Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing program vary based on gender and category. For SC/ST boys and all female students, the annual fee is INR 21,000. General and OBC boys pay between INR 51,000 to INR 70,000 per year, with variations depending on the college tier, with some institutions charging as much as INR 85,000. Hostels typically charge around INR 48,000 annually, and additional fees such as uniform, transportation, and books may amount to INR 10,000- 20,000 yearly.
Scholarships are notably available for ST, SC, OBC, and other backward categories, facilitated by government bodies, which can provide full tuition reimbursement for eligible categories. Higher fees up to INR 90,000 are reported in private colleges, and certain fees like caution money and practical fees are separate.
About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
RUHS oversees dental education through Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital and affiliated dental colleges across the state, with the 5-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme including a mandatory 1-year internship. Admission is through NEET 2026, with a total course fee of INR 6,00,000. RUHS is ranked #31 in Dental colleges across India in 2026, making it a leading dental education centre in Rajasthan.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. State BDS counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
RUHS BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Tuition Fee | INR 1,20,000 |
| Year 2 Tuition Fee | INR 1,20,000 |
| Year 3 Tuition Fee | INR 1,20,000 |
| Year 4 Tuition Fee | INR 1,20,000 |
| Internship Year Fee | INR 1,20,000 |
| Total Fees (5 years including internship) | INR 6,00,000 |
- Fee data is as per 2025-26 academic year data at RUHS-affiliated dental colleges and subject to revision.
- Private affiliated dental colleges may charge different fees than the RUHS constituent dental college.
RUHS BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET 2026 Result Declared | 16 July 2026 |
| MCC AIQ BDS Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Rajasthan State BDS Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification and Reporting | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Rajasthan state BDS counselling covers 85% of seats and is conducted via the state medical education portal.
- MCC handles 15% All India Quota BDS seats through mcc.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board, with English as a compulsory subject.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined (45% for SC/ST candidates) at the qualifying examination.
- NEET 2026 qualified with a valid score before the Rajasthan BDS state counselling registration deadline.
- Minimum age of 17 years on or before 31 December 2026 as per DCI norms.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET 2026 - results were declared on 16 July 2026.
- Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for 15% All India Quota BDS seats when notified.
- Register for Rajasthan State BDS counselling at the state medical education portal in August 2026.
- Pay state counselling fee and fill college preferences including RUHS Rajasthan Dental College during choice filling.
- Download the seat allotment letter and report to the allotted dental college for document verification within the specified window.
- Complete joining formalities and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- You have a good NEET rank and want to study dentistry in Rajasthan.
- You plan to practise dentistry independently or open a dental clinic.
- You want exposure to a government dental hospital with diverse patient cases.
- You aim to pursue MDS specialisation after completing BDS.
✗ Skip if
- Your NEET rank is strong enough for MBBS and you prefer medicine over dentistry.
- You need a dental college with strong research output and MDS specialisation tracks.
- You prefer a dental institution in a larger metro city with broader clinical variety.
RUHS BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility/Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | Actual tuition fee plus maintenance allowance | SC/ST students - apply via scholarships.gov.in by October or November annually |
| Rajasthan Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship | INR 5,000 per year | Rajasthan domicile with first-division Class 12 result - apply via sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Rajasthan Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | INR 10,000 per year | Rajasthan domicile in professional courses with family income below INR 2.5 lakhs - apply via state portal |
- NSP scholarship disbursement is directly to the student bank account after institutional verification.
- BDS students may apply for educational loans under Rajasthan government loan guarantee schemes for professional courses.
RUHS BDS FAQs
Ques. What NEET rank is required for BDS at RUHS Rajasthan Dental College?
Ans. The NEET 2024 cutoff for BDS at Rajasthan Dental College for the General category ranged between ranks 8,934 and 27,120 across different counselling rounds. Cutoffs vary each year based on NEET difficulty, total applicants, and seat availability. Candidates should check the official Rajasthan state counselling merit list on medicaleducation.rajasthan.gov.in for the 2026 cutoff after the registration opens in August.
Ques. What is the total course fee for BDS at RUHS?
Ans. The total BDS course fee including all 5 years and the compulsory internship is INR 6,00,000 as per 2025-26 fee data, working out to INR 1,20,000 per year. Private dental colleges affiliated to RUHS may charge higher fees. Candidates should confirm the current year fee structure with the allotted college after counselling seat allotment.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from RUHS?
Ans. BDS graduates register with the Dental Council of India and can practise as dentists independently or in hospitals. Common paths include setting up a dental clinic, joining government dental services through RPSC, or pursuing MDS specialisations such as Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. BDS graduates can also teach in dental colleges after completing MDS.
Ques. When will Rajasthan BDS counselling 2026 begin after NEET results?
Ans. NEET 2026 results were declared on 16 July 2026. Rajasthan state BDS counselling registration is expected to open in the first week of August 2026, with the official notification on medicaleducation.rajasthan.gov.in. Counselling is conducted in multiple rounds, with document verification and class commencement expected in September 2026.
Ques. Is the 1-year internship mandatory in BDS and is it paid?
Ans. Yes, a 1-year rotatory internship is mandatory before the Dental Council of India issues permanent registration. The internship is conducted at the dental college hospital. Stipend for BDS interns at government dental colleges in Rajasthan is subject to state government notification at the time of the internship year and may vary from college to college.
Ques. How is state-quota BDS counselling at RUHS different from AIQ counselling?
Ans. The Rajasthan state BDS counselling covers 85% of seats in all dental colleges affiliated to RUHS and is managed by the state medical education authority. The remaining 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats are allocated through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Rajasthan domicile candidates can participate in both, while candidates from other states can only participate in AIQ counselling.