Best Dental Colleges in Uttarakhand - 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.

AIIMS Rishikesh accpets AIIMS Paramedical exam scores for admission to BSc specialisations and BOPTM. The cutoff was released across diffeent categories belonging to All India quota. For the General AI category candidates, the closing ranks in the last round varied between 168 and 889. The toughest specialistion among the General AI category candidates was B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology. 

Among the OBC AI category candidates, the closing ranks varied between 500 and 1531. Out of all the specialisations, the toughest specialisation was B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology.

Candidates can check all the cutoff related information for AIIMS Rishikesh on this page.

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.

Uttaranchal Dental and Medical Research Institute have rating of 4.67 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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.

Surajmal Agarwal Girl College of Paramedical and Health Sciences has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.