Government Dental College in West Bengal

Government Dental College in West Bengal offers high-quality dentistry education while also making major contributions to the state’s healthcare ecosystem. These government-supported colleges give an important opportunity for prospective dentists to pursue their academic goals at an affordable cost. Currently, the state has three dedicated Government BDS colleges, located in Rajbati, Calcutta, and Sushratangar. Each institution offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree program that is approved by the National Dental Commission (NDC), providing graduates with the information and abilities needed to practice dentistry efficiently.

The government BDS institutes in West Bengal are well-equipped, with modern dental clinics, laboratories, and libraries. These colleges maintain qualified and experienced faculty, resulting in an extensive and practical learning environment. The curriculum follows NDC regulations and covers a variety of dental topics, including anatomy and physiology, oral pathology, and prosthodontics. Furthermore, these institutions provide clinical exposure through rotations in their connected hospitals, giving students excellent practical knowledge.

Highlights

Specifications	Details
Category Type	Government Dental College in West Bengal
Course	BDS
Examination Type	NEET-UG
Approval From	National Dental Commission
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 With Physics, Chemistry, And Biology
Duration	5.5 Years
Official Website of Counseling Conducting Authority	https://fmsc.ac.in/

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

Eligibility Criteria 

Qualify Exam	NEET Conducted By  NTA
Nationality	Applicants Must Be Indian Citizens.NRI Candidates With Indian Passports Are Also Eligible To Apply. Under The NRI Category, Overseas Citizens Of India (OCI) And Persons Of Indian Origin (PIO) Are Eligible To Apply.
Age Limit	The Candidate Must Be 17 Year Old.
Qualification	The Candidate Must Have A Class 12 Credential Or Equivalent From A Recognized Board Or Institution. In Addition, The Qualifying Test Should Include Biology, Chemistry, English, And Physics As Core Subjects. A Minimum Of 50% Is Required For The General Category, 40% For SC/ST, And 45% For Physically Disabled Candidates.
Domicile	Certificate Of Residence/Domicile For Candidates Who Have Lived In West Bengal For At Least 10 Years. For Applicants Who Have Lived In West Bengal For The Past Ten Years And Passed The State’s 10+2 Exam In Or Before, A Certificate Of Residence Is Required. Residence/Domicile Certificate For Candidates Who Have Not Lived In West West Bengal For A Continuous Period Of 10 Years Or More, But Whose Parents Are Permanent Residents Of West Bengal With A Residence Address In West Bengal And Have Lived In West Bengal For A Continuous Period Of 10 Years Or More.

NEET UG Cut-Off 2024

Category	NEET 2024 Cut off Percentile	NEET 2024 Cut-off Percentile
General/ EWS	50	720-130
OBC	40	129-105
SC	40	129-105
ST	40	129-105
General/ EWS- PwD	45	129-120
OBC- PwD	40	119-105
SC- PwD	40	119-105
ST- PwD	40	119-105

West Bengal NEET Counselling Registration 2024

Counseling Registration

• Step 1: Visit https://wbmcc.nic.in During the Specified Time for NEET UG Counseling 2024.
• Step 2: Register Using Your NEET UG 2024 Roll No, Application No, Name, Mothers Name, And Date Of Birth. Check The Information For Accuracy And Make Edits If Needed Before Payment.
• Step 3: Complete The Application And Pay The Fee Online. Confirm Your Caste And EWS Status.
• Step 4: If You’re Applying For OBC Seats, Submit A Non-Creamy Layer Certificate.
• Step 5: Be Cautious during Payment as It’s Non-Refundable.
• Step 6: Successful Payment Allows Participation In Counseling. If You Miss Round 1, You May Have Another Chance In Later Rounds.

West Bengal NEET Counselling Process 2024

Step 1: Online Registration, Application, And Fee Payment

• Visit https://wbmcc.nic.in During The Specified Time.
• Register With NEET UG 2024 Details, Verify Accuracy, And Edit If Needed Before Payment.
• Complete The Application, Pay The Fee Online, And Confirm Caste And EWS Status.
• For OBC Seats, Submit A Non-Creamy Layer Certificate 
• Be Cautious With Payment As It’s Non-Refundable.

Step 2: Physical Document Verification

• After Registration, Find Your Document Verification Venue, Date, And Time Slot.
• Attend Physically With Original Documents And One Set Of Self-Attested Photocopies.
• Receive A Server-Generated Verified Certificate Upon Successful Verification.

Step 3: Choice Filling And Locking

• Log In Using Roll No And Password After Verification.
• Choose Preferences Based On Eligibility, And Arrange Them.
• Save And Lock Choices With A Password; Locked Choices Cannot Be Changed.

Step 4: Result Of Allotment

• Allotment Is Based On Inter Se Merit, Caste, PwD Status, And Category (Open/Private Management/NRI).
• Allottees Must Undergo Physical Document Verification At The Allotted College And Pay Fees.
• Failure To Provide Essential Documents During Verification Or Non-Reporting Results In Disqualification.
• Candidates Who Don’t Report To The Allotted College On Time Are Termed Non-Reported Candidates.

Counselling Rounds

Round 1 Counseling:

1. Online Registration: Eligible Candidates Register Online.
2. Online Application: Candidates Fill Out The Application Online.
3. Online Fee Payment: Payment Of Counseling Fees Online.
4. Candidate Profile Letter Generation: A Profile Letter Is Generated For The Candidate.
5. Physical Document Verification: Candidates Attend A Designated Venue For Document Verification.
6. Choice Filling: Candidates Select Their Preferred Colleges And Courses.
7. Choice Locking: Candidates Lock Their Choices.
8. Seat Allotment: Seats Are Allotted Based On Merit And Locked Choices.
9. Another Round Of Physical Document Verification: Candidates Allotted Seats Verify Documents Again.
10. Admission At The Allotted College: Candidates Admitted To The Allotted College.

Round 2 Counseling:

• Candidates Eligible For Round 2 Include Those Who Were Allotted Seats In Round 1 But Not Reported, Among Others.
• Candidates Can Also Register And Participate If They Missed Round 1.

Round 3 Counseling:

• Fresh Registration And Participation Allowed.
• Candidates Who Were Not Allotted In Previous Rounds Can Participate.
• Candidates Who Have Not Reported To Allotted Colleges Can Participate.
• Candidates Who Failed Document Verification In Earlier Rounds Can Reattempt.

Online Stray Vacancy Round Counseling:

• Fresh Registration Allowed.
• Non-Allotted Candidates From Previous Rounds Can Participate.
• No Choice Upgradation Is Permitted.

Physical Stray Vacancy Round Counseling:

• No Fresh Registration Or Fee Payment Allowed.
• Only Previously Verified Non-Allotted Candidates Can Participate.
• These Candidates Physically Report To Colleges For Vacant Seats.

Online Counseling Steps Simplified:

1. Registration & Application & Fee Payment: Candidates Register, Apply, And Pay Fees Online.
2. Physical Document Verification: Attend Designated Venue For Document Verification.
3. Choice Filling & Locking: Select And Lock Preferred Choices.
4. Result Of Allotment: Allotment Based On Merit And Locked Choices.
5. Physical Document Verification At Allotted College: Verify Documents At Allotted College.
6. Admission At Allotted College: Secure Admission.

Document Required for UG Course

For State Quota

•  Candidate Profile Letter And Payment Receipt Generated Online After Successful Payment
• Domicile Certificate (A1, A2, B) Or Domicile Certificate From E-District Website Valid Voter Card/Aadhar Card/Passport Of Parent In Case Of Domicile Certificate Of Parent Is Given Showing Address As West Bengal (Any 2 Of The Three ID Cards As Mentioned Above)
•  Caste Certificate As Applicable. ( Issued In The State Of West Bengal)
• NEET UG 2024 Admit Card.
• NEET UG 2024 Rank Card.
• PwD Certificate Issued/Verified Through Online Link Provided By MCC, DGHS, Govt.
• Of India From IPGMER Kolkata As Applicable.
•  Age Proof ( Age Should Be 17 Years By 31.12.2024)
• Class 10+2 Mark Sheet For Verification Of Marks
•  Medical Certificate ( From Registered Medical Practitioner)

For Management Quota

• Candidate Profile Letter And Payment Receipt Generated Online After Successful Payment
• NEET UG 2024 Admit Card.
• NEET UG 2024 Rank Card.
• Age Proof ( Age Should Be 17 Years By 31.12.2024)
• Class 10+2 Mark Sheet For Verification Of Marks
• Medical Certificate ( From Registered Medical Practitioner)
• Caste Certificate As Applicable
• PwD Certificate Issued/Verified Through Online Link Provided By MCC, DGHS, Govt. Of India From IPGMER Kolkata As Applicable.

MCC Counseling Registration

Step	Action	Description
1	Visit MCC Official Website	Go To The Official MCC Counselling 2024
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 NEET UG Counseling 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 Admit Card 2024 
• NEET UG scorecard 2024
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if mentioned)
• PwD Certificate (if mentioned)

Government BDS College in West Bengal

College	Affiliation	Established Year	Fees
Burdwan Dental College, Rajbati	West Bengal University Of Health Sciences (WBUHS)	2009	Rs.31,200/-
Dr R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital Kolkata	West Bengal University Of Health Sciences (WBUHS)	1951	Rs.31,200/-
The North Bengal Dental College, Sushratangar	West Bengal University Of Health Sciences (WBUHS)	1990	Rs.31,200/-

Career Opportunities & Scope in BDS

• Clinical Practice: You can work as a dentist, treating patients in your own clinic or joining a dental hospital to help people with their oral health problems.
• Specialization: After BDS, you can specialize in areas like orthodontics (braces), endodontics (root canals), or oral surgery to focus on specific dental treatments.
• Teaching: You can become a teacher in dental colleges, sharing your knowledge with future dentists and guiding them through their studies.
• Research: BDS graduates can contribute to dental research, working in labs to find new treatments, materials, or techniques to improve dental care.
• Public Health: You can work in public health sectors, promoting oral hygiene, organizing dental camps, and educating communities about the importance of dental health.
• Dental Hygiene and Therapy: Some BDS graduates work as dental hygienists, helping people maintain good oral health through cleanings and preventive care.
• Corporate Sector: You can join dental product companies, working in sales, marketing, or research to develop and promote dental products and technologies.
• Entrepreneurship: With BDS qualification, you can start your own dental clinic, dental laboratory, or consultancy, providing dental services or expertise to the community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many government BDS colleges are there in West Bengal?

A: There are currently three dedicated Government BDS colleges in West Bengal.

Q: What are the names of the Government BDS colleges in West Bengal?

A: The five colleges are Dr. R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital (Kolkata), Burdwan Dental College and Hospital and The North Bengal Dental College (Darjeeling).

Q: What are the benefits of studying BDS in a government college in West Bengal?

A: Benefits include affordable fees, high-quality education, experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, and good clinical exposure.

Q: How can I get admission to a government BDS college in West Bengal?

A: You need to qualify for National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) and participate in counselling conducted by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for admission?

A: You must pass 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, and secure a qualifying score in NEET.

Q: What is the selection process?

A: Selection is based primarily on your NEET score, followed by counselling based on merit and seat availability.