Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Maharishi Markandeshwar (MMU) for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program encompass a variety of charges. The first-year tuition fee, including registration and admission fees, is approximately 3.28 lakh INR, while the fees for the subsequent four years are reduced to 2.5 lakh INR annually. An additional refundable charge of 2 lakh INR is applicable for AIQ Counseling, reimbursable after the admission process.
Although MMU does not offer its own scholarships, it disseminates information about external scholarship opportunities. Hostel fees for air-conditioned rooms start at 1.6 lakh INR annually, with a 10% increase each year. The university provides no fee concessions for SC/ST candidates or based on academic merit, but students may seek educational loans from banks to cover expenses.
About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
MM College of Dental Sciences and Research (MMDC) at Mullana, part of Maharishi Markandeshwar University Ambala, offers BDS with 100 seats. The 4-year program is followed by a 1-year compulsory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG 2026 and MCC counselling for Deemed Universities. The annual tuition fee is INR 3,00,000, with total academic fees for 4 years at INR 13,13,200.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Counselling Registration begins August 2026.
MM University BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 3,00,000 |
| Annual University Charges | INR 18,300 |
| Registration Fee (one-time, Year 1) | INR 40,000 |
| Total Academic Fees (4 years) | INR 13,13,200 |
| Hostel Fee (per year) | INR 95,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years, incl. hostel) | INR 16,93,200 |
- Registration fee of INR 40,000 is charged once at the time of first-year admission.
- Hostel fees are charged separately from the academic fee and are billed annually.
MM University BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Opens | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closes | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result | July 16, 2026 |
| MCC Counselling Registration (Deemed Universities) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC Round 2 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- NEET-UG 2026 results were declared on July 16, 2026 and are available on the NTA portal.
- BDS admissions at MMDC Mullana are conducted through MCC counselling since MMU is a Deemed University.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST).
- Must have qualified NEET-UG 2026 and hold a valid score for Deemed University BDS counselling.
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission is required.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 (results declared July 16, 2026) to become eligible for MMDC counselling.
- Register on mcc.nic.in under the Deemed University category for BDS seat allotment.
- Fill in college preferences including MMDC Mullana during the choice filling window.
- Participate in Round 1 seat allotment and report to MMDC with original documents within the deadline.
- Pay first-year fees at the time of reporting to secure the allotted BDS seat.
- Candidates not allotted in Round 1 may participate in Round 2 or the stray vacancy round.
✓ Opt for this if
- NEET score is in the lower-to-mid range and dental science is the preferred career.
- Prefer a private Deemed University with a teaching hospital attached.
- Looking for BDS at a comparatively affordable private Deemed University fee.
- Want a campus in North India (Haryana) with good connectivity to Delhi.
✗ Skip if
- NEET score qualifies for a government dental college at a fraction of the cost.
- Total fees of INR 16.93 Lakhs over 4 years are not financially manageable.
- Prefer a dental college in a metro with a high clinical patient footfall.
- Targeting MDS from a government institution after BDS completion.
MM University BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Government) | Variable by category | SC/ST/OBC students from economically weaker sections |
| Haryana State Merit Scholarship | Variable | Meritorious Haryana-domicile NEET qualifiers in BDS |
| Central Sector Scholarship for Professional Courses | INR 20,000 per year | Top 20 percentile 12th scorers with family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
- Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Government scholarship eligibility may depend on quota of admission (general, state, or management).
- 34 out of 40 under NIRF Dental Ranking 2021.
- 30 out of 70 under IIRF Dental Ranking 2025.
Read more on MM University Ambala Rankings here
MM University BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at MMDC Mullana including hostel?
Ans. The annual tuition fee at MMDC Mullana is INR 3,00,000 per year, and annual university charges are INR 18,300. A one-time registration fee of INR 40,000 is collected in Year 1. Total academic fees for the 4-year program are INR 13,13,200. Adding hostel at INR 95,000 per year, the total cost over 4 years is INR 16,93,200.
Ques. How is BDS admission conducted at MM Dental College Mullana?
Ans. Since MMU Mullana is a Deemed University, all BDS admissions are conducted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. There is no separate management quota outside the MCC process. Candidates register on the MCC portal, fill college preferences, and seats are allotted based on NEET-UG rank. The college has warned against unscrupulous agents claiming to arrange seats outside official channels.
Ques. What NEET rank is required for BDS at MMDC Mullana?
Ans. Being a private Deemed University dental college, MMDC Mullana typically accepts a wide range of NEET ranks across multiple counselling rounds. In 2024, seats were available even in the later rounds for candidates with higher All India Ranks. Candidates who could not secure a seat in government dental colleges in earlier rounds often find seats available at MMDC Mullana in Round 2 or the stray vacancy round.
Ques. What clinical training facilities are available for BDS students at MMDC?
Ans. MMDC Mullana has a well-equipped dental hospital on campus that provides clinical exposure to BDS students from the third year onwards. Students work in departments including Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Conservative Dentistry, Periodontics, Orthodontics, and Prosthodontics. The attached hospital sees a steady patient inflow from surrounding districts in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, supporting hands-on clinical training.
Ques. What are the career options after BDS from MMDC Mullana?
Ans. After BDS, graduates can practice as general dentists by opening a private clinic or joining an established practice. They can also appear for NEET-PG MDS to specialize in fields like Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, or Endodontics. Government dental officer posts in state health services and central government hospitals are also available through competitive exams. Graduates may also pursue dental teaching positions after MDS.
Ques. Is internship included in the 4-year BDS program at MMDC?
Ans. The 4-year BDS academic program at MMDC Mullana is followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached dental hospital. The internship is a mandatory requirement to obtain the final BDS degree recognized by the Dental Council of India. During internship, students rotate through all major clinical departments and gain supervised hands-on experience before independent practice.