Fees
Fees at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS BHU) for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program begin with the first-year fee approximately set at INR 33,500. This amount includes tuition, hostel, and development fees, but excludes the mess charges, which are typically around INR 4,000 to 5,000 per month.
The annual tuition progressively declines over the 5.5-year course, with fees for subsequent years ranging from INR 9,988 to INR 27,188. Additionally, an internship fee of INR 525 is required. Although the institute does not offer scholarships directly, there are various external scholarships available. The fee structure remains uniform across all student categories, but UP residents might be eligible for government scholarships contingent on specific income criteria.
About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
IMS BHU’s 5-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery program in Varanasi ranks among India’s most sought-after dental programs, holding NIRF Dental Rank 15 (2025). The program offers 63 seats filled entirely through NEET-UG via MCC centralised counselling, with no management quota. Annual tuition of just INR 6,000 and a renowned teaching dental hospital make this one of the most competitive government BDS programs in the country.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Counselling registration expected to begin August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- In-house dental teaching hospital with high patient volume across all dental specialties
- Clinical exposure to complex interdisciplinary cases via IMS BHU’s 2,705-bed Sir Sunderlal Hospital
- Varanasi region community postings expand rural and urban public health dentistry experience
IMS BHU BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (5 Years) | INR 30,000 |
| Development Fund (5 Years) | INR 15,000 |
| Student Welfare, Library and ECA (5 Years) | INR 11,550 |
| One-time Admission Charges (Year 1) | INR 1,800 |
| Hostel Charges (Optional, per year) | INR 5,000 to 6,000 |
| Total Fees (excluding Hostel) | INR 58,350 |
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately each academic year.
- Mess charges of INR 2,800 to 3,000 per month are payable at the hostel mess.
- Caution money collected at admission is refundable on course completion.
IMS BHU BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Answer Key Release | Jul 6, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | Jul 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC Counselling Registration Closes | Aug 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
- All 63 BDS seats at IMS BHU are under 100% centralised MCC counselling.
- UP state counselling does not cover IMS BHU dental seats.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories as per DCI norms)
- Valid NEET-UG score for the 2026 admission cycle
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year
- Indian nationals and OCI cardholders with a valid NEET-UG score are eligible to apply
Admission Process
- Appear and qualify in NEET-UG conducted by NTA
- After NEET-UG result, register on the MCC counselling portal at mcc.nic.in
- Pay the MCC registration fee and refundable security deposit online
- Fill and lock college and course preferences including IMS BHU BDS
- Seat allotment is released based on NEET-UG merit rank and category reservation
- Report to IMS BHU with original documents and pay institutional fees within the stipulated deadline
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a government dental college at near-zero tuition costs
- You prefer a central university environment with strong research support
- You plan to practice dentistry or pursue MDS in North India
- Your NEET-UG rank qualifies for a competitive government dental college seat
✗ Skip if
- You prefer a metro city dental college for industry network access
- Your NEET-UG score falls short of IMS BHU’s competitive BDS cutoffs
- You intend to access a specific home state’s PG dental quota after BDS
IMS BHU BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS) | INR 12,000 per year | Class 12 merit holders with family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | Full tuition reimbursement | SC category students from low-income families |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | Full tuition reimbursement | ST category students from low-income families |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students | Partial fee support | OBC category students with family income below INR 1 Lakh |
| BHU Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | INR 200 to 500 per month | Meritorious and economically weaker BHU students |
- Apply for central scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.
- UP domicile students apply through the UP State Scholarship Portal as well.
- BHU scholarship deadlines are announced annually on the BHU website.
As mentioned, IMS BHU offers admission to BDS program based on NEET rank. IMS BHU NEET Cutoff 2025 rank is 32661 for the General category. Further, NEET cutoff rank is 34832 for OBC , 166494 for SC , 188542 for ST and 32703 for EWS category. Check IMS BHU Cutoff
IMS BHU BDS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in IMS BHU BDS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the IMS BHU BDS program in 2025 was closed at the 1260223 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 1264724 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 28654 | 26356 |
| OBC | 29946 | 29726 |
| SC | 138864 | 128664 |
| ST | 167287 | 160747 |
| EWS | 32467 | 29080 |
| GeneralPwD | 749341 | - |
| OBCPwD | 859825 | 470171 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, IMS BHU ranks 25 out of 338 colleges in India and 2nd in state Uttar Pradesh for its BDS program.
- 18 out of 40 under NIRF Dental Ranking 2025.
- 4 out of 60 under India Today Dental Ranking 2022.
- 4 out of 30 under The Week Dental Ranking 2020.
Read more on IMS BHU Rankings here
IMS BHU BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for the BDS program at IMS BHU?
Ans. The total academic fees for the 5-year BDS program at IMS BHU are INR 58,350, covering tuition of INR 30,000, development fund of INR 15,000, and student welfare and library charges of INR 11,550, along with a one-time admission charge of INR 1,800. Hostel accommodation costs an additional INR 5,000 to 6,000 per year and is billed separately.
Ques. Are all BDS seats at IMS BHU filled through central counselling?
Ans. Yes, all 63 BDS seats at IMS BHU are filled exclusively through MCC centralised counselling. BHU is a central university and all its medical seats fall entirely outside the UP state NEET-UG quota. Students register on mcc.nic.in after NEET-UG result declaration to participate in counselling.
Ques. What NEET-UG rank is typically needed for BDS at IMS BHU?
Ans. The qualifying rank varies each year depending on the number of candidates and seat availability. IMS BHU BDS is highly competitive because all 63 seats go through national-level MCC counselling. Candidates can review previous year cutoff ranks published by MCC after each counselling round on the official MCC portal.
Ques. Does IMS BHU offer management quota or paid seats for BDS?
Ans. No. IMS BHU does not have any management quota, NRI quota, or paid seats for BDS admission. The entire process runs through NEET-UG merit via MCC centralised counselling. There is no separate BHU dental entrance test. The admission process is fully merit-based and centrally administered.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from IMS BHU?
Ans. After completing BDS from IMS BHU, graduates can pursue private dental practice, appear for NEET-MDS for postgraduate specialisation, or join government dental services through UPSC or state PSC exams. The NIRF Dental Rank 15 (2025) credentials strengthen postgraduate applications and government service selection prospects.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed for BDS students at IMS BHU?
Ans. Hostel facilities are available on the BHU campus for dental students but are subject to seat availability at the time of admission. Annual hostel charges are INR 5,000 to 6,000. Mess charges of INR 2,800 to 3,000 per month are payable separately at the hostel mess facility.