NEET BDS OBC (Other Backward Class) Cutoff in All India Quota
Colleges
50
Most Competitive
9,146
Least Competitive
1,40,708
Years
2023-2025
What is OBC (Other Backward Class)?
The OBC (Other Backward Classes, Non-Creamy Layer) category under All India Quota carries a 27% reservation. This uses the central OBC list maintained by the National Commission for Backward Classes, which differs from state OBC lists. A candidate classified as OBC in their home state may not appear on the central list. Candidates must hold a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in the prescribed central government format, valid for the current financial year. The creamy layer threshold is Rs 8 lakh annual family income from sources other than salary and agriculture. Creamy layer OBC candidates must compete under the OPEN category.
The OBC (Other Backward Class) category has cutoff data available across 50 dental colleges in All India Quota. This data covers 3 years of counselling from 2023 to 2025. Closing ranks for this category range from 9,146 (most competitive) to 1,40,708 (least competitive).
The most competitive colleges for OBC (Other Backward Class) in All India Quota are: Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (average closing rank 23,544), FACULTY OF Dental Sciences (average closing rank 28,065), Govt. Dental College, Kozhikode (average closing rank 28,236), RUHS College of Dental Science (average closing rank 30,059), Patna Dental College & Hospital, Patna (average closing rank 30,988). These colleges consistently attract candidates with the lowest NEET All India Ranks in this category.
Across the 50 colleges with OBC (Other Backward Class) data: 6 have tightened their cutoffs over the period, 24 have relaxed, and 25 remain stable. Based on the available data, OBC (Other Backward Class) seats in All India Quota have become somewhat easier to secure compared to previous years.
Cutoff ranks often shift between counselling rounds as seats open up. Among colleges with OBC (Other Backward Class) data, Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Vijayawada showed the largest movement: the closing rank went from 24,642 in Round 1 to 52,860 in later rounds, a gap of 28,218 ranks. On average, final-round cutoffs were 8,786 ranks higher than Round 1 cutoffs for this category.
For OBC (Other Backward Class) candidates targeting All India Quota: cutoffs have relaxed at several colleges in recent years. Candidates with ranks up to 1,40,708 still had options in past cycles, though the most competitive colleges required ranks near 9,146.