BDS in Uttarakhand
Official BDS Admission Process | Private Dental Colleges Only
Conducted by HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) | NEET UG Based | hnbumu.ac.in
BDS in Uttarakhand 2026 is a complete guide for candidates seeking admission to private dental colleges in the state. Admission to BDS courses is conducted through Uttarakhand BDS Counselling 2026, organized by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU), Dehradun, for candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026. Admission is offered based on NEET UG merit, reservation policy, seat availability, and the choices filled during the counselling process.
Since Uttarakhand does not have any Government Dental College offering BDS seats, all admissions are made to private dental colleges under Government Quota, Management Quota, and other applicable reservation categories based on NEET UG merit, seat availability, reservation policy, and candidate preferences.
Through this page, you can find complete information about BDS in Uttarakhand 2026, including important dates, eligibility criteria, reservation policy, participating dental colleges, fee structure, counselling process, required documents, previous year cutoff, and choice filling strategy.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Uttarakhand BDS Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University (HNBUMU) |
| Course | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
| Admission Basis | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Participating Colleges | Private Dental Colleges Only |
| Number of BDS Colleges | 2 |
| Government Dental Colleges | None |
| Official Website | hnbumu.ac.in |
Uttarakhand offers admission to BDS courses through the centralized counselling process conducted by HNBUMU. Since the state currently has only private dental colleges offering BDS seats, admissions are made under Government Quota, Management Quota, and other applicable categories based on NEET UG 2026 merit. Candidates can participate by completing online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college.
Unlike many other states, Uttarakhand currently has only two private dental colleges offering the BDS programme. Candidates are allotted seats based on NEET rank, reservation category, availability of seats, and the preferences filled during counselling.
The counselling generally consists of multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round, depending on seat availability.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | July/August 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | August 2026 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 |
| Reporting to College | August 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling | September 2026 |
| Mop-Up Round | September/October 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | October 2026 |
โ ๏ธ Official counselling schedule for 2026 has not been released yet. Candidates must regularly check hnbumu.ac.in for latest notifications.
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Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
| Category | Minimum Marks in PCB |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50% |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40% |
| PwD | 45% |
NEET UG Qualification:
โข Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026
โข Admission is strictly based on NEET UG merit list
Age Limit:
โข Minimum 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026
Domicile Rules:
โข Candidates seeking State Quota seats should satisfy the domicile requirements prescribed by the Uttarakhand Government wherever applicable
Other Conditions:
โข Online registration must be completed within the prescribed timeline
โข Incorrect information or invalid documents may lead to cancellation of candidature
Reservation is applicable as per the Uttarakhand Government rules. Following categories are eligible:
| S. No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | General (UR) |
| 2 | OBC |
| 3 | SC |
| 4 | ST |
| 5 | EWS |
| 6 | PwD |
| 7 | Women Reservation |
| 8 | Management Quota |
๐ Reservation benefits are available only after verification of valid supporting documents issued by the competent authority.
Below is the list of private dental colleges participating in Uttarakhand BDS Counselling 2026 along with their locations and annual tuition fee.
| S. No. | College Name | Location | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seema Dental College & Hospital | Rishikesh | โน2,15,000 |
| 2 | Uttaranchal Dental & Medical Research Institute | Dehradun | โน2,15,000 |
โ ๏ธ Hostel charges, security deposit, examination fees, and miscellaneous charges are payable separately as per college norms.
The previous year's closing ranks indicate that admission to private BDS colleges in Uttarakhand remains accessible for candidates across various categories.
| Category | Approx. Closing AIR |
|---|---|
| Management Quota | ~7,00,000 |
| General | ~9,00,000 |
| OBC | Beyond 12,00,000 |
| SC / ST | Higher ranks (subject to availability) |
| Category | Approx. Closing AIR |
|---|---|
| Management Quota | ~8,00,000 |
| General | ~9,40,000 |
| OBC | Beyond 11,00,000 |
| SC / ST | Higher ranks (subject to availability) |
โ ๏ธ Cutoffs vary every year depending upon NEET difficulty level, number of applicants, seat availability, and counselling trends.
Register on the HNBUMU counselling portal and pay the counselling registration fee.
The university publishes the state merit list based on NEET UG 2026.
Select preferred colleges and arrange them in order of priority.
Seats are allotted according to NEET rank, reservation category, and filled choices.
Download the allotment letter, complete document verification, and report to the allotted college within the specified deadline.
Stay updated with the latest BDS counselling notifications, registration schedules, merit lists, seat allotment results, cutoff trends, fee updates, document requirements, and admission alerts. Follow our official WhatsApp Channel and social media platforms for timely counselling guidance and updates.
โ BDS Counselling Updates ย | ย โ Dental College Cutoff Analysis ย | ย โ Seat Matrix Updates ย | ย โ Round-wise Admission Guidance
Candidates should carry the following documents:
| S. No. | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | NEET UG 2026 Admit Card |
| 2 | NEET UG 2026 Score Card |
| 3 | Class 10 Marksheet |
| 4 | Class 12 Marksheet |
| 5 | Transfer Certificate |
| 6 | Character Certificate |
| 7 | Domicile Certificate (if applicable) |
| 8 | Category Certificate |
| 9 | EWS Certificate (if applicable) |
| 10 | PwD Certificate (if applicable) |
| 11 | Aadhaar Card |
| 12 | Passport-size Photographs |
๐๏ธ Top Priority Colleges: Keep Seema Dental College and Uttaranchal Dental College at the top based on your preference.
๐ Participate in All Rounds: Candidates with lower NEET ranks should also participate till the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds, as cutoff ranks generally increase in later rounds.
๐ผ Consider Management Quota: If you are eligible for Management Quota, include those choices to maximize admission chances.
๐ Fill Maximum Choices: Fill as many eligible choices as possible to avoid missing a seat during allotment.
๐ Check Vacancy Updates: Regularly check the counselling schedule and seat vacancy list published by HNBUMU before every round.
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