Bihar is a unique state with a rich historical legacy. The Department of Education, Bihar, is responsible for preserving the state’s glorious past, reminiscent of the golden era of Nalanda University and Vikramshila University. The department focuses on providing quality education and establishing the necessary frameworks and infrastructure across the state.

The limited number of dental colleges in Bihar simplifies the process of selecting a preferred institution during the NEET MDS admission process for 2025. These colleges are known for offering excellent education in dentistry.

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Role of BCECEB in Bihar MDS Admission

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is constituted under the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Act, 1995. It conducts competitive examinations every year for admissions to various professional courses in the Medical, Engineering, and Agricultural streams in institutions across the state of Bihar. This board plays a central role in the admissions and counselling processes for MDS programs in Bihar.

MDS Admission in Bihar 2025: Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications:

• Candidates must have passed the BDS Examination from any recognized Dental College of Bihar listed in the Dental Council of India (DCI) schedule.
• For private dental colleges, eligibility criteria may be subject to modifications based on government directives.
• Permanent residents of Bihar who were admitted to BDS through a government-conducted competitive exam or CBSE (AIQ) before 15.11.2000 in Jharkhand-based dental colleges are also eligible.
• Completion of a rotatory internship on or before 31.03.2025 is mandatory, as per NEET MDS-2025 guidelines.
• Candidates must be registered with the Bihar State Dental Council or the Dental Council of India (DCI). If not, provisional admission may be granted, but permanent registration must be obtained within one month of admission to avoid cancellation.

2. Residential Criteria:

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Non-residents of Bihar who have completed BDS from a recognized Bihar-based dental college are also eligible.

3. Age Limit:

• There is no upper age limit for appearing in PG Dental Counselling 2025.

4. Employment & No Objection Certificate (NOC):

• Candidates employed in government or private institutions must submit a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from their employer, ensuring study leave for the course.
• Government of Bihar employees may receive a provisional admit card, but they must submit a relieving certificate upon selection.
• If a candidate is unable to obtain an NOC, they must submit an affidavit stating that they will resign from their job and pursue MDS as a full-time student.

5. Training & Course Regulations:

• Selected candidates must register with the Bihar Dental Council/DCI within one month of admission and enroll with the respective university.
• The internship must be completed from a DCI-approved institution.
• No admissions or seat adjustments will be allowed after the last admission date set by DCI. Vacant seats will lapse.
• Migration/transfer after admission is not permitted.
• Candidates who were previously enrolled in an MDS course and take admission through PGDAC-2025 must withdraw from the previous course and refund the stipend received.
• Continuous absence of more than two months will result in the forfeiture of admission.

NEET MDS Admission in Bihar 2025: Documents Required

Original and Self-attested photocopies of the following documents, as required, are to be submitted at the time of Document Verification / Counselling.

• Residential Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• College leaving certificate.
• Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate
• BDS passing certificate
• Mark sheets of BDS (I, II & III Parts).
• No objection certificate from the employer.
• Dental Registration Certificate.
• Admit card of NEET (MDS)-2025.
• Six photographs are identical to one used for preparing the Admit card of NEET (MDS)-2025.
• Any other certificates in support of the eligibility as required and mentioned in the prospectus of PGDAC-2025 (available on the website).

List Of MDS Colleges In Bihar

There are four colleges in Bihar, as per the Dental Council of India, that offer MDS programs.

Dental Colleges in Bihar for MDS (Government Colleges)

• Patna Dental College & Hospital, Patna Bihar

Dental Colleges in Bihar for MDS (Private Colleges)

• Buddha Institute Of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna, Bihar
• Mithila Minority Dental Collge & Hospital, Darbhanga Bihar

By Government Of India Order dated 05.03.2024, Bihar government accepted the recommendation of DCI for withdrawal of recognition under section 16A of the Dentists Act, 1948 – stoppage of admission in BDS and MDS Courses and closure down of the college Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital in Patna. Hence, this university does not offer any MDS courses.

Total MDS Seats in Bihar 2025

There are a total of 82 MDS seats offered by dental colleges in Bihar, out of which 2 are offered by government dental colleges, and the remaining 80 seats are offered by private dental colleges.

Govt MDS Seats in Bihar

Patna Dental College & Hospital, Patna

Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

2

Private MDS Seats in Bihar 

Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna

Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	6
Periodontology	6
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	6
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	6
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics	6
Public Health Dentistry	3
Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology	3
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry	6
Total	45

Mithila Minority Dental College & Hospital, Darbhanga

Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	3
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics	5
Periodontology	5
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	5
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry	5
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	6
Oral Medicine & Radiology	3
Public Health Dentistry	3
Total	35

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Bihar NEET MDS Counselling 2025: The Complete Process

The counselling process for MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) admissions in Odisha is managed by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha. The process is conducted online and involves several key steps to ensure a transparent and efficient allocation of seats.

1. Payment of Counselling Fees: Candidates must begin by paying the required counselling fees online. This payment is a prerequisite for participating in the subsequent stages of the counselling process.

2. Preliminary Registration: After the fee payment, candidates need to register online by providing essential personal and academic details. This step creates a candidate profile in the counselling system.

3. Online Application: Following registration, candidates must complete the online application form. This involves entering detailed information about educational qualifications, NEET MDS scores, and other relevant data.

4. Final Submission and Printout of Application: Once the application form is filled, candidates should review all entries for accuracy before final submission. After submitting, it’s advisable to print a copy of the application for personal records and future reference.

5. Document Verification: Candidates are required to attend a document verification session, where they must present original certificates and supporting documents. This step is crucial to validate the authenticity of the information provided during registration.

6. Publication of Merit List and Seat Matrix: Post verification, DMET releases a merit list based on NEET MDS scores and other eligibility criteria. Simultaneously, a seat matrix detailing available seats across various institutions and specializations is published.

7. Online Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates can select their preferred courses and colleges from the available options in the seat matrix. It’s essential to lock these choices within the stipulated timeframe to be considered in the seat allotment process.

8. Seat Allotment and Admission: Based on the merit list and the choices filled, seats are allotted to candidates. Those who receive an allotment must download their allotment letter and report to the designated institution to complete admission formalities within the specified period.

MDS Fee Structure in Bihar

The following is the fee structure for the MDS course in Bihar. The fees for both government and private dental colleges are mentioned below.

MDS Fees in Government Colleges in Bihar

The annual fees for Patna Dental College & Hospital, Patna

Admission Fee	Rs. 4000/- (One Time)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 9000/- (per year for Three years)
Caution Money	Rs.-1 0000/-(Refundabte)
Miscellaneous	Rs. 5000/-
Total	Rs. 28000/-

Private MDS in Bihar Fees Structure

Buddha Institute of Dental Science & Hospital Fee Structure

Course	Fees（Rs. ）
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	5,60,000/-
Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge	5,60,000/-
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics	5,60,000/-
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics	5,60,000/-
Periodontology	5,60,000/-
Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry	5,60,000/-
Public Health Dentistry	3,10,000/-
Oral Medicine & Radiology	3,10,000/-
Oral Pathology & Microbiology	3,10,000/-

Mithila Minority Dental College & Hospital Fee Structure

Course	Fees
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Rs. 10,00,000/- (Tuition fee + Hostel fee + Amenities Charge)
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics	Rs. 8,50,000/- (Tuition fee + Hostel fee + Amenities Charge)
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics	Rs. 8,50,000/- (Tuition fee + Hostel fee + Amenities Charge)
Periodontics & Oral Implantology	Rs. 5,00,000/-(Tuition fee + Amenities Charge)
Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge	Rs. 6,00,000/-(Tuition fee + Amenities Charge)
Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry	Rs. 5,00,000/-(Tuition fee + Amenities Charge)
Oral Medicine & Radiology	Rs. 3,00,000/-  (Tuition fee)
Public Health Dentistry	Rs. 3,00,000/- (Tuition fee)

Conclusion 

Bihar is a state in eastern India, bordering Nepal. It is divided by the River Ganga, which nourishes its fertile plains. Important Buddhist pilgrimage sites include the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple, under which the Buddha is believed to have meditated. Studying in a region with such a rich cultural and historical heritage is truly a privilege.

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