NEET UG 2025 Result: These are the top Colleges in India for BDS Admission

NEET UG 2025 has been successfully conducted, and the results are just around the corner. Now, students aiming for the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) course must start preparing for the counselling process. Choosing the right dental college is crucial for a bright career in dentistry. Based on past trends and reputation, here is a list of the top medical colleges in India offering BDS courses as per the NIRF ranking.

Top 10 Dental Colleges & their Scores as per NIRF

Rank	College	City	NIRF Score
1	Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	Chennai	81.83
2	Manipal College of Dental Sciences	Manipal	76.03
3	Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences	Delhi	74.39
4	King George’s Medical University (Dental)	Lucknow	72.36
5	Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Dental)	Pune	72.25
6	A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences	Mangaluru	70.14
7	SRM Dental College	Chennai	69.18
8	Jamia Millia Islamia (Dental)	New Delhi	64.38
9	Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Dental)	Bhubaneswar	63.26
10	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	Chennai	62.40

Counselling and Admission Process for BDS 2025

• All India Quota (AIQ): 15% seats in government colleges are filled through MCC counselling.
• State Quota: 85% seats reserved for domicile candidates through respective state counselling authorities.
• Deemed/Private Colleges: Filled through MCC counselling or state-level processes, depending on the institution.

What This Means for You

• High NEET rank = better chance: Saveetha, Manipal, and MAIDS typically require very high NEET scores due to their reputations.
• Government vs Private: MAIDS and KGMU offer more affordable seats. Private/deemed institutions offer strong facilities but at higher fees.
• Clinical exposure matters: These top colleges see high patient flow and advanced labs, key for your professional growth.

BDS is a respected and promising medical course in India. Choosing a top-ranked dental college can set the foundation for a strong career in clinical dentistry, academics, or research.

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