Regional Dental College, Guwahati Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

Regional Dental College at Guwahati is one of the leading institutions of dental education in Northeast India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in different dental sciences. The admission process at Regional Dental College is very competitive and on a merit basis, ensuring the selection of the most deserving candidates.

Undergraduate Regional Dental College admissions require candidates to be qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). A national-level exam serves as the basic screening for BDS aspirants. The same NEET MDS examination has to be cleared for the MDS programmes. These entrance exams basically check the eligibility of a candidate to be admitted to the Regional Dental College.

Eligibility criteria for Regional Dental College admission to BDS include candidates having passed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. For the MDS programmes, candidates must have completed their BDS degree from a recognised institution. For detailed eligibility, the candidates may refer to the respective NEET and NEET MDS guidelines.

The application process regarding Regional Dental College Guwahati comprises:

• NEET/NEET MDS Registration
  • For BDS: Register for NEET (February 7 – March 7, 2025)
  • For MDS: Register for NEET MDS (February 18 – March 10, 2025)
• Entrance Exam
  • Appear for NEET or NEET MDS as applicable
  • Prepare using the syllabus and the previous year's question papers
• Result Declaration
  • Check the results on the respective NEET websites
  • Ensure you meet the cutoff criteria for Regional Dental College
• Counseling Registration
  • Register for the state-level counseling process (dates to be announced)
  • Upload all required documents during registration
• Document Verification
  • Attend the document verification process as per the schedule
  • Bring the original and photocopies of all required documents
• Seat Allotment
  • Seats are allotted based on merit, choices filled, and availability
  • If allotted a seat at Regional Dental College, proceed to the next step
• Admission Confirmation
  • Report to the college within the stipulated time
  • Pay the required fees and complete Regional Dental College admission formalities.

Regional Dental College admission requirements can differ from one course to another. The information below offers clarity on each programme and the steps involved in applying.

Regional Dental College BDS Admission Process

The college has 50 seats for the BDS programme. Regional Dental College admission is on the basis of the candidate's NEET score and subsequent counseling process. The programme is basically of 5 years duration with a 1-year internship.

Regional Dental College MDS Admission Process

Regional Dental College offers five MDS specialisations, with 2 seats per specialty:

• MDS Orthodontics
• MDS Oral Surgery
• MDS Prosthodontics
• MDS Conservative Dentistry
• MDS Periodontics

Regional Dental College admission is made through NEET MDS scores, and students are counseled further. It is to be ensured that the candidate has duly completed his/her BDS degree along with all other eligibility criteria as per DCI norms.

• NEET/NEET MDS score card
• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheets (for MDS applicants)
• Valid ID proof
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photographs

We recommend attaching copies of your essential documents while applying, as these may be required later for admission processing.