Hello Vishal,

NRI-sponsored seats in BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) are special seats reserved for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) or candidates sponsored by NRIs. These seats are available in several private and deemed dental colleges across India. Here's what you need to know:

1. Eligibility for NRI Sponsored Quota:

• You need to be sponsored by a relative who is an NRI (parent, grandparent, or sibling).
  
  
• The sponsor must provide documents proving their NRI status, such as a passport, visa, and proof of relationship.
  
  
• You still need to qualify for NEET to be eligible for these seats, though the cutoffs for NRI seats are usually lower than regular seats.
  
  2. Documents Required:
  
  
• Sponsorship affidavit from the NRI sponsor.
• Proof of relationship with the NRI.
• NEET scorecard .
• Passport and visa of the NRI sponsor .
  
  3. Colleges Offering NRI Sponsored Quota for BDS:

Several private and deemed universities in India offer NRI-sponsored seats. Some of the notable ones include:

• Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
• SRM Dental College, Chennai
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College, Pune
• KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum
• Saveetha Dental College, Chennai
• A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
• DY Patil Dental College, Pune
• Rama Dental College, Kanpur
  
  4. Counseling Process:
  
  

• You need to register for NEET counseling under the NRI quota for both state counseling (for state-level seats) and deemed universities counseling conducted by MCC (Medical Counseling Committee) for national-level NRI seats.
  
  

• During the counseling process, you'll be required to submit your NRI documents to verify your eligibility for the quota.
  
  5. Fees Structure:
  
  

• The fees for NRI-sponsored seats are significantly higher than regular seats and can range from Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 15 lakhs per year , depending on the college.

Make sure to apply through the correct counseling rounds and have all the necessary documents in place.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.