MP BDS Admission 2024: Application Form, Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Counselling, Top Colleges

Updated on - Nov 4, 2024

MP BDS Admission is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in Madhya Pradesh based on MP NEET counselling. To seek MP BDS Admission students must qualify for the NEET entrance exam.

Counselling rounds 1 and 2 and the mop up round are complete. The stray vacancy round is currently ongoing. Candidates can make choice filling from October 30 – November 2, 2024. They can report at the selected college for online attendance between November 3 – 4, 2024.

BDS is a 5-year course for students who want to pursue a career in dentistry. To be eligible for the course, candidates must have qualified a 10+2 level of examination from a recognized board/university with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects. Candidates must be a minimum of 17 years of age to apply.

Table of Contents

MP BDS Admission 2024: Highlights
MP BDS Admission 2024: Important Dates
MP BDS Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria
MP BDS Admission 2024: Admission Process

4.1 Application Fee

4.2 Documents Required

MP BDS Admission 2024: Result and Counselling
MP BDS Admission 2024: Top Colleges
MP BDS Admission 2024: FAQs

MP BDS Admission 2024: Highlights

The table below shows the highlights for MP BDS admission 2024:

Name of the course	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Duration of the course	5 Years
Eligibility	10+2 from the Science Stream with Biology as Main Subject
Admission Process	Entrance Based
Entrance Exam	NEET UG
Conducting Authority	Directorate of Medical Education (DME)
Official Website	Check Here

MP BDS Admission 2024: Important Dates

Below are some important events and dates regarding MP BDS admission 2024:

Events	Dates
NEET Registration	February 09 – March 16, 2024
NEET 2024	May 05, 2024
Round 1 Counselling
Online Registration for Round 1 Counselling	August 12 – August 20, 2024
Round 1 Release of Seat Availability	August 14, 2024
Round 1 State Merit List Publication	August 21, 2024
Round 1 Online Choice Filling	August 22 – August 26, 2024
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	August 29, 2024
Round 1 College Reporting and Document Verification	August 31 – September 4, 2024
Round 2 Counselling
Edit Registration Facility for Remaining Candidates	September 10 – September 11, 2024
Publication of Remaining Vacancies	September 12, 2024
Round 2 Counselling Revised Merit List and Eligible Candidates List Release	September 12, 2024
Round 2 Choice Filling and Seat Locking	September 13 – September 22, 2024
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	September 25, 2024
Round 2 College Reporting and Document Verification	September 27 – October 4, 2024
Upgradation to Mop Up Round by admitted Round 1 and Round 2 Candidates	September 27 – October 4, 2024
Online Resignation/Cancellation of Admission at college level	September 27 – October 4, 2024
Mop Up Round
Fresh Registrations by NEET Qualified Candidates	September 27 – October 8, 2024
Publication of Revised State Merit List	October 9, 2024
Publication of Vacancy	October 9, 2024
Choice Filling and Locking	October 10 – 14, 2024
Allotment Result	October 18, 2024
College Reporting and Document Verification	October 19 – 24, 2024
Stray Vacancy Round
Publication of Remaining Vacancies and List of Eligible Candidates	October 30, 2024
Online Application and Choice Filling	October 30 – November 2, 2024
Real Time College wise Merit List of Applicants	October 30 – November 2, 2024
Reporting at Selected College by the Candidate for Online Attendance	November 3 – 4, 2024
Admission of Selected Candidate as per Attendance Merit	November 5, 2024

MP BDS Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria

There are certain eligibility criteria for the MP BDS admission 2024. The Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before registering for the MP BDS counselling 2024. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

Candidates must be citizens of India and have a domicile of Madhya Pradesh.
The minimum age Limit is 17 years as of December 31, 2024.
Candidates Must pass 10+2 from Science Stream with Biology as a Main Subject with a minimum of 50% for the general category, 45% for physically handicapped, and 40% for reserved students from a recognized board.
Candidates must appear in the NEET and score valid marks in the NEET for admission to the MP BDS Course.

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MP BDS Admission 2024: Admission Process

There are several steps to fill out the Application form for the MP BDS 2024 Admission. The application form consists of steps from Profile Creation to Fee payment to complete the application process. The steps are mentioned below:

Step 1: Profile Creation

Students have to create their profile to fill out the application form for the MP BDS 2024 Admission.

Go to the official website of the DME (Directorate of Medical Education)
Click on the New Registration
Enter the NEET 2024 Roll number and password
Enter the Secret key of 12 Digit, along with the captcha code, and click on the Create Profile Option.

Step 2: Registration

After creating the profile, candidates have to register for the MP BDS 2024.

Login to Profile
Enter personal details such as name, parent’s name, date of birth and gender
Enter mobile no, email ID, address, and photo ID number.
Enter bank account information and select the continue option.
A one-time password (OTP) will be dispatched to the candidate’s verified mobile number.
Enter the received OTP and create a new password.
Cross-check the details and then click on the verify and save button.

Step 3: MP BDS 2024 Admission Form Filling

Fill in the Correct Information in the application form as incorrect information may lead to the rejection of the application form by the authority.

Enter a domicile certificate number along with the date and place of issue, and the designation of the issuing officer.
Category Details
PWD Details
Details for freedom fighters/Sainiks, if a candidate falls under this category, click on the yes option
Details of the Qualifying exam along with subject studied and passing status.

Application Fee for MP BDS Admission 2024

The application form fees for the MP BDS are as follows:

Category	Fees
General Category	INR 1500
OBC	INR 1500
General EWS/OBC NCL	INR 1400
SC/ST/PH	INR 800

MP BDS Admission 2024: Documents Required

Certain documents are required to be uploaded by the applicants in PDF format. Provided below is a list of the essential documents:

Class 10th Marksheet.
Class 12th Marksheet.
Character Certificate.
Migration Certificate.
Passport Size Photograph.
NEET 2024 Admit Card.
NEET 2024 Score Card.
Category Certificate (If Applicable).
Domicile Certificate.
An Affidavit confirming that the candidate is not a resident of any state other than MP.

MP BDS Admission 2024: Result and Counselling

The merit list for the MP BDS will be released on the official website by the counselling conducting authority Directorate of Medical Education (DME). The merit list students will get the call letter for the counselling and further processes. After the merit list declaration, there are several steps that candidates have to follow:

Step 1: Sign in using a unique user ID and password.

Step 2: Select the type of college, whether it is government or private.

Step 3: Fill in the desired choice filling but must read the guidelines provided by the NTA before the choice filling.

Step 4: Once the choices are filled, the candidate has to lock them, OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number after entering the OTP filled choices by the candidates are locked.

Step 5: Seat allotments are based on seat availability in the particular college and desired choices.

Step 6: After the seat allotment, students have to appear at the allotted college for document verification with the print of the MP BDS counselling seat allotment letter to complete the admission process.

Top MP BDS Colleges 2024

Some of the top BDS colleges in Madhya Pradesh are mentioned below in the table along with the fees:

College	Fees
Government College of Dentistry, Indore	INR 1,14,000
Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University (MPMSU), Jabalpur	INR 4,55,000
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Bhopal	-
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur	-
Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa	INR 1,22,120
Datia Medical College, Datia	-
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Science, Indore	INR 2,24,540
R D Gardi Medical College, Ujjain	INR 9,00,000
Chirayu Medical College, Bhopal	INR 9,55,000
RKDF Dental College and Research Centre (RDRC), Bhopal	INR 2,21,800
Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital (HDCH), Jabalpur	INR 2,21,500

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MP BDS Admission 2024: FAQs

Ques. What if I forget to lock my choice in the application form during choice filling?

Ans. If one forgets to lock choice filling, the last save choice will be automatically locked after the last date of registration and one can’t change it after that, so candidates are advised to fill choices correctly and lock them in the given time period.

Ques. Is the NEET score important to getting admission to BDS Colleges?

Ans. Candidates who are willing to pursue a BDS course have to appear in the NEET exam and clear the minimum cut-off to become eligible for the admission process in the BDS Colleges. After that, they have to register themselves in MP NEET Counselling to get admission to the BDS Course in the MP Dentistry colleges.

Ques. What are the top colleges for BDS Courses in MP?

Ans. Some of the top BDS Colleges in MP are the Government College of Dentistry, Indore, All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Bhopal, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Science, Indore, and R D Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, etc.

Ques. Is the MBBS and BDS Counselling the same in the MP?

Ans. Candidates have to register themselves for the MP NEET Counselling to get admission to MBBS and BDS Courses. To register for the MP NEET Counselling, candidates can go to the official website of the DME (Directorate of Medical Education).

Ques. Do candidates have to present at the time of document verification in the allotted institute?

Ans. The Candidates must present at the time of document verification in the allotted institute with the original documents that are uploaded by them during the registration and form filling. If they fail to present the original documents or are absent during the document verification process, admission to the allotted institute may be canceled or decided by the authorities of the institute.

Ques. Can I opt for the upgrade during the counselling round?

Ans. Candidates can opt for the upgrade during the counselling round and if seats are available they will set the upgraded seat in the next round.

Ques. How many seats are available in MP Government medical colleges?

Ans. In the previous, there are a total of 2,180 seats available in government medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, private medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh offer 1,950 seats to medical students.

Ques. What is the admission process for BDS in Madhya Pradesh?

Ans. The admission process for BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) in Madhya Pradesh is conducted through a single entrance exam called NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). There are no other state-specific exams or individual institution exams for admission to MBBS or BDS programs in Madhya Pradesh. Admission is solely based on NEET scores.

Ques. What is the fee structure for BDS at Index Medical College Indore?

Ans. Index Medical College Indore offers a total of 100 seats for the BDS course, and the total fee for the entire course is approximately 7.80 Lakhs. Additionally, the college provides on-campus hostel facilities for students, with separate accommodations for boys and girls. The yearly college fees are approximately 80,000.

Ques. How many government-approved BDS colleges are there in Madhya Pradesh?

Ans. Madhya Pradesh has a total of 2 government-approved BDS colleges, along with 15 private dental colleges that are approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Ques. What is the stipend for BDS interns in Madhya Pradesh?

Ans. In a recent update, the stipend for BDS interns in Madhya Pradesh has been revised to INR 23,000 per month, matching the stipend provided to MBBS interns. This change was implemented based on an order issued by the MAIDS Director-Principal.