BDS Admission 2026: Eligibility, Syllabus & Fees Guide

BDS Eligibility 2026 NEET Syllabus for BDS Dental College Fees BDS Scholarships Admission Process FAQs

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BDS Admission Eligibility Criteria 2026

To secure admission in a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course, candidates must qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG). The detailed criteria are as follows:

Age & Citizenship

Minimum Age: 17 Years completed by 31st Dec 2026.
Upper Age Limit: None (As per current NMC/DCI rules).
Nationality: Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs are eligible.

Academic Qualification

10+2 Exam: Passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.
Minimum Marks (PCB):
- General/EWS: 50%
- OBC/SC/ST: 40%
- PwD: 45%

NEET UG 2026 Syllabus for BDS

The syllabus for BDS admission is identical to MBBS, based on the rationalized NCERT curriculum of Class 11 and 12.

Human Physiology: Digestion (Deleted), Breathing & Exchange, Body Fluids, Excretion, Locomotion, Neural Control.
Genetics & Evolution: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis, Evolution.
Reproduction: Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health.
Ecology: Organisms & Populations, Ecosystem, Biodiversity.

Physical: Solutions, Electrochemistry, Kinetics, Thermodynamics.
Inorganic: Coordination Compounds, d- and f-block elements, p-block.
Organic: Haloalkanes, Aldehydes, Ketones, Amines, Biomolecules.

Mechanics: Laws of Motion, Rotational Motion, Gravitation.
Electrodynamics: Current Electricity, EMI, AC.
Optics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, Wave Optics.
Modern Physics: Dual Nature, Atoms, Nuclei, Semiconductors.

BDS Fee Structure 2026-27

BDS is a cost-effective alternative to MBBS. Government colleges are highly subsidized, while private colleges offer varying fee structures based on location and infrastructure.

Government Dental Colleges

College	Approx Annual Fee
Maulana Azad (MAIDS), Delhi	₹16,480
IMS - BHU, Varanasi	₹50,000
Govt Dental College, Mumbai	₹82,000
KGMU, Lucknow	₹54,000

Private & Deemed Colleges

College / State	Approx Annual Fee
Manipal College of Dental Sciences	₹7.0 Lakhs
MS Ramaiah, Bangalore	₹4.8 Lakhs
Private Colleges (Uttar Pradesh)	₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹4 Lakhs
Saveetha Dental College, Chennai	₹8.5 Lakhs

Scholarships for BDS Students

Financial aid is available for meritorious and needy students. Here are the top specific scholarships for Dental aspirants.

1. Colgate Keep India Smiling

For: BDS 1st Year Students.

Benefit: One-time scholarship of ₹75,000. Requires min 60% in Class 12 and family income < ₹8L.

2. Sensodyne IDA Shining Star

For: 1st Year BDS in Govt/Aided Colleges.

Benefit: ₹50,000 per year for 4 years (Total ₹2 Lakhs). CSR initiative by Haleon India.

3. Central Sector Scheme (CSSS)

By: Govt of India.

Benefit: ₹10k - ₹20k per annum for students scoring above 80th percentile in Class 12 Boards.

4. PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)

For: Wards/Widows of Ex-servicemen.

Benefit: ₹3,000/month for Girls and ₹2,500/month for Boys pursuing professional courses like BDS.

Admission Process & Timeline 2026

NEET 2026 Application
Jan - Feb 2026
NEET UG Exam
May 2026 (1st Sunday)
Counselling (MCC/State)
July - Sept 2026
College Reporting
Aug - Oct 2026

Note: BDS Counselling is conducted by MCC for 15% AIQ & Deemed Universities, and by State DMEs for 85% State Quota seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. NEET UG is the single entrance exam for admission to BDS courses in all government, private, and deemed universities across India.

Generally, a score of 500+ (for General Category) is required for government dental colleges under state quota. For AIQ, it can be higher (550+). Private colleges accept lower scores (250-400+).

Yes, specialized scholarships like the Colgate Keep India Smiling (₹75k) and Sensodyne IDA Shining Star (₹2 Lakhs) are designed specifically for BDS students, alongside standard government merit-cum-means scholarships.