RCDS Bhopal Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

RishiRaj College of Dental Sciences (RCDS), Bhopal, is a favored college offering quality dental education. The college has a centralized admission procedure for its postgraduate and undergraduate programs. RCDS is affiliated with the Dental Council of India (DCI) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), offering quality dental education.

The admission process of RCDS Bhopal is primarily merit list-based from country-level entrance examinations. For undergraduate, the first choice is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Similarly, for postgraduate courses, the candidates must qualify through the NEET MDS examination. The college offers a total of 9 courses with a sanctioned intake of approximately 322 students in various dental specializations.

Admissions typically occur annually as per the governing calendar. NEET application typically begins in February, while the examination will be held sometime during the latter half of the year. NEET MDS admission typically begins in the months of February and March. Candidates interested are advised to visit the college website or call up the admissions department on a daily basis for the latest information regarding application deadline and admission date.

Application Process

Application process of RishiRaj College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, varies depending on the program:

For BDS Program:

1. Clear the NEET exam.
2. Be a part of the centralized counseling procedure as per the state procedure.
3. RCDS Bhopal must be chosen as an option college at the time of counseling.
4. On securing an alloted seat, visit the college for document verification and admission formalities.

For MDS Courses:

1. Qualify NEET MDS exam.
2. Apply by following the centralized counseling procedure for getting admission in MDS.
3. Choose RCDS Bhopal and desired specialty at counseling time.
4. If shortlisted, participate in the admission process in the college.

Degree wise Admission Procedure

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery): It is an undergraduate course of 5 years duration with an intake capacity of 100. The admission will be based on performance in the NEET test. The minimum qualification is passing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery): RCDS offers various 3-year postgraduate courses in various specializations of dentistry. All MDS courses accept students based on the NEET MDS entrance exam. 

The following MDS specializations are offered in the college:

1. MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (5 seats)
2. MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge (5 seats)
3. MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (5 seats)
4. MDS Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (3 seats)
5. MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry (3 seats)
6. MDS Periodontology (2 seats)
7. MDS Oral Medicine Radiology (2 seats)
8. MDS Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology (2 seats)

For all the MDS programs, the candidate must have a BDS degree from a genuine university and must have cleared the NEET MDS exam.

Documents required for admission usually include:

• NEET/NEET MDS score card
• 10th and 12th certificates and mark sheets
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheets (in case of MDS applicants)
• Valid proof of identity
• Caste certificate (if mandatory)
• Migration certificate
• Other certificates as per institute requirement