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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Geetanjali Dental Research Institute at Geetanjali University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, offers BDS with an intake of 100 seats. The 5-year programme, including a 1-year internship, is filled entirely through DME Rajasthan state counselling based on NEET-UG scores. Annual tuition is INR 3 Lakhs, with an additional one-time admission and caution deposit of INR 60,000. The institute is part of the integrated Geetanjali Medicity campus in Udaipur.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
Geetanjali University BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 3,00,000 |
| Admission Fee (one-time, non-refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Caution Money (one-time, refundable on exit) | INR 50,000 |
| Total Fees (4 academic years + one-time) | INR 12.60 Lakhs |
- Internship year fees, hostel, and examination charges are payable separately.
- Caution money of INR 50,000 is refundable at the time of exit from the programme.
- Fee structure is governed by DME Rajasthan for state quota seats.
Geetanjali University BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Released | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Examination | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Rajasthan BDS Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- All 100 BDS seats are filled under 100% state quota through DME Rajasthan counselling.
- Seat allotment is based on NEET-UG merit rank and Rajasthan category reservation norms.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General category. SC/ST candidates require 40%.
- NEET-UG qualification is mandatory for all candidates as per DCI and NMC regulations.
- Minimum age 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency with the required percentile.
- Register for Rajasthan BDS state counselling through the DME Rajasthan portal.
- Fill in college preferences during the web options window and exercise GDRI as a preference.
- Receive seat allotment based on NEET-UG rank, category, and preference list.
- Report to GDRI for document verification, medical fitness check, and fee payment on the allotment date.
- Participate in subsequent counselling rounds if not allotted in the first round.
✓ Opt for this if
- Comfortable with NEET-based BDS admission through Rajasthan state quota counselling.
- Planning to practise dentistry in Rajasthan or western India after BDS.
- Want clinical exposure at the integrated Geetanjali Medicity hospital campus in Udaipur.
- Comfortable with INR 12.60 Lakhs total tuition for the 4-year BDS programme.
✗ Skip if
- Seeking a government BDS college in Jaipur with lower state-regulated fees.
- Need a college in Delhi NCR with urban dental hospital exposure.
- Require a BDS programme with a strong integrated MDS specialisation pipeline.
- Budget constraint makes the INR 3 Lakhs per year tuition difficult to manage.
Geetanjali University BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | Full tuition fee | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Rajasthan with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scholarship Scheme | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20th percentile in Class 12 with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs |
| Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme | INR 3,000 per month | Wards of ex-servicemen and coast guard personnel |
| Geetanjali University Merit Scholarship | Partial fee waiver | Top academic performers as per institutional criteria |
- Apply for Rajasthan government scholarships through the SJE Rajasthan portal before deadlines.
- Geetanjali University merit scholarship criteria are announced at the start of each academic year.
Geetanjali University BDS FAQs
Ques. What are the total BDS fees at Geetanjali Dental Research Institute, Udaipur?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for BDS at Geetanjali Dental Research Institute is INR 3,00,000 per year. A one-time admission fee of INR 10,000 and a refundable caution deposit of INR 50,000 are also charged at the time of admission. For 4 academic years of study, the total tuition and one-time charges amount to INR 12.60 Lakhs. Internship year fees and hostel charges are payable separately.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at Geetanjali Dental Research Institute?
Ans. Geetanjali Dental Research Institute, Udaipur, has an annual BDS intake of 100 seats. All seats are filled under 100% state quota through DME Rajasthan counselling based on NEET-UG merit rank and category reservation. There is no management quota at this institute. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG and register for the Rajasthan dental counselling process through the DME portal.
Ques. What NEET-UG score is needed for BDS at Geetanjali Dental Research Institute?
Ans. The actual NEET-UG score required depends on the counselling round and the merit list released by DME Rajasthan each year. Based on the 2025 Rajasthan BDS counselling, the General category cutoff rank was around 5,04,491 for the state quota. SC/ST candidates were admitted at lower qualifying ranks. Candidates should monitor DME Rajasthan official notifications for the 2026 cutoff data after the NEET-UG result declared on July 16, 2026.
Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for BDS admission at Geetanjali Dental Research Institute?
Ans. Yes, NEET-UG qualification is mandatory for BDS admission at Geetanjali Dental Research Institute. All 100 seats are filled through Rajasthan state quota counselling conducted by DME Rajasthan, which uses NEET-UG merit rank as the sole basis for seat allotment. No separate entrance test is conducted by the college or university. NEET-UG results declared on July 16, 2026, are used for the 2026 admissions.
Ques. What are the career options after completing BDS from Geetanjali Dental Research Institute?
Ans. BDS graduates from Geetanjali Dental Research Institute can pursue NEET-MDS for postgraduate dental specialisation in disciplines such as orthodontics, oral surgery, or prosthodontics. Graduates may also open private dental clinics, join corporate dental chains, or appear for government dental officer posts through Rajasthan Public Service Commission recruitment. Clinical roles in hospitals and community dentistry positions in Rajasthan healthcare are also accessible.