NEET BDS OBC (Other Backward Class) Cutoff in Himachal Pradesh

The OBC (Other Backward Class) category has cutoff data available across 4 dental colleges in Himachal Pradesh. This data covers 3 years of counselling from 2023 to 2025. Closing ranks for this category range from 629 (most competitive) to 3,808 (least competitive).

The most competitive colleges for OBC (Other Backward Class) in Himachal Pradesh are: HP Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla (average closing rank 920), Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Nalagarh (average closing rank 3,186), Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar (average closing rank 3,194), Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib, Sirmour (average closing rank 3,210). These colleges consistently attract candidates with the lowest NEET All India Ranks in this category.

Across the 4 colleges with OBC (Other Backward Class) data: 1 have tightened their cutoffs over the period, and 3 have relaxed. Based on the available data, OBC (Other Backward Class) seats in Himachal Pradesh 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, Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar showed the largest movement: the closing rank went from 1,435 in Round 1 to 2,827 in later rounds, a gap of 1,392 ranks. On average, final-round cutoffs were 815 ranks higher than Round 1 cutoffs for this category.

For OBC (Other Backward Class) candidates targeting Himachal Pradesh: cutoffs have relaxed at several colleges in recent years. Candidates with ranks up to 3,808 still had options in past cycles, though the most competitive colleges required ranks near 629.