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1 / 12The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a five-year undergraduate professional programme in India that trains students in dental sciences and surgery. This approved professional dental course includes four years of classroom education and one year of a mandatory rotating internship. Graduates become qualified dentists with career paths in private practice, hospitals, or further specialisation (MDS).
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2 / 12As the BDS is a mandatory qualification for aspiring dentists, students consistently seek top-tier institutions to secure the best possible foundation for their professional careers. To help you, here is a list of the top 10 dental colleges in India according to the IIRF Dental Ranking 2025.
3 / 12Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences: New Delhi | The BDS programme began in the dental wing of MAMC in 1983 with 20 students. In 2006, the student intake expanded to 40 per year, and it has been 50 per year since 2019. Fee details are not available online for Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences; prospective students can contact the administration for the latest information.
4 / 12Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University: Lucknow | Established in 1905, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is one of South Asia’s leading academic medical institutions. The total fee for the BDS course is approximately ₹1.2 lakh per year. The tuition fee is ₹18,000 per year for the General Category and ₹9,000 per year for the SC/ST Category.
5 / 12SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital: Dharwad | SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital (SDMCDS) is a leading dental institution in Dharwad, Karnataka. It ranks among the top 10 dental colleges and the top three private dental colleges. The college’s BDS programme has a total intake of 100 seats, with 40% allocated to the Government Quota, 40% to the Open/GMP Quota, and the remaining seats to NRI and other categories. Tuition fees vary by quota: around ₹4,56,900 per year for the Open/GMP Quota, ₹6,45,000 per year for the NRI Quota, and ₹5,37,500 per year for the IP Quota. Additional fees include ₹11,950 in university fees and ₹40,000 in college fees per year.
6 / 12Manipal College of Dental Sciences: Manipal | Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal, was the first self-financing private dental college in the country. Fee details can be obtained by contacting the administration directly.
7 / 12SRM Dental College: Chennai | SRM Dental College, established in 1996–1997, is affiliated with SRM University of Health Sciences, India’s first deemed university, recognised in 2002. The tuition fee for BDS 2025 is ₹3,90,000 per annum for Indian students. Additional costs include a one-time registration fee of ₹10,000 and ₹40,000 for books and instruments in the first year. At the time of admission, a total of ₹4,40,000 is required, covering the first-year tuition fee, registration, and books/instruments.
8 / 12Christian Dental College: Ludhiana | Christian Dental College (CDC), Ludhiana, was established in 1992 with the aim of training professionals to serve underserved areas in India. Initially affiliated with Panjab University, CDC is now affiliated with BFUHS, Faridkot. The BDS fee structure is as follows: ₹2,20,000 for the first year; ₹2,42,000, ₹2,66,200, and ₹2,92,820 for the subsequent years, respectively. Hostel fees and other charges (excluding electricity and mess charges) are ₹50,000 per year. University registration and miscellaneous fees are additional.
9 / 12Pt. B. D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences: Rohtak | The Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, also known as Government Dental College and Hospital, Rohtak, has been a leading dental institute since 1981, providing quality education to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Fee details are not available on the website; interested candidates can contact the administration for information.
10 / 12Government Dental College and Hospital: Mumbai | Established in 1928 and affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), the fees for the BDS programme vary by category. Open Category and All India students pay ₹1,15,100 (tuition: ₹1,04,000; library: ₹1,000; others: ₹10,100). Reserved Category (Maharashtra SC/ST/OBC/SBC) students pay ₹11,100 (library: ₹1,000; others: ₹10,100). EWS Category students pay ₹61,600 (tuition: ₹52,000; library: ₹1,000; others: ₹8,600). Girls in the EWS and SEBC (Maharashtra) categories pay ₹9,600 (library: ₹1,000; others: ₹8,600).
11 / 12Dr D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital: Pune | Established in 2000, Dr D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune, is one of the most advanced and well-equipped dental institutions in the country. Fees for the BDS programme include tuition and development charges of ₹6,50,000, along with a one-time non-refundable university eligibility fee of ₹93,750.
12 / 12Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU: Varanasi | The Faculty of Dental Sciences at BHU’s Institute of Medical Sciences is a major dental education and treatment centre in Purvanchal. Established in 1978 as a department with postgraduate courses in two specialities, it was upgraded to an independent faculty in 2005 to meet growing demand for dental education and healthcare. The BDS fee structure (2022–23) is ₹33,214 for the first year and ₹26,938 for subsequent years.
