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BDS Admission in India – 2025 | Details & Information
Parameter Details
BDS Degree Bachelor's Course
BDS Full Form Bachelor of Dental Surgery
BDS Course Duration 4 Years (Academic) + 1 Year (Internship)
BDS Age Limit Minimum age is 17 years as on 31st December of the year of admission
BDS Eligibility Criteria Class XII in Science with PCB subjects & minimum 50% marks
BDS Admission Criteria Based on NEET-UG score; NEET qualification is mandatory
BDS Recommended States in India Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi NCR
BDS Fee Structure in India Fees range from INR 50,000 – INR 10,00,000 per year
BDS Governing Body Dental Council of India (DCI)
Dental Colleges in India Government, Private Colleges, Central & Deemed Universities
NEET 2024 Cutoff – Category-wise for BDS Admission
Category Cutoff Percentile Cutoff Score (Out of 720)
UR / EWS 50th Percentile 720 – 137
OBC 40th Percentile 136 – 107
SC 40th Percentile 136 – 107
ST 40th Percentile 136 – 107
UR / EWS – PwD 45th Percentile 136 – 121
OBC – PwD 40th Percentile 120 – 107
SC – PwD 40th Percentile 120 – 107
ST – PwD 40th Percentile 120 – 107
BDS Admission 2025 | NEET 2025 Guidance for BDS Aspirants

Are you planning to pursue BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) in India through NEET 2025?
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  • NEET 2025 Registration Process
  • Filling the NEET 2025 Application Form
  • NEET 2025 Exam Dates & Updates
  • Latest NEET 2025 News & Notifications
  • NEET 2025 Syllabus for BDS Aspirants
  • BDS College Selection & Counseling Support

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Eligibility Criteria for BDS Admission in India

  • NEET Aspirants from the Open Category must secure a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined at the HSC (or equivalent) level.
  • Reservation Category (OBC, SC, ST) candidates must have at least 40% in PCB combined.
  • Persons with Disabilities in the General Category must secure a minimum of 45% in PCB combined.
  • Candidates must have passed HSC/12th or equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology) as compulsory subjects.
  • The minimum age required is 17 years as of 31st December of the year of admission.
  • Qualifying the NEET-UG exam is mandatory for BDS admission.

Global Recognition for BDS

  • National Medical Commission (NMC): Oversees medical and dental education standards across India.
  • World Health Organization (WHO): Recognizes Indian dental qualifications globally.
  • UNESCO: Highlights the educational and cultural excellence of India's dental education.

Embark on this incredible journey toward becoming a skilled dental professional with every
step you take toward your BDS aspirations!

Required Documents for BDS Admission in India

  • NEET Counseling Registration Form
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • NEET Admit Card & NEET Score Card
  • Class 10th, 11th, 12th Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
  • AADHAR Card as Address Proof
  • Character Certificate issued by the recent school
  • Transfer Certificate issued by the recent school
  • Migration Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)


Deemed BDS Colleges & Universities in India – 2025

Sr No. Deemed Dental Colleges State Seats Yearly Tuition Fee (INR)
1GITAM Dental College, VisakhapatnamAndhra Pradesh150₹ 1,500,000
2Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, New DelhiDelhi150₹ 1,600,000
3SBKS Dental College, VadodaraGujarat100₹ 1,875,000
4Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, FaridabadHaryana100₹ 2,500,000
5MM Institute of Medical Sciences, MullanaHaryana200₹ 1,800,000
6Manipal Dental College, JamshedpurJharkhand150₹ 1,600,000
7Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, BelagaviKarnataka100₹ 1,915,000
8JSS Dental College, MysoreKarnataka250₹ 1,850,000
9K.S Hegde Medical Academy, MangaluruKarnataka250₹ 1,770,000
10Kasturba Dental College, ManipalKarnataka250₹ 1,780,000
11Yenepoya Dental College, MangaloreKarnataka250₹ 2,200,000
12Dr. DY Patil Dental College, Navi MumbaiMaharashtra150₹ 2,600,000
13Bharti Vidyapeeth Dental College, PuneMaharashtra150₹ 2,360,000
14MGM Dental College, AurangabadMaharashtra200₹ 2,100,000
15Sri Ramachandra Dental College, ChennaiTamil Nadu250₹ 3,000,000
16Meenakshi Dental College, ChennaiTamil Nadu250₹ 1,950,000
17Saveetha Dental College, ChennaiTamil Nadu250₹ 2,550,000
18SRM Dental College, ChennaiTamil Nadu250₹ 2,500,000
19Sree Balaji Dental College, ChennaiTamil Nadu250₹ 2,550,000
20Vels Dental College, ChennaiTamil Nadu150₹ 2,100,000

BDS College and Seats in India

State/Union Territory Govt. College Private College Govt. College Seats Private College Seats Total No. of Seats
Punjab25300500800
Haryana15150650800
Maharashtra4125007001200
Tamil Nadu41055010001550
Karnataka51080010001800
Delhi202500250
Uttar Pradesh38350450800
Puducherry11150150300

Top BDS Colleges in India

College Name Location
All India Institute of Medical SciencesNew Delhi
Christian Medical CollegeVellore
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHUVaranasi
Amrita Institute of Medical SciencesKochi
Dr. DY Patil Dental CollegeNavi Mumbai
Saveetha Dental CollegeChennai
Meenakshi Dental CollegeChennai
Sree Balaji Dental CollegeChennai