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About BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a professional undergraduate medical degree focused on dental science, oral healthcare, and surgery related to teeth, gums, and the oral cavity. It is the only recognized dental degree in India for becoming a qualified dental surgeon.

The duration of the BDS course is 5 years, including 4 years of academic education and 1 year of compulsory rotatory internship. The program provides both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical training to develop skilled dental professionals.

Admission to BDS courses in India is conducted through the NEET (UG) examination organized by the National Testing Agency. Students must qualify NEET to secure admission in government and private dental colleges across India.

Course Subjects

The BDS curriculum includes various medical and dental subjects such as:

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • Dental Anatomy & Oral Histology

  • General Pathology and Microbiology

  • Pharmacology

  • Dental Materials

  • Oral Medicine and Radiology

  • Prosthodontics

  • Orthodontics

  • Periodontology

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Community Dentistry

Career Opportunities After BDS

After completing BDS, graduates can explore multiple career options, including:

  • Dental Surgeon / Dentist

  • Private Dental Clinic Practice

  • Government Hospital Dentist

  • Dental Researcher

  • Academic and Teaching Careers

  • Dental Consultant in Hospitals

  • Higher Studies (MDS – Master of Dental Surgery)

Scope of BDS

With increasing awareness of oral hygiene and dental care, the demand for qualified dentists is growing rapidly. BDS graduates have excellent opportunities in hospitals, private clinics, dental chains, research institutions, and international healthcare sectors.

At Adedhub Institute Lucknow, we provide proper academic guidance, NEET preparation support, and career counseling to help students achieve their goal of becoming successful dental professionals.

NEET- At A Glance-2026

Form Release Comming Soon
Form Correction Date Comming Soon
Date of Examination First week of May 2026
Duration of Exam 200 Minutes (3 Hours 20 Minutes)
Answer Keys
NEET Result 2026 June 2026 (Expected)
NEET Counselling 2026 After Result Declared

About NEET Pattern

National Eligibility cum entrance Test is introduced by Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), Govt. of India of Medical Council of India (MCI).

State-Wise Medical (MBBS) Seats

List of Government Dental Colleges and Seats (BDS)

State Government MCI (No.) Private MCI (No.) Grand Total in MCI (No.)
Seats Colleges Seats Colleges Seats Colleges
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 114 1 0 0 114 1
Andhra Pradesh 2485 13 3100 18 5585 36
Arunachal Pradesh 50 1 0 0 50 1
Assam 1250 9 300 0 1550 9
Bihar 1515 12 1275 8 2790 20
Chandigarh 150 1 0 0 150 1
Chattisgarh 965 8 600 4 1565 12
Dadra and Nagar Haveli 177 1 0 0 177 1
Delhi 1247 8 325 2 1572 10
Goa 180 1 0 0 180 1
Gujarat 3700 18 3300 13 7000 31
Haryana 835 5 1350 7 2185 12
Himachal Pradesh 770 7 150 1 920 8
Jammu & Kashmir 1147 9 200 1 1347 10
Jharkhand 1030 7 150 2 1180 9
Karnataka 3150 21 8595 42 11745 63
Kerala 1755 10 2800 21 4555 31
Madhya Pradesh 2380 14 2300 11 4680 25
Maharashtra 4825 29 6020 33 10845 62
Manipur 225 2 150 1 375 3
Meghalaya 50 1 0 0 50 1
Mizoram 100 1 0 0 100 1
Orissa 1575 9 1150 4 2725 13
Pondicherry 380 2 350 7 730 9
Punjab 800 5 950 7 1750 12
Rajasthan 3055 17 2530 9 5575 26
Sikkim 0 0 150 1 150 1
Tamil Nadu 6225 38 6000 32 12225 70
Telangana 2840 11 5650 23 8490 34
Tripura 125 1 100 1 225 2
Uttar Pradesh 4303 35 4950 32 9253 67
Uttarakhand 825 5 500 3 1325 8
West Bengal 3825 20 1500 7 5325 27
Total 48,012 322 43,915 290 91,927 612

List of Government Dental Colleges and Seats (BDS)

GOVERNMENT COLLEGES
State|UT BDS
Total Colleges Total Seats
Andaman & Nicobar 0 0
Andhra Pradesh 2 140
Arunachal Pradesh 0 0
Assam 3 176
Bihar 1 140
Chandigarh 1 100
Chattisgarh 1 100
Delhi 4 162
Goa 1 50
Gujarat 4 500
Haryana 1 100
Himachal Pradesh 1 75
Jammu & Kashmir 2 126
Jharkhand 1 50
Karnataka 3 160
Kerala 5 240
Madhya Pradesh 1 50
Maharashtra 5 260
Manipur 2 100
Meghalaya 0 0
Orissa 1 50
Pondicherry 1 40
Punjab 2 80
Rajasthan 1 40
Tamil Nadu 1 100
Telangana 1 100
Tripura 0 0
Uttar Pradesh 4 190
Uttarakhand 0 0
West Bengal 3 250
Total 47 2,930

Note: Compiled from MCI website including EWS seats added in 2026.

List of Private Dental Colleges and Seats (BDS)

PRIVATE COLLEGES
State|UT BDS
Total Colleges Total Seats
Andaman & Nicobar 0 0
Andhra Pradesh 13 1,200
Assam 0 0
Bihar 3 200
Chandigarh 0 0
Chattisgarh 5 500
Daman & Diu 1 100
Delhi 0 0
Goa 0 0
Gujarat 9 840
Haryana 9 850
Himachal Pradesh 4 280
Jammu & Kashmir 1 100
Jharkhand 3 300
Karnataka 44 3,360
Kerala 20 1,730
Madhya Pradesh 14 1,320
Maharashtra 34 3,250
Manipur 0 0
Meghalaya 0 0
Orissa 3 300
Pondicherry 3 300
Punjab 13 1,150
Rajasthan 14 1,460
Sikkim 0 0
Tamil Nadu 28 2,760
Telangana 11 1,040
Tripura 0 0
Uttar Pradesh 24 2,400
Uttarakhand 2 200
West Bengal 3 300
Total 260 24,130

MBBS Seats in AIIMS and JIPMER

Seats and Colleges established under AIIMS and JIPMER (MBBS)

State|UTs MBBS
Total Colleges Total Seats
Andhra Pradesh 1 50
Bihar 1 100
Chattisgarh 1 100
Delhi 1 107
Madhya Pradesh 1 150
Maharashtra 1 50
Orissa 1 150
Pondicherry 2 200
Rajasthan 1 100
Uttrakhand 1 100
Total 11 1,107

List of Central Medical|Dental Universities and seats (MBBS|BDS)

CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES
State/UT MBBS BDS
Total Colleges Total Seats Total Colleges Total Seats
Uttar Pradesh 2 151 2 88
Total 2 151 2 88
Type of Colleges MBBS
 BDS
Total Colleges Total Seats Total Colleges Total Seats
Government Colleges 272 41,388 50 3,513
Private Colleges including Deemed Universities 260 35,540 263 23,260
Total Seats through NEET 532 76,928 313 26773
AIIMS & JIPMER institutions 15 AIIMS; 2 JIPMER 1205 (AIIMS) + 200 (JIPMER) – –
Grand Total 549 78,333 313 26773