Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

K M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, a constituent of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, offers a 5-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (4 academic years plus a mandatory 1-year internship) with 100 seats per batch. Admission requires NEET UG qualification followed by MCC Deemed University Counselling. The total tuition fee is INR 15,00,000 across four academic years at this NAAC A++ deemed university in Gujarat.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026.

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth BDS Fees 2026

• Caution deposit of INR 25,000 is refundable at the end of the course upon clearance.
• Hostel charges vary by room type and are excluded from the total fees above.
• Mess charges of INR 57,750 to INR 62,000 per year are payable separately.

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth BDS Admission 2026

• NEET UG 2026 was held on June 21, 2026 and results are expected on July 20, 2026.
• BDS admission at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth is through MCC Deemed University Counselling only.
• ACPUGMEC (Gujarat state counselling) does not cover Sumandeep Vidyapeeth as a deemed university.
• Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in after NEET results are declared.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects from a recognized board.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General category candidates.
• Minimum 40% aggregate for SC and ST category candidates.
• NEET UG qualification is mandatory for all BDS admissions at deemed universities.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain a valid scorecard with All India Rank.
• Register for MCC Deemed University Counselling at mcc.nic.in after result declaration.
• Fill in college and course preferences including K M Shah Dental College under Sumandeep Vidyapeeth.
• Accept the allotted seat online within the MCC deadline and pay the acceptance fee.
• Report for document verification at the college within the joining deadline.
• Pay the first-year tuition fee to complete the admission process.

✓ Opt for this if

• You have a NEET score and want to pursue dentistry at a NAAC A++ university.
• You prefer a dental college with a large attached hospital for diverse clinical exposure.
• You aim for MDS specialisation or private dental practice after graduation.
• You are a Jain student eligible for the university’s minority fee concession scheme.

✗ Skip if

• You have a NEET score qualifying for government dental colleges with lower fees.
• You cannot manage an overall investment of around INR 15 lakh over four years.
• You want a dental college located in a metro city for stronger private practice networks.

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth BDS Scholarships 2026

• Jain Minority Scholarship requires a valid minority certificate from a competent authority.
• Contact the Sumandeep Vidyapeeth scholarship cell for updated 2026 application procedures.

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Vadodara?

Ans. The total tuition fee for BDS at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth is INR 15,00,000 across four academic years, payable at INR 3,75,000 per year. A refundable caution deposit of INR 25,000 is also applicable in the first year. Hostel charges of INR 25,000 to INR 1,60,000 per year are payable additionally and are not included in the tuition total.

Ques. What counselling process governs BDS admission at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth?

Ans. BDS admission at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth is conducted exclusively through MCC Deemed University Counselling at mcc.nic.in. As a deemed university, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth does not participate in ACPUGMEC, the Gujarat state counselling body. There is no state quota and no domicile requirement. All 100 BDS seats are allotted through MCC based on the NEET UG rank and candidate preferences.

Ques. What is the minimum NEET score needed for BDS at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth?

Ans. While no specific NEET cutoff score for Sumandeep Vidyapeeth BDS has been officially published for 2026, reference data from 2025 MCC Deemed counselling indicates that BDS seats at private deemed universities generally allot to candidates with NEET scores in the range of 300 to 450 marks under management quota. Jain Minority Quota seats may allot at lower NEET scores. Candidates should check the MCC 2025 closing rank data for K M Shah Dental College before applying.

Ques. What clinical training is available for BDS students at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth?

Ans. BDS students at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth receive clinical training at K M Shah Dental College and Hospital, which has dedicated dental departments including oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and prosthodontics. The university’s main campus at Piparia also provides access to Dhiraj Hospital for medical emergencies and systemic disease management relevant to dental practice. The mandatory 1-year internship provides full-time hands-on patient care experience before graduation.

Ques. What are the career options after BDS from Sumandeep Vidyapeeth?

Ans. BDS graduates from Sumandeep Vidyapeeth can register with the Dental Council of India and practice as licensed dental surgeons. Career paths include setting up a private dental clinic, joining a multispecialty hospital as a dental consultant, or working with dental chains such as Clove Dental and Dentalkart. For higher specialisation, graduates can appear for the NEET MDS examination to pursue a 3-year Master of Dental Surgery in a preferred speciality. Government dental officer positions are also available through UPSC and state PSC recruitment.

Ques. Are there scholarships for BDS students at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth?

Ans. BDS students at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth can apply for the CMSS Jain Minority Scholarship, which provides a 10% annual tuition fee waiver (INR 37,500 per year) for Jain students with annual family income below INR 1.80 lakh, subject to a 1-year service bond post internship. The university also offers institutional aid of up to INR 2,00,000 per year for students with family income below INR 6 lakh. SC, ST, OBC, and Minority students are eligible for additional central and state government scholarship schemes.