{"id":4711,"date":"2026-02-08T18:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T13:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/blog\/?p=4711"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T09:03:34","slug":"state-wise-list-of-bds-dental-colleges-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/blog\/state-wise-list-of-bds-dental-colleges-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"State-Wise List of Government and Private BDS Dental Colleges in India 2026 \u2013 Admission & Counselling\u00a0Process"},"content":{"rendered":"
Quick Summary:<\/strong><\/em>
Exploring BDS options after NEET? This blog offers a comprehensive state-wise list of dental colleges across India, detailing both government and private institutions. Whether you're aiming for a college in your home state or considering options elsewhere, this guide provides insights into available seats and locations, helping you make informed decisions for your dental education journey.<\/em><\/pre>\n
List of BDS Colleges in India 2026 \u2013 State-Wise Government and Private Colleges, Cut-off, Counselling Process<\/h6>\n
The NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) conducted by NTA will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on 03 May 2026. The result is expected to be announced on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, by June 2026. After this, students will have to go through the process of admission in various MBBS colleges and BDS colleges on the basis of their Rank.<\/p>\n
List of Best BDS Colleges in India 2026: <\/strong>There are more than 330 best BDS colleges in India, of which 276 are privately owned. Some of them are Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, King George’s Medical University, SRM Dental College, and Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. The gateway to these best dental colleges in India opens through competitive exams like NEET and KEAM for admission. This article will provide the necessary details related to the eligibility criteria, BDS cut-off, List of top BDS colleges in India, BDS Counselling process, and State-wise list of BDS Colleges in India 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n
State-wise List of Government and private MBBS colleges in India<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n
BDS Colleges in India 2026: Course Overview<\/h2>\n
BDS is an undergraduate Dental course in India that is the only recognised professional Dental program in India. It is considered one of the most desirable courses after MBBS for medical students. The BDS degree is typically comprehensive in\u2002nature and provides extensive training in both theoretical and practical dentistry. The courses are aimed at providing a panoramic oral health education and\u2002training. Key subjects include dental anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, oral pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, and various dental specialties like oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and periodontics.<\/p>\n
The table below represents the expected total number of BDS colleges in India in 2026:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dental (BDS) Colleges in India (Expected)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type of Dental<\/strong>
\nCollege<\/strong><\/td>\n		No. of Colleges<\/strong><\/td>\nUG Seats<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Govt.<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n4158<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Private<\/td>\n267<\/td>\n23810<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\n330<\/td>\n27968<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
The table below represents the necessary information for BDS colleges in India:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameters<\/strong><\/td>\nFigures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total number of colleges (Government + Private)<\/td>\n330 colleges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Names of the top Dental Colleges in India<\/td>\nMaulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, SRM Dental College, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entrance Exams accepted by them<\/td>\nNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Examination (KEAM).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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