SCB Dental College Cuttack BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at SCB Dental College Cuttack?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the complete BDS program at SCB Dental College Cuttack, a government institution, is INR 37,950 for the full 4.5-year course. Being Odisha’s only government dental college, fees are set and regulated by the state government. Examination and university fees are payable separately as per Utkal University or Odisha University of Health Sciences norms.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at SCB Dental College Cuttack and how are they filled?
Ans. SCB Dental College Cuttack has 50 BDS seats per academic batch. Of these, 42 seats (85%) are filled through Odisha state quota counselling conducted by OJEE, and 8 seats (15%) are filled through the All India Quota managed by MCC through its national counselling portal at mcc.nic.in.
Ques. What NEET rank is required for BDS admission at SCB Dental College Cuttack?
Ans. Cutoffs at SCB Dental College vary each year based on NEET applicants and seats available. In 2024, state quota General category closing rank was around 29,557 in Round 2 and extended to 56,602 in Round 4. ST category closing ranks extended up to 3,25,552 across rounds. Candidates should track the 2026 OJEE seat allotment at ojee.nic.in for the latest cutoffs.
Ques. Are MDS programs available at SCB Dental College Cuttack after completing BDS?
Ans. Yes. SCB Dental College Cuttack offers MDS programs across 9 dental specialties on the same campus. BDS graduates can pursue MDS by qualifying NEET-MDS and participating in MCC or state-level PG dental counselling. The availability of 9 MDS specialties makes it a strong option for BDS students planning advanced dental education in Odisha.
Ques. Is SCB Dental College Cuttack affiliated with Utkal University?
Ans. Yes. SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack is affiliated with Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and also with Odisha University of Health Sciences. The BDS degree awarded by the college is recognized by the Dental Council of India, making graduates eligible for DCI registration and professional dental practice across India.
Ques. Can students from outside Odisha apply for BDS at SCB Dental College Cuttack?
Ans. Students from outside Odisha can apply for the 8 All India Quota seats through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Odisha permanent residence is required for the 42 state quota seats filled through OJEE. All candidates must have a valid NEET-UG 2026 score regardless of the quota they apply through.
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