I am from West Bengal and my expected score in NEET UG is 546/720. Will I be able to get a government seat for BDS under state quota?
It is difficult to say for sure whether you will be able to get a government seat for BDS under state quota in West Bengal with an expected score of 546/720. The cut-offs for BDS vary from college to college. However, with a 546, you may be able to get into a government college in a tier-2 city. You
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