Best Dental Colleges in Bihar - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Yes, management quota is a valid and legal route for MDS admission, but with important conditions. NEET MDS qualification is mandatory even for management quota seats. Seats are allocated via MCC or state counselling - not directly by colleges. DCI and UGC-approved seats through management quota have full academic validity. This option is particularly useful for students with lower NEET ranks who still want to secure a seat in a reputed MDS programme. 

All MDS specialisations have good scope, but some are more in demand and more financially rewarding than others. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics is the specialisation for smile design, braces, and aligners, while Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics covers root canal specialists — both being among the most in-demand and the highest-paying MDS specialisations. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is another top choice for those interested in surgical procedures. Prosthodontics is also strong for clinic-based practice. If you are more research-oriented, Oral Pathology and Public Health Dentistry offer academic and research career paths. For the best financial returns, Orthodontics and Oral Surgery consistently lead the way.

Hi, please refer to the table below for some of the best placement packages offered by top MDS colleges in India in comparison to tuition fees:

College Name	Total Tuition Fees	Annual Median Package
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC Courses	INR 46,800	INR 17.69 LPA
JIPMER Puducherry Courses	INR 6,600	INR 24 LPA
KGMU Courses	INR 1.64 lakh	INR 16 LPA
JSS Dental College and Hospital Courses	INR 12 lakh - INR 27 lakh	INR 9.75 LPA
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science Courses	INR 9 lakh - INR 49.5 lakh	INR 6.96 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Specialization is not mandatory after completing a general Dental course. Graduates can practice as general dentists immediately after earning their degree and completing required internships.

However, pursuing a specialisation in areas like orthodontics, prosthodontics, or oral surgery can enhance career prospects, increase earning potential, and allow dentists to handle more complex cases. It is a choice based on career goals rather than a requirement.

The table below represents the comparative analysis of AIIMS Nagpur placements with AIIMS Patna:

Institute Name	Highest Package	Average Package
AIIMS Nagpur	INR 10 LPA - INR 12 LPA	INR 6 LPA - INR 7 LPA
AIIMS Patna	INR 9 LPA - INR 14.40 LPA (median package)	N/A

NOTE: The AIIMS Patna placement data mentioned above is gathered from the NIRF report 2024 (Overall).

The top skills that employers look for in Dental course graduates are:

• Strong clinical proficiency

• Effective patient communication

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Knowledge of the latest dental technologies

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ethical and professional conduct

• Teamwork and collaboration

Yes, Dental graduates can explore careers in healthcare administration. Roles may include managing dental clinics, hospital departments, or public oral health programs.

Administrative positions require a combination of dental knowledge and management skills. Graduates can contribute to policy-making, patient management systems, quality control, and training programs while supporting the broader healthcare infrastructure.

The overall seats available across all courses offered by Patna Dental College And Hospital, PATNA is up to 65. Good thing to know is that Patna Dental College And Hospital, PATNA has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like DCI.

The overall seats available across all courses offered by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna is up to 40. Good thing to know is that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like DCI.

Courses offered by Sarjug Dental College are BDS. These courses are in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Dhanarua School of Nursing courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Dhanarua School of Nursing goes up to 625.

Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
ANM	Candidate's minimum age must be 17 years and maximum age must be 35 years as on 31-Dec-2023.
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidates should be registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM). Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the profession (after registration as RNRM).
B.H.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
GNM	Candidate's minimum age must be 17 years and maximum age must be 35 years as on 31-Dec-2023.
BPT	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects and obtained minimum mentioned marks from a recognised board.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the M.V. College, Veer Kunwar Singh University is approximately INR 5000.