Master of Dental Surgery [MDS]
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 Master of Dental Surgery [MDS]
The Faculty of Dental Sciences at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi offers eleven MDS (Master of Dental Surgery / Master of Dental Sciences) specialisations: Conservative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Operating Dentistry, Orthodontics, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Paediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Public Health Dentistry. All eleven are three-year, full-time postgraduate dental surgery programmes on the BHU Varanasi campus. Total fees for the three-year programme are ₹42,876, payable at ₹7,146 per semester over six semesters, making BHU one of the most affordable MDS institutions in India. Admission is through NEET MDS conducted by NTA.
NEET MDS 2026 registration closed in January 2026, with the examination held in February to March 2026 and results declared in May 2026. BHU releases its MDS merit list in May to June 2026, with document verification in June to July 2026 and classes beginning in July to August 2026.
Key Points
- Eleven MDS specialisations at a central university with fees of ₹42,876 for three years, one of the lowest MDS programme fees in India among government dental institutions.
- BHU Varanasi is a central university established by an Act of Parliament; MDS degrees from BHU are recognised by the Dental Council of India and the National Medical Commission.
- Admission is exclusively through NEET MDS; BHU releases specialisation-wise merit lists based on NEET MDS rank after results are declared in May 2026.
- SC and ST candidates receive additional fee concessions per BHU’s published fee structure; candidates should confirm the applicable category rate at the time of admission.
- BHU Faculty of Dental Sciences is attached to the Sir Sunderlal Hospital, providing MDS students access to one of the largest teaching hospital complexes in India for clinical training.
BHU MDS Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Specialisation(s) | Total Fees (3 years) |
|---|---|
| Conservative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Operating Dentistry, Orthodontics, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Paediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Public Health Dentistry | ₹42,876 |
- Tuition is ₹7,146 per semester payable over six semesters; fees are as per BHU published fee structure for MDS programmes.
- SC/ST candidates are eligible for fee concessions as per BHU reservation norms; confirm the applicable rate at the BHU admissions office.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
BHU MDS Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET MDS Registration Closes | January 2026 |
| NEET MDS Examination | February to March 2026 |
| NEET MDS Result Declared | May 2026 |
| BHU MDS Merit List Release | May to June 2026 |
| Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | July to August 2026 |
- Candidates must register for NEET MDS through the NTA portal at neet.nta.ac.in and separately apply to BHU’s admissions portal with specialisation preferences.
- BHU releases specialisation-wise merit lists based on NEET MDS rank; candidates check their status on the BHU admissions portal.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET MDS | January 2026 | February to March 2026 | May 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a Dental Council of India-recognised dental college with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates).
- A valid qualifying score in NEET MDS 2026, as per the minimum percentile set in the BHU admission notification, is mandatory.
- Active registration with the Dental Council of India or a state dental council (or provisional registration) is required at the time of admission.
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in NEET MDS conducted by NTA; results are expected in May 2026.
- After results, apply to BHU’s admissions portal at bhu.ac.in and indicate the preferred MDS specialisations in the choice form.
- BHU releases merit lists by specialisation; if provisionally selected, complete online document upload followed by in-person document verification at the Faculty of Dental Sciences.
- Pay the semester fee of ₹7,146 through the BHU online payment portal to confirm the seat.
- Collect the university identity card and report to the department on the scheduled commencement date.
BHU MDS Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | SC, ST, and OBC postgraduate students; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| PM-YASASVI Scholarship | ₹75,000 per annum | OBC, EBC, and DNT students; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Minority Post-Matric Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Minority community students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh; apply at scholarship.up.gov.in |
- Government scholarships are available through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and the UP state scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in after commencement of the session.
- SC/ST students also receive concessional fees as per BHU’s published fee schedule; this is separate from scholarship disbursements.
BHU MDS FAQs
Ques. What NEET MDS rank or percentile is needed to get MDS admission at BHU Varanasi?
Ans. BHU releases specialisation-wise merit lists based on NEET MDS rank each year after the NTA results. The effective cutoff rank varies by specialisation and category, and fluctuates year to year based on the number of applicants and seat availability. Sought-after specialisations such as Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Conservative Dentistry typically have higher cutoffs. Candidates should monitor the BHU admissions portal at bhu.ac.in after May 2026 for the actual merit list cutoffs.
Ques. What is the difference between MDS Orthodontics and MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at BHU?
Ans. Both specialisations belong to the orthodontics discipline; the difference lies in nomenclature and curriculum scope. MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is the more recent NMC-approved course name that explicitly includes dentofacial orthopedics, which involves correcting jaw growth patterns alongside tooth alignment. The older MDS Orthodontics programme may carry a legacy nomenclature. Candidates should check the official BHU seat matrix to confirm which programme is currently being offered and the seat count for each.
Ques. Are MDS seats at BHU filled through AYUSH or central quota counselling?
Ans. BHU is a central university and its MDS seats are filled through BHU’s own institutional merit list based on NEET MDS scores, not through the AYUSH or Dental Council centralised counselling. Candidates must separately apply to BHU’s admissions portal after the NEET MDS result and participate in BHU’s own selection process. This is different from state dental college admissions, which go through state counselling bodies.
Ques. Is the BHU MDS ₹42,876 total fee for the entire three years or per year?
Ans. ₹42,876 is the total tuition fee for the complete three-year MDS programme, payable at ₹7,146 per semester over six semesters. This makes BHU among the lowest-cost MDS programmes at a government institution in India. Additional university charges such as hostel, library, sports, and examination fees may apply separately and should be confirmed with the BHU Faculty of Dental Sciences admissions office.
Ques. What clinical facilities are available to MDS students at BHU Faculty of Dental Sciences?
Ans. The BHU Faculty of Dental Sciences operates within the Sir Sunderlal Hospital complex, one of the largest government teaching hospital campuses in India. MDS students across all specialisations have access to a high patient load spanning general dental OPD, oral surgery, radiology, orthodontics, and paediatric dentistry. The scale of the hospital provides MDS students with extensive case exposure across complex clinical scenarios that may be rare in smaller institutions.