Courses and Fees
BDS Program Overview
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Course Name: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
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Duration: 5 years (comprising 4 years of academic instruction and 1 year of compulsory rotating internship)
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Admission Criteria: Admission is based on performance in the NEET-UG examination, followed by centralized counselling—primarily through UP NEET Counselling
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Total Intake: Approximately 70 seats (subject to revision; candidates should refer to the official KGMU website for the latest updates)
Estimated BDS Fee Structure
The annual fee for the BDS program includes multiple components such as tuition, development charges, examination fees, and caution money. These figures are indicative and may vary depending on the admission category and official notifications.
| Category | Approx. Annual Fee (INR) | First Year Fee (Approx.) | Subsequent Annual Fee (Approx.) |
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| General / All India Quota | ₹54,600 | ₹54,600 – ₹41,600* | ₹26,000 – ₹38,000* |
| SC/ST/OBC (State Quota) | ₹45,600 | ₹45,600 – ₹39,000* | ₹15,000 – ₹38,000* |
Note: Variations in fee amounts are due to differences in reporting of components such as caution money and examination fees, which may be one-time or recurring. Lower figures often exclude these one-time charges.
The fee typically covers:
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Tuition Fee
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Development Fee
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Annual Charges
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One-time refundable Caution Money (usually applicable in the first year)
Disclaimer
The fee details provided above are approximate and compiled from publicly available sources. Final and official figures are determined by KGMU and the relevant counselling authorities such as MCC or UP NEET. Candidates are strongly advised to consult the or the respective counselling portals for the most accurate and updated fee structure.
Postgraduate Programs Offered
In addition to the BDS program, the Faculty of Dental Sciences at KGMU offers Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs in a wide range of specialties. Admission to MDS is based on the NEET-MDS examination.
MDS Specializations Include:
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
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Periodontology
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Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
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Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
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Public Health Dentistry.
For more details please visit:https://kgmu.org/
