD category.
- Minimum marks in 12th standard are UR - 50%, OBC/SC/ST - 40%, PWD - 45% (minimum aggregate marks only for PCB subjects)
Eligibility for MBBS:
Qualifying exam
Aspirant must have completed their Class 12 from CBSE/ISC/State Board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as the main subject
Minimum marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
For General and OBC aspirants 60% aggregate;
For SC and ST candidates 50% aggregate
For PwD candidates - 45% aggregate
Eligibility for BDS:
Qualifying Exam
Candidates have to pass a recognised Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years study
NIOS candidates are eligible for now subject to the matter subjudice in the court.
Students from Foreign/International Boards are eligible if their qualify exam meets the equivalency determined by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as per regulations of the Medical Council of India and the concerned University.
Subjects to be studied in qualifying exam
Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (including practical tests in these subjects)
AND
Mathematics or any other elective subject with English as prescribed by the NCERT.
Note: Candidates who have studied Biology/Biotechnology as and additional Subject can also apply subject to the judgement of the Supreme court where the matter is subjudice.
Required Pass Percentage in 10+2 or equivalent
Unreserved candidates and OCI, NRI, foreign candidates
Must have secured at least 50% in their qualifying exam in
Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Bio-technology taken together.
Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (OBC)must have secured 40%
PwD candidates must have secured 45% in their qualifying exam
I hope this helps.
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