BDS
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Top Ranked BDS Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for BDS in India. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹40,000 to ₹45.50 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 |
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹167,000 | View |
| #13 |
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹126,000 | View |
| #14 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka |
Deemed | ₹1,480,000 | View |
| #19 |
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | - | View |
| #21 |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Deemed | ₹2,400,000 | View |
| #23 |
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Deemed | ₹4,550,000 | View |
| #25 |
Siksha O Anusandhan University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Deemed | ₹2,750,000 | View |
| #26 |
Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹40,000 | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
All NIRF Ranked BDS Colleges (12)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering BDS
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 10 |
BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
|
₹8.00 LPA |
| 13 |
JMI
New Delhi, Delhi
|
- |
| 14 |
MAHE
Manipal, Karnataka
|
₹12.31 LPA |
| 19 |
AMU
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 21 |
SRIHER
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 23 |
SIMATS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 25 |
SOA University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹5.75 LPA |
| 26 |
MAMC
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹15.23 LPA |
| 27 |
KIIT
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹8.50 LPA |
| 38 |
JSS AHER
Mysore, Karnataka
|
- |
| 83 |
KGMU
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| - |
SU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
India Today BDS College Rankings 2025
4 colleges ranked by India Today
QS India BDS College Rankings 2025
2 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 11 |
BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
|
| 25 |
SRM Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
Frequently Asked Questions - BDS College Rankings
NIRF includes dental colleges under its Medical category, though not all dental institutions participate separately. The Dental Council of India recognition and NAAC accreditation serve as primary quality benchmarks.
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (Delhi), Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Government Dental College Mumbai, and SDM Dharwad are among the top dental institutions. Government dental colleges with large hospital attachments are well-regarded.
Verify DCI recognition, check the dental hospital's chair capacity and patient inflow, assess faculty qualifications and specialisation, and look at the availability of advanced dental equipment and treatment facilities.