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

The National Exit Test (NEXT) (called the National Exit Test Dental/Dental NExT for dental graduates) will be introduced but until then students have to register with the Dental Council of India (DCI) and the state councils after their 1-year internship. It will probably become mandatory to pass the yet-to-be-introduced NExT exam to get a license to practice and also admit into a postgraduate course.

Graduates from elite government colleges like MAIDS or King George's Medical University (KGMU) can secure starting packages of INR 3.5 LPA to INR 6 LPA through hospital postings or private practices.

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.

Patna Dental College And Hospital, PATNA has courses such as UG Diploma, BDS, MDS to offer. These courses are in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences. Patna Dental College And Hospital, PATNA has specializations such as MDS specializations in Prosthodontics.

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.

Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

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.