Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Dental Sciences, Imphal Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Dental Sciences (JNIDS), Imphal, is relatively a newer dental institution that aims to provide quality dental education. The institute adopts a merit-based admission process for its premier program, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). The admissions to JNIDS are conducted based on the merit of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG), India's primary entrance examination for dental programs.

The admission procedure of JNIDS is typically as per the timeline of NEET-UG. NEET admission procedure of succeeding session will be from 6th February 2025 to 6th March 2025. The student has to provide the NEET-UG examination, i.e., the first preference factor of admitting the BDS course in JNIDS.

Application Procedure

Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Dental Sciences, Imphal, admissions are linked directly with the NEET-UG test and counseling process that follows. The steps of application sequentially in order are as follows:

1. NEET-UG Application:

• Get registered for the NEET-UG exam on the official website within the window of applications (February 6, 2025 to March 6, 2025 for the subsequent cycle).
• Complete the application form and upload documents with care.
• Pay the application fee as per your category.

2. NEET-UG Examination:

• Attend the NEET-UG test on the date published.
• The test generally has Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology).

3. Result and Counseling Registration:

• Once NEET-UG results are announced, check your score and all-India rank.
• If selected based on cut-offs drawn up by JNIDS, join under the state-level counseling process (as JNIDS is a Manipur state organization).

4. Document Verification:

• Attend at counseling center with all original documents, i.e.:
• NEET-UG score card
• Mark sheets and 10th and 12th standard certificates
• Domicile certificate (if required)
• Category certificate (if required)
• Recent passport photographs
• Any other document as may be notified by the counseling authority

5. Seat Allotment:

• The seats are allocated on the basis of your NEET-UG rank, category, and JNIDS availability.
• If there is an allotment of a seat, take the seat by confirming the allotment and fee payment.

6. Institute Reporting:

• Report at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Dental Sciences, Imphal, as date mentioned.
• Last admission formalities, i.e., fee payment and document submission.

7. Medical Checkup:

• Undergo a medical checkup if the institute insists on it for fitness for dental studies.

Degree wise Admission Procedure

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery):
BDS course at JNIDS is a full-time five-year course, which is the main academic program of the institute. BDS admission is merit-based on NEET-UG marks only. BDS course will provide students with general theoretical knowledge and practical skills in dental science according to Dental Council of India norms.

The admission process to BDS is as follows:

1. NEET-UG examination passing with marks of or more than the cut-off announced by JNIDS.
2. Counseling process admission, where seats are allotted in accordance with NEET-UG rank and vacancy.
3. Documents verification for establishing eligibility criteria.
4. Fee payment and admission in case of successful allotment of seats.

The JNIDS BDS program facilitates an intake of 50 students per annum with scope for creation of an atmosphere of quality and directed learning in dentistry.