To secure a seat in a government college for a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course, you'll need to score well in the NEET 2025 exam. Here's what you should aim for:

- General Category: 550-570 marks, which corresponds to the 50th percentile.

- Reserved Categories (OBC, SC, ST): 520-540 marks for OBC, 380-420 marks for SC, and 350-380 marks for ST.

- Government Colleges: The cutoff for government colleges is expected to be higher, with scores ranging from 450-550 for General, 350-450 for SC, 300-400 for ST, and 400-520 for OBC.

Keep in mind that these are expected cutoffs based on previous year's trends. The actual cutoff may vary depending on factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of students appearing, and the number of seats available.

For BDS in a government college through NEET 2025, aim for a score between 550-650.

Expected Cutoffs:

General Category: 50th percentile, around 720-137 marks.

SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile, around 136-107 marks.

Cutoffs vary based on the college, number of applicants, and exam difficulty.