NEET BDS OBC (Other Backward Class) Cutoff in Maharashtra

The OBC (Other Backward Class) category has cutoff data available across 28 dental colleges in Maharashtra. This data covers 3 years of counselling from 2023 to 2025. Closing ranks for this category range from 81,662 (most competitive) to 5,47,180 (least competitive).

The most competitive colleges for OBC (Other Backward Class) in Maharashtra are: Nair DC MUMBAI (average closing rank 98,132), GDC MUMBAI (average closing rank 98,178), GDC NAGPUR (average closing rank 99,173), GDCCH. SAMBHAJINAGAR (average closing rank 1,06,447), GDC JALGAON (average closing rank 1,20,112). These colleges consistently attract candidates with the lowest NEET All India Ranks in this category.

Across the 28 colleges with OBC (Other Backward Class) data: 1 have tightened their cutoffs over the period, and 27 remain stable. Based on the available data, OBC (Other Backward Class) seats in Maharashtra are trending harder to secure.

Cutoff ranks often shift between counselling rounds as seats open up. Among colleges with OBC (Other Backward Class) data, VYWSDC AMRAVATI showed the largest movement: the closing rank went from 3,99,402 in Round 1 to 5,47,180 in later rounds, a gap of 1,47,778 ranks. On average, final-round cutoffs were 12,929 ranks higher than Round 1 cutoffs for this category.

For OBC (Other Backward Class) candidates targeting Maharashtra: cutoffs have been tightening across most colleges, so aiming for a rank below 89,828 gives a reasonable buffer for top-tier options.