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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi offers a 4-year BDS programme affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and recognised by the Dental Council of India. Admission is through NEET-UG across 62 seats spread across All India Quota, Delhi state quota, and ESIC ward quota. The total tuition fee for the programme is INR 5,34,000. The college operates 101 dental chairs for clinical training.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- 101 dental chairs providing extensive BDS patient-case exposure
- ESIC ward quota seats reserved for wards of ESIC-insured employees
- Compulsory BDS internship within the attached ESIC hospital network
ESIC Dental College Delhi BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4-year course) | INR 5,34,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 5,34,000 |
- Annual tuition fee is INR 1,33,500 payable each academic year.
- Hostel availability and charges are to be confirmed with the college office directly.
ESIC Dental College Delhi BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opened | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Released | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Answer Key Released | Jul 6, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | Jul 16, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ BDS Round 1 Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Delhi State NEET BDS Counselling Registration Closes | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- AIQ seats are filled through MCC BDS counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- Delhi state quota seats are filled through DMET Delhi state NEET BDS counselling.
- ESIC ward quota seats are reserved for wards of ESIC-insured employees through ESIC.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as core subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Age 17 years or older as of December 31 of the year of admission
- Valid NEET-UG score from the current admission cycle mandatory for all applicants
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-UG on nta.ac.in and appear for the national entrance examination
- Check NEET-UG result and All-India Rank declared on Jul 16, 2026
- For AIQ seats: register at mcc.nic.in during MCC BDS Round 1 counselling
- For Delhi state quota seats: register through DMET Delhi state NEET BDS counselling portal
- For ESIC ward quota: apply through the designated ESIC registration process
- Report to ESIC Dental College Rohini with original documents on the allotted reporting date
✓ Opt for this if
- You want BDS at a central government college with subsidized tuition in Delhi
- You are a ward of an ESIC-insured employee and qualify for the ESIC ward quota
- You want extensive clinical exposure with 101 dental chairs in a Delhi hospital
- You have a NEET BDS AIQ rank around 29,000 to 40,000 based on 2024 data
✗ Skip if
- You are not from Delhi and have a weaker NEET rank outside AIQ cutoff
- You prefer a college in a different city with stronger BDS postgraduate research output
- You want a standalone dental college with more specialised BDS super-speciality exposure
ESIC Dental College Delhi BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ESIC Educational Scholarship for Insured Persons | Varies by scheme | Wards of ESIC-insured employees enrolled in professional courses |
| Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition + maintenance allowance | SC/ST students from economically weaker backgrounds |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Merit | INR 12,000 per year | Top board exam performers with family income below INR 4.5 Lakh |
- ESIC scholarship details are available through the ESIC regional office portal.
- Apply for Central Sector Scholarship annually at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline.
ESIC Dental College Delhi BDS FAQs
Ques. What was the NEET AIQ cutoff for ESIC Dental College Rohini for BDS in 2024?
Ans. Under the 2024 MCC AIQ BDS counselling, the general category NEET All-India Rank cutoff at ESIC Dental College Rohini was 29,024 in Round 1 and extended to 40,227 in Round 3. In 2023, the Round 1 cutoff was 27,800. These ranks indicate a competitive bracket for BDS admission and will vary in 2026 based on NEET BDS performance nationwide.
Ques. What is the ESIC ward quota for BDS admission at ESIC Dental College New Delhi?
Ans. ESIC Dental College Rohini reserves a special admission quota for wards of employees insured under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Candidates eligible under this ward quota must submit proof of their parent or guardian being an active ESIC-insured employee along with their NEET-UG scorecard. The ESIC quota is separate from AIQ and Delhi state counselling and has its own registration process through ESIC regional offices.
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at ESIC Dental College New Delhi?
Ans. The annual tuition fee at ESIC Dental College Rohini is INR 1,33,500. For the full 4-year BDS programme, the total tuition comes to INR 5,34,000. As a central government institution under ESIC, this fee is significantly lower than most private dental colleges. Hostel charges and other administrative fees should be confirmed directly with the college office at the time of admission.
Ques. Which university is ESIC Dental College Rohini affiliated to for BDS?
Ans. ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi and is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The college functions under the administrative control of the Employees State Insurance Corporation, which operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
Ques. What clinical facilities are available for BDS students at ESIC Dental College Rohini?
Ans. ESIC Dental College Rohini is equipped with 101 dental chairs, modern laboratories, and seminar halls for BDS training. The attached ESIC hospital provides a steady flow of patients from ESI-beneficiary families, giving BDS students consistent exposure to diverse dental cases. The college also has separate hostel facilities for male and female students within the campus.
Ques. Is there a compulsory internship after BDS at ESIC Dental College Rohini?
Ans. Yes, BDS students at ESIC Dental College Rohini must complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship after the four-year academic programme. The internship is conducted within the ESIC hospital network and is a mandatory requirement for obtaining the BDS degree under DCI norms. Completion of the internship also qualifies students to register with the State Dental Council for independent dental practice.