Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

The College of Dental Science and Hospital (CDSH), Indore, offers a 5-year Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) programme with 60 seats, affiliated to Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, Jabalpur, and approved by the National Dental Commission. Admission is based on NEET UG scores through MP state counselling. Tuition fees for the four academic years total INR 9,72,000, and students complete a mandatory one-year paid internship at the attached teaching dental hospital after the academic phase.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MP NEET BDS Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• Pre-clinical simulation labs for dental skill training before patient exposure
• Digital Dentistry and Implantology modules integrated into the BDS curriculum
• Dental Entrepreneurship Program covering clinic setup, marketing, and startup support
• Rotational rural community dental outreach camps as part of the programme

CDSH BDS Fees 2026

• Caution money of INR 10,000 paid in Year 1 is fully refundable on programme completion.
• Hostel is optional and is excluded from the total fees stated above.
• All BDS interns receive a stipend of INR 8,000 per month during the mandatory one-year internship.

CDSH BDS Admission 2026

• A valid NEET UG score is mandatory for all BDS seats including NRI quota.
• MP BDS counselling is conducted on the DME portal at dme.mponline.gov.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at Class 12 level
• Valid NEET UG score is mandatory for all categories of applicants
• Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year

Admission Process

• Register and qualify NEET UG conducted by the National Testing Agency
• Register on the MP DME counselling portal at dme.mponline.gov.in after result declaration
• Fill and lock college and course preferences during the choice filling window
• Accept the seat allotment and pay the seat acceptance fee within the deadline
• Report to CDSH Indore with original documents on or before the reporting date
• Complete document verification and fee payment at the college to confirm admission

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking BDS admission through the Madhya Pradesh state counselling quota
• Wanting structured simulation lab training before treating live patients
• Planning to set up a private dental practice in central India
• Interested in the dedicated dental entrepreneurship and clinic management curriculum

✗ Skip if

• NEET rank is high enough to secure a government dental college
• Preference is for a deemed dental university with a stronger national brand
• Requiring a metro-city location for wider clinical networking exposure

CDSH BDS Scholarships 2026

• Scholarship applications are processed on the MPTAAS state government portal.
• No institutional merit scholarship is available for General category BDS students.

CDSH BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at CDSH Indore?

Ans. The total tuition fee for the four academic years of BDS at CDSH, Indore, is INR 9,72,000 at INR 2,43,000 per year. A refundable caution money of INR 10,000 is charged in the first year, bringing the total payable fee to INR 9,82,000 excluding hostel. Hostel is available at INR 95,000 per year on an optional basis. During the mandatory one-year internship, students receive INR 8,000 per month as stipend.

Ques. Which counselling authority handles BDS admissions at CDSH?

Ans. BDS admission at CDSH, Indore, is conducted entirely through the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, via its centralised online counselling portal at dme.mponline.gov.in. All 60 BDS seats are filled through this state counselling process. Candidates must hold a valid NEET UG score. The counselling typically includes two main rounds followed by a mop-up round and stray vacancy round in October.

Ques. How is clinical training structured at CDSH for BDS students?

Ans. BDS students at CDSH begin pre-clinical training in simulation labs in the early years, where they practise dental procedures on mannequins and dental models before transitioning to live patient treatment. Clinical exposure at the attached teaching dental hospital begins from the second year. Students also attend rotational rural community dental camps, gaining hands-on experience across diverse patient profiles and dental conditions.

Ques. What career paths are available after completing BDS from CDSH?

Ans. BDS graduates from CDSH can pursue MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) for specialisation in fields such as orthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery. Other options include government dental officer positions, corporate dental chain employment, and private clinic establishment. The college’s Dental Entrepreneurship Program specifically prepares students for clinic setup through training in management, marketing, and financial planning, along with alumni mentorship support.

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for BDS admission at CDSH through MP counselling?

Ans. For the 2025 MP NEET BDS counselling, the closing rank for General category at CDSH was 3,22,730 in Round 1. OBC closing rank was 3,68,618, SC closing rank was 7,11,046, and ST closing rank was 12,74,449. These figures are from the 2025 cycle and will change for 2026 based on overall competition and NEET scores. Candidates should check the DME portal for official 2026 cutoff data.