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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, offers a five-year BDS program through its affiliated dental college, with admission via NEET-UG. The program covers four years of clinical dental training and a mandatory internship year. Annual tuition is INR 12,000 with total course fees of INR 65,000. Out of 50 seats, 7 are allocated nationally via MCC and the rest are reserved for eligible NE state candidates.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026.
RIMS Imphal BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, 5 years) | INR 12,000 |
| Admission Fee (one-time, Year 1) | INR 4,000 |
| Security Deposit (refundable, Year 1) | INR 1,000 |
| Hostel (per year, optional) | INR 6,000 |
| Total Fees (5 years, excluding hostel) | INR 65,000 |
- Security deposit of INR 1,000 is refundable on successful program completion.
- Hostel charges are optional and excluded from the total course fee above.
- Fee figures are based on official college records and may be revised each academic session.
RIMS Imphal BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration Closes | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | Jul 16, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 |
| Manipur State Quota Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 |
- AIQ counselling for 7 seats is conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
- State quota counselling for 43 seats is managed by the Manipur Directorate of Health Services.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for general category (45% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying scorecard from NTA
- Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31, 2026
- PRC from Manipur or an eligible NE state required for state quota seats
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 and obtain the official scorecard from ntaneet.nic.in
- For AIQ seats: register at mcc.nic.in for MCC BDS AIQ counselling round
- For state quota seats: register with the Manipur Directorate of Health Services with PRC and NEET scorecard
- Fill and lock college preferences during the designated choice-filling window
- Seat allotment letter issued and candidates report to the RIMS Imphal dental college
- Complete document verification and pay fees within the deadline to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- NE state NEET qualifier seeking government BDS at very low course fees
- Planning a dental career in NE India government health services
- Comfortable with Imphal campus and rural NE region internship postings
- Prefer a government dental college attached to a tertiary-care teaching hospital
✗ Skip if
- Non-NE state candidate without a strong NEET rank for the 7 AIQ seats
- Seeking a metro city dental college with advanced equipment and corporate placements
- Need a NIRF-ranked dental college credential for competitive PG specialty entry
- Prefer a private college with management quota flexibility and larger batch size
RIMS Imphal BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Variable | SC/ST/OBC/Minority with family income below prescribed limit |
| North East Council (NEC) Scholarship | Variable | NE state domicile students in health sciences programs |
| RIMS Merit Scholarship | Variable | Top NEET-UG scorers among admitted BDS students |
- NSP scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline.
- A valid PRC is mandatory for all region-specific NEC scholarship applications.
- Scholarship amounts are announced annually and subject to government budget notifications.
As mentioned, RIMS Imphal offers admission to BDS program based on NEET rank. RIMS Imphal NEET Cutoff 2025 rank is 54436 for the General category. Further, NEET cutoff rank is 57481 for OBC , 167580 for SC and 250026 for ST category. Check RIMS Imphal Cutoff
RIMS Imphal BDS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in RIMS Imphal BDS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the RIMS Imphal BDS program in 2025 was closed at the 250026 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 169592 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 20798 | 30217 |
| OBC | 31497 | 34606 |
| SC | 128010 | 153695 |
| ST | 169235 | - |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, RIMS Imphal ranks 23 out of 338 colleges in India and 1st in state Manipur for its BDS program.
Read more on RIMS Imphal Rankings here
RIMS Imphal BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at RIMS Imphal?
Ans. The total course fee for BDS at RIMS Imphal is INR 65,000 for the full five years. This includes annual tuition of INR 12,000 per year (INR 60,000 cumulative), a one-time admission fee of INR 4,000, and a refundable security deposit of INR 1,000, both payable in Year 1. Optional hostel charges of INR 6,000 per year are billed separately and are not included in the total above.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at RIMS Imphal and how are they allotted?
Ans. RIMS Imphal offers 50 BDS seats each year. Of these, 7 seats (15% All India Quota) are allotted through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in and are open to candidates from across India on NEET merit. The remaining 43 seats are state quota seats managed by the Manipur Directorate of Health Services and reserved for candidates holding a PRC from eligible NE states.
Ques. Can a candidate from outside NE states get admission to BDS at RIMS Imphal?
Ans. Yes, but only through the All India Quota (AIQ), which has 7 BDS seats at RIMS Imphal. These seats are allotted purely on NEET-UG rank merit through MCC counselling and are open to all-India candidates. The remaining 43 state quota seats are accessible only to candidates who hold a valid PRC from Manipur or another eligible North-Eastern state as defined under RIMS admission norms.
Ques. What is the selection process for state quota BDS seats at RIMS Imphal?
Ans. State quota BDS seats at RIMS Imphal are allotted by the Manipur Directorate of Health Services based on NEET-UG 2026 rank, category, and domicile eligibility. Candidates must register for Manipur state counselling with a valid PRC, NEET scorecard, and other supporting documents. Seat allotment is merit-based within each category and candidates report to the dental college following the allotment result.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from RIMS Imphal?
Ans. BDS graduates from RIMS Imphal are eligible to work as dental surgeons in government hospitals, primary health centers, and community health centers across NE India. They can apply for state dental officer posts through public service commissions. Graduates may also pursue MDS specializations through NEET-MDS conducted by NTA, with options in oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, or periodontology at accredited dental institutions.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for BDS students at RIMS Imphal?
Ans. Yes, RIMS Imphal provides hostel accommodation for its BDS students, with annual charges of INR 6,000. Allotment is subject to seat availability at the time of admission and is not guaranteed for all students. BDS students should apply for hostel accommodation at the time of reporting to the dental college and confirm availability with the RIMS Imphal hostel administration separately from the academic admission process.