Top Private Dental Colleges In India with Fee and Cutoff
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
NEET RE-Exam Admit Card
14 Jun '26 - 21 Jun '26
The National Testing Agency has conducted the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UG) 2026 on May 3. The result will be released within a month of the exam. In most cases where the candidates who could not get the MBBS seats go for the BDS course from the reputed medical colleges. Only few candidates have a preference for the BDS course over MBBS. We are providing here the list of some of the best private medical colleges providing the BDS course with their cutoff and fee structure.
Best Private BDS College in India
After MBBS, BDS is the most sought-after stream in medical education. The candidates who score fewer marks and have a low rank in the NEET Exam can opt for the BDS exam in the NEET result. Most of the candidates who do not find the MBBS Seat in the Government college prefer the BDS seat in the government college instead of MBBS seat in a private college. There are various considerations, such as the tuition fee, domicile and other things, which come into play during the NEET Counselling. Candidates who qualify in the NEET UG 2026 will be considered for the counselling process. NTA had conducted NEET 2026 on May 3, 2026.
Also Read: NEET 2026 Answer Key and Solution pdf live updates
Here we are providing the list of Best private dental colleges offering the BDS course with their Fee and Cutoff.
| Which MBBS/ BDS College will you get based on your NEET 2026 Rank? Check last year's Institutes & Category-wise closing Rank? | |
| NEET MBBS Cutoff Rank 2025 | NEET BDS Cutoff Rank 2025 |
Also Read - Top-Ranked Private Medical Colleges
- Institute of Dental Sciences -SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
- Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences
- School of Dental Sciences (SDS), Sharda University
Institute of Dental Sciences -SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
It is a part of Siksha-O-Anusandhan University situated in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. It offers 100 BDS seats through the NEET Exam. It was ranked 9th in the Dental College Category in the NIRF Ranking 2025.
IDS - SOA University Cutoff
The BDS Cutoff for IDS - SOA are as follows:
| Course |
Round 1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
774006 |
766013 |
The candidates falling in the above rank range can expect a call from this Dental college.
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IDS - SOA University Fee
| Fee components |
Amount (for 5 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee The fees might include components other than tuition fees. The fee structure may not include fees charged during the mandatory internship. The above-mentioned fee is as per the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. |
INR 22 L |
| Total Fee |
INR 22 L |
It can be a good option for the candidates residing in and around Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Also Read:
| NEET 2026 Answer Key Allen; PDF Download (All Sets) | |
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Commonly asked questions
The AIIMS accepts NEET scores for admission to the MBBS. Students need to obtain the NEET cut off percentile and scores to get shortlisted for counselling in AIIMS MBBS course. The NEET 2025 cutoff scores for generally category was 686-144. So, a general category student with 550 marks cannot take admissions to AIIMS.
The NEET cut off score generally changes every year, based on the exam difficulty level. The NEET 2025 cut off score was reduced from that of 2024. Have a look at the cut off scores of NEET 2025 exam below-
Category | NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile | NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
UR/EWS | 50th | 686-144 |
OBC, SC, ST | 40th | 143-113 |
UR/EWS-PwD | 45th | 143-127 |
OBC/SC/St-PwD | 40th | 126-113 |
Candidates can know the NEET exam centre 2026 now as the admit card has been released. Candidates must download their hall tickets to know the name and address of the allotted exam centre.
The NEET 2026 cutoff will be released along with the results. The NTA will release the NEET UG cutoff marks based on the difficulty level. Till then, take a look at the NEET 2025 cutoff for reference.
Category | NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile | NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
UR/EWS | 50th | 686-144 |
OBC, SC, ST | 40th | 143-113 |
UR/EWS-PwD | 45th | 143-127 |
OBC/SC/St-PwD | 40th | 126-113 |
Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences
Kalinga Institute of Dental Science was established in 2007 -2008. It offers 100 seats for the BDS course in Bhubneshwar. It was ranked 26 among the dental colleges ranking in the NIRF Dental Colleges rankings 2025.
Also Read: What is a Safe/ Good Score in NEET UG 2026 for General, OBC, ST and ST Category?
Kalinga Institute of Dental Science BDS Cutoffs (General All India)
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 1125849 | 382207 | 401767 |
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School of Dental Sciences (SDS), Sharda University
This university was established in 2006-07under Sharda University. It is approved for the admission to 100 BDS seats. It is located in Greater Noida and it is an educational hub for candidates hailing from Western Uttar Pradesh.
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| NEET marks vs rank | NEET cutoff |
Sharda University BDS Cutoff
The candidates can see below the MBBS cutoff for Sharda University.
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 809856 | 285338 |
Also Read:
| NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff Marks & Qualyfiying Percentile (Category-wise) |
Sharda University BDS Fee Structure
The candidates can see below the fee structure for the BDS course fee:
| Fee components | Amount (for 5 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition fees might include components other than tuition fees. The fee structure may not include fees charged during the mandatory internship. |
INR 14.6 L
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The hostel fee mentioned is for the cheapest option available. For other options available, please refer to fee pdf. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.
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INR 5.1 L
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One-time payment includes the Admission Fee.
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INR 30 K
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INR 20 L
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It can be an affordable option for the candidates residing in Western Uttar Pradesh.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 hours ago
No, NEET is compulsory for BDS admission anywhere in India, including Bangalore. No dental college, private or government, can admit students without a valid NEET score. Some students get confused because management or NRI quota seats seem easier, but NEET qualification is still mandatory. So if you
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Answered 6 hours ago
No, the RE NEET 2026 has not been postponed. The exam will be held as scheduled on June 21.
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Answered 6 hours ago
The difficulty level of the NEET UG 2026 will be known after the conduct of the exam. Generally, the exam is of moderate level.
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The NEET 2026 re-exam will be held on June 21. The difficulty level of the paper will be known after the conduct of the exam.
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No, there's no backdoor here. Candidates willing to get admitted to undergraduate dental courses need to qualify the NEET exam, which is the national entrance test for BDS admission. Whether you're applying to a government or a top private college, NEET is non-negotiable.
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Have a look at the list of clothes allowed and prohibited in NEET UG exam-
Clothes Allowed | Clothes Prohibited |
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Full Sleeves or short sleeves tops, tshirts, shirts or woollens | Heavy clothing and accessories |
Customary outfits or articles of faith | Metallic zippers, decorative buttons or embroidery. |
Plain jeans, trousers, leggings | Caps, hats, stoles, and scarves |
Simple and lightweight outfit | Jewellery and watches |
| Open slippers and sandals, Low heels | Boots, shoes, high heels |
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Have a look at the NEET dress code for male and female candidates below-
| NEET Dress Code for Female | NEET Dress Code for Male |
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