SGI BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at SGI Sriganganagar?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the BDS programme at SGI Surendera Dental College is INR 11,00,000 across 4 academic years, charged at INR 2,75,000 per year. Year 5 is the compulsory internship year, with fees notified separately. Hostel accommodation costs between INR 87,000 and INR 1,42,000 per year and is in addition to the tuition fee.
Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for BDS admission at SGI?
Ans. Yes, a valid NEET-UG scorecard is mandatory for BDS admission at SGI. Seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling for All India Quota and through RUHS state counselling for Rajasthan state quota seats. NEET-UG 2026 was held on June 21, 2026, with the result declared on July 16, 2026, and eligible candidates can participate in the current counselling cycle.
Ques. What is the eligibility for BDS admission at SGI?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks in PCB aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). A valid NEET-UG scorecard is required, and the candidate must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31 of the admission year. There is no upper age limit for BDS as per the current DCI norms.
Ques. Is SGI Surendera Dental College approved by the DCI?
Ans. Yes, Surendera Dental College, part of SGI Sriganganagar, is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated to Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS). The BDS degree is recognised across India for clinical practice and for eligibility to appear in postgraduate dental entrance exams such as NEET-MDS.
Ques. What are the career options after BDS from SGI?
Ans. After completing BDS from SGI Surendera Dental College, graduates can register with the State Dental Council and set up independent dental practice, join government or private dental hospitals, or pursue MDS specialisation by clearing NEET-MDS. Graduates may also apply for dental officer posts in government health departments across Rajasthan and other states in India.
Ques. How are state quota BDS seats at SGI filled?
Ans. State quota BDS seats at SGI Surendera Dental College are filled through Rajasthan state counselling conducted by RUHS. Candidates must register on the RUHS counselling portal after the NEET-UG result is declared, fill their college and programme preferences, and participate in allotment rounds based on their NEET-UG merit rank within the Rajasthan state dental quota pool.


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