Top 5 Dental Colleges in India: Ranking, Fees, Eligibility, Placements, Salaries

India is a prominent hub for dental education circumscribing several prestigious and reputed dental colleges, which are highly regarded for their academic excellence and clinical training. NEET and NEETMDS are the popular exams for admission to best Dental colleges in India.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery a five-year undergraduate programme, that includes one-year of internship. This degree prepares students to become dentists and learn about the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions. The graduates can pursue their careers in private dental practices, hospitals, public health, academia, research, pharmaceutical industry etc. Conversely, after completing a bachelor’s degree in dental surgery (BDS), graduates can opt for a master’s degree in one of the specialisations in dentistry (MDS).

Top Dental Colleges in India according to NIRF Rankings 2024:

1. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

2. Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

3. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi

4. King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

5. Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Fees (approx): Rs 9,10,000 (This often includes tuition fee and lab fee)

Eligibility: Candidate must have passed their 10+2 (or equivalent) with specific science subjects, and a minimum percentage of 50per cent aggregate marks. For some programs, a valid NEET score is also required.

According to the data, the highest placement salary offered to SIMATS graduates is Rs 12-14 lakh per annum.

The lowest salary offered to SIMATS graduates is 4-6 lakh per annum.

In the placement offers, the average salary offered to our UG students was a staggering Rs 10 lakh per annum and for our PG students was Rs 18 lakh per annum which is a reflection of the high regard that companies have for SIMATS graduates.

Course Fee: Rs 22,10,000 (hostel fee is additional)

Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English individually from a recognized Board, with a minimum of 50per cent marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Biotechnology.

Fees (approx): Not mentioned on the official website

Eligibility: Indian Nationals of 17 years of age on December 31st of the Year of admission.

12 years Senior Secondary Examination with at least 50per cent (40per cent minimum marks requirement for scheduled Castes/Tribes) aggregate marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together or BSc with any two subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology) with 50per cent marks and Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English passed at Higher Secondary

Fees (approx): Rs 2,00,000

Eligibility: Passed Class 10+2 in science stream (PCB) or ANM Vocational course along with English with minimum 40per cent marks

Fees (approx): Rs 30,00,000

Eligibility: H. S. C. or any other examination equivalent to 10+2 HSC examination of any recognized Board/ University after 12 years of study. 50per cent in PCB for general category and 40per cent for reserved category.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding specific admission deadlines, fee structures, and course offerings for the 2025 intake, it is highly recommended to visit the official websites of the respective colleges.