Admission
Admission Criteria:
Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program is based on a candidate’s performance in the NEET UG 2025 exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Only candidates who qualify NEET UG are eligible to participate in the centralized counseling process.
Counseling Process
After qualifying NEET UG, candidates must register for Gujarat NEET UG Counseling, which is conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Courses (ACPUGMEC). This process includes:
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Online registration
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Document verification
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Choice filling of colleges and courses
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Seat allotment based on merit, preferences, and reservation norms
The counseling schedule and updates are published on the official ACPUGMEC portal.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for admission, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Academic Qualification: Must have passed 10 2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects, securing at least 50% aggregate marks in these subjects.
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Entrance Exam: Must have a valid NEET UG 2025 score.
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Age Requirement: Must be 17 years or older as of December 31, 2025.
Seat Distribution
Manubhai Patel Dental College offers 40 seats for the BDS program, divided as follows:
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Government Quota: 30 seats
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Management Quota: 4 seats
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NRI Quota: 6 seats
Fee Structure
The total tuition fee for the 5-year BDS course (including one year of internship) is approximately INR 16.8 lakhs. This may vary slightly based on quota and annual revisions. Additional charges for hostel, materials, and clinical instruments may apply.
Recognition and Affiliation
The college is affiliated with Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University and is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
