Updated on Jun 20, 2025 03:18 IST
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BDS Admission 2025 can depend on either entrance or merit. If you want to become a dentist then you can apply for this course. Popular colleges are KGMU, SRIHER, SRM Dental College, etc. The fee can range around approx. INR 1 Lakh to INR 6 Lakh.

BDS Eligibility

Candidates can see the eligibility below:

  • Class 12 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

  • 50% scores

  • Pass NEET UG

Source - Multiple external sites, data may vary.

BDS Admission Process

Candidates can check a general overview of the admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

BDS Exams

Candidates can see the table below:

BDS Exams BDS Exam Schedule
NEET 2025 NEET Exam Date 2025
KEAM 2025 KEAM Exam Date 2025

 

NEET UG Syllabus

Candidates can see the table below:

Entrance Exams

Details

NEET Syllabus

Physics

Chemistry

Biology (further broken down into Botany and Zoology)  

BDS Tips

  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from resources
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

BDS Colleges

Candidates can see the list of government and private colleges below:

BDS in Government Colleges 

Candidates can see the table below:

BDS Government Colleges Admission Details BDS Fees (in INR)
JMI BDS Admission 1.55 Lakh
Institute of Medical Sciences BDS Admission 1.67 Lakh
Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences BDS Admission 1.86 Lakh
KGMU BDS Admission 1.9 Lakh
GGSIPU BDS Admission 3.5 Lakh
Srinivas Group of Colleges BDS Admission 3.83 Lakh
SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital University BDS Admission 15.6 Lakh
DDU BDS Admission 15.66 Lakh
Annamalai University BDS Admission 17.5 Lakh
DMIHER BDS Admission 19.4 Lakh

BDS in Private Colleges

Candidates can see the table below:

BDS Private Colleges Admission Details BDS Fees (in INR)
Teerthanker Mahaveer University BDS Admission 7.92 Lakh
MMU BDS Admission 9.6 Lakh
SGT University BDS Admission 9.84 Lakh
Rama University BDS Admission 10.8 Lakh
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology BDS Admission 11 Lakh
SVSU BDS Admission 12.54 Lakh
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies BDS Admission 15.63 Lakh
SRIHER BDS Admission 24 Lakh
DY Patil University BDS Admission 31 Lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences BDS Admission 43 Lakh

BDS Colleges with Exam List

Candidates can see the table below:

BDS Colleges: Placements

Candidates can see the table below:

BDS Colleges 

BDS Average Package (in INR)

Bhabha College of Dental Sciences Placements

48 LPA

K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science and Research Placements

24 LPA

JCDV Placements

18.8 LPA

KSR Educational Institutions Placements

16 LPA

Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College Placements

15 LPA

Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences Placements

14.96 LPA

J.S.S. Dental College and Hospital Placements

13.55 LPA

Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Placements

13.1 LPA

MAMC Placements

12 LPA

Amrita School of Dentistry Placements

12 LPA

 

BDS Admission 2025: Fee, Selection, Eligibility, Dates & FAQs

Q. Can we join BDS without NEET?

Q. Which college has the lowest fees for BDS?

A. Candidates wishing to pursue BDS admission in such colleges can check the table below. 

College Name

Total Fees (in INR)

King George's Medical University

46,400

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences

16,500

K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital

31,200

Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore

24,000

Dr R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital

31,200

Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences

80,000

Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad

39,600

Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad

80,000

Government College Of Dentistry, Indore

72,000

 

Q. What is the qualification for BDS 2025?

A. Candidates have to fulfil certain requirements to get admission to the BDS courses offered by institutes/colleges. Some of the BDS eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Class 12 (PCB) + 50%
  • Pass NEET UG 

Q. Are Class 12 marks important for BDS?

A. Yes, good marks in your 12th-grade or equivalent exams in subjects like Biology, Chemistry and Physics are often necessary for admission into BDS programs.

Q. Which is better BDS or B Pharmacy?

A. Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Particulars

BDS 

B Pharmacy

Course Level

Undergraduate

UG

Course duration

5 years

4 years

Entrance Exam

NEET

NEET, CUET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, KCET, KEAM, etc.

Top Colleges

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Madras Medical College, BITS Pilani, SOA University, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc.

Course fee

INR 1 Lakh - INR 6 Lakh

INR 3,000 - INR 4,00,000

Average Salary

INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA

INR 4 LPA - INR 14 LPA

Job Profiles

Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc.

Medical Writer, Clinical Researcher, Drug Inspector, Medical Representative, Pharmacy Business, etc.

Top Recruiters

Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Divis Laboratories Ltd., Cipla Ltd., Biocon Ltd., etc.

Q. Does AIIMS have BDS?

A. No, AIIMS does not offer a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course.

AIIMS offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Medicine, Nursing and related healthcare fields. 

Q. Is BDS better than MBBS?

A. Candidates can check the table below to compare the two courses.

Particulars

BDS 

MBBS

Course Level

Undergraduate

Undergraduate

Course duration

5 years

5 years

Entrance Exam

NEET

NEET

Top Colleges

AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, etc.

AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc.

Average course fee

INR 1 Lakh - INR 6 Lakh

INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore

Average Salary

INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA 

Job Profiles

Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc.

Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, Medical Assistant (Surgery), etc.

Top Recruiters

Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc.

Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc.

Q. Can you suggest some good colleges in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula who give direct admission in BDS course?

A. Colleges in Chandigarh:

BDS Colleges BDS Course Fees
Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital 7.22 L

Colleges in Mohali:

BDS Colleges BDS Course Fees
Rayat Bahra University 7.66 L
Sri Sukhmani Dental College 6.6 L
National Dental College 6.6 L

Colleges in Panchkula:

BDS Colleges BDS Course Fees
Swami Devi Dyal Group of Professional Institutions 7.75 L

Q. What is the BDS course fee in Kerala?

A. You can see the list of popular colleges that offer BDS course in Kerala below:

BDS Colleges BDS Course Fees
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology 10 K - 2 L
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram 1.04 L - 4.81 L
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi 10.5 L - 92.38 L
Kerala University of Health Sciences 25 K - 5.4 L
Amrita School of Allied Health Sciences, Kochi 1 L - 7.2 L
PMS College of Dental Science and Research 13.24 L - 25.5 L
Believers Church Medical College Hospital 28.69 L - 33.07 L
Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeeth 30 K - 37.8 L
Government Medical College Kozhikode 63.98 K - 4.17 L

Note: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Popular BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Colleges in India

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8.5 - 16 LPA

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71 Courses
75 K - 63.21 L
9.5 - 15.8 LPA

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2 LPA
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Top BDS Colleges

INR 1-3 lakh2  (Vivekanandha Dental College For Women and Government Dental College Pudukkottai)
INR 5-7 lakh1  (Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital)
INR 7-10 lakh1  (Rajas Dental College and Hospital)
INR 10-15 lakh9  (Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, etc.)
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