Dental Colleges in Nepal offer programs like Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Certificate in Dental Health/ Dental Hygiene, and Master of Dental Surgery.

The Master of Dental Surgery program could have several specializations in Nepal. 

Below we have discussed some of Nepal's top dental colleges and their program. 

In this guide, we will look at diplomas in dental science colleges in Nepal, BDS colleges in Kathmandu, Dental colleges outside the valley and so on. 

The eligibility criteria to study in dental colleges depends upon the program. The main objectives of these top dental colleges in Nepal are to provide competent dental professionals to help the country approach health care requirements. 

Kantipur Dental College

Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital & Research Center (KDCH) is one of the best dental colleges in Nepal that is affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU)

• Established in: 2007 AD
• Located at: Dhapasi, Basundhara, Kathmandu
• Dental programs offered: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Certificate in Dental Science (Dental Hygiene)
• College website: kantipurdental.edu.np

People’s Dental College

People’s Dental College offers dental programs in Nepal affiliated with Tribhuvan University. People’s Dental College Fee structure ranges from NPR 18 Lakhs to NPR 25 Lakhs depending upon the course. 

• Established in: 1997 AD
• Located at: Balaju, Kathmandu
• Dental programs offered: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)- 50 seats, MDS Orthodontics- 4 seats, MDS Conservative Dentistry - 3 seats, MDS Periodontology and Oral Implantology.
• College website: pdch.com.np

Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital

Universal College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) is a TU-affiliated medical and dental college in Nepal that is recognized by Nepal Medical Council (NMC). Over 2000 doctors have graduated from UCMS. 

• Established in: 1998
• Located at: Bhairahawa, Rupandehi
• Dental programs offered: Bachelor of Dental Surgery- 50 seats, MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• College website: ucms.com.np

Kathmandu University School of Medical Science (KUSMUS)

• Established in: 2001 AD
• Located at: Dhulikhel
• Dental programs offered: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)- 50 seats, Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) across specializations like Orthodontics, Oral Pathology, Community Dentistry, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontics.
• College website: kusmus.edu.np

Nepal Medical College

Nepal Medical College offers dental and medical programs affiliated with KU. Nepal Medical Council recognizes the program. It has a total of 40 seats for the BDS program.

• Established in: 1996 AD
• Located at: Jorpati, Kathmandu
• Dental programs offered:  Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) - Nepal Medical College has offered BDS classes since 2011.
• College website: nmcth.edu

BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)

College of Dental Surgery, BPKHIS, was established in August 1999. The BDS course is 5.5 years long. The fees for the BDS program in BPKIHS is around NPR 2019580

• Established in: 1993 AD
• Located at: Dharan, Nepal
• College website: bpkihs.edu

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Nobel Medical College

Nobel Medical College is a private dental college affiliated to Kathmandu University.

• Established in: 2004 AD
• Located at: Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
• Dental programs offered: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
• College website: nobelmedicalcollege.com.np

Chitwan Medical College (CMC)

Chitwan Medical College is a medical college affiliated with TU. With the dental programs, Chitwan Medical College offers a total of 11 programs. 

• Established in: 2006 AD
• Located at: Bharatpur, Bharatpur
• Dental programs offered: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)- 40 seats, MDS Orthodontics- 2 seats, Certificate in Dental Science (Dental Hygiene)- 40 seats
• College website: cmc.edu.np

Gandaki Medical College

Gandaki Medical College is a private college that offers a BDS program affiliated with TU.  The program costs around NPR 21 Lakhs. This college has 3 seats allocated for scholarships out of 25 seats.

• Located at: Pokhara, Kathmandu
• Dental programs offered: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)- 25 seats
• College website: gmc.edu.np

College of Medical Sciences (CMS)

College of Medical Sciences offers medical and dental programs in affiliation with KU.

• Located at: Bharatpur, Chitwan
• Dental programs offered: Certificate in Dental Science (Dental Hygiene)- 40 seats, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)- 40 seats,
• College website: cmsnepal.edu.np

Other Dental Colleges  affiliated with TU are: 

• MB Kedia Dental College, Birgunj
• KIST Medical College, KTM