Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute Patiala BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual tuition fee for the BDS programme is INR 1,65,000 per academic year. For the full five-year programme, the total tuition comes to INR 8,25,000. Additional charges such as examination fees, BFUHS registration, and hostel or mess fees are payable separately as per college norms and the university annual notification.

Ans. NEET-UG is the only qualifying exam accepted for BDS admission at Guru Nanak Dev Dental College, Patiala. There is no separate college-level or university-level entrance test. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG with a score meeting the BFUHS Punjab counselling cutoff for private dental seats and then participate in the centralised state-level counselling process to secure a seat in the dental college of their choice.

Ans. After NEET-UG results are declared, candidates who meet the cutoff register for BFUHS Punjab BDS centralised counselling. The counselling fee is INR 5,900 for General category candidates and INR 2,950 for SC candidates. Seat allotment is based on the NEET-UG rank, category, and college preference. The provisionally allotted candidate must report to the college with original documents. Candidates not allotted in Round 1 may participate in subsequent counselling rounds.

Ans. Yes, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Patiala, is permanently affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, and is recognised by the Dental Council of India. DCI recognition is the statutory requirement for dental colleges in India and ensures that the BDS degree is valid for practising dentistry across the country. The DCI also sets standards for infrastructure, faculty, and clinical training.

Ans. BDS is a five-year programme comprising four academic years of study followed by a one-year mandatory rotary internship. During the internship, students rotate through departments including Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery. The final degree is awarded by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences and is valid for dental practice registration.

Ans. SC and OBC students from Punjab can apply for Punjab government Post-Matric Scholarships, which provide partial or full tuition fee reimbursement based on category and family income. Minority community students may apply for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship or central minority scholarship schemes. All applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal and eligibility criteria vary by scheme and annual state government notification.