NEET BDS OBC-PWD (Other Backward Class - PWD) Cutoff in All India Quota
Colleges
13
Most Competitive
6,73,115
Least Competitive
13,86,421
Years
2023-2025
What is OBC-PWD (Other Backward Class - PWD)?
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.
PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) sub-quota: 5% of seats within each category are reserved horizontally for candidates with at least 40% benchmark disability (in most disability categories) as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Candidates must obtain a disability certificate from a designated government medical board.
The OBC-PWD (Other Backward Class - PWD) category has cutoff data available across 13 dental colleges in All India Quota. This data covers 3 years of counselling from 2023 to 2025. Closing ranks for this category range from 6,73,115 (most competitive) to 13,86,421 (least competitive).
The most competitive colleges for OBC-PWD (Other Backward Class - PWD) in All India Quota are: Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (average closing rank 6,73,115), Govt. Dental College, Kottayam (average closing rank 9,20,127), NAIR HOSP DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSP (average closing rank 10,43,367), Dental Institue (average closing rank 11,21,268), GOVT. DENTAL College & Hospital (average closing rank 11,37,862). These colleges consistently attract candidates with the lowest NEET All India Ranks in this category.
Across the 13 colleges with OBC-PWD (Other Backward Class - PWD) data: 2 have relaxed, and 11 remain stable. Based on the available data, OBC-PWD (Other Backward Class - PWD) seats in All India Quota have become somewhat easier to secure compared to previous years.
For OBC-PWD (Other Backward Class - PWD) candidates targeting All India Quota: cutoffs have relaxed at several colleges in recent years. Candidates with ranks up to 13,86,421 still had options in past cycles, though the most competitive colleges required ranks near 6,73,115.
OBC-PWD (Other Backward Class - PWD) BDS Cutoffs by College
| College | Avg Rank | Lowest Rank | Highest Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences | 6,73,115 | 6,73,115 | 6,73,115 | ▬ |
| Govt. Dental College, Kottayam | 9,20,127 | 9,20,127 | 9,20,127 | ▬ |
| NAIR HOSP DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSP | 10,43,367 | 9,98,593 | 10,88,140 | ▼ |
| Dental Institue | 11,21,268 | 11,21,268 | 11,21,268 | ▬ |
| GOVT. DENTAL College & Hospital | 11,37,862 | 11,37,862 | 11,37,862 | ▬ |
| IMS BHU Dental | 11,55,375 | 9,41,177 | 12,64,724 | ▼ |
| Goa Dental College & Hospital, Goa | 12,22,420 | 12,22,420 | 12,22,420 | ▬ |
| Regional Dental College, Guwahati | 12,37,772 | 12,37,772 | 12,37,772 | ▬ |
| Burdwan Dental College & Hospital | 12,70,618 | 12,52,244 | 12,88,992 | ▬ |
| Government Dental College, Pudukkottai | 12,90,493 | 12,90,493 | 12,90,493 | ▬ |
| Kannur Dental College, kannur | 12,97,492 | 12,97,492 | 12,97,492 | ▬ |
| Govt. Dental College, RIMS, Kadapa | 13,41,736 | 13,41,736 | 13,41,736 | ▬ |
| H.P. Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Shimla | 13,85,511 | 13,85,511 | 13,85,511 | ▬ |