Faculty of Dental Sciences BHU Varanasi

Faculty of Dental Sciences BHU Varanasi is one of the premier govt dental institutions in India. It was established in 2005 and has since been recognized for its high standards in education, research, and patient care.

The faculty offers a range of undergraduate, and postgraduate programs in dental sciences. The undergraduate program is a five-year course leading to a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree. The postgraduate programs include Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specializations, such as Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Periodontology, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, and Oral Pathology and Microbiology.

The Faculty of Dental Sciences at BHU is recognized by the National Dental Commission and is also affiliated with the Banaras Hindu University. It is known for producing some of the best dental professionals in the country and has a strong alumni network.

Highlights 

Name of Institute	Faculty of Dental Sciences BHU Varanasi
Popular Name	BHU Dental College, Varanasi
Year of Establishment	2005
Institute Type	Govt
Institute Category	Deemed University
Affiliated to	Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Approved by	National Dental Commission, New Delhi
Counseling Conducting Authority	Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET)
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Male and Female)
Website	https://www.bhu.ac.in/
Entrance Exam for UG courses	NEET UG Exam
Entrance Exam for PG courses	NEET MDS Exam
Course	BDS Course & MDS Course
Category	Dental Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Contact	Address: Campus Near Sthapna Sthal, BHU, Varanasi BHU Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Varanasi -221005 Email ID: deanheaddentistry@gmail.com Admission Helpline Number : 9667542500

Affiliation, Recognition, and Aid Status

• Affiliated with: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• Approved by: National Dental Commission, New Delhi
• Aid Status: Govt

Facilities

Faculty of Dental Sciences, BHU Varanasi has modern and well-equipped facilities to support teaching, research, and clinical work. Some of the facilities available at the faculty include:

• Laboratories: The faculty has well-equipped laboratories for pre-clinical training, research, and teaching. These include a dental anatomy and histology laboratory, a microbiology laboratory, a pharmacology laboratory, a biochemistry laboratory, and a physiology laboratory.
• Clinics: The faculty has a range of dental clinics for providing patient care and clinical training. The clinics are equipped with modern dental equipment, such as dental chairs, X-ray machines, and digital imaging systems.
• Library: The faculty has a well-stocked library with a large collection of books, journals, and other resources related to dental sciences. The library also has online access to various databases and e-journals.
• Lecture halls and classrooms: The faculty has spacious and air-conditioned lecture halls and classrooms with modern audio-visual equipment to support teaching and learning.
• Computer center: The faculty has a computer center equipped with modern computers, printers, and other IT resources for students and faculty members.
• Hostels: The faculty has separate hostels for male and female students with modern facilities, such as Wi-Fi, mess, gym, and sports facilities.
• Research facilities: The faculty has research facilities, such as a research laboratory and a clinical research unit, to support research activities of faculty members and students.

Faculty of Dental Sciences, BHU Varanasi provides a conducive environment for learning, research, and clinical work with its modern facilities and resources.

Faculty & Staff

The faculty has a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members who impart knowledge and skills to the students. The students are also given hands-on training through various clinical and outreach programs to help them gain practical experience.

• Faculty Members: The faculty members at the Faculty of Dental Sciences are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. Most of the faculty members have completed their postgraduate and doctoral studies from reputed institutes in India and abroad. They are actively involved in research and have published their work in reputed national and international journals. The faculty members are also involved in providing patient care at the clinics of the faculty.
• Resident Doctors: The faculty has a team of resident doctors who provide patient care under the supervision of the faculty members. The resident doctors are usually postgraduate students pursuing their Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree. They work in the clinics of the faculty and gain hands-on experience in patient care.
• Tutors: The faculty has a team of tutors who assist the faculty members in teaching and research activities. The tutors are usually undergraduate students pursuing their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree. They work under the guidance of the faculty members and gain experience in teaching and research.
• Technical Staff: The faculty has a team of technical staff who support the teaching, research, and clinical work of the faculty. They are responsible for maintaining the equipment and facilities at the faculty. They also assist the faculty members and resident doctors in providing patient care at the clinics.

The faculty and staff at the Faculty of Dental Sciences at BHU Varanasi are highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated to their work. They provide a conducive learning and research environment to the students and are committed to providing quality patient care.

Courses Offered for UG Course

Course	Duration	Intake Seats
BDS	4 + 1 Year Internship	63

Courses Offered for PG Course

Course	Duration	Seat Intake
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	3 years	4
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	3 years	3
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics	3 years	4
Periodontology	3 years	3
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	3 years	4
Oral Medicine & Radiology	3 years	2
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry	3 years	2
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology	3 years	1
Public Health Dentistry	3 years	1

BDS Course Syllabus

1st Year BDS	2nd Year BDS	3rd Year BDS	4th Year BDS
General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology	General Pathology and Microbiology	General Medicine	Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry	General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics	General Surgery	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology	Dental Materials	Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology	Oral Medicine and Radiology
–	Pre-clinical Prosthodontics	–	Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
–	Pre clinical Conservative Dentistry	–	Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
–	–	–	Periodontology
–	–	–	Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
–	–	–	Public Health Dentistry

BDS Internship

Subjects	Duration
Oral Medicine & Radiology	1 Month
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	1 ½ Months
Prosthodontics	1 ½ Months
Periodontics	1 Month
Conservative Dentistry	1 Month
Orthodontics	1 Month
Community Dentistry/Rural Services	15 days
Oral Pathology & Microbiology	1 Month
Orthodontics	3 Months
Elective	15 days

BDS Course Fees Structure

Course	Tuition Fees (Annual)
BDS	Will Notified Soon

NOTE: The above-shared fees can vary from the actual fees and are subject to change. To know the exact fee structure, candidates can connect with a counseling expert at the Admission Helpline No. 9667542500.

Eligibility Criteria For BDS Course

Eligibility Criteria	Admission in Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges/Institutions/Universities (State Quota)	Admission in Private Medical/Dental Colleges/Universities and Minority Institutions
Native of Uttar Pradesh	Must be a native of Uttar Pradesh for state quota seats.	Not necessary to be a native of Uttar Pradesh for eligibility.
High School and Intermediate Exams in Uttar Pradesh	Domicile certificate not required if both high school and intermediate or equivalent exams were passed in Uttar Pradesh.	Not applicable.
High School/Intermediate Exams Outside Uttar Pradesh	Candidates who passed one or both exams outside Uttar Pradesh and are native to Uttar Pradesh must submit a domicile certificate.	Not applicable.
Qualification for Candidates from Other States of India	Candidates from other states of India who passed high school and intermediate exams are not eligible for state quota seats.	Candidates from other states of India who passed high school and intermediate exams are eligible for admission.
Educational Qualifications per NTA Brochure	The educational qualifications mentioned in the NTA (National Testing Agency) brochure for NEET UG-2023 apply for admission to undergraduate courses.	The educational qualifications mentioned in the NTA (National Testing Agency) brochure for NEET UG-2023 apply for admission to undergraduate courses.

NEET UG Cut Off

Category	Qualifying criteria		NEET Cutoff 2022	NEET Cutoff 2023
UR/EWS	50th Percentile		715-117	720-137
OBC	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
SC	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
ST	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
UR / EWS & PH	45th Percentile		116-105	136-121
OBC & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-107
SC & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-107
ST & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-108

Eligibility Criteria For MDS Course

Entrance Exam:	NEET MDS Exam
Age	No age restrictions
Internship	Mandatory experience of 1-year internship after BDS course
Qualification	Candidates must have an BDS degree from a recognized educational institute or Equivalent Graduate degree. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks to sit for the Exam MDS exam, qualifying via which they will get admission to MDS courses

NEET MDS Cut-Off  2023

Categories	Cut off percentile 2023	Cutoff marks 2023
General	50th	272
SC/ST/OBC	40th	238
General-PH	45th	255
SC/ST/OBC-PH	40th	238

Faculty Of Dental Sciences, BHU Varanasi Cut-Off 2022 (AIQ Quota)

Category	First Round		Second Round		Mop-Up Round		Stray – 1		Stray – 2
	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks
Open	22079	597	27116	587	25751	590	30353	581	30513	581
EWS	26019	590	28178	585	28734	584	33218	576	—	—
OBC	26242	589	30380	581	28797	584	33687	575	—	—
SC	104277	475	126630	450	132126	444	151039	425	—	—
ST	148868	427	164922	412	186870	393	234336	356	—	—
EWS-PWD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

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 for UG Courses

• 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.
• 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.

Contact Details

Faculty Of Dental Sciences, BHU Varanasi

• Address: Campus Near Sthapna Sthal, BHU, Varanasi BHU Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Varanasi – 221005
• Email ID: deanheaddentistry@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.bhu.ac.in/
• Admission Helpline no : 9667542500

Ranking & Reputation

Name of Institute	Faculty Of Dental Sciences, BHU Varanasi
Reputation	Good
Education	Good
Faculty	Good
Infrastructure	Good

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FAQs

Q. What courses are offered at the Faculty of Dental Sciences?

A. The Faculty of Dental Sciences offers undergraduate (BDS) and postgraduate (MDS) courses in various specialties such as Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Pedodontics, and Conservative Dentistry.

Q. What is the duration of the BDS and MDS courses?

A. The BDS course is of five years duration, which includes one year of compulsory internship. The MDS course is of three years duration.

Q. How are the admissions to the BDS and MDS courses conducted?

A. Admissions to the BDS course are done through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), while admissions to the MDS course are done through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates (NEET-PG).

Q. Are there any research opportunities available for students at the Faculty of Dental Sciences?

A. Yes, the Faculty of Dental Sciences provides ample research opportunities for students through its research facilities such as a research laboratory and a clinical research unit.

Q. What are the facilities available for patient care at the Faculty of Dental Sciences?

A. The faculty has a range of dental clinics equipped with modern dental equipment, such as dental chairs, X-ray machines, and digital imaging systems, for providing patient care. The faculty provides comprehensive dental care services to the patients.

Q. Are there any hostel facilities available for students at the Faculty of Dental Sciences?

A. Yes, the faculty has separate hostels for male and female students with modern facilities, such as Wi-Fi, mess, gym, and sports facilities.

Q. What is the faculty-student ratio at the Faculty of Dental Sciences?

A. The faculty-student ratio at the Faculty of Dental Sciences is around 1:5, which ensures personalized attention to the students and better learning outcomes.

Q. Are there any collaborations with other institutes or universities for academic and research activities?

A. Yes, the Faculty of Dental Sciences has collaborations with various national and international institutes and universities for academic and research activities. These collaborations provide opportunities for students and faculty members to gain exposure to the latest advancements in the field of dental sciences.