The North Bengal Dental College Darjeeling BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, The North Bengal Dental College (TNBDC), Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, is a government dental college run by the Government of West Bengal. It is affiliated with West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI). Being a government institution, it offers BDS at a significantly lower fee of INR 31,200 per year compared to private dental colleges.

Ans. The annual tuition fee at The North Bengal Dental College is INR 31,200. The first-year total, including one-time charges such as caution deposit and registration, is INR 33,848. Over 5 years, the total tuition amounts to INR 1,56,000. The fee structure is subject to revision by the West Bengal State Level Fee Determination Committee and students should verify current charges before admission.

Ans. Admission to BDS at The North Bengal Dental College is based on NEET-UG 2026 scores. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) manages state quota admissions for 85% of BDS seats. Candidates register and submit college preferences on wbmcc.nic.in after NEET results. The remaining 15% seats fall under the All India Quota managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of NMC.

Ans. The North Bengal Dental College has an approved intake of 63 seats for BDS. The majority of seats are allotted through WBMCC state counselling based on NEET-UG merit and West Bengal state reservation norms. A smaller share is allocated under the All India Quota through MCC counselling and is open to candidates from across India without state domicile restriction.

Ans. BDS graduates from The North Bengal Dental College can register with the West Bengal State Dental Council and practice as dentists in government hospitals, private clinics, or community health centres. They are eligible for government dental officer posts through WBPSC recruitment. Graduates can also pursue MDS for specialization, or work in dental colleges as demonstrators after post-graduate qualification.

Ans. Yes, The North Bengal Dental College provides hostel facilities for both male and female BDS students. The college campus at Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, includes separate hostels along with a cafeteria, library, computer lab, and sports facilities. Students are advised to confirm hostel availability and current charges directly with the college administration before joining, as hostel fees are separate from tuition.