Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences (DIRDS), located in Faridkot, Punjab, is a private dental college established in 1992 and affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. The institute is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and accredited by NAAC. DIRDS offers BDS (100 seats) at the undergraduate level and MDS (18 seats across 7+ specializations) at the postgraduate level. The annual student intake is typically ~118, and the fee range for programs is approximately INR 6.6–17.5 lakh.
Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences Admission Deadlines
Admissions at DIRDS, Faridkot, are conducted through centralized counseling based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores. The application window for BDS and MDS programs typically opens in April–June for the following academic session. Counseling and seat allotment for both UG and PG programs are managed by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. Application deadlines may vary slightly each year, but most processes conclude by August for BDS and September for MDS.
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Event |
UG (BDS) Dates |
PG (MDS) Dates |
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NEET Exam Date |
May 2025 |
March 2025 |
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Application Window |
April–June 2025 |
April–May 2025 |
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Counseling Registration |
June–July 2025 |
May–June 2025 |
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Seat Allotment |
July–August 2025 |
June–July 2025 |
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Session Commencement |
August–September 2025 |
August 2025 |
Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences UG Admission
The undergraduate program at DIRDS, Faridkot, is the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), with an annual intake of 100 seats. Admission is strictly based on NEET UG scores, followed by centralized counseling conducted by the university. The BDS program is of 5 years duration (including 1-year compulsory internship). The typical cutoff for NEET UG counseling in recent years has ranged from 50th percentile (General) to 40th percentile (SC/ST/OBC). The total fee for the BDS program is approximately INR 6.6–8 lakh.
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Course |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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BDS |
5 Years |
100 |
10+2 with 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST) |
NEET UG + Counseling |
6,60,000–8,00,000 |
Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences PG Admission
DIRDS offers MDS programs across at least 7 specializations with a total intake of 18 seats per year. Admission is based on NEET MDS scores and subsequent counseling. The MDS program duration is 3 years. The total fee for MDS ranges from INR 12–17.5 lakh depending on the specialization. Applicants must have a recognized BDS degree and have completed a compulsory internship.
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Specialization |
Seats |
Duration |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees (INR) |
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
2 |
3 Years |
BDS + NEET MDS |
NEET MDS + Counseling |
12,00,000–17,50,000 |
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Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics |
3 |
3 Years |
BDS + NEET MDS |
NEET MDS + Counseling |
12,00,000–17,50,000 |
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Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge |
3 |
3 Years |
BDS + NEET MDS |
NEET MDS + Counseling |
12,00,000–17,50,000 |
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Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics |
2 |
3 Years |
BDS + NEET MDS |
NEET MDS + Counseling |
12,00,000–17,50,000 |
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Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry |
2 |
3 Years |
BDS + NEET MDS |
NEET MDS + Counseling |
12,00,000–17,50,000 |
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Periodontology |
3 |
3 Years |
BDS + NEET MDS |
NEET MDS + Counseling |
12,00,000–17,50,000 |
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Oral Medicine & Radiology |
3 |
3 Years |
BDS + NEET MDS |
NEET MDS + Counseling |
12,00,000–17,50,000 |
Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences Application Process
Applications to DIRDS, Faridkot, are accepted online through the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences portal for both BDS and MDS programs. Candidates must first appear for NEET UG or NEET MDS and qualify as per the cutoff. The application fee for counseling is typically INR 3,000–5,000 for general candidates and INR 1,500–2,500 for reserved categories. Required documents include NEET scorecard, academic transcripts, domicile, and category certificates (if applicable).
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Register for NEET UG/NEET MDS and appear for the exam.
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Apply for centralized counseling via BFUHS portal.
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Upload required documents and pay the application/counseling fee.
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Participate in choice filling and seat allotment rounds.
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Report to DIRDS, Faridkot, for document verification and admission confirmation.
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Step |
Details |
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Exam Registration |
NEET UG/NEET MDS (NTA website) |
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Counseling Registration |
BFUHS online portal |
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Application Fee |
INR 3,000–5,000 (General); INR 1,500–2,500 (Reserved) |
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Document Upload |
NEET Scorecard, 10+2/BDS Marksheet, ID, Caste/Domicile (if applicable) |
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Seat Allotment |
Based on NEET rank and choice filling |
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Admission Confirmation |
Physical reporting at DIRDS, Faridkot |
