Pursuing Dentistry in India requires you to attend a national-level entrance exam called National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET). The National Testing Agency administers this exam.
Not only for Undergraduates in Dentistry, but NEET is needed for students pursuing any medical course in India.
You have to complete the 10+2 level to qualify to appear on NEET. The exam is for 3 hours, and students are supposed to score 180 to +720.
Top Dental Colleges in India
India is home to many top-level dental colleges. Among them, NIRF has identified these 10 universities to be in the top rank.
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Rank |
College |
Location |
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1 |
Manipal College of Dental Sciences |
Udupi, Karnataka |
|
2 |
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth |
Pune, Maharashtra |
|
3 |
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
|
4 |
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences |
Delhi, Delhi |
|
5 |
King George's Medical University |
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
|
6 |
A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences |
Mangaluru, Karnataka |
|
7 |
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore |
Mangalore, Karnataka |
|
8 |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
|
9 |
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital |
Dharwad, Karnataka |
|
10 |
SRM Dental College |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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Talk to an ExpertDetails about BDS, Diploma and MDS in India
Diploma of Dental Surgery in India
- Duration: 2 years
- Fees in Government college: INR 5000 to 20,000
- Fees in Private college: INR 50,000 to 2 Lakhs
- Course: Community oral health, oral health promotion, provision and funding of oral health care, and management of public oral health services
Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India
- Duration: 5 years (4 years academic education + 1-year mandatory internship)
The eligibility Criteria for BDS Admission in India are as follows:
- You must have passed class 12th (10+2) board exams successfully.
- Must have minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology subjects in class 12th boards exam
- Scored well in NEET
- Dental Doctor's salary in BDS ranges between INR 3.2 Lakhs to 4.1 Lakhs.
Master’s of Dental Surgery (MDS)
- Duration: 3 years
- Course Fee: INR 6 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs
MDS Course in India:
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics.
- Prosthodontics.
- Pedodontics.
- Periodontology.
- Oral Medicine and Radiology.
- Public Health Dentistry.
- Oral Pathology and Microbiology.
- Preventive Dentistry.
Top Dental Colleges in India (Private College)
There are around 300 Private Colleges in India offering Dentistry studies in India. A few of them are as follows:
|
College |
Course Offered |
Fees INR |
|
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal |
27,70,000 |
|
|
Oral Medicine & Radiology (MDS) |
1,39,100 |
|
|
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (MDS) |
1,20,800 |
|
|
Public Health Dentistry (MDS) |
1,15,400 |
|
|
Periodontology (MDS) |
1,15,000 |
|
|
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MDS) |
1,39,100 |
|
|
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge (MDS) |
1,20,800 |
|
|
Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry (MDS) |
1,15,400 |
|
|
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics (MDS) |
1,20,800 |
|
|
Oral Pathology(MDS) |
1,15,400 |
|
|
PG Diploma in Dental Materials |
21,600 |
|
|
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
4,25,000 per year |
|
Prosthodontics & Crown Bridge(MDS) Periodontology (MDS) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery(MDS) Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics(MDS) Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics(MDS) Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology(MDS) Public Health Dentistry(MDS) Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry (MDS) Oral Medicine and Radiology (MDS) |
N/A |
|
|
Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Chennai |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
750,000 per year |
|
M.D.S.Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge |
11,50,000 per year |
|
|
M.D.S. Periodontology |
9,00,000per year |
|
|
M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
11,50,000 per year |
|
|
M.D.S. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics |
11,50,000 Per Year |
|
|
M.D.S.Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics |
11,50,000 per year |
|
|
M.D.S.Oral Pathology and Microbiology |
5,00,000 per year |
|
|
M.D.S. Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry |
11,50,000 per year |
|
|
M.D.S. Oral Medicine and Radiology |
6,50,000 per year |
|
|
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
27,70,000 |
|
Oral Medicine & Radiology (MDS) |
1,39,100 |
|
|
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (MDS) |
1,20,800 |
|
|
Public Health Dentistry (MDS) |
1,15,400 |
|
|
Periodontology (MDS) |
1,15,000 |
|
|
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MDS) |
1,39,100 |
|
|
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge (MDS) |
1,20,800 |
|
|
Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry (MDS) |
1,15,400 |
|
|
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics (MDS) |
1,20,800 |
|
|
Oral Pathology(MDS) |
1,15,400 |
|
|
PG Diploma in Dental Materials |
21,600 |
|
Top Dental Colleges in India (Government College)
There are around 76 government colleges in India for Dentistry studies. All of them are affiliated with the Dental Council of India. A minimum of 450 marks in NEET is needed to qualify for Government Dental College in India.
Some of the Top Government Dental Colleges in India are as follows
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
- Nair Hospital Dental College
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences.
- Government Dental College & Hospital.
Most of the Dental colleges in India offer the opportunity for placements. Generally, the placements are in private hospitals and dental healthcare centres. Based on entrance exams, Dentists are also hired in government hospitals and other government departments.
