Best BDS Colleges in India 2025 - Courses, Fees, Admission, Cut Off, Placements

Hi, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences has been ranked as the No.1 Dental college by NIRF for the year 2024. Established in 2005, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences is a private college which is situated in Chennai.

It is famous all over the country for offering quality education in a variety of departments such as Pharmacy, Allied Medical education, Engineering, Dentistry, Law, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical Education and Architecture. Saveetha Institute has been awarded grade A by NAAC.

The medical college holds the 25th rank among all medical institutes in the country. All the courses are recognised by the Medical Council of India and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

India is home to about 200+ best BDS colleges in India of which 100+ colleges are owned privately, 10 colleges are owned by the government and the rest 5 colleges are owned by semi government institutions.

NEET, UP NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET, Punjab NEET, Telangana NEET, Gujarat NEET, etc. are the top entrance exams for admission to best BDS colleges in India.

Yes, DU does provide Dental courses. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences provides BDS courses to their students. For more information you can refer to the table below:

Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between BDS and MBBS courses.

Unfortunately, you cannot pursue a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree without taking the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). NEET is mandatory for admission to all dental programs in the country. In the past, there may have been institutions with their own entrance exams, but that is no longer the case. 

Yes, it can be observed that pursuing BDS in India can be considered expensive as most of the BDS colleges in India have an average tuition fee of more than 5 lakh:

Hi, according to NIRF Ranking 2024: Dental, given below are the top Dental colleges in India offering BDS courses:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Yes, candidates can pursue BDS course right after Class 12, given that he/she has done their schooling from Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and have a minimum passing marks as suggested by the colleges they are applying for.

Candidates must also appear for NEET after Class 12 if they wish to apply for BDS course.

Placements for graduates from the best BDS colleges in India are generally good. Many of the top colleges have dedicated placement committees that help students find jobs after graduation. These committees work with hospitals, dental clinics, and other healthcare organizations to place students in internships and permanent positions. You can refer to the table below for the best BDS colleges in India:

NEET UG Syllabus is divided among 4 sections- Physics Chemistry Zoology Botany All these 4 sections hold same marks for the examination and all the sections have 45 questions to be attempted in 45 minds itself. From the link NEET Exam Syllabus you can check the complete syllabus and important topics for 11th and 12th for Physics, Chemistry, and Zoology & Botany. The NEET syllabus underwent major changes last year and this year it has remained the same. The NEET syllabus is the same as the Board exam syllabus. Hence, it is mandatory for students to study and prepare Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus thoroughly to complete NEET syllabus. Unlike previous years, the NEET subject-wise syllabus is not segragated into Class 11 and Class 12 topics, and experimental subjects have been added to Physics subject. 

There are generally four Sets of NEET question papers, which are further segregated into six parts. The names of the NEET 2024 question paper Sets and codes are Q, R, S and T. For the NEET 2024 re-exam, the question paper sets were A, B, C and D. The multiple Sets and codes in the NEET question papers ensure that there is no malpractice in the conduct of the exam. The names of the Sets and codes of the regional NEET question papers are different from the English ones. While distributing the question papers of NEET invigilators had to ensure that they did not give the same set question paper to two consecutive candidates. Once candidates are given the NEET question paper by invigilators, they need to check whether the question paper and test booklet, or answer sheet is of the same code. In case of a mismatch, they need to bring the matter to the invigilators notice. In case they submit the NEET test booklet with a different code from that of the NEET question paper, their exam will stand cancelled.

Yes, BDS graduates can use the prefix "Dr." as they have earned a doctoral degree in Dental Surgery. The use of the prefix "Dr." is a matter of professional courtesy and is commonly used to acknowledge individuals who have completed a doctoral-level programme in their respective field, such as dentistry.

However, it's important to note that the use of the title may be regulated and vary depending on the specific country or region. It is always advisable to check local regulations and guidelines regarding the use of professional titles.