About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Gwalior offers BDS, a 5-year full-time undergraduate dental programme affiliated with Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University (MPMSU), Jabalpur and recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The programme has an intake of 100 seats and is admitted through NEET-UG and MP DME counselling. Annual fees are INR 1,80,000, with a total course cost of INR 9,00,000 for five years.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
Maharana Pratap Dental Gwalior BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 1,63,636 |
| Annual Other Charges | INR 16,364 |
| Caution Money (one-time, refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Course Fees (5 years) | INR 9,10,000 |
- Caution money of INR 10,000 is refundable at programme completion.
- NRI quota annual fee is INR 5,40,000 as per NRI seat norms.
- Hostel accommodation is available separately at additional charges.
Maharana Pratap Dental Gwalior BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | Jul 16, 2026 |
| MP DME BDS Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- MP DME conducts BDS counselling in three rounds plus a mop-up round for remaining seats.
- NRI quota applications are managed directly by the institution subject to DCI norms.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
- Minimum age of 17 years as on the date of admission.
- Valid NEET-UG score meeting the category-specific qualifying percentile is mandatory.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG with a score meeting the NEET BDS qualifying threshold for that year.
- Register on the MP DME portal for state BDS counselling after NEET-UG results are declared.
- Fill in the option entry form with ranked BDS college preferences.
- Accept the allotted seat in state quota or management quota through the respective round.
- Report to Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry with original documents and pay the first-year fee.
- NRI quota applicants must apply directly to the college and furnish NRI sponsorship documents.
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking DCI-approved BDS in Gwalior at a moderate annual fee of INR 1.8 lakhs.
- NEET-UG score falls in the mid-to-lower range targeting MP state quota BDS.
- Planning to practice dentistry in Madhya Pradesh or central Indian states.
- Looking for a dental college with 251 dental chairs and modern lab infrastructure.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting a BDS college with NAAC accreditation and NIRF dental ranking.
- Seeking a dental college in a large metro city for diverse patient exposure.
- Budget for BDS is under INR 7 lakhs total including hostel costs.
- Planning postgraduate MDS in top dental institutions needing a higher-ranked BDS college.
Maharana Pratap Dental Gwalior BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students | INR 90,000 to INR 1,00,000 per year | MP domicile SC/ST/OBC students at DCI-approved private dental college |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS) | INR 20,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board exams, annual family income below INR 8 lakh |
| PM YASASVI Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT | Up to INR 1,25,000 per year | OBC/EBC/DNT students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh |
- MP SC/ST/OBC scholarship applications are submitted through the MP Scholarship Portal.
- No college-funded scholarship is currently available for BDS students.
Maharana Pratap Dental Gwalior BDS FAQs
Ques. Is BDS from Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry Gwalior recognised by DCI?
Ans. Yes, Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Gwalior is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated with Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University (MPMSU), Jabalpur. The BDS degree is valid for dental registration with any State Dental Council in India and qualifies graduates to practice dentistry independently or pursue MDS for postgraduate specialisation.
Ques. What NEET rank is needed for BDS admission at this college?
Ans. Based on 2022 counselling data, general category state quota seats at this college were allotted at NEET All India Ranks between 1,11,250 and 8,67,480 (NEET scores 467 to 119) in the first round. MP domicile candidates received allotments in the range of AIR 3,51,662 to 5,33,529 in the second round. Current 2026 cutoffs will be published after MP DME counselling.
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry Gwalior?
Ans. The annual fee for BDS at Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry is INR 1,80,000, comprising tuition of INR 1,63,636 and other charges of INR 16,364. The total course cost over five years is INR 9,00,000, with an additional refundable caution money of INR 10,000 collected at admission. NRI quota fees are INR 5,40,000 per year as per DCI norms.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at this dental college?
Ans. The BDS programme at Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry has an intake of 100 seats per year. Of these, 85 seats fall under the state quota filled through MP DME counselling, and 15 seats are under the NRI or management quota. The college also has a postgraduate dental programme with 20 MDS seats across various specialisations.
Ques. What is the dental infrastructure like at this college?
Ans. Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Gwalior is equipped with 251 electronic dental chairs and a dedicated dental hospital providing comprehensive dental care. The campus spans a constructed area of over 1,32,000 sq ft housing departments for all major dental specialisations. Clinical training begins from the second year of BDS and continues under supervised patient care throughout the programme.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from this college?
Ans. BDS graduates from Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry can register with the MP Dental Council and set up private dental practices, join dental hospitals, or take up public health dentistry roles in government schemes. Graduates may also appear for the NEET-MDS exam to pursue MDS specialisations in Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, and others at MPMSU-affiliated colleges or national dental institutions.