NEET (UG) - BDS 2027

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When Is NEET (UG) - BDS 2027? Key Dates & Deadlines

Application Start

To be announced
2026 cycle: 08 Feb 2026

Application Deadline

To be announced
2026 cycle: 11 Mar 2026

Exam Date

To be announced
2026 cycle: 21 Jun 2026

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Offline (Pen & Paper)

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Which Colleges Accept NEET (UG) - BDS 2027 Scores?

Top institutes accepting NEET (UG) - BDS scores:

Top Dental Colleges
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
#2
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
#3
New Delhi, Delhi
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
#4
Pune, Maharashtra
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
#5
Manipal, Karnataka
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
#6
Mangaluru, Karnataka
King George's Medical University
#7
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
SRM Dental College
#8
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
#9
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
JSS Dental College and Hospital
#10
Mysuru, Karnataka
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
#11
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak
#12
Rohtak, Haryana
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
#13
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
#14
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
#16
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Jamia Millia Islamia
#17
New Delhi, Delhi
Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU
#18
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Nair Hospital Dental College
#19
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Govt. Dental College, Nagpur
#20
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Govt. Dental College, Mumbai
#21
Mumbai, Maharashtra
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
#22
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Mahatma Gandhi P.G. Institute of Dental Sciences
#23
Puducherry, Puducherry
Christian Dental College
#24
Ludhiana, Punjab
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
#25
Dharwad, Karnataka
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
#26
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital
#27
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Aligarh Muslim University
#28
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences
#29
Belgaum, Karnataka
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
#30
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Yenepoya Dental College
#31
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
#32
Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies
#33
Faridabad, Haryana
Government Dental College, Bangalore
#34
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
#35
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
#36
Wardha, Maharashtra
Government Dental College, Ahmedabad
#37
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Government Dental College, Kozhikode
#38
Kozhikode, Kerala
SRM Kattankulathur Dental College
#39
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
K.L.E. Society's Institute of Dental Sciences
#40
Bengaluru, Karnataka
BDS (Dental) Colleges
Saveetha Dental College
#3
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Manipal College of Dental Sciences
#4
Manipal, Karnataka
Government Dental College, Mumbai
#5
Mumbai, Maharashtra
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
#6
Mangalore, Karnataka
Dr. D Y Patil Dental College
#7
Pune, Maharashtra
Government Dental College, Bengaluru
#8
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Amrita School of Dentistry
#10
Kochi, Kerala

What Is NEET (UG) - BDS 2027? (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate Dental)

exam mode is Offline (Pen & Paper). NEET (UG) - BDS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate Dental) is a major entrance examination for admission to Top Dental Colleges. It is conducted annually for 2027 admissions across participating institutions in India.

Candidates should visit the official website to check the latest announcements regarding application dates, eligibility criteria, and exam schedule for 2027. Registration is done online through the official portal. Keep academic documents, photograph, and signature ready before applying.

NEET (UG) - BDS scores are accepted by 38 institutes across India, including Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. The complete list of participating institutions includes: Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (New Delhi, Delhi); Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Pune, Maharashtra); Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal (Manipal, Karnataka); A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (Mangaluru, Karnataka); King George's Medical University (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh); SRM Dental College (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Bhubaneswar, Odisha); JSS Dental College and Hospital (Mysuru, Karnataka); Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (Mangaluru, Karnataka); Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak (Rohtak, Haryana); Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Jamia Millia Islamia (New Delhi, Delhi); Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh); Nair Hospital Dental College (Mumbai, Maharashtra); Govt. Dental College, Nagpur (Nagpur, Maharashtra); Govt. Dental College, Mumbai (Mumbai, Maharashtra); M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (Bengaluru, Karnataka); Mahatma Gandhi P.G. Institute of Dental Sciences (Puducherry, Puducherry); Christian Dental College (Ludhiana, Punjab); SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital (Dharwad, Karnataka); Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (Bhubaneswar, Odisha); Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Aligarh Muslim University (Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh); KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (Belgaum, Karnataka); Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Yenepoya Dental College (Mangaluru, Karnataka); Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute (Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu); Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (Faridabad, Haryana); Government Dental College, Bangalore (Bengaluru, Karnataka); Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala); Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Wardha, Maharashtra); Government Dental College, Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad, Gujarat); Government Dental College, Kozhikode (Kozhikode, Kerala); SRM Kattankulathur Dental College (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); K.L.E. Society's Institute of Dental Sciences (Bengaluru, Karnataka). Candidates will be allotted seats based on their rank in the entrance exam along with the counselling process.

For the most current and accurate information on NEET (UG) - BDS 2027 — including admit card release, syllabus, exam-day instructions, answer key, and result announcement — candidates should regularly check the official website at https://neet.nta.nic.in/. Bookmark the page and set reminders for key dates to avoid missing any deadlines.

Candidates planning ahead for NEET (UG) - BDS 2028 and NEET (UG) - BDS 2029 should note that this exam is conducted annually, with the schedule typically following the same academic calendar each year. Eligibility norms, exam pattern, and participating institutes generally remain consistent across cycles. Bookmark this page — it will be updated with verified NEET (UG) - BDS 2028 dates and application details as soon as the official notification is released.

How to Apply for NEET (UG) - BDS 2027

  1. Visit the Official Website — Go to NEET (UG) - BDS official website and click Apply Online or New Registration.
  2. Register and Create Account — Enter your name, email, and mobile number. Verify via OTP.
  3. Fill the Application Form — Complete personal details, educational qualifications, exam city preferences, and category information.
  4. Upload Documents — Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and Class 10/12 mark sheets as per specifications.
  5. Pay the Application Fee — Pay online via card, net banking, or UPI before the deadline. Save the payment receipt.
  6. Submit and Download Confirmation — Review, submit, and download your confirmation page. The admit card will be released before the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions – NEET (UG) - BDS 2027 & 2028

The NEET (UG) - BDS 2027 exam is scheduled for yet to be announced (in the 2026 cycle it was 21 Jun 2026). The exam is conducted in Offline (Pen & Paper) mode. Candidates must download their admit card from the official website before the exam. Check the official website for any last-minute schedule updates.

The last date to apply for NEET (UG) - BDS 2027 is yet to be announced (in the 2026 cycle it was 11 Mar 2026). The application window opened from yet to be announced (in the 2026 cycle it was 08 Feb 2026). Apply well before the closing date to avoid server congestion. Ensure fee payment and document upload are completed before the deadline, as late applications are typically not accepted.

NEET (UG) - BDS 2027 scores are accepted by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (New Delhi, Delhi); Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Pune, Maharashtra). In total, 38 institutes participate in the NEET (UG) - BDS admissions process. Candidates must check each institute's individual cutoff and eligibility criteria on the official counselling portal.

The NEET (UG) - BDS 2027 application form date is yet to be announced. Registration is online through the official portal. You need a valid email ID, mobile number, and scanned copies of your photograph and signature. Submit the form with the required application fee before the deadline.

To apply for NEET (UG) - BDS 2027, candidates typically need: a valid email ID and mobile number, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, a recent passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, and a government-issued photo ID. Reserved category candidates may also need caste/category certificates. Always refer to the official notification for the exact and updated document checklist.

NEET (UG) - BDS 2027 is conducted in Offline (Pen & Paper) mode. Candidates mark answers on a printed OMR sheet at designated exam centres. Admit cards must be downloaded from the official website and carried to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID.

The NEET (UG) - BDS 2028 notification and schedule are expected to follow the same annual cycle, typically announced in late 2027 or early 2028. Based on historical patterns, the application window usually opens several months before the exam. Candidates preparing for the 2028 cycle should bookmark this page — it will be updated with verified NEET (UG) - BDS 2028 dates, application deadlines, and eligibility details as soon as the official notification is published at the official website.

More Questions About NEET (UG) - BDS & Related Exams

BDS has no fixed cut-off score. Seats are allotted on the same NEET UG rank, in the same MCC and state counselling as MBBS, and closing ranks change every year. You must reach at least the 50th percentile (40th for SC/ST/OBC) to qualify. Compare previous-year closing ranks for the colleges you want, and list both MBBS and BDS choices so you don't miss seats.

It depends on your rank gap and your goals. A drop year makes sense only if you can pinpoint what went wrong and realistically improve your rank. NEET UG has no upper age limit, so another attempt is allowed. If you prefer dentistry, BDS is a full professional degree in its own right. Weigh total fees, the college's recognition and clinical exposure before deciding.

Both. MCC (mcc.nic.in) counsels 15% All India Quota BDS seats in government colleges and 100% of deemed-university seats. It also counsels central seats such as Jamia Millia Islamia's Faculty of Dentistry. State-quota government seats and private-college seats are filled by your state counselling authority. Register for both. Dates are on the NEET UG (Dental) page.

Yes. Under the Dentists Act and DCI BDS regulations, no one can be admitted to BDS without qualifying NEET UG. There is no separate state or college dental entrance. Government, private and deemed-university seats are all filled from NEET-based All India and state merit lists, through MCC and state counselling. Qualifying alone does not guarantee a seat: your rank, category and choices decide it. See the NEET UG (Dental) page.

Under DCI rules, you must pass Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually in Class 12. You need at least 50% marks in PCB taken together (40% for SC/ST/OBC). You must also qualify NEET UG (50th percentile; 40th for SC/ST/OBC) and be at least 17 by 31 December of the NEET year. There is no upper age limit.

Usually not for state-quota government seats. Each state sets its own domicile rules, and these seats generally go to that state's eligible candidates. Outside your home state, your main route is the 15% All India Quota and deemed universities through MCC. Whether any private or management seats are open to other-state candidates depends on that state's counselling bulletin, so check it.

Government dental colleges cost much less and usually fill first in counselling. For any college, confirm DCI recognition on dciindia.gov.in, and look at patient flow, because hands-on clinical work matters most in BDS. Check total course fees in the counselling authority's notices or on the college's official site, not from third-party lists.

BDS is a 5-year program: 4 academic years plus a 1-year compulsory paid rotating internship in a dental college. The degree is awarded only after the internship. You need it to register with the State Dental Council and practise as a dentist.

Yes. NTA's NEET UG bulletin says Indian citizens and OCIs who plan to study an undergraduate medical or dental course at a foreign institution must also qualify NEET UG. If you plan to practise in India later, check the Indian recognition rules for foreign dental degrees on dciindia.gov.in before you enrol.

Yes. A recognised BDS degree with State Dental Council registration lets you practise general dentistry, including in your own clinic. Your state's clinic-registration rules may also apply. MDS is needed to practise as a specialist, such as an orthodontist or prosthodontist.

BDS admission runs on NEET UG. In recent cycles, NTA opened applications in February for an exam scheduled in May, and MCC and state dental counselling followed the result. Nothing for 2028 or 2029 is official until NTA publishes it on neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET UG (Dental) page adds verified dates as soon as they are out.

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