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    Top 10 dental colleges in India - Based on NIRF Ranking, Seats, Cutoff, Location

    Top 10 dental colleges in India - Based on NIRF Ranking, Seats, Cutoff, Location

    Deep PathakUpdated on 09 Jul 2026, 04:02 PM IST

    Admission to dental colleges in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course is done through marks obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The Dental Council of India (DCI) is the authority to regularise BDS admissions in India. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has released a list of top dental colleges in India. Among the top 10 dental colleges in India, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, ranks first, followed by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, in second place and the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, in third.

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    Top 10 dental colleges in India - Based on NIRF Ranking, Seats, Cutoff, Location
    Top 10 dental colleges in India

    The list of top dental colleges mentions the number of seats, cutoff ranks and scores. The National Institute Ranking Framework releases the NIRF ranking for medical colleges, pharmacy colleges, and dental colleges. The NIRF ranking of dental colleges is given based on various parameters such as teaching, learning, and resources. The dental colleges NIRF ranking 2026 provides valuable insights into the quality of education, infrastructure, faculty, and research facilities at dental institutions across India. Read the full article to know the latest NIRF ranking for dental colleges in India.

    Top 10 Dental Colleges in India

    The top dental colleges are released by the NIRF. Candidates can check the top 10 dental colleges in India based on NIRF ranking of the previous year (2025) from the table below.

    NIRF Ranking Dental: Top 10 Colleges

    Name of the collegeCityStateScoreRank
    All India Institute of Medical Sciences, DelhiNew DelhiDelhi89.121
    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesChennaiTamil Nadu85.312
    Maulana Azad Institute of Dental SciencesDelhiDelhi72.553
    Dr. D. Y. Patil VidyapeethPuneMaharashtra72.364
    Manipal College of Dental Sciences, ManipalManipalKarnataka70.585
    A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental SciencesMangaluruKarnataka696
    King George`s Medical UniversityLucknowUttar Pradesh68.897
    SRM Dental CollegeChennaiTamil Nadu68.198
    Siksha `O` AnusandhanBhubaneswarOdisha63.129
    JSS Dental College and HospitalMysuruKarnataka62.5910
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    Admission to dental colleges in India

    As mentioned, candidates need to secure the minimum NEET qualifying percentile and scores to pass the entrance exam. For admission to 15% AIQ seats, the eligible aspirants can register themselves at the MCC official website by entering the asked details and filling in the choices. Based on these choices filled, seat availability, NEET result, seat reservation and other aspects, admission is granted.

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    During 85% state quota admissions, NEET-qualified candidates can appear for the quota seat after fulfilling the eligibility criteria of the particular state including domicile. The application form of the state must be filled out which asks for the personal, academic, contact and other required information. Based on the NEET details, the merit list is released by the respective state authorities. Aspirants included in the state merit list are called for the counselling process. Admission to BDS colleges is done through choices filled, NEET rank, seats available, reservation criteria and other factors.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which is the best dental college I can prefer for admission after qualifying NEET with 650+ marks?
    A:

    There are several best colleges across the country for BDS studies. AIIMS Delhi, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences,  Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences and others which are provided in this article.

    Q: How will the admission to these top 10 dental colleges in India be granted?
    A:

    The seats are allotted on the basis of NEET UG rank, choices of colleges filled by candidate, seats available in the college, reservation criteria and other factors.

    Q: What is the requirement to get admission in best dental colleges of India?
    A:

    For admission to any of the BDS colleges across the nation, it is important to fulfill the eligibility criteria and qualify NEET exam.

    Q: What is the criteria to qualify for the NEET exam for BDS admissions?
    A:

    One must secure the minimum NEET cutoff percentile as specified by NTA. The cutoff for general category should be 50th, while for SC/ST/OBC candidates, it should be 40th.

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    Questions related to NEET

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to NEET ?

    There is no single cut-off for all semi-government BAMS colleges. It varies by state, category, and counselling round. Please tell me your state, NEET 2026 score/rank, and category.

    Hello Dear Student,


    Could you provide more information so that i could help you further!

    Hello Dear Student,

    No, getting a BVSc & AH seat through VCI counselling at a rank of 1,72,000 is unlikely, because VCI only handles 15% All India Quota seats for recognized colleges where closing ranks typically stay well under 80,000 even in stray vacancy rounds.

    You can find, check and

    Hello Dear Student,

    With 374 marks and an AIR of around 3,40,000 under the SC category, getting a government or semi-government (government-quota) MBBS seat in Karnataka is unlikely, though you may have a slight chance for private/other quota or alternative medical/dental courses.


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    Hello Dear Student,

    Based on your academic profile and NEET score, you have virtually zero chance of securing an MBBS seat under the Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS). While your board percentages and family income comfortably meet the foundational criteria, your NEET score is too low to secure a