About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Kalka Group of Institutions (KGI), Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery over 4 years plus 1 year internship, approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. Admission is through NEET-UG, with seats filled via UP DGHS Dental Counselling. Annual tuition is INR 2,93,000, with a total course fee of INR 11,72,000. The 2025 state quota NEET closing rank was 6,47,899.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
KGI BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 2,93,000 |
| Miscellaneous Charges (per year) | INR 40,000 |
| Security Deposit (one-time, refundable) | INR 3,00,000 |
| Hostel Non-AC (per year, optional) | INR 98,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years, excluding hostel) | INR 16,32,000 |
- Security deposit of INR 3,00,000 is collected at the time of admission and is refundable at course completion.
- Total tuition for 4 academic years amounts to INR 11,72,000 before adding security and miscellaneous charges.
KGI BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Registration End | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | Jul 16, 2026 |
| UP DGHS Dental Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| UP DGHS Dental Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC Mop-Up Round Registration Closes | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- State quota seats at KGI BDS are filled through UP DGHS Dental Counselling.
- 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as subjects.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per NMC/DCI norms).
- Minimum age 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 scorecard is mandatory for dental counselling registration.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-UG 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in.
- Download result and scorecard after official declaration on Jul 16, 2026.
- Register for UP DGHS Dental Counselling or MCC AIQ Counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- Fill and lock college preferences including KGI BDS during the choice filling window.
- Receive seat allotment result and pay seat acceptance fee within the deadline.
- Report to KGI Dental College with original documents and pay the security deposit on the joining date.
✓ Opt for this if
- NEET rank falls in the range of state quota BDS cutoffs in UP private dental colleges.
- Seeking DCI-approved BDS in western UP without relocating to a metro city.
- Planning a dental practice career in UP, Uttarakhand, or Delhi-NCR after BDS.
- Comfortable with a security deposit model and private dental college fee structure.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting a government dental college with lower overall fee outgo.
- Need a NIRF-ranked dental institution for postgraduate MDS preparation.
- Not willing to pay a large upfront security deposit at the time of joining.
KGI BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Government of India) | As per GoI norms | SC/ST students with family income below prescribed limit |
| UP Samajwadi Scholarship (OBC/General) | As per UP state norms | UP domicile students with family income below limit |
| Central Sector Scholarship (Merit-cum-Means) | As per GoI norms | Top 20th percentile in Class 12 with family income below limit |
- Applications for central schemes are submitted at the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in.
- UP students should check scholarship.up.gov.in for UP-specific scheme deadlines and eligibility.
KGI BDS FAQs
Ques. What NEET rank is needed for BDS at Kalka Group of Institutions under state quota?
Ans. In 2025, the state quota General category closing NEET rank for BDS admission at Kalka Dental College, Meerut, was 6,47,899. This indicates that candidates with relatively moderate NEET scores in the General category can secure a BDS seat in Meerut. The 2026 cutoff will depend on total NEET qualifiers and the seat matrix released by DGHS UP.
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at KGI Meerut including security deposit?
Ans. The total BDS fee at KGI Meerut for 4 academic years, excluding hostel, is INR 16,32,000. This includes annual tuition of INR 2,93,000, miscellaneous charges of INR 40,000 per year, and a one-time refundable security deposit of INR 3,00,000. The security deposit is refunded on successful course completion. Hostel accommodation is optional at INR 98,000 per year for a non-AC room.
Ques. Is the BDS at KGI approved by the Dental Council of India?
Ans. Yes, the BDS programme at Kalka Group of Institutions is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. Graduates are eligible to register with the UP Dental Council and practice dentistry across India. The DCI approval also makes the degree valid for applying to MDS postgraduate programmes at government and private dental colleges.
Ques. What is the duration of the BDS programme and what does it include?
Ans. The BDS programme at KGI is of 4 academic years followed by a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship, making the total programme duration 5 years. The curriculum covers pre-clinical subjects in the first two years and clinical dentistry from the third year onwards, including oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and paediatric dentistry, as per the DCI-prescribed syllabus.
Ques. What are the career options after BDS from KGI Meerut?
Ans. BDS graduates from KGI can set up private dental practices, work in private or government dental clinics, or join corporate hospital dental departments. Further study options include MDS (postgraduate dental specialization) through the NEET-MDS entrance exam. Graduates can also pursue public health dentistry through central and UP state government dental recruitment exams, or apply for positions in the Indian Armed Forces dental corps.
Ques. How does the UP DGHS Dental Counselling process work for BDS admission?
Ans. UP DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services) Dental Counselling allocates 85% state quota seats in UP private dental colleges including KGI. Candidates with valid NEET-UG scores register on the UP DGHS portal, pay the counselling fee, fill dental college preferences, and lock choices. Seat allotment is done based on NEET rank and category seat matrix. Allotted candidates must report to the allotted college with original documents to confirm the seat.