Kalka Group Of Institutions Meerut BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. In 2025, the state quota General category closing NEET rank for BDS admission at Kalka Dental College, Meerut, was 6,47,899. This indicates that candidates with relatively moderate NEET scores in the General category can secure a BDS seat in Meerut. The 2026 cutoff will depend on total NEET qualifiers and the seat matrix released by DGHS UP.

Ans. The total BDS fee at KGI Meerut for 4 academic years, excluding hostel, is INR 16,32,000. This includes annual tuition of INR 2,93,000, miscellaneous charges of INR 40,000 per year, and a one-time refundable security deposit of INR 3,00,000. The security deposit is refunded on successful course completion. Hostel accommodation is optional at INR 98,000 per year for a non-AC room.

Ans. Yes, the BDS programme at Kalka Group of Institutions is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. Graduates are eligible to register with the UP Dental Council and practice dentistry across India. The DCI approval also makes the degree valid for applying to MDS postgraduate programmes at government and private dental colleges.

Ans. The BDS programme at KGI is of 4 academic years followed by a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship, making the total programme duration 5 years. The curriculum covers pre-clinical subjects in the first two years and clinical dentistry from the third year onwards, including oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and paediatric dentistry, as per the DCI-prescribed syllabus.

Ans. BDS graduates from KGI can set up private dental practices, work in private or government dental clinics, or join corporate hospital dental departments. Further study options include MDS (postgraduate dental specialization) through the NEET-MDS entrance exam. Graduates can also pursue public health dentistry through central and UP state government dental recruitment exams, or apply for positions in the Indian Armed Forces dental corps.

Ans. UP DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services) Dental Counselling allocates 85% state quota seats in UP private dental colleges including KGI. Candidates with valid NEET-UG scores register on the UP DGHS portal, pay the counselling fee, fill dental college preferences, and lock choices. Seat allotment is done based on NEET rank and category seat matrix. Allotted candidates must report to the allotted college with original documents to confirm the seat.