Uttar Pradesh BDS Admission 2026 will be conducted on the basis of NEET-UG 2026. Candidates seeking admission to government and private dental colleges of Uttar Pradesh must qualify for NEET and participate in the official counselling process.
UP has a large number of dental colleges offering BDS seats under both the State Quota (85%) and the All India Quota (15%), making it a preferred state for dental aspirants.
Uttar Pradesh BDS Admission 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
| Admission Basis | NEET-UG 2026 |
| Course Duration | 5 Years (4 Years + 1 Year Internship) |
| Counselling Authority (AIQ) | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Counselling Authority (State Quota) | DGME, Uttar Pradesh |
| Seat Distribution | 15% AIQ + 85% State Quota |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
Counselling Authority for UP BDS Admission 2026
1️⃣ All India Quota (15%)
Conducted by:
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Official Website: https://mcc.nic.in
2️⃣ Uttar Pradesh State Quota (85%)
Conducted by:
Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), UP
Official Website: https://upneet.gov.in
Important Dates – UP BDS Admission 2026 (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam | May 2026 |
| NEET Result | June 2026 |
| MCC Counselling | July 2026 |
| UP State Counselling Start | July 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 |
| Mop-Up / Stray Round | September–October 2026 |
Official dates will be updated after the NEET 2026 results.
Eligibility Criteria for UP BDS Admission 2026
Candidates must:
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026
- Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
- Minimum PCB Marks:
- General – 50%
- OBC/SC/ST – 40%
- PwD – 45%
- Complete 17 years of age by 31 December 2026
- Fulfil UP domicile criteria for state quota seats
BDS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Government Dental Colleges (Examples)
- King George’s Medical University (Dental Faculty), Lucknow
- Faculty of Dental Sciences, IMS BHU (Varanasi)
- Government Dental Colleges under UP State
Private Dental Colleges (Examples)
- Sardar Patel Dental College, Lucknow
- ITS Dental College, Ghaziabad
- KD Dental College, Mathura
- DJ College of Dental Sciences, Modinagar
Admission in all colleges is strictly based on NEET merit and counselling.
UP BDS Seat Matrix (Approximate)
- 100+ Government BDS Seats
- Large number of private BDS seats across UP
- 15% All India Quota
- 85% State Quota
Seat numbers may vary each year.
Expected NEET Cutoff for UP BDS 2026 (Information Purpose Only)
| Category | Expected Score Range |
|---|---|
| General | 450–550 |
| OBC | 430–520 |
| SC | 350 – 420 |
| ST | 320–400 |
Private college cutoffs are usually lower compared to government colleges.
UP BDS Fee Structure (Approximate)
| College Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Government College | ₹40,000 – ₹80,000 |
| Private College | ₹2–₹4 Lakhs |
Fees vary depending on institution and category.
UP BDS Counselling Process 2026
- Appear & qualify NEET-UG 2026
- Register on MCC website for AIQ seats
- Register on UP State counselling portal (upneet.gov.in)
- Document verification
- Choice filling & locking
- Seat allotment result
- Report to allotted college
Multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Round, are conducted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – UP BDS Admission 2026
1. Is NEET compulsory for UP BDS Admission 2026?
Yes, NEET qualification is mandatory for all BDS colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
2. Who conducts UP BDS counselling?
15% AIQ counselling is conducted by MCC, and 85% state quota counselling is conducted by DGME UP.
3. How many BDS seats are available in UP?
UP offers 100+ government BDS seats and several hundred private BDS seats.
4. Can non-UP students apply for BDS in UP?
Yes, through the 15% All India Quota.
5. Is UP BDS affordable?
Government dental colleges have low fees, while private colleges charge higher tuition fees.
6. Is there a management quota in UP BDS colleges?
Private dental colleges may offer management/NRI quota seats as per state norms.