Discontinued (Aug 2025) Diploma in Dental Hygienist 

at PGIDS Rohtak, Rohtak

No, you cannot pursue a Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) in India without taking the NEET. In India, the sole entrance exam required for admission to undergraduate and post-graduate in medicine and dentistry, including BDS, is NEET. To gain admission to reputable dental colleges in India, BDS candidates must obtain a good score on the NEET exam and be eligible for admission. 

For admission to dentistry and medical programs in India, the National Testing Agency (NTA) administers NEET on behalf of the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the Dentistry Council of India (DCI). it is a highly competitive examination and the candidates are admitted based on how well they perform on the NEET exam and whether they meet the eligibility requirements. Thus, to pursue BDS in India, one must pass the NEET exam. 

PGIMS Rohtak, also known as the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, is a graduate medical school associated with Pt. B.D. Sharma. A wide range of specializations, including Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, etc. are offered by the institute as UG, PG, and M.Phil courses. Some courses at PGIMS Rohtak are admitted based on the results of the competitive exams given by the institute. NEET UG and NEET PG scores are necessary for medical courses at the MD/MS and UG levels, respectively.

The following table represents the fee structure of various courses offered at PGIMS.

The Post Graduate Institute of Dental Science being a government medical college stems out to be a premier institute to study dental Science in India. It also being a college speciefied for dental Science would ensure that students get the necessary attention and educational support for their stream of choice. 

In the domains of medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and paramedical sciences, the Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Science (PGIDS) in Rohtak provides a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. The requirements for admission to the Undergraduate Diploma programmes differ according on the Diploma course in question:

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline. The minimal score needed to be eligible may change according on the particular Diploma programme. In general, applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree with at least 50% of the possible points (or an equivalent CGPA). Program-specific requirements, however, could change. Certain Diploma programmes may admit students based on results from entrance exams given by the school or other appropriate authorities.

Prospective applicants may complete the application form found on the college's official website. Complete the form completely, and affix scanned copies of the required documents. Upon completing the application form and providing all required information, candidates move on to the next phase.

Those that make the short list must show up for an in-person interview.
In addition, as part of the admissions process, candidates might have to take an entrance exam.

The deadline to apply for admission to the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programme at the Post Graduate Institute of Dental Science was February 19, 2024, till 11:55 PM.