Admission to this government dental college in West Bengal requires passing the NEET-UG exam with subsequent counseling. Candidates need a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in their 12th board exams. A candidate with an All India Rank (AIR) of 47,488 and a state rank of 1,584 secured admission in the General category after the mop-up round. The college charges a registration fee of 2,000 rupees under the state quota.
It ranks second among the three government dental colleges in West Bengal. The college boasts a qualified faculty, including senior doctors and HODs, all holding MDS degrees, and some with PhDs. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 1:25. The faculty is supportive, though the Bengali accent in teaching can be a challenge. The fees are affordable, with tuition at Rs. 7,800 per year and an additional admission fee of Rs. 1,000, totaling around Rs. 50,000 for the four-year program, plus approximately Rs. 10,000 in exam fees.
BDS students must complete a mandatory one-year internship offering practical patient care experience, with stipends ranging from 22,000 to 30,000 INR per month. Though direct job placements are not provided, this internship offers valuable experience and potential job opportunities. The college does not provide its own scholarships but assists students in applying for various government scholarships. It offers low annual fees of Rs 7,800, totaling Rs 31,600 over four years, making it more affordable than private colleges.
West Bengal domicile students benefit from government and NGO scholarships and support from companies like Sensodyne.
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