According to NDC, there are a total of 27,966 BDS seats in India across 319 NDC-approved dental colleges. Of these, 56 Government dental colleges offer 4,096 BDS seats, 229 Private dental colleges offer 20,580 BDS seats, and 34 Deemed dental universities offer 3,290 BDS seats.
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According to NDC in 2026:
- Total BDS Colleges in India: 319 (Govt: 56, Private: 229, Deemed: 34)
- Total BDS seats in India: 27,966 (Govt: 4,096, Private: 20,580, Deemed: 3,290)
Private colleges account for 73.6% of all BDS seats in India — making them the dominant source of undergraduate dental education in the country.
This article analyses total BDS seats in India college-wise, state-wise, and institution-type-wise, using the latest NDC-approved intake data. All figures are sourced from official authorities and cross-checked by our research team. However, actual counselling outcomes depend on rank, quota, category, and state domicile — factors many aspirants underestimate.
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Total BDS Seats in India College-wise
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According to the NDC, there are a total of 27,966 BDS seats across 319 dental colleges in India for 2026. Of these, 229 Private dental colleges offer 20,580 BDS seats, 56 Government dental colleges offer 4,096 BDS seats, and 34 Deemed Dental Colleges offer 3,290 BDS seats. Private colleges account for 73.6% of all BDS seats in India — clearly the dominant source of undergraduate dental education.
8 government dental colleges hold the joint-highest BDS intake of 125 seats each — AMC Dental College Ahmedabad, Govt. Dental College Ahmedabad, Govt. Dental College Jamnagar, Siddhpur Dental College Patan (all Gujarat), Govt. Dental College Mumbai (Maharashtra), Mahatma Gandhi PG Institute Puducherry (Pondicherry), and Burdwan Dental College & Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College (West Bengal).
Maharashtra is the state with the highest total BDS seats in India — 3,576 seats across 38 colleges — followed by Karnataka (3,365 seats, 45 colleges), Tamil Nadu (3,113 seats, 32 colleges), and Uttar Pradesh (2,513 seats, 26 colleges).
At the other end, Goa has just 50 seats in 1 college, Tripura has 63 seats in 1 college, and Manipur, Chandigarh and Daman & Diu each have 100 BDS seats — making these the most seat-scarce regions for BDS aspirants.
8 government dental colleges have the highest BDS intake of 125 seats each. Gujarat has four of these colleges, making it the state with the largest government BDS seat capacity. Govt. Dental College, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Patna Dental College (Bihar), and Govt. Dental College, Kottayam (Kerala) have the smallest BDS intake. Each of these colleges offers 40 BDS seats.
32 of the 34 Deemed Universities offer the maximum approved intake of 100 BDS seats. Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi is one exception and offers 50 BDS seats. Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur is the other exception and offers 40 BDS seats.
Deemed Universities have an average BDS intake of 96.8 seats per college. Private colleges have an average BDS intake of 89.9 seats per college. Government colleges have an average BDS intake of 73.1 seats per college. Most private and deemed colleges offer the maximum approved intake of 100 BDS seats. Government colleges offer 40 to 125 BDS seats, depending on their infrastructure and state funding.
Total BDS Seats in India: State-wise Analysis
BDS seats are available across 28 states and union territories in India. However, the distribution is uneven. The top four states account for more than 44% of all BDS seats in the country.
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Maharashtra has the highest number of BDS seats in India. The state offers 3,576 BDS seats across 38 colleges, which is 12.8% of all BDS seats in the country. The state has 8 deemed universities (800 seats), 5 government colleges (376 seats), and 25 private colleges (2,400 seats).
Karnataka ranks second with 3,365 BDS seats across 45 colleges, the highest number of BDS colleges in India. The state has 35 private colleges (2,540 seats) and 7 deemed universities (640 seats). Major deemed universities include Manipal, A.B. Shetty, JSS, KLE, and Yenepoya.
Tamil Nadu ranks third with 3,113 BDS seats across 32 colleges. The state has the highest number of deemed university seats in India. It has 9 deemed universities offering 900 BDS seats. Major deemed universities include Saveetha, SRM, Meenakshi Ammal, Sree Balaji, and Sathyabama.
Uttar Pradesh ranks fourth with 2,513 BDS seats across 26 colleges. The state has 22 private colleges offering 2,200 BDS seats. The state has only one deemed university, Santosh Dental College, Ghaziabad.
Kerala offers 1,860 BDS seats across 26 colleges. The state has 6 government colleges offering 300 BDS seats. Rajasthan offers 1,550 BDS seats across 17 colleges. The state has 15 private colleges and no deemed universities.
Gujarat has the highest number of government BDS seats in India. The state offers 500 government BDS seats through 4 government colleges. Each of these colleges offers 125 BDS seats.
Six states and union territories have only government BDS colleges. These are Assam, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Manipur, and Tripura. Uttarakhand and Daman & Diu have no government BDS colleges. Every BDS seat in these regions comes from private colleges.
18 states and union territories have no deemed BDS universities. Only 10 states have deemed BDS universities. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka together account for 70.1% of all deemed BDS seats in India.
The top four states—Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh—offer 12,567 BDS seats. These states account for 44.9% of all BDS seats in India. This means nearly one out of every two BDS seats in India is available in these four states.
💡 Key State-wise Takeaways for BDS Aspirants:
- Best states for maximum seat options: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
- Best states for government BDS seats: Gujarat (500), Maharashtra (376), West Bengal (313), Kerala (300)
- Best states for deemed university BDS seats: Tamil Nadu (900), Maharashtra (800), Karnataka (640)
- States with no private BDS colleges: Assam, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Manipur, Tripura
- States with no government BDS colleges: Uttarakhand, Daman & Diu
- Most seat-scarce states: Goa (50), Tripura (63), Chandigarh (100), Daman & Diu (100), Manipur (100)
Government BDS Seats in India
India has 56 government dental colleges offering 4,096 BDS seats for 2025–26. These colleges account for 14.6% of all BDS seats in the country. Government dental colleges provide the most affordable route to a BDS degree. The annual tuition fee usually ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹80,000, depending on the state.
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Government BDS Seats — State-wise Summary
India has 4,096 government BDS seats across 56 colleges in 26 states and union territories. Gujarat leads with 500 seats, followed by Maharashtra (376), West Bengal (313), and Kerala (300) — together these top four states hold 36.4% of all government BDS seats in the country.
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Eight government dental colleges have the highest BDS intake in India. Each of these colleges offers 125 BDS seats. Gujarat has four of these colleges. Maharashtra, Puducherry, and West Bengal have the remaining four colleges. Together, these eight colleges offer 1,000 government BDS seats, which is nearly 25% of all government BDS seats in India.
Gujarat has the highest number of government BDS seats in India. The state offers 500 government BDS seats across 4 colleges. Maharashtra ranks second with 376 seats across 5 colleges. West Bengal ranks third with 313 seats across 3 colleges. Kerala ranks fourth with 300 seats across 6 colleges. Kerala has the highest number of government dental colleges in India.
Patna Dental College (Bihar), Govt. Dental College, Vijayawada, and Govt. Dental College, Kottayam have the smallest BDS intake among government dental colleges. Each of these colleges offers 40 BDS seats.
Government dental colleges are available in 26 of the 28 states and union territories that offer BDS education. Uttarakhand and Daman & Diu do not have a government dental college. Assam, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Manipur, and Tripura have only government dental colleges. These regions have no private or deemed dental colleges, so government colleges are the only option for pursuing a BDS degree.
💡 Key Takeaways for Aspirants Targeting Government BDS Seats:
- Government colleges offer only 14.6% of total BDS seats — meaning competition per seat is roughly 6x that of private colleges nationally
- Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Kerala offer the highest number of government BDS options
- Delhi has 3 government BDS colleges, but only 162 total seats — with an average of 54 seats per college, one of the lowest in India
- Aspirants in Uttarakhand and Daman & Diu have no government BDS option and must rely entirely on private colleges
- Assam, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Manipur and Tripura offer no private or deemed BDS — every seat is government-only
- West Bengal offers extremely high per-college intake (avg 104 seats/college in govt) — a strong option for state-domicile candidates.
Private BDS Seats in India
India has 229 private dental colleges offering 20,580 BDS seats for 2025–26. These colleges account for 73.6% of all BDS seats in the country. Private dental colleges are the largest provider of BDS education in India. Most private dental colleges offer the maximum approved intake of 100 BDS seats.
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Private BDS Seats — State-wise Summary
India has 20,580 private BDS seats across 229 colleges in 22 states and union territories. Karnataka leads with 2,540 seats, followed by Maharashtra (2,400), Uttar Pradesh (2,200), and Tamil Nadu (1,950) — together these top four states hold 44.2% of all private BDS seats in the country.
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Karnataka has the highest number of private BDS seats in India. The state offers 2,540 private BDS seats across 35 private colleges, the highest in the country. Major private dental colleges include Bapuji Dental College, SDM Dharwad, The Oxford Dental College, and Rajarajeswari Dental College.
Maharashtra ranks second with 2,400 private BDS seats across 25 colleges. Uttar Pradesh ranks third with 2,200 private BDS seats across 22 colleges. In Uttar Pradesh, 22 of the 26 BDS colleges are private colleges.
Tamil Nadu offers 1,950 private BDS seats across 20 colleges. The state also has 9 deemed universities. Together, they make Tamil Nadu the largest non-government BDS market in South India.
Kerala offers 1,510 private BDS seats across 19 colleges. The state has the second-highest number of private dental colleges in India. Most private colleges in Kerala offer 50 to 100 BDS seats.
Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh form the next group of large private BDS states. Rajasthan offers 1,450 seats, Andhra Pradesh offers 1,400 seats, Punjab offers 1,250 seats, and Madhya Pradesh offers 1,170 seats. Each of these states has 13 to 15 private dental colleges.
Daman & Diu, Jammu & Kashmir, and Odisha have the smallest private BDS presence. Each region has 1 private college offering 100 BDS seats. Assam, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Manipur, and Tripura have no private BDS colleges.
💡 Key Takeaways for Aspirants Targeting Private BDS Seats:
- Private colleges dominate BDS admission with 73.6% of all seats — most seats and most flexibility on cutoff ranks
- Karnataka, Maharashtra, UP, Tamil Nadu and Kerala together hold 10,600+ private BDS seats — over half of India’s private BDS supply
- Nearly every private BDS college in India operates at 100 seats; a handful (Christian Dental Ludhiana, Coorg IDS, AME’s Raichur etc.) run 40-seat programs
- Management quota and NRI quota seats within private colleges typically account for 15% – 25% of institutional intake — actual cutoff ranks vary significantly across states
- State private BDS fees range from ₹2 lakh to ₹9 lakh per year (government quota) and ₹5 – 15 lakh per year (management quota) depending on state and college.
Deemed University BDS Seats in India
India has 34 deemed dental universities offering 3,290 BDS seats for 2025–26. These universities account for 11.8% of all BDS seats in the country. Deemed universities operate under UGC deemed-to-be-university status. They admit students through MCC counselling at the national level. These universities do not have a state quota.
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Deemed BDS Seats — State-wise Summary
India has 3,290 deemed BDS seats across 34 universities in 10 states and union territories. Tamil Nadu leads with 900 seats, followed by Maharashtra (800) and Karnataka (640) — together these top three states hold 71.1% of all deemed BDS seats in the country.
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Tamil Nadu has the highest number of deemed BDS seats in India. The state offers 900 BDS seats across 9 deemed universities. These universities account for 27.4% of all deemed BDS seats in the country. Most of these universities are located in Chennai, including Saveetha, SRM, Sathyabama, Meenakshi Ammal, Sree Balaji, and Thai Moogambigai.
Maharashtra ranks second with 800 deemed BDS seats across 8 universities. Major universities include Bharati Vidyapeeth (3 campuses), D.Y. Patil (2 campuses), Rural Dental College, Loni, KIMS Karad, and Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha.
Karnataka ranks third with 640 deemed BDS seats across 7 universities. Major universities include Manipal College of Dental Sciences (2 campuses), A.B. Shetty Memorial, JSS Mysore, KLE Belgaum, and Yenepoya Mangalore.
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka together offer 2,340 deemed BDS seats. These states account for 71.1% of all deemed BDS seats in India. Only 10 states and union territories have deemed BDS universities. The remaining 18 states and union territories have no deemed BDS universities.
32 of the 34 deemed universities offer the maximum approved intake of 100 BDS seats. Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi offers 50 BDS seats, and Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur offers 40 BDS seats. Deemed universities have the highest average BDS intake at 96.8 seats per university. Private colleges have an average of 89.9 seats, while government colleges have an average of 73.1 seats.
💡 Key Takeaways for Aspirants Targeting Deemed BDS Seats:
- All Deemed BDS seats are filled through MCC counselling at the national level — there is no state quota; any candidate from any state can apply
- Deemed BDS fees range from ₹6 lakh to ₹22 lakh per year — significantly higher than government or state private colleges
- Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka together hold 71% of all deemed BDS seats — geographic concentration is extreme
- 18 states in India have zero deemed BDS presence — for domicile-focused aspirants in these states, deemed universities are effectively out-of-state options
- Well-ranked Deemed universities like Manipal, SRM, Saveetha, Bharati Vidyapeeth and A.B. Shetty typically close well before Round 3 in MCC counselling.
Wrap Up
India has 27,966 BDS seats across 319 NDC-approved dental colleges for 2025–26. These include 56 government colleges (4,096 seats), 229 private colleges (20,580 seats), and 34 deemed universities (3,290 seats). Your choice of state, institution type, and college affects your fees, admission chances, and career opportunities.
Government colleges account for only 14.6% of all BDS seats in India. This is much lower than MBBS, where government seats make up about 50% of the total. As a result, getting a government BDS seat is more competitive because the number of seats is much lower.
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh offer 12,567 BDS seats. Together, these states account for 44.9% of all BDS seats in India. Students who are willing to study outside their home state will have more college choices in these states. Goa, Tripura, Chandigarh, Manipur, and Daman & Diu have very few BDS seats. Students from these regions should also consider colleges in other states.
Institution type has a major impact on the cost of a BDS degree. Government colleges usually charge ₹10,000 to ₹80,000 per year. Private colleges usually charge ₹2 lakh to ₹9 lakh per year under the state quota and ₹5 lakh to ₹15 lakh per year under the management quota. Deemed universities usually charge ₹6 lakh to ₹22 lakh per year. The total cost of a BDS course, including the one-year internship, can range from about ₹80,000 in a government college to about ₹1.1 crore in a top deemed university.
Only 10 states and union territories have deemed BDS universities. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka together account for 71% of all deemed BDS seats. MCC conducts admission for all deemed BDS seats at the national level. These universities do not have a state quota, so students from any state can apply. However, the higher fee structure is an important factor while choosing a deemed university.
BDS seat growth in India has slowed in recent years. NDC has approved very few new BDS colleges since 2019. Some colleges have also reduced their intake because of lower student demand. India is expected to add only 250 to 400 new BDS seats in 2026–27. Most of these seats are likely to come from existing government and private colleges, not from new colleges.
Choose your state carefully. Choose the right institution type based on your budget and career goals. Always compare your NEET-UG rank with the actual BDS intake of each college instead of relying on average figures.
FAQs
1. How many total BDS seats are there in India for 2026?
India has 27,966 BDS seats across 319 NDC-approved dental colleges for 2025–26. These include 4,096 seats in 56 government colleges, 20,580 seats in 229 private colleges, and 3,290 seats in 34 deemed universities.
2. How many BDS seats are available in India?
India offers 27,966 BDS seats across 319 NDC-approved dental colleges. These colleges are located in 28 states and union territories. The total includes government, private, and deemed dental colleges.
3. How many government BDS seats are there in India?
India has 4,096 government BDS seats across 56 government dental colleges. These seats account for 14.6% of all BDS seats in the country. Gujarat has the highest number of government BDS seats with 500 seats, followed by Maharashtra (376 seats) and West Bengal (313 seats).
4. Which state has the most BDS seats in India?
Maharashtra has the highest number of BDS seats in India. The state offers 3,576 BDS seats across 38 colleges. Karnataka ranks second with 3,365 seats, and Tamil Nadu ranks third with 3,113 seats. These three states, along with Uttar Pradesh, account for 44.9% of all BDS seats in India.
5. Which is the largest BDS college in India by seats?
Eight government dental colleges have the highest BDS intake in India. Each of these colleges offers 125 BDS seats. These colleges are located in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Puducherry, and West Bengal.
6. Can I get a BDS seat with 300 marks in NEET?
A NEET-UG score of around 300 marks usually gives an All India Rank (AIR) of about 6–7 lakh. At this rank, getting a government BDS seat is difficult in most states. However, you may still get a private BDS seat or a deemed university seat, depending on your budget, category, and state counselling rules.
7. How many BDS seats are expected in India for 2026?
India has 27,966 approved BDS seats for 2025–26. Our research team expects the total to increase to 28,200–28,400 seats for 2026–27. Most new seats are expected to come from existing colleges. The official intake will be confirmed after NDC releases the final approval list.
8. What is the difference between Government, Private, and Deemed BDS colleges?
Government colleges are owned by the state government and usually charge ₹10,000–₹80,000 per year. Private colleges are privately managed and usually charge ₹2 lakh–₹15 lakh per year, depending on the quota. Deemed universities admit students through MCC counselling only and usually charge ₹6 lakh–₹22 lakh per year.
9. Are deemed university BDS seats filled through state counselling or MCC?
Deemed university BDS seats are filled only through MCC counselling. State counselling does not fill these seats. India has 3,290 deemed BDS seats across 34 deemed universities. Students from any state can apply because there is no state quota.
10. Which states have no government BDS colleges?
Uttarakhand and Daman & Diu do not have any government BDS colleges. All BDS seats in these regions are available only in private colleges. Students looking for a government BDS seat must apply through All India Quota (AIQ) or other eligible state counselling.
11. Does AIIMS offer BDS in India?
AIIMS institutions do not offer BDS in India. AIIMS runs only MBBS, MD, MS, and allied health science courses. Aspirants who want a government BDS seat should apply to central government dental colleges like Maulana Azad Dental College, Delhi or ESIC Dental College, Rohini, or state government dental colleges through NEET-UG counselling.
12. How many BDS seats are there in Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu has 3,113 BDS seats across 32 dental colleges. This includes 263 government seats in 3 colleges, 1,950 private seats in 20 colleges, and 900 deemed university seats in 9 colleges. Tamil Nadu has the highest number of deemed BDS seats in India.
13. How many BDS seats are there in Karnataka?
Karnataka has 3,365 BDS seats across 45 dental colleges. This includes 185 government seats in 3 colleges, 2,540 private seats in 35 colleges, and 640 deemed university seats in 7 colleges. Karnataka has the highest number of BDS colleges in India.
14. How many BDS seats are there in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra has 3,576 BDS seats across 38 dental colleges. This includes 376 government seats in 5 colleges, 2,400 private seats in 25 colleges, and 800 deemed university seats in 8 colleges. Maharashtra has the highest number of BDS seats among all states in India.
15. How many BDS seats are there in Kerala?
Kerala has 1,860 BDS seats across 26 dental colleges. This includes 300 government seats in 6 colleges, 1,510 private seats in 19 colleges, and 50 deemed university seats in 1 college. Kerala has 6 government dental colleges, the highest count in South India.
16. How many BDS seats are there in Telangana?
Telangana has 1,350 BDS seats across 14 dental colleges. This includes 100 government seats in 1 college, 1,050 private seats in 11 colleges, and 200 deemed university seats in 2 colleges. Government Dental College, Hyderabad is the only government BDS college in the state.
17. How many BDS seats are there in Punjab?
Punjab has 1,350 BDS seats across 16 dental colleges. This includes 100 government seats in 2 colleges and 1,250 private seats in 14 colleges. Punjab has no deemed BDS university.
18. How many BDS seats are there in Assam?
Assam has 176 BDS seats across 3 dental colleges. All three colleges are government colleges. Assam has no private or deemed BDS colleges. The three colleges are Govt. Dental College Dibrugarh (63), Govt. Dental College Silchar (63), and Regional Dental College Guwahati (50).
19. How many BDS seats are there in Gujarat?
Gujarat has 1,340 BDS seats across 13 dental colleges. This includes 500 government seats in 4 colleges, 740 private seats in 8 colleges, and 100 deemed university seats in 1 college. Gujarat has the highest number of government BDS seats in India.
20. How many BDS seats are there in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has 2,513 BDS seats across 26 dental colleges. This includes 213 government seats in 3 colleges, 2,200 private seats in 22 colleges, and 100 deemed university seats in 1 college. Faculty of Dental Sciences, Lucknow is the largest government BDS college in the state with 100 seats.
21. How many BDS seats are there in Odisha?
Odisha has 363 BDS seats across 4 dental colleges. This includes 63 government seats in 1 college, 100 private seats in 1 college, and 200 deemed university seats in 2 colleges. S.C.B. Dental College, Cuttack is the only government BDS college in Odisha.
22. What is the course duration of bds?
The BDS course in India has a total duration of 5 years. The course includes 4 years of academic study and clinical training, followed by 1 year of Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI). Students receive the BDS degree only after they successfully complete both the academic program and the compulsory internship.
23. What is BDS full form?
BDS stands for Bachelor of Dental Surgery. It is the undergraduate dental degree offered in India. Students must qualify NEET UG, complete the 5-year BDS course (including a 1-year compulsory internship), and meet the required academic and internship requirements to earn the BDS degree.
