Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing program vary depending on the year of study. The tuition fee is 75,000 INR for the first year, and each subsequent year costs 60,000 INR. The total tuition fee over four years amounts to 2,80,000 INR.
Additional costs include exam and form fees. Scholarships are available, providing 30,000 INR annually, leading to a reduced financial burden for eligible students. Scholarships are tailored for different categories, such as ST, SC, and OBC, providing significant assistance by possibly exceeding the tuition fees for some beneficiaries.
About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University (MPMSU), Jabalpur, is a government statutory university established in 2011 affiliating dental and medical colleges across Madhya Pradesh. The 5-year BDS programme at MPMSU-affiliated colleges is open to NEET-UG qualified candidates. Annual tuition at the government dental college is INR 1,00,000, totalling INR 5,00,000 for 5 years. The programme trains students in oral medicine, dental surgery, and clinical specialties.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
MPMSU BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee per year (Government College of Dentistry, Indore) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Total Course Fees (5 years, government college) | INR 5,00,000 |
- Fee stated is for the Government College of Dentistry, Indore, under MPMSU.
- Private dental colleges affiliated with MPMSU charge higher fees per state norms.
- Hostel and other charges are payable separately to each affiliated dental college.
MPMSU BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Registration Closing | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Admit Card Release | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG Answer Key Release | Jul 6, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result Declaration | Jul 20, 2026 |
| MP NEET BDS Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| MP NEET BDS Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- MP NEET BDS counselling is conducted by DME MP at dme.mponline.gov.in.
- 15% of BDS seats go to All India Quota via MCC at mcc.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects with English
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General/OBC/EWS candidates
- NEET-UG qualified score mandatory for all BDS applicants
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG conducted by the National Testing Agency
- Register for MP NEET BDS state counselling at dme.mponline.gov.in
- Submit required documents and pay counselling registration fee online
- Fill preferred dental college choices during the online choice-filling round
- Receive seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, and seat availability
- Report to allotted dental college with original documents and complete admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Committed to a dental surgery career in clinical or government practice
- Prefer low fees at the government dental college in MP
- MP resident eligible for MMVY scheme covering full government college tuition
- Want state counselling based admission without management quota
- Interested in specializing through MDS after completing BDS
✗ Skip if
- Prefer MBBS over dentistry as a healthcare career
- Targeting BDS at a top-ranked dental institution outside Madhya Pradesh
- Need structured campus placement support for dental graduates
- Want multiple government dental college options within one state
MPMSU BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY) | 100% tuition at government colleges | MP residents, 70%+ in 10+2 (MP Board) or 85%+ (CBSE/ICSE), family income below INR 6 lakh |
| MP Post Matric Scholarship | Varies by category | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority students pursuing higher education in MP |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (NSP) | INR 20,000/year (Yr 1 to 3) INR 22,000/year (Yr 4 to 5) | Top 10% in 10+2, family income below INR 8 lakh/year |
- MMVY applications are submitted at medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in each academic year.
- NSP and state scholarship portals are scholarships.gov.in and scholarships.mp.gov.in.
MPMSU BDS FAQs
Ques. What are the fees for BDS at MPMSU-affiliated colleges?
Ans. Tuition fee at the Government College of Dentistry, Indore, the only government dental college under MPMSU, is INR 1,00,000 per year, making the 5-year total INR 5,00,000. Private dental colleges affiliated with MPMSU charge higher fees as fixed by the Madhya Pradesh Fee Regulatory Committee, typically ranging from INR 1,53,000 to INR 5,00,000 per year. MMVY holders at government college can avail full tuition fee coverage.
Ques. How is BDS admission at MPMSU processed?
Ans. BDS admission is based on NEET-UG merit through MP state counselling at dme.mponline.gov.in. After NEET results are declared, students register for counselling, fill dental college preferences, and receive allotment based on NEET rank and reservation category. 85% seats go to MP state quota and 15% are filled through the All India Quota managed by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
Ques. How many dental colleges does MPMSU affiliate in Madhya Pradesh?
Ans. MPMSU affiliates both government and private dental colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The Government College of Dentistry in Indore is the sole government dental college under MPMSU. Multiple private dental colleges across MP are also affiliated with MPMSU and offer BDS with fees regulated by the state fee regulatory committee. Seats across all affiliated dental colleges are filled through the DME MP counselling process.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from MPMSU?
Ans. BDS graduates from MPMSU-affiliated colleges can register with the MP Dental Council and practice as dentists in private clinics, hospitals, or community health centres. Government positions include Dental Medical Officer posts through MPPSC and NHM Madhya Pradesh. BDS graduates can also pursue MDS through the NEET-PG examination for specialised practice in orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, and other dental specialties.
Ques. What is the structure of the BDS programme at MPMSU?
Ans. The BDS programme at MPMSU-affiliated colleges spans 5 years, comprising four academic years and a 1-year compulsory rotating clinical internship. The curriculum covers pre-clinical subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Oral Pathology, followed by clinical subjects such as Conservative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Orthodontics, and Pedodontics. Clinical training is conducted at the dental college’s teaching hospital under faculty supervision.
Ques. What postgraduate options are available after BDS from MPMSU?
Ans. BDS graduates can pursue MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) by qualifying the NEET-PG examination. MDS specialties include Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral Pathology, and Paediatric Dentistry. Admission to MDS programmes is through centralised NEET-PG counselling by MCC. MPMSU also affiliates some postgraduate dental institutions in Madhya Pradesh for state-level MDS admissions.