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There are a total of 3,290 BDS seats in 34 Deemed Dental Colleges across India. Most of these colleges offer 100 BDS seats each. Admission to these seats is primarily based on the NEET UG score. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the counselling process under the All India Quota.
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List of BDS colleges with Seats
| College Name | BDS Seats |
|---|---|
| A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Karnataka | 100 |
| Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi | 50 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College, Pune, Maharashtra | 100 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | 100 |
| BVDU Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra | 100 |
| Dr. DY Patil Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | 100 |
| Dr. DY Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra | 100 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry | 100 |
| Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 100 |
| JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru | 100 |
| K M Shah Dental College, Vadodara, Gujarat | 100 |
| Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 100 |
| KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka | 100 |
| Malla Reddy Dental College for Women, Hyderabad, Telangana | 100 |
| Malla Reddy Institute of Dental sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana | 100 |
| Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana | 100 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal, Karnataka | 100 |
| Manipal College of Dental Science, Mangalore, Karnataka | 100 |
| Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| MM College of Dental Sciences and Research MMU, Mullana, AMBALA, Haryana | 100 |
| Rural Dental College, Loni, Maharashtra | 100 |
| Santosh Dentall College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | 100 |
| Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| School of Dental Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra | 100 |
| Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha, Maharashtra | 100 |
| Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| Sri Ramachandra Dental and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur, Karnataka | 40 |
| SRM Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| SRM Katt. Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| Thaimoogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| VMS Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu | 100 |
| Yenepoya Dental College, Mangaluru, Karnataka | 100 |
As mentioned earlier, there are a total of 3,290 BDS seats in 34 Deemed Dental Colleges across India. Most of these colleges offer 100 BDS seats each, while some have fewer than 100 seats. Each deemed university has the authority to create and manage its own seat matrix based on its internal policies.
These 3,290 BDS seats are divided across different quotas and candidate categories.
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Quotas in MCC Counselling (Deemed Universities BDS)
| Quota Name | Quota Name |
|---|---|
| Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | General quota for Indian citizens applying to Deemed Universities on paid seats |
| NRI Quota | For Non-Resident Indians (passport holders / OCI / sponsored by NRI) |
| Muslim Minority Quota | Reserved quota in some minority institutes (e.g., Yenepoya) |
| Jain Minority Quota | Reserved for Jain students in specific institutions like K.M. Shah |
| Open Category | Treated similar to General unless otherwise specified |
Candidate Categories in MCC Counselling
| Candidate Category | Description |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | Unreserved/open category |
| OBC | Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Sections |
| PwD | Persons with Disabilities (within respective categories) |
| Minority (Jain/Muslim) | Applicable in some minority institutions only |
Example Mapping of Quota vs Category
| Quota | Candidate Categories Present |
|---|---|
| Deemed/Paid Seats | GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD |
| NRI Quota | Open, OBC, GEN |
| Muslim Minority Quota | Muslim candidates (Yenepoya only) |
| Jain Minority Quota | Jain candidates (K.M. Shah only) |
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FAQs
How many BDS seats are there in Deemed dental university?
There are total of 3,290 BDS seats in 34 Deemed Dental Colleges across India. Most of these colleges offer 100 BDS seats each.
What are the Quotas in MCC Counselling for Deemed Universities BDS?
In MCC counselling for BDS admissions in Deemed Universities, several quotas are available based on the candidate’s background and eligibility. The Deemed/Paid Seats Quota is the general quota for Indian citizens applying to Deemed Universities on paid seats. Candidates from General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories are eligible under this quota. The NRI Quota is reserved for Non-Resident Indians, including NRI passport holders, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and those sponsored by NRIs. This quota typically allows candidates from GEN, OBC, and Open categories.
Some Deemed Universities also offer Minority Quotas. For example, the Muslim Minority Quota is available in institutions like Yenepoya and is reserved exclusively for Muslim candidates. Similarly, the Jain Minority Quota is offered in select institutions such as K.M. Shah and is reserved for Jain students. Additionally, the Open Category functions similarly to the General category unless stated otherwise.
Candidates are also classified into various categories for seat allocation: General (GEN), OBC (non-creamy layer), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), EWS (Economically Weaker Sections), PwD (Persons with Disabilities), and Minority (Jain/Muslim) in relevant institutions. Understanding the mapping between quotas and candidate categories helps ensure proper participation in MCC counselling for Deemed Universities.
