I have 450 marks in NEET via general category. Can I take admission for BDS in Punjab?

If your score is 450 in the general category, you have a chance of getting into any college in Punjab for a BDS program, depending on that particular college and its cut-off for the year.
Expected Cutoffs
The expected NEET cut-off for BDS admissions in the state of Punjab would be around 720-137 marks
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NITTE University BDS NEET Cutoff 2026 for Round 4 was 551546 for General AI Category. Check the table below for BDS NEET Cutoff in past years:
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 560271 | 67414 | 551546 |
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