Top 10 Dental Universities In India - NIRF Ranking 2025

There are various specializations in the medical sector. Dentistry is one of them, which is a dynamic and growing field in Medical science. This field equips students with the knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral diseases. A degree in dental sciences will open various job opportunities as dentists, oral surgeons, and researchers. 

The universities/Institutes offer graduate, post-graduate, and PhD and Diploma programs in dentistry and the related subjects. The basic eligibility criteria to take admission in any of the universities are clearing the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)examination.

However, the students should choose the right dental college that will shape their clinical expertise and professional success. Students can refer to the NIRF rankings of universities that offer dental programs in India.

What is NIRF?

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, India, on 29 September 2015. The ranking is released annually by the Ministry of Education to determine the top institutions for higher education in India.

The NIRF rankings are based on these:

• Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
• Research & Professional Practices (RPC)
• Graduation Outcomes (GO)
• Outreach & Inclusivity (OI)
• Perception (PR)

Here are the weightages of the five pillars: 

S.No.	Parameter	Weightage / Marks	Sub-Parameters	Marks
1.0	Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR)	0.30	A. Teacher Student Ratio with emphasis on Permanent Faculty	25
			B. Combined Metric for Faculty with Ph.D. and Experience	25
			C. Metric for Library and Laboratory Facilities	40
			D. Metric for Sports and Extra Curricular Facilities	10
2.0	Research Productivity, Impact, and IPR (RPII)	0.40	A. Combined Metric for Publications	45
			B. Combined Metric for Citations	45
			C. Intellectual Property Rights	10
3.0	Graduation Outcome (GO)	0.05	A. Combined Performance in University Examinations	50
			B. Combined Performance in Public Examinations	50
4.0	Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)	0.15	A. Outreach Footprint (Continuing Education, Services)	25
			B. % of Students from Other States/Countries	25
			C. % of Women Students and Faculty	20
			D. % of Economically and Socially Disadvantaged Students	20
			E. Facilities for Differently Abled Persons	10
5.0	Perception (PR)	0.10	A. Process for Peer Rating in Category	50
			B. Application to Seat Ratio	50

NIRF Ranking Parameters and  Weightage for the Medical Category

The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) provides rankings for dental colleges all over India based upon five parameters, with weighted percentages contributing to the overall score.

• Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR): 30%

Assesses whether teaching, faculty qualifications, physical education, and learning resources are adequate.

• Research and Professional Practice (RPC): 30%

Research output - including publications, projects, professional practice, collaborations, etc.

• Graduation Outcomes (GO): 20%

Designed to assess whether students succeed after leaving and whether they are pursuing follow-up education opportunities.

• Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): 10%

It is focused on diversity, inclusion, outreach, and inclusion of disadvantaged group members.

• Perception: 10%

Opinion from stakeholders such as employers, peers, and the public at large.

Parameter Table

Parameter	Weightage
Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)	30%
Research and Professional Practice	30%
Graduation Outcomes	20%
Outreach and Inclusivity	10%
Perception	10%

India Rankings 2025: Dental University 

According to the NIRF 2025, here is the list of the top 10 dental universities with their cities and scores- 

University Name	State	Score	Ranking
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi	New Delhi	89.12	1st
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	Chennai	85.31	2nd
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences	Delhi	72.55	3rd
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	Pune	72.36	4th
Manipal College of Dental Sciences,	Manipal	70.58	5th
A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences	Mangaluru	69.00	6th
King George`s Medical University	Lucknow	68.89	7th
SRM Dental College	Chennai	69.19	8th
Siksha `O` Anusandhan	Bhubaneswar	63.12	9th
JSS Dental College and Hospital	Mysuru	62.59	10th

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

 Established in 1956 by the Indian Parliament, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences is located in New Delhi. In 1960, the Department of Dental Surgery was set up under AIIMS. It was only around the 2000s that the department introduced well-developed postgraduat and PhD programs in dentistry and related fields. The Center conducted training programs for dental surgeons, health workers, nurses, school teachers, and NGOs on the prevention of oral diseases and effective tobacco cessation counselling.

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	1960 (Dental department)
Accreditations	National Medical Commission (NMC), University Grants Commission
Category of Programs	Postgraduate, PhD, and Fellowships in dentistry and related fields
Admission Criteria	NEET MDS, NEET

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

The Sveetha Medical and Educational Trust is located in Chennai, and was started in 1986 to provide medical relief and promote Education, and encourage Research. The Trust started Saveetha Dental College and established a General hospital attached to the college in the year 1988. 

In 2001, the Trust sponsored another Trust, which was Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences. 

The Saveetha Dental College and Hospital is one of the premier Dental colleges in the country that has an extraordinary fusion of clinical, academic, and outreach training. The college has sophisticated teaching tools like the Hospital Information System (HIS) AND Academic Record Management System (ARMS). The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in dentistry. 

The Saveetha Dental College has:

• 4 centres of Excellence Research Consultancy
• 9 extra advanced subjects in Undergraduate
• MILA + Flipped Classes
• 50 Crore worth of Dental Treatments a year
• 4438 Publications in indexed journals

   Achievements:

• Saveetha Dental College received the Pierre Fauchard Academy International Senior Student Award for the fourth year in a row. 
• The Dental college also secured 2nd position in the world for the highest number of publications by a dental institute in the SCOPUS International database. 

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	2001
Accreditations	NAAC
Category of Programs	BDS, MDS, PhD, Diploma programs
Admission Criteria	NEET,  NEET MDS

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences

The Maulana Azad Medical College was inaugurated in February 1961 by Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. To meet the growing dental care needs of the people, a small dentistry department was set up under the college, in association with Lok Nayak Hospital. Over the years, this initiative expanded, and in 2006, the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental College and Hospital was officially renamed the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences.

Features of the Institute:

• First Dental College in the country that receives accreditation from the National Accreditation Board of Hospitals and Health Care providers. 
• The Institute offers BDS as well as MDS courses in 9 specialties
• FICCI Award for Social Initiative - 2018 & 2020. 
• The institute was declared a ‘’Centre of Excellence” by the Delhi Government. 

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	1961
Accreditations	National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
Category of Programs	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
Admission Criteria	NEET, MCC counseling  NEET MDS

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

Established in 2000, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, located in Pune. It is a symbol of academic excellence and advanced clinical training. The Dental college is recognized by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, the Dental Council of India, and the Malaysian Dental Council. 

Key Features:

• The college offers BDS as well as MDS programs in 9 specializations. 
• For quality education, the college offers modern laboratories and world-class infrastructure
• The college established the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory in March 2018.
• The State-of-the-art labs aim to provide cutting-edge stem cell therapy at affordable rates. 

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	2000
Accreditations	UGC, NAAC A+
Category of Programs	BDS, MDS
Specializations	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Oral Medicine & Radiology Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Periodontology Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics Oral Pathology & Microbiology Public Health Dentistry
Medical Admission Criteria	NEET, NEET MDS

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

 The Manipal College of Dental Sciences was established in 1965. It was previously known as the College of Dental Surgery, which is a private college. The College is well-equipped with modern technologies used in dental practice. 

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	1965
Accreditations and Certifications	ISO certified institution (ISO 9001: 2015) ISO certified institution (ISO 14001: 2015) National Assessment and Accreditation Council: A++
Category of Programs	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery), Diploma in Dental Hygiene, Diploma in Dental Mechanic, Integrated dental photography, PG certificate course.
Medical Admission Criteria	NEET,  NEET MDS

A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences,

 A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Sciences was established in 1985 and is recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Malaysian Dental Council. The institute offers the required infrastructure for undergraduate and postgraduate training in dentistry. The institution is equipped with CBCT Radiographic Imaging System, CAD CAM Systems, Lingual Angulation & Positioning Device, Endo-Surgical Microscope, and others.

The faculty of the Institute supports the learners through mentorship programs. The institute believes in community-based training, where the students interact with the local communities at health centers and rural tertiary care hospitals. 

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	1985
Accreditations	NABH
Category of Programs	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
Admission Criteria	NEET, NEET MDS

King George`s Medical University

The King George’s Medical University was established in 1905 in Lucknow. The university offers modern equipment of learning involving simulation-based training, biomedical research, clinical innovation, and public health initiatives. The university offers graduate, post-graduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in dentistry, medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. The King George’s Medical University is recognized for excellence by organizations such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health Organization (WHO).  

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	1905
Accreditations	National Assessment and Accreditation Council A++
Category of Programs	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
Admission Criteria	NEET, NEET MDS

SRM Dental College

The SRM Dental College was established in 1996-1997. The Dental College is affiliated with the SRM University of Health Sciences. The college aims for excellent knowledge and skills for practicing dentistry. The infrastructure of the SRM University is well-equipped with modern technology and space to practice dentistry. The faculty of the dental college is experienced and highly qualified, which promotes student learning and welfare. 

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	1996-1997
Accreditations	NAAC A++
Category of Programs	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery), PhD, Post-doctoral
Admission Criteria	NEET, NEET MDS

Siksha `O` Anusandhan

Located in Bhubneshwar, Odisha, the Siksha `O` Anusandhan was established in 1996. The university offers graduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs in various specialties within dentistry.  To enhance students' skills and domain knowledge, the university is well-equipped with modern facilities. The faculty of the university also helps the students throughout the program. 

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	1996
Accreditations	National Assessment and Accreditation Council A++, National Board of Accreditation
Category of Programs	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery), PhD,
Admission Criteria	NEET, NEET MDS

10. JSS Dental College and Hospital 

    JSS Dental College and Hospital was established in 1986. The Dental College is located in Mysuru, Karnataka. The dental college is recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Government of India. 

Attribute	Details
Foundation Year	1986
Accreditations	National Assessment and Accreditation Council A+
Category of Programs	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS (Master of Dental Surgery),
Admission Criteria	NEET, NEET MDS