Best BDS Colleges in Delhi NCR: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements

MAIDS MAMC is the top BDS college in Delhi NCR according to NIRF for the year 2025 as it secured 3rd position under the Dental category. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences is a Dental college in Delhi founded in 1983-84. Approved by the Dental Council of India, the college is affiliated with Delhi University. The Delhi government has designated this university as its first "Centre of Excellence" for dentistry institutions. The dental college offers a variety of dentistry courses at both UG and PG levels.

Delhi NCR has 25 BDS colleges, including private and government colleges, Some of the top colleges are Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, School of Dental Sciences (SDS), Sharda University, etc. Admission are mainly based on NEET and Haryana NEET score.

MAIDS MAMC is the top Dental college in Delhi NCR, offering BDS courses. Check the table blow for the NIRF rankings of 2024 and 2025 for the top colleges.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Based on discussions comparing infrastructure and clinical exposure, colleges like Inderprastha Dental College, Manav Rachna Dental College, ITS Dental College, and SGT Dental College are frequently recommended. for detailed information on fees and median salaries, go through the table below for the top Dental colleges in Delhi NCR.

NTA will release the NEET 2026 result in July, 2026 after the NEET re-exam has been conducted. The cutoff will be released for the admission to the UG-level medical courses for MBBS and BDS and other courses. 

Private BDS colleges are generally expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure and experienced faculty. Check the table below for the top private BDS colleges in Delhi NCR with their tuition fees.

Source: Official site and may vary.

Here is the table below showing some of the top government BDS colleges in Delhi NCR along with their tuition fees.

There are about 8 top BDS colleges in Delhi NCR accepting UP NEET scores. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

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

NEET UG is mandatory for BDS admission everywhere in India, including Delhi NCR, with no exceptions for direct entry. After qualifying, candidates go through counselling split between the All India Quota (15%, via MCC) and state quota (85%, via the relevant state body). Depending on the college's location, this could mean Delhi DGHS, UP counselling, or Haryana counselling. It's important to register for the correct state process based on your target college.

While the current year's cutoff is not available online, past cutoff for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI] other than General category is 35224 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in NEET exam, the last cut-offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State.

As per the table given below, most of the private BDS colleges in Delhi NCR offered seat intake of 100. Check the table below for top colleges.

JMI's Faculty of Dentistry is often mentioned alongside MAIDS as one of Delhi's respected government options for BDS. It charges a modest fee of around INR 2.1 lakh. Being a central university, it also offers strong academic recognition and infrastructure. It's a solid choice for students who don't make the MAIDS cutoff but still want a Delhi-based government college.

Mostly government colleges are affordable than private colleges as they are managed and controlled by cental and state government. Listed below are the top colleges with their tuition fees.

NOTE: Above mentioned affordable BDS fees have been taken from colle's official website and may vary.

According to the Manav Rachna Dental College NIRF report 2023, a total of 68 BDS students were placed in reputed companies and hospitals in 2022. The total number of BDS student placed during Manav Rachna Dental College placements 2022 are tabulated below:

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Manav Rachna Dental College NIRF report 2023.

NEET UG cutoff 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions is not out yet. It is expected to release following the completion of MCC and state counselling rounds. However, for the 2025 academic year, the final closing rank for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) under the General-Home State category stood at 262941.

No, CUET is not compulsory for admission at SGT University. Aspirants can also get admission based on their qualifying exam scores. For BTech, candidates with JEE Main scores are also offered admission.

No, GGSIPU doesn't offer direct admission.  IP University does not allow any of the affiliated colleges/institutes/agencies to grant direct admission to any of the courses of the university.

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BDS at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences other than General category are - 54434 for OBC, 161372 for SC, 353623 for ST, 35120 for EWS, 50829 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in NEET exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State.