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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai is the top private Dental college in India gives the best ROI as tuition fees is less than median package offered. Given below are some of the other colleges -
College Name | Total Tuition Fee | Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Placements | INR 4.83 lakh | INR 9.90 LPA |
| SDM College of Dental Sciences Placements | INR 3.83 lakh | INR 5.80 LPA |
| Yenepoya Dental College And Hospital, Mangalore Placements | INR 36 lakh | INR 8.40 LPA |
| Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies Placements | INR 12.23 lakh | INR 3.85 LPA |
| SDM7 Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Placements | INR 30 lakh | INR 10.80 LPA |
Source: The above mentioned data has been taken from the official site of the colleges and may vary.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Not directly, you'd have to reappear for NEET-UG and start MBBS from scratch. BDS credits are not transferable. However, many BDS graduates pursue MDS specialisation instead in PG, which is equally rewarding.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Hi,
300–400 marks can help you to get admission into a private college under management quota, while government quota seats are more competitive at 450+ marks. The higher your score, the better your options in choosing the college!
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
In semi-government dental colleges in India, MDS fees are typically moderate — ranging between ₹2–4 Lacs per year under government quota, while management/NRI quota seats can cost ₹6–10 Lacs per year depending on the state and specialization.
MDS Fee Structure (Semi-Government Dental Colleges, 2026)
| Category | Approx. Annual Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government Quota (General) | ₹2–4 lakh | Subsidized by state universities (MUHS, RGUHS, NTRUHS, etc.). |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | ₹50,000–₹1.5 lakh | Heavily subsidized; varies by state policy. |
| Management Quota (Semi-Govt.) | ₹6–10 lakh | Higher fees; admission through NEET MDS counselling + institutional quota. |
| NRI Quota | ₹15–20 lakh | Limited seats; fees vary widely by college. |
| Hostel & Miscellaneous | ₹50,000–₹1 lakh | Accommodation, mess, and exam fees extra. |
Examples of Semi-Government Colleges & Fees
- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (Delhi) – ₹39,000 per year (Govt. quota)
- RGUHS-affiliated Dental Colleges (Karnataka) – ₹2–3 Lacs per year (Govt. quota), ₹6–8 Lacs (Mgmt. quota).
- MUHS-affiliated Colleges (Maharashtra) – ₹3–4 Lacs per year (Govt
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Students have to submit some documents during HIDSAR admissions and applications. The general list is as below:
- Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
- Class 10 marksheet/ certificate
- BDS degree marksheet
- Aadhaar Card/ ID Proof
- NEET scorecard
- Counselling letter/ Offer Letter
- Transfer and Migration Certificate - if applicable
- Character Certificate
- Passport-size photographs
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Age proof
- Domicile Certificate - if applicable
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
No, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research BDS admissions are not merit-based. The institute offers seats only through entrance basis. Students have to appear for NEET UG to get a seat.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
BDS is the top Dental UG courses accepted in many private Dental colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| SIMTS Chennai | INR 43 lakh |
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital | INR 26 lakh |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | INR 16.6 lakh |
| KGMU | INR 1.9 lakh |
| A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences | INR 20.28 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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