Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre Bhopal BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual tuition and other charges for BDS at Rishiraj College are INR 2,06,818, with a one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. The total programme fee for the 5-year course is INR 11,38,000 as per the 2025-26 fee notification, subject to revision for 2026-27. Hostel charges of INR 80,000 per year are additional and charged separately by the college.

Ans. Admission to BDS at Rishiraj College is through NEET-UG scores, processed via Madhya Pradesh state counselling at dme.mponline.gov.in. Candidates register for counselling, fill their college and course preferences, and receive seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, and availability. The college falls under the 85% state quota, while 15% of seats are filled through All India Quota counselling by MCC at mcc.nic.in. There is no separate college-level entrance test.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects and scored a minimum of 50% marks in the PCB aggregate. A valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory for participation in MP state counselling. The minimum age requirement is 17 years on or before 31 December of the year of admission.

Ans. BDS graduates can set up an independent dental clinic after the compulsory one-year internship and registration with the State Dental Council. They can also join dental hospitals, clinics, or corporates as associate dentists. For academic or specialist careers, graduates can appear in NEET-MDS to pursue Master of Dental Surgery in specialisations such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, or prosthodontics at postgraduate dental colleges.

Ans. Yes, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre is approved by the Dental Council of India and affiliated with Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, Jabalpur. DCI approval is a mandatory requirement for operating a BDS programme in India and ensures that the degree is valid for state dental council registration. This allows graduates to legally practice dentistry anywhere in the country.

Ans. After the 4-year academic curriculum, BDS students at Rishiraj College must complete a compulsory 12-month rotating internship at the college’s dental hospital. The internship involves supervised clinical training across major dental specialisations including restorative dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, and pedodontics. On successful completion, the BDS degree is awarded and the graduate becomes eligible to register with the State Dental Council and begin independent dental practice.