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The seat matrix shows the number of available seats in BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) courses across government, private, deemed, and central dental colleges in India. It is released/updated by the Dental Council of India (DCI) for permitted seats, Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ) and deemed seats, and state authorities (e.g., BFUHS in Punjab) for state quota seats.
The data below is based on the latest official DCI records for the academic year 2025-26 (ongoing, with 2026-27 updates expected soon). Total BDS seats are approximately 28,000+, and MDS seats are 7,000–8,000+ nationwide. Numbers may vary slightly due to new approvals, reductions, or court orders—always verify on official portals.
Overall BDS Seat Matrix (2025-26):
Total DCI-Approved Dental Colleges: 330+
Total Permitted BDS Seats: 28,000+ (including government, private, and deemed institutions)
Government BDS Seats: 4,000–4,058 (approx. 15–20% of total)
Private/Deemed BDS Seats: Remaining ~23,000–24,000
All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of government seats (~600–700 seats)
State Quota: 85% of government seats + 100% private seats
Punjab-Specific BDS Seats (BFUHS – State Quota Focus):
Government BDS Seats: 100–150 (e.g., Govt Dental College Amritsar: 40–50, Govt Dental College Ludhiana: similar)
Private BDS Seats: (Organic & Inorganic focus): Physical Chemistry (Mole Concept, Thermodynamics), Organic (Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules), Inorganic (Periodic Table, Coordination Compounds).
Total Punjab BDS Seats: 1,200–1,300
AIQ Seats: 15% of govt seats (allocated by MCC)
State Quota: 85% (handled by BFUHS)
For the full college-wise list with permitted seats for 2025-26, visit the official DCI College Search.
Overall MDS Seat Matrix (2025-26)
Total DCI-Approved MDS Colleges: 283+
Total Permitted MDS Seatss: 7,360 (as per DCI latest)
Government MDS Seats: 1,500–2,000 (approx.)
Private/Deemed MDS Seats: Remaining ~5,000–6,000
All India Quota (AIQ): 50% of government seats (~1,554 seats as per recent trends) + 100% deemed/central seats
State Quota: 50% of government seats + private seats
Popular Specializations (Approximate National Seats)
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics: 800–1,000
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: 700–900
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics: 800–1,000
Periodontology: 600–800
Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge: 700–900
Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry: 500–700
Oral Medicine & Radiology: 400–600
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology: 300–500
Public Health Dentistry: 200–400
Punjab-Specific MDS Seats (BFUHS)
Government MDS Seats: 50–100+ (across Govt Dental Colleges Amritsar, Ludhiana, etc.)
Private MDS Seats: 200–300+ (in private colleges)
Total Punjab MDS Seats: ~300–400
AIQ Seats: 50% of govt seats (via MCC)
State Quota: 50% (via BFUHS)
For the latest AIQ seat matrix (deemed/central seats) and allotment updates, check: https://mcc.nic.in/mds-counselling (MCC MDS page – seat matrix PDFs released round-wise)
Punjab Focus (Amritsar/Ludhiana Area)
BFUHS Official Site: https://bfuhs.ac.in Look under "Counselling" or "NEET UG/MDS" for state quota seat matrix PDFs (released before counseling).
Govt Dental College Amritsar: BDS ~40–50 seats; MDS in select specialties.
Total Punjab MDS Seats: ~300–400
Govt Dental College Ludhiana: Similar BDS/MDS intake.
Private colleges (e.g., Sri Guru Ram Das, Christian Dental) contribute most seats.
Punjab Focus (Amritsar/Ludhiana Area)
Seat matrix changes round-wise due to surrenders, new permissions, or court orders.
Seat matrix changes round-wise due to surrenders, new permissions, or court orders.
Always download latest PDFs from official sites: DCI (permitted seats), MCC (AIQ matrix), BFUHS (Punjab state matrix).
Disclaimer: Data is based on 2025-26 DCI/MCC trends—verify directly for accuracy.
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