Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

KNRUHS affiliates 12 dental colleges in Telangana and manages state quota BDS counselling based on NEET UG scores. The program is five years covering four years of clinical study and one year of compulsory rotatory internship. Total fees at government dental colleges under KNRUHS start at INR 62,000 for the complete course. KNRUHS also facilitates 15% All India Quota through MCC counselling while KNRUHS conducts counselling for the Telangana State Quota and other state-level seats.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins mid-August 2026.

KNRUHS BDS Fees 2026

College Type	Annual Tuition Fee	Total Tuition
Government Dental College	INR 10,000	INR 50,000
Private Dental College (Category A)	INR 45,000	INR 2.25 Lakhs

Note:

• A one-time KNRUHS University fee of INR 12,000 is payable at the time of admission.
• The fee listed above applies to government dental colleges affiliated with KNRUHS under the State Quota.
• Private dental college fees under KNRUHS are significantly higher and vary by quota:
  • Category A (State Quota): Government-regulated fee
  • Category B (Management Quota): Higher than Category A
  • Category C (NRI Quota): Highest fee category

KNRUHS BDS Admission 2026

Event	Dates
NEET Result	16 July 2026
MCC Round 1 Registration	Early August 2026
MCC Round 1 Allotment	Mid August 2026
KNRUHS Registration	Late August 2026
KNRUHS Merit List	Late August 2026
KNRUHS Round 1 Allotment	Early September 2026

Note:

• 15% All India Quota BDS seats at KNRUHS-affiliated government dental colleges are filled through MCC counselling.
• 85% State Quota seats are filled through KNRUHS counselling.
• Telangana local/domicile eligibility is required for state quota admissions as per KNRUHS rules.
• The schedule is subject to change until official notifications are issued.

KNRUHS BDS Eligibility Criteria

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 with the minimum required percentile:
  • General/EWS: 50th percentile
  • OBC, SC, and ST: 40th percentile
  • General-PwD: 45th percentile
• Pass 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects, meeting the minimum marks prescribed by the National Dental Commission and KNRUHS.
• For Telangana State Quota seats, satisfy the local/non-local eligibility criteria prescribed by the Government of Telangana and KNRUHS.
• Be at least 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026.

KNRUHS BDS Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 with the required percentile for BDS admission.
• Register for the appropriate counselling:
  • MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
  • KNRUHS counselling at knruhs.telangana.gov.in for 85% Telangana State Quota seats.
• Complete the online application, upload the required documents, and pay the counselling registration fee.
• Upload the required documents, including the NEET UG scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates/mark sheets, transfer and study certificates (if applicable), category certificate, PwD certificate, and other documents specified by KNRUHS.
• Fill and lock your preferred KNRUHS-affiliated dental colleges during the web options (choice filling) period.
• Seats are allotted based on NEET UG rank, reservation category, local/non-local status, seat availability, and filled preferences.
• Report to the allotted dental college within the specified deadline with the original documents and pay the prescribed tuition and university fees to confirm admission.

KNRUHS BDS Seat Intake

Source: @knruhs.telangana.gov.in

Note: This image is based on 2024-25 intake.

✓ Opt for this if

• Based in Telangana with a NEET UG score in the 300 to 500 range and interest in dentistry
• Seeking a clinical degree at a government dental college with subsidised fees
• Want a 5-year professional course leading to dental practice registration in Telangana
• Interested in oral surgery, orthodontics, or paediatric dentistry as a long-term career

✗ Skip if

• NEET score is high enough for MBBS at a government medical college
• Preference is for a non-dental clinical specialisation
• No Telangana domicile and NEET rank is not competitive for the limited AIQ BDS seats

KNRUHS BDS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC and ST	Course fee plus maintenance	SC or ST candidates enrolled in recognised dental programmes at KNRUHS affiliated colleges
Telangana BC EBC Scholarship	As per state norms	BC and EBC candidates domiciled in Telangana pursuing recognised undergraduate dental courses
EWS Scholarship	As per NSP norms	Economically Weaker Section candidates with income certificate from competent authority
Central Sector Scholarship	INR 12,000 per year	Candidates in top 20th percentile of Class 12 with family income below INR 8 lakh

Note:

• Apply for central scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the October cutoff each year.
• Government dental college fees being low, maintenance allowance component of SC and ST scholarships is most valuable.

KNRUHS BDS FAQs

Ques. Is NEET UG mandatory for BDS admission through KNRUHS?

Ans. Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for BDS admission through KNRUHS state quota and MCC All India Quota counselling. Candidates must score the minimum qualifying percentile in NEET UG to be eligible for BDS at any KNRUHS affiliated dental college. There is no separate state entrance exam for BDS in Telangana and NEET score is the sole determinant of merit rank for seat allotment.

Ques. What is the fee for BDS at KNRUHS affiliated dental colleges?

Ans. Total fees at government dental colleges affiliated to KNRUHS are INR 1,80,000 for the complete five-year BDS programme. Private dental college state quota fees under KNRUHS are substantially higher and vary by institution. Management quota fees at private dental colleges are considerably more expensive. Hostel and mess charges are separate and depend on the individual dental college. Counselling registration costs INR 2,000 for OC and BC and INR 1,200 for SC and ST.

Ques. How does BDS counselling work through KNRUHS and MCC?

Ans. BDS admissions in Telangana use a two-track process. MCC conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota seats at KNRUHS affiliated dental colleges through mcc.nic.in, starting with Round 1 registration closing 07 August 2026. KNRUHS conducts state quota counselling for the remaining 85% seats based on NEET UG rank and Telangana domicile through knruhs.telangana.gov.in. Candidates from Telangana may participate in both tracks to maximise seat-securing chances.

Ques. Can students from outside Telangana apply for BDS through KNRUHS?

Ans. Students from outside Telangana cannot access the 85% state quota BDS seats managed by KNRUHS, as those require Telangana domicile. However, they can apply for the 15% All India Quota seats at KNRUHS affiliated dental colleges through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in, which has no domicile restriction. For AIQ, seat allotment is purely based on NEET UG rank and category.

Ques. What are career options after BDS from KNRUHS affiliated colleges?

Ans. After BDS from a KNRUHS affiliated dental college, graduates register with the Telangana State Dental Council and can practise as registered dentists. Career options include private dental practice, joining multispecialty hospitals, and teaching after completing MDS. Government dental officer posts through TSPSC are open to BDS graduates. International licensing exams like NBDE and ORE are also pursued by graduates planning overseas practice.

Ques. What NEET UG rank is needed for BDS at government dental colleges through KNRUHS?

Ans. For government dental colleges affiliated to KNRUHS, Telangana General category candidates typically need a NEET UG rank below 50,000 and a score above 400 to compete for state quota seats. The exact cutoff varies each year based on total applicants and total available seats. SC and ST candidates qualify at lower marks due to category reservation. Previous year rank data on the KNRUHS website and MCC closing rank reports help estimate the cutoff.