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OPEN category rank bands based on 1 year of closing rank data (7 categories tracked)
High Chance
< 2,231
Qualified every year
Moderate Chance
2,231–2,510
Qualified some years
Low Chance
2,510–2,789
Did not qualify in any year
BDS admission at Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta has become more accessible. OPEN moved from AIR 2,801 in 2023 to AIR 3,223 in 2025. The gap between OPEN and reserved categories for BDS is slim here — all categories close within a tight rank band. This dental college fills early and with strong ranks. Under Himachal Pradesh, treat it as an aspirational BDS pick unless your rank is well within range.
College data sourced from Dental Council of India