Students aspiring to pursue a career in dental sciences must carefully select the right college to ensure quality education and future growth. To assist BDS aspirants in making an informed decision, we have compiled a list of the top 10 dental colleges in India, along with their 2023 vs. 2024 rankings, category-wise cutoffs, and fee structures.
Top 10 Dental Colleges in India: Rankings 2023 vs 2024
| College Name | City | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences | New Delhi | 1 | 1 |
| Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University | Lucknow | 2 | 2 |
| Faculty of Dental Sciences, IMS, BHU | Varanasi | 3 | 3 |
| Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences | Rohtak | 4 | 4 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences | Manipal | 5 | 5 |
| Government Dental College and Hospital | Mumbai | 6 | 6 |
| Nair Hospital Dental College | Mumbai | 7 | 7 |
| Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College, AMU | Aligarh | 8 | 8 |
| Government Dental College & Hospital | Nagpur | 9 | 10 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences | Mangaluru | 10 | 9 |
College-Wise Cutoffs and Fee Structure for Top BDS Colleges
1. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (New Delhi)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs (Previous Year):
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 14491 | 17458 |
| General PwD | 424074 | 440371 |
| EWS | 15601 | 20641 |
| OBC | 56452 | 23913 |
| SC | 34243 | 39682 |
| ST | 19519 | 42014 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹14,455
- Hostel Fee (Annual): ₹3,200
2. Faculty of Dental Sciences, KGMU (Lucknow)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 14103 | 17038 |
| EWS | 18198 | 18198 |
| OBC | 18160 | 20166 |
| SC | 7977 | 49774 |
| ST | 12259 | 12259 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹2,18,400
3. Faculty of Dental Sciences, IMS, BHU (Varanasi)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 14150 | 18297 |
| EWS | 14073 | 20946 |
| OBC | 15069 | 21666 |
| OBC PwD | 540153 | 566269 |
| SC | 8536 | 29128 |
| ST | 10726 | 12115 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹1,00,688
- Hostel Fee: ₹11,300
4. Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (Rohtak)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1270 | 3577 |
| General PwD | 147738 | 147738 |
| EWS | 2608 | 5850 |
| OBC | 3552 | 6239 |
| OBC PwD | 338921 | 338921 |
| SC | 2933 | 41791 |
| SC PwD | 594469 | 594469 |
| ST | 6703 | 16703 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹1,89,360
- Hostel Fee: ₹1,05,250
5. Manipal College of Dental Sciences (Manipal)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50541 | 85879 |
| EWS | 35476 | 94690 |
| OBC | 101328 | 65420 |
| SC | 532036 | 532036 |
| ST | 529100 | 529100 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹22,10,000
- Hostel Fee: ₹4,92,000
6. Government Dental College and Hospital (Mumbai)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 17122 | 19958 |
| EWS | 16766 | 24818 |
| OBC | 15556 | 24448 |
| OBC PwD | 665922 | 665922 |
| SC | 8755 | 93737 |
| ST | 118776 | 118776 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹3,61,600
- Hostel Fee: ₹20,000
7. Nair Hospital Dental College (Mumbai)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 11196 | 17987 |
| EWS | 20876 | 20876 |
| OBC | 16948 | 23024 |
| SC | 8364 | 83644 |
| ST | 118705 | 118705 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹4,03,600
- Hostel Fee: ₹20,000
8. Government Dental College & Hospital (Nagpur)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 10617 | 10617 |
| General PwD | 568005 | 568005 |
| EWS | 24139 | 24139 |
| OBC | 21095 | 24631 |
| SC | 8976 | 210018 |
| ST | 139227 | 139227 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹4,26,788
- Hostel Fee: ₹20,000
9. Manipal College of Dental Sciences (Mangaluru)
Category-wise NEET Cutoffs:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 142976 | 762270 |
| OBC | 289866 | 918231 |
| SC | 693942 | 693942 |
| ST | 819977 | 819977 |
Fee Structure:
- Total BDS Course Fee: ₹19,70,000
- Hostel Fee: ₹3,95,500
About BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a five-year undergraduate program and one of the most sought-after courses after MBBS. The curriculum covers essential dental science subjects such as:
- Oral Anatomy & Physiology
- Dental Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Orthodontics
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
Students who complete the BDS program can pursue clinical practice, research, or higher studies in dental sciences.
