Saraswati Dental College was established in 1998 and is located at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The college offers admissions to Undergraduate (BDS) and Postgraduate (MDS) degrees in the dental stream which are affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University. The admissions are done on the basis of scores obtained by the candidates in the NEET UG and PG examinations respectively. The BDS and MDS have 100 and 33 seats respectively; the admission form’s availability is notified through major newspapers. Many specializations such as Orthodontics, Periodontology, etc. are included inside the dental department of the college. 

Saraswati Dental College Highlights

Established | Type 1996 | State
Accredited By Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Central Government New Delhi
Affiliated To Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University (RMLAU Faizabad)
Courses Offered BDS and MDS
Application Mode Online and Offline 
Admission Criteria Entrance Test
Accepted exam score NEET UG and NEET PG
Top Recruiters Indian Army, Multinational hospitals, Central and State Govt.
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Pharmacy, Cafeteria
Official Website http://www.sdcindia.ac.in/

Saraswati Dental College Courses

Course

Details

BDS

Duration: 4 years plus 1-year internship

Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with 50% and give the NEET UG exam

Selection Criteria: NEET UG score

Specializations: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology, and Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge.

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MDS

Duration: 3 years 

Eligibility: Candidate must have a  BDS degree from a recognized university and give the NEET PG exam

Selection Criteria: NEET-PG Score

Specializations: Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology, and Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge.

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Saraswati Dental College Admissions

The admissions at SDC is based on the score obtained by the students in the NEET exams (UG and PG). Students must be a 10 + 2 passed from a recognized board for BDS and should hold a BDS degree to be eligible for the MDS course.

How to apply?

  • The admission process for these courses can be done through the State Govt Counseling which is conducted at the following link.
  • Students have to register at the above-mentioned site and create a candidate login.
  • Students seeking admission can submit their choice for BDS / MDS and select Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow (058) as their first preference.
  • After the allotment by DGME, the candidate must produce all the documents and report to the main office before the last date of the allotment letter.

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Saraswati Dental College Facilities

  • Hostel: Since Saraswati Dental College is a coed college, the campus has girls and boys hostels that are situated on the same campus. The price of the rooms in the hostel is affordable. The hostel rooms are spacious with a 24 hours supply of electricity and water. Also, full-time security guards are placed at all the gates of the hostels.
  • Sports facilities: The institute has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Indoor facilities like chess and table tennis are available and a multi-purpose ground is available for outdoor activities.
  • Recreational facilities: The institute has an auditorium and amphitheater present on the campus. The auditorium was inaugurated in 2013 whereas the amphitheater was inaugurated in 2006.
  • Library: Located centrally on the 3rd floor of the college, the library provides the highest quality reading material with a collection of 5190 books and a seating capacity of 150 students.
  • Hospital and Pharmacy: The institute has a 120-bed capacity well planned modern hospital along with a well-stocked pharmacy.

Saraswati Dental College Placements

The college provides placements to most of its students. The table provides information for the year 2018-2019:

Courses No. of Students Placed Median Salary
BDS (out of 100 students) 81 (15 selected for higher studies) INR 6.2 LPA
MDS (out of 30 students) 26 INR 9.4 LPA

Saraswati Dental College FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission?

Ans. The following documents are required while applying for admission in this college: 

  • DGME Allotment Letter
  • NEET Admit Card issued by DGME
  • NEET Result card 2019 issued by DGME
  • 10+2 Marksheet/Passing Certificate, (With original)
  • 10th Marksheet/Passing Certificate as a proof of Date of birth (With original)
  • Migration Certificate.
  • Character Certificate from the institution last attended
  • Eight passport size recent colored photograph
  • Two sets of attested photocopies of all relevant certificates
  • Fee Remittance Details
  • Residence  Proof  (Driving Licences/Aadhar Card/ Voter ID/ Ration Card.

Ques. Does the college provide admission for Foreign students? If yes, what are the extra documents required for their admissions?

Ans. Yes, the college provides admissions to foreign students. Additionally, foreign candidates have to produce or obtain the following documents:

  • Student Visa
  • Certificate for knowledge of adequate English from a competent authority or to pass an English exam arranged by the University.
  • Certificate of Academic eligibility by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University.
  • NOC from the department of health and family welfare, Govt of India, New Delhi.
  • Permission for a stay from the police commissioner.

Ques. What was the closing rank for BDS admissions in 2019?

Ans. The closing rank for 2019 BDS admissions was AIR 835676.

Ques. Does this college hold any rankings?

Ans. In 2013, Saraswati Dental College was ranked ‘No. 1 Private Dental College in North India’ by the Outlook magazine.

Ques. Does the college provide transportation facilities?

Ans. Yes, there are various buses for different bus routes provided to the faculty and students by the institute.