Surendera Group of Institutions - [SGI] Diploma Dental Operating Room Assistant: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the Diploma in Dental Operating Room Assistant at SGI is INR 80,000 for the complete 2-year programme, payable at INR 40,000 per academic year. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 87,000 to 1,42,000 per year depending on room type and occupancy. Hostel charges are not included in the tuition total and are optional for students who prefer to reside on campus.

Ans. A Dental Operating Room Assistant (ORA) supports dental surgeons during procedures by preparing the operatory, sterilising instruments, assisting chair-side during extractions, root canals, and surgical procedures, maintaining patient records, and managing dental equipment. They are employed in dental clinics, hospitals, dental colleges, and community health centres. The Diploma in Dental ORA from SGI prepares graduates for these support roles in DCI-regulated dental practice settings across India.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Dental Operating Room Assistant at SGI Surendera Dental College is offered under the affiliation of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) and is conducted in a DCI (Dental Council of India) recognised institution. SGI’s Surendera Dental College holds DCI approval, which ensures that the clinical training and infrastructure meet the standards required for a recognised paramedical dental qualification in India.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 from any recognised board with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks to be eligible for the Diploma in Dental ORA at SGI. A science background with Biology or Health Science subjects is preferred but is not a mandatory requirement. Candidates must also be at least 17 years of age at the time of taking admission to the programme.

Ans. Graduates of the Diploma in Dental Operating Room Assistant from SGI can find employment as dental assistants, OT assistants, instrument sterilisation technicians, and dental clinic support staff in private dental practices, government dental hospitals, dental colleges, and community health centres. The demand for trained paramedical dental staff is steady across Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, particularly in rapidly expanding private dental clinic chains operating in smaller cities and towns.

Ans. Yes, students enrolled in the Dental ORA Diploma at SGI can apply for government scholarship schemes. SC, ST, and OBC category students are eligible for Post-Matric Scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. Students from families with an annual income below INR 2.5 lakh can apply for the Rajasthan Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship providing INR 5,000 per year. Both scholarships are credited directly to the student’s bank account after government verification.