Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur is a five-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and approved by the Dental Council of India. Established in 1968, this government institution admits 57 students annually. Annual fees for open category students are INR 1,14,300. Admission is through NEET UG followed by Maharashtra state NEET counselling conducted by the State CET Cell.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Maharashtra NEET counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

GDC Nagpur BDS Fees 2026

• Reserved category students (SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT/EWS) pay NIL tuition as per Maharashtra government norms and only the mandatory charges of INR 9,300 per annum.
• Fee structure is as per the 2024-25 Government of Maharashtra notification and is subject to revision.

GDC Nagpur BDS Admission 2026

• Maharashtra state BDS counselling is conducted online by the State CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org.
• Multiple counselling rounds are held including Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects and English as an additional subject.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for open category candidates. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates are eligible with 40% marks as per NMC norms.
• Candidates must have qualified NEET UG with a valid score in the year of admission.
• Minimum age of 17 years as of 31 December of the year of admission is mandatory.

Admission Process

• Register on the NTA portal and apply for NEET UG by paying the application fee before the closing date.
• Appear for NEET UG, check results, and download the NEET scorecard from nta.ac.in.
• Register for Maharashtra state NEET counselling on the CET Cell portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
• Fill college choices during choice filling, keeping Government Dental College Nagpur as a preferred option.
• Accept the allotted seat, pay the seat acceptance fee, and report to the college within the reporting window.
• Complete document verification at the college to confirm admission for the 2026-27 academic session.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking a highly affordable government BDS programme in Maharashtra.
• Reserved category student with NIL tuition benefit under Maharashtra government norms.
• Planning to practise dentistry or apply for government dental service in Maharashtra.
• High NEET score and targeting a government dental college in Nagpur city.

✗ Skip if

• NEET score is below the state government college cutoff for BDS in Maharashtra.
• Preference is for a private dental college with structured corporate placement support.
• Location flexibility matters and other state government dental colleges are preferred.

GDC Nagpur BDS Scholarships 2026

• Apply for scholarships via scholarships.gov.in and maharashtrassp.in before the notified deadlines.
• Reserved category students already benefit from the Maharashtra government tuition waiver scheme.

GDC Nagpur BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the total BDS fee at Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur?

Ans. The total fee for the five-year BDS programme at GDC Nagpur is INR 5,71,500 for open category students, paid as INR 1,14,300 per annum. Reserved category students including SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT/EWS pay only the mandatory charges of INR 9,300 per annum, making the total cost INR 46,500 over five years. The fee structure is based on the 2024-25 Maharashtra government notification.

Ques. Which exam is required for BDS admission at GDC Nagpur?

Ans. Admission to BDS at Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur is based on NEET UG scores. Candidates must qualify NEET UG conducted by NTA and then register for Maharashtra state NEET counselling through the State CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org. Seats are allotted based on the NEET merit rank, category, and college preference filled during counselling.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BDS admission at GDC Nagpur?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Open category students need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB. SC/ST/OBC and EWS candidates are eligible with 40% aggregate in PCB. A valid NEET UG score is mandatory. The minimum age is 17 years as of 31 December of the admission year as per the Dental Council of India norms.

Ques. What is the intake for BDS at Government Dental College Nagpur?

Ans. Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur has an annual BDS intake of 57 seats. Seats are distributed across categories including open, SC, ST, OBC, VJ/NT, EWS, and management and NRI quota seats as per the Maharashtra government seat matrix published each year. The detailed seat matrix is available on the State CET Cell counselling portal.

Ques. What career options are available after BDS from GDC Nagpur?

Ans. BDS graduates from Government Dental College Nagpur can register with the Maharashtra State Dental Council and practise as dentists. Government job options include positions in the Maharashtra Public Health Service, ESIC, and armed forces dental corps. Graduates may also pursue MDS through NEET PG for specialisation in departments such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontology, or prosthodontics.

Ques. How does the Maharashtra BDS counselling work for Government Dental College Nagpur?

Ans. Maharashtra BDS counselling is conducted online by the State CET Cell. Candidates register at cetcell.mahacet.org, pay the counselling registration fee, and fill preferences across government and private dental colleges. Seats at Government Dental College Nagpur are filled under the government quota based on NEET merit. The process includes Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round from August to November 2026.