NEET BDS EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Cutoff in Maharashtra
Colleges
5
Most Competitive
80,729
Least Competitive
1,14,237
Years
2023-2025
What is EWS (Economically Weaker Section)?
The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category provides a 10% reservation in Maharashtra government, government-aided, corporation, and private unaided institutions (excluding minority institutions). EWS is available to candidates from the general/unreserved category whose family's gross annual income is below Rs 8 lakh per annum (as per the latest state government notification). Candidates must obtain an EWS Eligibility Certificate in the prescribed State Government format only (Central Government format certificates are not accepted). The certificate must be issued for the current financial year by the appropriate district authority. EWS also excludes families who own agricultural land of 5 acres or more, a residential flat of 1,000 sq ft or more, a residential plot of 100 sq yards or more in notified municipalities, or a residential plot of 200 sq yards or more elsewhere. EWS reservation is separate from the 50% backward class reservation and was introduced following the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Vacant EWS seats revert to the general category merit list.
The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category has cutoff data available across 5 dental colleges in Maharashtra. This data covers 3 years of counselling from 2023 to 2025. Closing ranks for this category range from 80,729 (most competitive) to 1,14,237 (least competitive).
The most competitive colleges for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) in Maharashtra are: Nair DC MUMBAI (average closing rank 92,902), GDC MUMBAI (average closing rank 95,541), GDC NAGPUR (average closing rank 99,369), GDCCH. SAMBHAJINAGAR (average closing rank 1,02,120), GDC JALGAON (average closing rank 1,14,237). These colleges consistently attract candidates with the lowest NEET All India Ranks in this category.
Across the 5 colleges with EWS (Economically Weaker Section) data: 1 have relaxed, and 4 remain stable. Based on the available data, EWS (Economically Weaker Section) seats in Maharashtra have become somewhat easier to secure compared to previous years.
Cutoff ranks often shift between counselling rounds as seats open up. Among colleges with EWS (Economically Weaker Section) data, GDC MUMBAI showed the largest movement: the closing rank went from 80,729 in Round 1 to 97,056 in later rounds, a gap of 16,327 ranks. On average, final-round cutoffs were 11,752 ranks higher than Round 1 cutoffs for this category.
For EWS (Economically Weaker Section) candidates targeting Maharashtra: cutoffs have relaxed at several colleges in recent years. Candidates with ranks up to 1,14,237 still had options in past cycles, though the most competitive colleges required ranks near 80,729.
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) BDS Cutoffs by College
| College | Avg Rank | Lowest Rank | Highest Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nair DC MUMBAI | 92,902 | 87,820 | 1,00,434 | ▼ |
| GDC MUMBAI | 95,541 | 91,597 | 97,969 | ▬ |
| GDC NAGPUR | 99,369 | 97,525 | 1,01,928 | ▬ |
| GDCCH. SAMBHAJINAGAR | 1,02,120 | 1,01,015 | 1,02,792 | ▬ |
| GDC JALGAON | 1,14,237 | 1,14,237 | 1,14,237 | ▬ |