Admission to the Faculty of Dental Sciences, BHU BDS program is conducted through two quota systems: All India Quota (AIQ) managed by MCC, and Uttar Pradesh State Quota managed by DMET UP. As a Central University, BHU BDS admissions are among the most competitive and transparent in the country.
Step 1 - NEET UG Examination: Candidates must register on the NTA portal at neet.nta.nic.in, pay the application fee, and appear for NEET UG (scheduled May 3, 2026 for NEET UG 2026). The minimum qualifying percentile for BDS is the 50th percentile for General/EWS, 40th for SC/ST/OBC, and 45th for General-PwD.
Step 2 - All India Quota Counselling (AIQ - 15% seats - approximately 9 seats): As a Central University Government college, 15% of total BDS seats (approximately 9 seats out of 63) are filled through the All India Quota via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. These seats are open to candidates from any state in India. Steps: (1) Register on the MCC portal after NEET UG results. Pay the registration fee of Rs. 1,500 for General/OBC/EWS or Rs. 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD (non-refundable). Pay a refundable security deposit of Rs. 2,00,000 for General/OBC/EWS or Rs. 50,000 for SC/ST/PwD. (2) Upload required documents. (3) Fill and lock preferences including Faculty of Dental Sciences BHU, Varanasi. (4) Await allotment in multiple rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. NEET UG 2024 AIQ General category closing rank for BHU BDS was approximately 14,000 to 18,000 in the final round, reflecting its highly competitive government central university status. NEET score of 450 marks and above is recommended for a strong chance in AIQ Round 1 for General category.
Step 3 - Uttar Pradesh State Quota Counselling (85% seats - approximately 54 seats): For the remaining 85% of BDS seats, counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh, through the portal upneet.gov.in. Uttar Pradesh is an open state for private colleges; however, for government colleges including BHU, UP domicile/residence preference applies in tie-breaking. Reservation norms applicable: SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% horizontal reservation as per UP government policy. Counselling steps: (1) Register at upneet.gov.in and pay the registration fee. (2) Upload documents and complete verification. (3) Fill and lock college preferences. (4) Await allotment result. NEET UG 2024 UP State Quota General category closing rank for BHU BDS was approximately 22,000 to 28,000 in the final stray vacancy round.
Step 4 - Post-Allotment Reporting at BHU: Candidates allotted Faculty of Dental Sciences BHU must report to the Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Lanka, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 221005, within the stipulated date mentioned in the MCC or DMET UP allotment letter. Original documents to be produced: NEET UG admit card and scorecard, MCC or DMET UP seat allotment letter, Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate, Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate, transfer and migration certificate from last institution, character certificate, domicile/residence certificate, category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD if applicable, PwD certificate from competent authority if applicable, 8 recent passport-size photographs on white background, anti-ragging undertaking signed by candidate and parent/guardian, medical fitness certificate from a registered medical officer, and gap year certificate if applicable. All documents must be produced as originals for verification and as self-attested photocopies for college records. Fee payment is done at the IMS-BHU accounts section on the day of reporting.
Detailed Fee:
Annual Tuition Fee: Rs. 10,369* / Year | Total tuition fee for 4-year BDS academic course: Rs. 41,476 approx. | Other Annual Charges (examination fee, enrolment fee, library fee, sports fee, medical fee, university development fund, misc.): Rs. 5,000 - Rs. 8,000 / Year approx. | Grand Total (all academic charges for full 4-year academic period): Rs. 67,000 - Rs. 70,000 approx. as per MCC data which confirms total BDS fees at Rs. 1,66,840 for entire course | Hostel Fee: Rs. 200 - Rs. 500 / Month (Rs. 2,400 - Rs. 6,000 / Year) for government BHU hostel room rent | Mess Charges: Rs. 1,500 - Rs. 2,500 / Month separately | Total annual expense including hostel and mess: Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 30,000 / Year | Grand Total for entire 5-year BDS course including all charges and hostel: Rs. 1,25,000 - Rs. 1,50,000 approx. making it one of the most affordable government dental colleges in India | Scholarship: UP state scholarship of Rs. 32,000 / Year available for Uttar Pradesh domicile students; central government scholarships also available | Internship Stipend: Paid as per IMS-BHU norms during 1-year rotatory internship
