DDH (Diploma in Dental Hygienist)

• Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
• Must have secured a minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General/OBC/EWS category (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
• Must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.
• Must be a citizen of India.
• Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCB scores. NEET UG is not required for DDH diploma admission.

Admission to the DDH (Diploma in Dental Hygienist) program at CDCRI Rajnandgaon is merit-based on Class 12 PCB aggregate marks. NEET UG is not required for this diploma program. Candidates must visit or contact CDCRI Admissions Office at 0774-4281931 or cdcri.edu.in, obtain and fill the application form, submit required documents, and pay the application fee. A merit list is prepared and published by the college. Shortlisted candidates must report for document verification and pay the prescribed fees to confirm admission. The DDH program is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and trains students in oral prophylaxis, scaling, dental health education, patient communication, radiography assistance, and preventive dentistry under the supervision of licensed dentists. DDH graduates are eligible for registration with the Dental Council of India and can work as dental hygienists in dental hospitals, clinics, and primary health care centres across India.

Detailed Fee:

Annual Fee: Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 80,000 / Year (approx. as per DCI norms for diploma programs) | Total fee for 2-year diploma course: Rs. 1,00,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 approx. | Hostel Fee: Rs. 70,000 / Year approx. | Grand Total including hostel: Rs. 2,40,000 - Rs. 3,00,000 approx. for full 2-year duration | Note: DDH is a DCI-recognized diploma program at CDCRI; exact fee to be confirmed directly from CDCRI Admissions at 0774-4281931 or cdcri.edu.in as the state fee regulatory committee revises diploma fees annually.