Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre Admission 2026

Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre (RCDS), Bhopal, offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in dental sciences. The college offers BDS at the undergraduate level and MDS programmes across eight dental specialisations. Admission to these programmes is entrance-based, with BDS admissions conducted through NEET UG and MDS admissions through NEET MDS, followed by the applicable counselling process. The BDS programme has an approved intake of 100 seats, while the college has 27 MDS seats across its specialisations.

For the 2026 admission cycle, NEET UG and NEET MDS scores are being used for dental admissions. Candidates seeking admission through the Madhya Pradesh state quota participate in the counselling conducted by the state authority, while eligible candidates competing for All India Quota seats participate in MCC counselling.

Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences Admission 2026: Highlights

The key admission details for the 2026-27 academic session are summarised below.

RCDS does not follow the older AIPMT, MP-DMAT or DMAT-based admission system mentioned in earlier versions of this article. Current BDS admission is based on NEET UG, while MDS admission is based on NEET MDS.

Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences BDS Admission 2026

BDS is the primary undergraduate dental programme offered by Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre. The programme has a duration of five years, comprising four years of academic study followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship. The approved intake for BDS is 100 seats.

Admission to BDS in 2026 is based on NEET UG 2026, followed by counselling. Candidates cannot secure a BDS seat simply by meeting the minimum NEET qualifying percentile; they must participate in the relevant counselling process and obtain a seat at the college based on their rank, category, preferences and seat availability.

Rishiraj College BDS Eligibility 2026

Candidates seeking BDS admission should have completed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as required subjects, along with English. The reported minimum academic requirement is 50% in PCB for the general category, with category-wise relaxation as applicable under the prevailing admission rules. Candidates must also qualify NEET UG.

The minimum NEET qualifying percentile is different from the actual college admission cutoff. For NEET UG, the qualifying threshold is generally 50th percentile for General/EWS candidates, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates and 45th percentile for General-PwD candidates. The final rank required to obtain a BDS seat at RCDS can be considerably different and depends on the counselling round and category.

Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences MDS Admission 2026

Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences offers MDS programmes for candidates who want to specialise in a particular branch of dentistry. The MDS programme is three years long, and admission is based on NEET MDS followed by counselling. The college offers eight MDS specialisations with a combined approved intake of 27 seats.

Candidates must possess a recognised BDS qualification and meet the internship and other eligibility requirements applicable to NEET MDS admissions.

For the 2026 admission cycle, NEET MDS counselling is underway, with Round 1 allotment already reported for RCDS. Candidates allotted a seat must complete reporting and admission formalities within the prescribed counselling schedule.

Rishiraj College BDS and MDS Fees 2026

Fees can vary depending on the academic year, category, programme and other components. The latest available fee information indicates that the BDS fee is around INR 2.75 lakh per year, while published estimates put the complete five-year BDS cost at approximately INR 13.75 lakh, excluding applicable hostel or other charges.

For MDS, the total fee varies considerably by specialisation and category. Recent published figures place MDS fees at approximately INR 11.19 lakh to INR 21.75 lakh for the complete programme, depending on the specialisation. Candidates should verify the applicable fee before taking admission.

*Published fee figures are indicative and may include different components depending on the source. Candidates should confirm the final fee payable for the 2026-27 session with the college/counselling authority.

Rishiraj College Admission Process 2026

Rishiraj College admissions are conducted through the applicable NEET counselling process rather than through a separate college-level entrance examination. BDS candidates use their NEET UG result, while MDS applicants use their NEET MDS result.

For BDS Admission

1. Appear for NEET UG 2026 and qualify the examination.
2. Register for the applicable counselling process.
3. Select Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre during choice filling.
4. Participate in seat allotment based on rank, category, preferences and available seats.
5. Download the allotment letter if RCDS is allotted.
6. Report to the college within the prescribed deadline.
7. Complete document verification and pay the applicable admission fees.
8. Complete the remaining college admission formalities.

For the 85% Madhya Pradesh state quota, candidates participate in the state counselling process. The remaining eligible 15% All India Quota seats are handled through MCC counselling.

For MDS Admission

MDS applicants must qualify NEET MDS and participate in the appropriate counselling process. During counselling, candidates select their preferred college and specialisation. Seats are allotted according to the candidate's rank, category, choices and availability.

Candidates who receive an RCDS allotment must report within the specified deadline and complete document verification and fee payment.

Rishiraj College Admission 2026: Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for counselling and admission. The exact list may vary according to the candidate's category and counselling authority.

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card for BDS applicants
• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and admit card for MDS applicants
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• BDS degree/provisional certificate for MDS applicants
• BDS marksheets for MDS applicants
• Internship completion certificate, where applicable
• Valid government-issued identity proof
• Migration certificate, if required
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Domicile certificate for candidates claiming state-quota eligibility
• Passport-size photographs
• Counselling allotment letter

Rishiraj College Admission 2026: Counselling Process

The counselling stage is particularly important because qualifying NEET does not automatically result in admission to RCDS. Candidates must register for the appropriate counselling authority and include the college in their choices.

For BDS, candidates can compete through the applicable MCC All India Quota counselling and Madhya Pradesh state counselling. The state counselling process is relevant for the seats administered by the Madhya Pradesh authorities.

The basic counselling sequence is:

NEET qualification → Counselling registration → Choice filling → Seat allotment → Reporting → Document verification → Fee payment → Admission confirmation

Candidates should follow the dates published by the relevant counselling authority because registration, choice filling and reporting deadlines can change between rounds.

Rishiraj College Admission 2026: Important Points

Students planning to apply to RCDS should keep the following points in mind:

• NEET UG is mandatory for BDS admission.
• NEET MDS is mandatory for MDS admission.
• The minimum NEET qualifying percentile should not be confused with the actual college cutoff.
• BDS has an approved intake of 100 seats.
• RCDS offers eight MDS specialisations with a combined intake of 27 seats.
• State-quota and All India Quota admissions follow different counselling channels.
• Fees may be revised, so candidates should confirm the final 2026-27 fee before payment.
• Admission is completed only after counselling allotment, document verification and fee payment.

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