India has a considerable number of government dental colleges across various states & has Total MDS Seats: 1372. Here’s an updated list of the number of government dental colleges in different states of India and the total seats available for MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) as of 2024.
MDS seats in Government Dental colleges, State-wise list
State-Wise Distribution of Government Dental Colleges & MDS Seats:
The number of seats may vary based on the specific dental specialty and college. Major government colleges in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi tend to have a higher number of MDS seats due to their well-established institutions.
These numbers may vary slightly based on new colleges being established or seats being revised, but this is a reliable overall view for 2024.
Dr. Anuran Ghosh Mondal is a BDS-qualified dentist, private practitioner and dental clinic owner with 12+ years of clinical experience in India. He is the founder of DentalClinicAlly.com and DentistUpgrade.com and has practical experience in Dental Clinic Business Consulting- dental practice management, patient acquisition, market analysis, branding, marketing and clinic growth.
