Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, established in 2005, is the first dental college in eastern Madhya Pradesh and is affiliated with Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, Jabalpur. The college offers 60 seats annually for BDS and 33 seats for MDS across seven specialties, with admissions based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores. The annual fee for BDS is approximately INR 1,87,000, while MDS costs around INR 4,95,500 per year. Hostel and mess charges are about INR 80,000 per annum. Applications typically open in April–June for the upcoming academic session.
Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital Admission Deadlines
Admissions at Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital are conducted through centralized counselling managed by the Directorate of Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh. The application window for BDS and MDS usually falls between April and June, with NEET UG and NEET MDS exams held in May and March respectively. Counselling and seat allotment for both UG and PG programs are completed by July–August each year. Last year, the application process for BDS closed in June 2024 and MDS counselling concluded by August 2024.
Program | Application Window | Entrance Exam Date | Counselling Period | Session Start |
BDS | April–June 2025 | May 2025 (NEET UG) | June–July 2025 | August 2025 |
MDS | April–June 2025 | March 2025 (NEET MDS) | July–August 2025 | September 2025 |
PhD | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital UG Admission
The BDS program at Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital admits 60 students annually through the NEET UG entrance exam. Applicants must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year. The annual tuition fee for BDS is around INR 1,87,000, with hostel and mess charges of INR 80,000 per year. The cutoff for NEET UG typically ranges from 85–92 percentile for general category students.
Course | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Cutoff (Indicative) | Annual Fee | Hostel Fee |
BDS | 60 | 10+2 (PCB, 50%), 17 years by Dec 31 | NEET UG | 85–92 percentile | INR 1,87,000 | INR 80,000 |
Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital PG Admission
The MDS program offers 33 seats across seven specialties and requires candidates to hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognized institution with completion of a one-year internship by March 31 of the admission year. Admission is based on NEET MDS scores, with the cutoff generally falling in the 55–65 percentile range for general category. The annual fee for MDS is approximately INR 4,95,500, and NRI seats are available through a separate application process.
Course | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Cutoff (Indicative) | Annual Fee | NRI Seats |
MDS | 33 | BDS + 1-year internship (by Mar 31) | NEET MDS | 55–65 percentile | INR 4,95,500 | 5 |
Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital Application Process
Admissions to both BDS and MDS programs are strictly through centralized counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh, based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores. Candidates must register online at dme.mponline.gov.in for choice filling and seat allotment. The college does not accept any capitation fee or donation, and all payments must be made through official channels. The application fee for counselling is typically INR 1,000–1,200 per round. NRI candidates must apply separately and submit requisite documents to the Registrar and online portal.
Register for NEET UG/NEET MDS and qualify with required percentile.
Complete online counselling registration at dme.mponline.gov.in.
Participate in choice filling and seat allotment rounds.
Pay the application/counselling fee (INR 1,000–1,200).
Submit documents and pay tuition/hostel fees upon seat confirmation.
Step | Details |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG (BDS), NEET MDS (MDS) |
Online Registration | dme.mponline.gov.in (April–June) |
Application Fee | INR 1,000–1,200 |
Document Submission | 10+2/BDS marksheets, NEET scorecard, ID proof, category certificate (if applicable) |
Fee Payment | Tuition and hostel fees via official channels only |
