Dental Colleges in Uttarakhand

Dental colleges in Uttarakhand offer a high-quality education to dental students with their modern facilities, infrastructure, and experienced faculty members. These colleges are recognized by the National Dental Commission and offer undergraduate (BDS) and postgraduate (MDS) programs in various specializations. The curriculum for both Undergraduate and postgraduate course are also governed by the National Dental Commission.

The dental colleges in Uttarakhand are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, clinics, and libraries. The classrooms are spacious and well-ventilated, providing a comfortable learning environment for students. The laboratories are well-equipped with modern equipment and technology to provide practical training to students.

The dental colleges in Uttarakhand also give students the chance to take part in research projects and present their findings at conferences around the country and the world. Students benefit from this exposure by gaining valuable experience and expanding their knowledge in their specialized fields. Additionally, students can interact with faculty and peers in a welcoming and supportive environment at Uttarakhand’s dental colleges. Additionally, the colleges offer cozy dorms for students to stay in.

Dental Course Facts 

Course	BDS	MDS
Examination Type	NEET-UG Exam	NEET-MDS Exam
Approval From	National Dental Commission	National Dental Commission
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology	BDS degree
Duration	5.5 years	3 years
Popular Dental Colleges in India	Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Christian Dental College, Ludhiana Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai
Popular Dental Colleges In Uttarakhand	Narayan Swami Hospital and Dental College Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh Uttaranchal Dental College & Medical Research Institute, Dehradun	Narayan Swami Hospital and Dental College Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh Uttaranchal Dental College & Medical Research Institute, Dehradun

Why is Uttarakhand a popular destination for Dental aspirants?

Uttarakhand has emerged as a popular destination for dental aspirants due to several reasons.

• The state is known for its natural beauty and peaceful environment, making it an ideal place for students to pursue their studies without any distractions. Additionally, the state government has taken several initiatives to promote education and develop infrastructure in the field of dentistry, leading to the establishment of several well-equipped dental colleges in the region.
• Furthermore, Uttarakhand is home to some of the top-ranked dental colleges in India, which offer world-class education and training to students. These colleges have experienced faculty members, modern facilities, and well-equipped labs, providing students with a conducive environment to learn and grow. Many of these colleges also offer internships and placements in reputed hospitals and clinics, providing students with ample opportunities to gain practical experience and kickstart their careers in dentistry.

About Dental Courses (BDS & MDS)

• Dentistry is a field of medicine that focuses on the investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, maxillofacial region, and related structures. The knowledge and skills needed to work in the dental industry are taught in dental courses. In India, the two primary dental programs are the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and the MDS (Master of Dental Surgery).
• An internship of one year is included in the five-year BDS program, which is an undergraduate dental program. Among the topics covered in the course are anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, dental materials, dental histology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and community dentistry. Additionally, students receive practical training in prosthodontics, root canal therapy, tooth extraction, and fillings.
• The three-year MDS program is a postgraduate program in dentistry. The goal of the course is to give students advanced knowledge and skills in a variety of dental specialties, including prosthodontics, orthodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, conservative dentistry, and endodontics. In order to graduate from the MDS program, students must complete a research project.
• Students must have a solid background in biology and science to be successful in both BDS and MDS courses. Additionally, students should be very skilled with their hands, have good communication skills, and focus on the needs of their patients when doing their work. Graduates from dental schools with a BDS or MDS degree can find employment as dental specialists in public and private clinics, research centers, and educational settings.

Career Opportunities & Scope

With technological and scientific advancements, the field of dentistry is also rapidly expanding. The demand for dental services is rising along with the population, presenting more career opportunities for dental specialists. Additionally, the growing emphasis on preventive care and early intervention is opening up more opportunities for dental professionals due to the increased awareness of oral health and hygiene. Following are a few of the career options open to BDS and MDS graduates:

• Private Practice: Graduates of BDS or MDS programs can open their own private practices and offer patients dental care after completing their programs. For those who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are willing to take risks, private practice can be a lucrative option.
• Hospital dentistry: Many hospitals have dental departments where dental specialists collaborate with other medical specialists to offer patients comprehensive medical care.
• Academician: Graduates with an MDS degree can work in research and teaching capacities at dental universities and colleges. Additionally, they can work toward a Ph.D. in dentistry and advance the subject through research.
• Dentistry for public health: Dentists can work for governmental and non-governmental institutions that prioritize promoting dental health and preventing dental diseases.
• Dental Industry: The dental industry has a variety of career options, including sales, marketing, and the design and development of dental tools and supplies.

Salary Range & Job Outlook

The salary range for dental professionals in India varies depending on factors such as qualifications, experience, location, and the nature of the job. Here is an approximate salary range for various job profiles in the dental field:

Job Profile	Salary Range
BDS fresher	Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- Per Month
MDS fresher	Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- Per Month
Private Practice	Rs. 50,000/-  to Rs. 2,00,000/-Per Month
Hospital Dentistry	Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/-Per Month
Academician	Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/- Per Month
Public Health Dentistry	Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 70,000/- Per Month
Dental Industry	Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/- Per Month

The increasing awareness about oral health and hygiene is leading to a greater demand for preventive care and early intervention, creating more job opportunities for dental professionals. The job outlook for dental professionals in India is positive, with plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement in the field.

Uttarakhand NEET Counselling Process

Counselling Registration

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the official Uttarakhand NEET Counseling 2023 website(https://www.hnbumu.ac.in/).
2. Create an Account: Register by providing your personal details and creating an account.
3. Log In: Use the account credentials to log in.
4. Fill Choices: Fill in your preferred college and course choices.
5. Rank Your Choices: Rank these choices according to your preference.
6. Lock Choices: Lock your choices within the specified timeframe.
7. Complete Registration: Submit your registration and await the seat allotment results.

Counselling Process

Step 1: Registration for Counselling

• All NEET UG-2023 qualified eligible candidates must register for counselling in various rounds.
• Candidates who miss the 1st round can participate in Round-II and Round-III after registering and paying the required fee.
• Separate state merit lists are prepared for each round based on registration.

Step 2: Application Form Completion

• After filling out the form, candidates must click “SAVE” and review their entries.
• If satisfied, they can finally “LOCK” the application form and take a printout.

Step 3: Choice Preferences

• Candidates can exercise fresh choices during various rounds of counseling.
• Round-I is a Free Exit Round, meaning candidates can exit without penalties if allotted a seat but do not join.
• Round II and III are Exit with Forfeiture Rounds, where candidates can exit but will lose the security deposit.
• Candidates can opt for seat upgradation in Round II and III.
• If upgraded, the previous seat is automatically canceled and allocated to the next eligible candidate.

Step 4: Choice Filling

• Failure to fill any choice or save the form will make the candidate ineligible for seat allotment in that round.
• If the form is saved but not finally locked, it will be locked automatically as per the counseling schedule.
• General instructions for eligible candidates include registering and filling fresh choices in each counseling round.
• Separate state merit lists are created for each round.

Step 5: Registration Rounds

• Registration is available in each round of counseling as per the schedule.
• Failure to register in a specific round means the candidate won’t be considered for seat allotment in that round.

Step 6: Seat Allotment

• Candidates will be allotted seats based on their choices, merit, and availability.
• Once allotted, seats cannot be vacated, resigned, or surrendered in Round-III.
• Candidates should carefully consider their choices as allotment cannot be altered once done.
• The university/counseling board is not responsible for mistakes made by candidates.

Registration Fees

Category	Govt College (MBBS)	Private College(MBBS)	Private College (BDS)
SC/ST/OBC	Rs. 6,500/-	Rs. 6,500/-	Rs. 6,500/-
UR/EWS	Rs. 6,500/-	Rs. 6,500/-	Rs. 6,500/-
NRI	Rs. 6,500/-	Rs. 6,500/-	Rs. 6,500/-

Documents required

• Copy of allotment letter
• Proof of payment of centralized advance tuition fee.
• High School (10th) Certificate for Age proof.
• Intermediate (10+2) Certificate.
• Intermediate (10+2) Mark sheet.
• NEET UG 2023 Admit Card (issued by NTA)
• NEET UG 2023 Result/Rank letter (issued by NTA)
• Certificate of Reserve category, if applicable.
• Certificate of Sub Category, if applicable. (for Domicile/Permanent resident of Uttarakhand
• only)
• PWD category certificate issued by the Special Medical Board constituted by the Director General Medical Health & Family welfare, Uttarakhand only, if applicable.
• Certificates required for Ward of Kashmiri Migrants, if applicable.(please refer to Information bulletin)
• Domicile Certificate ( For Uttarakhand candidate only)
• Valid ID proof (preferably Aadhaar Card/Passport/ PAN card/driving license , etc)
• Other document as per the requirement of the concerned college (kindly visit the college website or contact the concerned person)
• Remaining amount Bank Demand Draft (tuition fee/hostel/mess charges etc as per the allotted college)

MCC Counseling Registration

Step	Action	Description
1	Visit MCC Official Website	Go to the official MCC Counselling 2023
2	Find the Registration Link	Locate and click on the “Registration” or “New Registration” link on the homepage.
3	Read the Instructions	Carefully read and understand the provided instructions, guidelines, and eligibility criteria.
4	Fill in Personal Details	Enter accurate personal information: full name, date of birth, gender, contact number, email, etc.
5	NEET UG Details	Provide NEET UG exam details: roll number, application number, and exam year.
6	Generate Login Credentials	Create a unique username and strong password for future access to the counseling portal.
7	Payment of Registration Fee	Pay the prescribed fee using available online payment options. Follow provided payment instructions.
8	Verify and Submit	Review entered information, make corrections if needed, and submit the registration form.
9	Confirmation and Printout	Receive a confirmation message/email upon successful submission. Print or save as PDF for records.
10	Keep Registration Details Secure	Safely store registration number, login credentials, and payment receipt for future reference.

Counselling Fee

(Non-Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 500
Deemed University	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000

Security Fee (Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,0000	Rs. 5,000
Deemed University	Rs. 2,00,000	Rs. 2,00,000

MCC Counselling Process

MCC will be the conducting the counselling process for admission to Medical, Dental Colleges and Nursing Colleges for the AIQ, Central Institues, University, AIMS, JIPMER , Deemed universities, AMU, BHU and etc. The Counselling will be held in Four Rounds Namely Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and additional Round known as Stray vacancy round which will be the last round for the counselling and admission. Here’re are some details about each round given below:

ROUND-1:

• Register for Main Counseling: Visit www.mcc.nic.in and register for Round-1 by paying a Non-Refundable Registration fee and Refundable Security Deposit.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Choose your preferred institutes and courses during the specified days and lock your choices.
• Seat Allotment Round-1: Based on your choices and merit, seats will be allotted in Round-1.
• Result Publication: The Round-1 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College with original documents. Those who want to upgrade to Round-2 must report with their original documents.

ROUND-2:

• Candidates Not Allotted in Round-1: If you weren’t allotted a seat in Round-1, no need to register again. You will automatically be considered for Round-2.
• Fresh Registration for Round-2: New candidates or those who didn’t register in Round-1 must register for Round-2 by paying the fees.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Fill new choices and lock them during the specified period.
• Seat Allotment Round-2: Seats will be allotted based on your choices and merit.
• Result Publication: The Round-2 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the Round-2 result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat in Round-2, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College. Upgraded candidates must take relieving from Round-1 seat and join Round-2 seat.

ROUND-3:

• Candidates Not Allotted in Previous Rounds: If you were not allotted a seat in Round-1 or Round-2, no need to register again. You will be considered for Round-3.
• Fresh Registration for Round-3: New candidates or those who didn’t register in Round-1 or Round-2 must register for Round-3 by paying the fees.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Fill new choices and lock them during the specified period.
• Seat Allotment Round-3: Seats will be allotted based on your choices and merit.
• Result Publication: The Round-3 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the Round-3 result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat in Round-3, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College.

FINAL STRAY VACANCY ROUND:

• Fresh Registrations: Candidates must register for the Final Stray Vacancy Round.
• Elimination: Candidates with allotted seats in other rounds will be eliminated from the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Stray Vacancy Round: The AIQ Stray Vacancy Round for vacant seats will be conducted online by MCC of DGHS, MoHFW.
• Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on merit in the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Joining Allotted Seat: If allotted a seat in the Stray Round, the candidate must join the allocated seat/college. Failure to join will result in debarment from NEET examination for 01 year and forfeiture of fees.

(Note: Candidates can participate in Round-2 or Round-3 directly without fresh registration if they are not allotted a seat in the previous round. Upgraded candidates cannot claim their previous round seat.)

Documents Required

• NEET-UG Admissions card and score card. 
• Class X Mark Sheet 
• Class XI Mark Sheet
• H.S.C. Mark sheet or any other equivalent exam. 
• Transfer certificate
• Graduation Certificate (if required)
• Permanent Community Certificate Card.
• Income Certificate for the candidates claiming fee exemption.
• Nativity certificate and supporting documentation are required for applicants who have studied from Standard VI to Standard XII in a state other than Tamil Nadu.
• The candidate who is a Tamil Nadu native and has studied from VI to XII standard in Tamil Nadu schools should also present supporting documentation of the parent’s certificates.
• Special Category Form with an additional fee of Rs.100/- via Bank payment portal with relevant certificates for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Eminent Sports Person and Ex-Servicemen, as applicable, along with the online application form should be uploaded.

Participating Dental Colleges

List Of Dental Colleges

Dental colleges
College Name	Affiliation	Type of Institute	Established Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh	Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Dental Education University (HNBUMU)	Private	2003	100	2,15,000
Uttaranchal Dental & Medical Research Institute, Mazri Grant, Dehradun	Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Dental Education University (HNBUMU)	Private	2006	125	2,15,000
Narayan Swami Hospital & Dental College, Prem Nagar, Dehradun	Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Dental Education University (HNBUMU)	Private	2005	100	N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to dental colleges in Uttarakhand?

A. The eligibility criteria for admission to dental colleges in Uttarakhand vary depending on the course and college. However, in general, candidates must have completed their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects and must have scored at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Q. What are the popular dental courses offered in Uttarakhand?

A. The popular dental courses offered in Uttarakhand are Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). BDS is an undergraduate course, while MDS is a postgraduate course, and both are offered in various specializations.

Q. Is NEET mandatory for admission to dental colleges in Uttarakhand?

A. Yes, NEET is mandatory for admission to dental colleges in Uttarakhand. Candidates must qualify for the NEET entrance exam and obtain a valid score to be considered for admission to dental colleges.

Q. What is the duration of the BDS course in Uttarakhand?

A. The duration of the BDS course in Uttarakhand is 4.5 years, followed by 1 year of internship.

Q. Do dental colleges in Uttarakhand offer hostel facilities for students?

A. Yes, most dental colleges in Uttarakhand offer hostel facilities for students. The hostels are well-equipped with all the necessary amenities and provide a comfortable living environment for students.

Q. What is the fee structure for dental courses in Uttarakhand?

A. The fee structure for dental courses in Uttarakhand varies depending on the college and course. However, in general, the fees for dental courses in Uttarakhand are affordable compared to other states in India.

Q. What are the career opportunities after completing a dental course from Uttarakhand?

A. After completing a dental course from Uttarakhand, candidates can work as dentists in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. They can also pursue higher education in the field of dentistry and specialize in a particular area. Additionally, candidates can also work in research and development in the dental industry.

Q. What are the career opportunities after completing a dental course from Uttarakhand?

A. After completing a dental course from Uttarakhand, graduates can pursue various career paths such as private practice, government jobs, teaching, research, public health sectors, and working in hospitals and clinics. They can also pursue higher education by opting for MDS or PhD programs.

Q. Are dental colleges in Uttarakhand recognized by the National Dental Commission?

A. Yes, all dental colleges in Uttarakhand are recognized by the National Dental Commission. It is a statutory body that regulates dental education and profession in India. The National Dental Commission sets standards for dental education, conducts inspections and grants recognition to dental colleges in the country.