Top BDS Colleges In India 2024

Top BDS Colleges in India 2024 - Check here the list of top and best BDS colleges in India along with their fee structure, cut off, admission process,placements and eligibility details.

Jul 3, 2024 - 23:55 Updated: Sep 6, 2024 - 11:16

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is an undergraduate dentistry program for 5 years, including 4 years of academic studies and a compulsory 1 year internship. It covers diverse aspects of dental issues and surgeries and offers abundant opportunities in both the government and private medical sectors, promising a rewarding career.

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BDS is a highly sought-after course in the medical field after MBBS. Graduates can establish their dental clinics or work as dentists and dental surgeons. As per the latest data on the official website, there are 323 BDS colleges in India. Admission to top BDS colleges in India is done through the NEET UG examination.

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Course Highlights

Particulars	Details
Full form of BDS	Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Duration of BDS course	5 years
Total number of BDS colleges in India	323
Entrance exam accepted by top BDS colleges in India	NEET UG

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates for the exam include Indian Citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Foreign Nationals.
To qualify for the exam, candidates must achieve a minimum NEET cutoff percentile, set at 50% for the General category, 40% for the SC/ST/OBC categories, and 45% for the PwD category.
Candidates should be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
Aspirants must have completed or completed their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.

NEET UG Admission Process

The NEET counseling process is overseen by the MCC, which manages the process for 15% of All India Quota seats. The remaining 85% of state quota seats are granted through state authorities.To engage in each round of NEET UG counselling, candidates must register on mcc.nic.in and submit their preferences for colleges and courses.
The authority releases seat allotment results containing information about the assigned institutions, courses, and other specifics.
Candidates who secure seats in NEET counselling must adhere to the stipulated dates reported to the allocated institute and complete the admission process.

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Top Private BDS Colleges In India

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
MAIDS MAMC Admission	INR 16.6 lakh	NEET
SIMTS Admission	INR 42.5 lakh	NEET
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Admission	INR 20.21 lakh	NEET
SRIHER Admission	INR 24 lakh	NEET
Manipal College Mangalore Admission	INR 14.76 lakh	NEET

Top Government BDS Colleges In India

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
MAIDS MAMC Admission	INR 16,480	NEET
JMI Admission	INR 1.24 lakh	NEET
DDU Admission	INR 15.96 lakh	NEET
KGMU Admission	INR 1.9 lakh	NEET
Institute of Medical Sciences BHU Admission	INR 1.67 lakh	NEET