Kerala BDS Admission 2024: Eligibility, Admission Process, Dates, Counselling, Cut-Off, Top Colleges

Kerala BDS Admission Process 2024

Candidates can check the following steps to apply for Kerala BDS.

• Registration – The candidate has to enter their NEET 2024 Roll Number, NEET Application ID, and Date of Birth to access the registration page. The date of birth is the same that was entered during the time of registration for NEET 2024. To register, candidates must enter their mobile number and create a password. Once registered, the candidate will receive a system-generated Application number. Candidates must note down the ID that would be required during the application submission and allotment process.
• Fill Application – Candidates are requested to read the prospectus before filling out the application form. This information will be used for the processing of the application form. Candidates must fill in all the mandatory fields. Any errors/false or wrong information will affect the admission process or claim for reservation under any category. Candidates must double-check the details provided before pressing the submit button.
• Pay the Application Fee – Candidates should pay the application fee to proceed with their admission process. The fee must be paid online. Candidates can use Net banking/Credit Card/ Debit Card to make the payment.
• Upload Images and Documents – This is the most important step and candidates must pay careful attention while uploading the certificates. They must keep the scanned copy of all the documents ready before uploading to avoid any mistakes.
• Print Acknowledgment Page – After uploading the necessary certificates and documents, candidates must take a printout of the Acknowledgement Page by simply clicking on the “Print Acknowledgement page”. Candidates can either keep a softcopy or a printout of the acknowledgement page for future reference.

Kerala BDS Eligibility 2024

Aspiring BDS candidates must complete the criteria to apply for Kerala BDS courses. Candidates can check the general eligibility criteria below. 

•  Age Limit: The candidate must be 17 years of age.
• Educational Qualifications: Aspiring candidates must pass their 10 + 2 from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology with an aggregate of 50% (40% for SC/ST category and 45% for SEBC).
• Entrance Exam: The candidates must qualify for the NEET UG 2024 exam by scoring the required qualifying cutoff of 50th percentile (40th percentile for SC/ST. 45% percentile for General category).
• Domicile: NEET candidates for the Kerala BDS course must be natives of the state. The candidate must provide the domicile certificate during the counselling process.

Documents Required for Kerala BDS Admission

The following documents are necessary for the admission procedure:

• NEET 2024 Admit Card.
• Allotment Letter.
• Nativity Proof.
• Birth Certificate.
• 10 + 2 Pass Certificate + Marks Sheets.
• Eligibility Certificate from Kerala University for candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 from a board other than the Government of Kerala, CBSE or CISCE.
• Receipt of payment of fee.
• Transfer Certificate from the last attended school/institute.
• Migration Certificate (If applicable).
• Physical Fitness Certificate.
• A scanned copy of the signature.
• NCL certificate (for SEBC/OEC reservation).
• Community certificate (for SC/ST aspirants).
• Original certificates for those claiming special reservations.
• Self-attested medical certificate (for PH candidates).

Kerala BDS Admission Fee 2024

Candidates must pay the application fee as per their category as mentioned in the following table. Candidates not belonging to SC/ST categories are treated as general candidates. The fees for the application form for Kerala BDS are as follows.

Kerala BDS Admission 2024 Seat Reservation