Top Dental Colleges in India NIRF Ranking 2024
The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) Rankings for 2024 have been released, highlighting the top dental colleges in India. The rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as teaching, learning, resources, research, and overall institutional performance.
1- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the finest institutions in the world with a unique curriculum that is a spectacular fusion of the best practices of the East and West. It is our everlasting passion that has helped us train our students with unsurpassed skills in Clinical, Academic, and Research domains.
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 81.83
NIRF Rank: 1
2- Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
The Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal, formerly known as College of Dental Surgery, was the first self financing dental college in the private sector of our country. Established in the year 1965, it initially had an intake of 40 students which was later increased to 100 admissions from 1983 - 84 onwards.
City: Manipal
State: Karnataka
Score: 76.03
NIRF Rank: 2
3- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
Maulana Azad Medical College was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in February 1961. Considering the dental demands of the people of Delhi, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences began, as a small department of dentistry under Maulana Azad Medical College and associated Lok Nayak Hospital. eminent dental surgeons including Dr. P.P. Sawhney and Dr. P.L. Khurana, worked on an honorary basis during the 3rd quarter of the last century and laid the foundation of MAIDS.
City: Delhi
State: Delhi
Score: 74.39
NIRF Rank: 3
4- King George`s Medical University
In 1870 the Maharaja of Vijanagaram first floated the idea of starting a Medical College in Lucknow. But the idea was watered down due to paucity of funds. In 1905 the visit of King-Emperor, George V, then Prince of Wales, inspired the idea of establishing a college to commemorate the occasion.
City: Lucknow
State: Uttar Pradesh
Score: 72.36
NIRF Rank: 4
5- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
In 2003, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pune, was established as a "Deemed-to-be-University" under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. It started with one constituent unit i.e. Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune.
City: Pune
State: Maharashtra
Score: 72.25
NIRF Rank: 5
6- A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
Established in 1985, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences is recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Malaysian Dental Council. It is an affiliate of Okayama University Dental School, Japan and an academic mentor to Oman Dental College Sultanate of Oman. In association with the Smile Train Organization, USA and Cleft Children International, Switzerland, the institution has the unique distinction of being at the forefront of treatment & research in cleft lip and palate & other craniofacial anomalies in the country.
City: Mangaluru
State: Karnataka
Score: 70.14
NIRF Rank: 6
7- SRM Dental College
SRM dental college was started in the year 1996 – 1997 and has been reputed to maintain excellent standards of dental education since inception. It is currently affiliated to SRM University of health sciences which the first institute in India to acquire the status of was deemed university in the year 2002.
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 69.18
NIRF Rank: 7
8- Jamia Millia Islamia
Jamia Millia Islamia, a Public Central University; established in 1920, originally at Aligarh in United Provinces which in 1925 initially moved to Karol Bagh, Delhi and later built up in Jamia Nagar. In 1988, it became the Central University by an Act of Parliament and since then it is expanding in different directions achieving the new dimensions.
City: New Delhi
State: Delhi
Score: 64.38
NIRF Rank: 8
9- Siksha `O` Anusandhan
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA), Bhubaneswar, since its inception in 2007 has been at the forefront of nourishing a learning ambience, encouraging academic research and innovations, and developing well qualified people in all domains.
City: Bhubaneswar
State: Odisha
Score: 63.26
NIRF Rank: 9
10- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) previously known as SRMC & RI (DU), ranked among the top health sciences universities in India, had its origin as Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute which was established by Sri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust in the year 1985 as a private not-for-profit self-financing institution and dedicated to serve the society as a centre of excellence with emphasis on medical education, research and health care.
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 62.40
NIRF Rank: 10
11- Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
It is my privilege to welcome you to the Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, a premier dental institution located in the south-western coastal city of Mangalore.
Started in 1987, MCODS Mangalore has evolved over the past 26 years to occupy a cherished place in the minds of the students, faculty and alumni. Owing to an excellent track record of academic performance, it has consistently been a preferred choice of students wanting to pursue their undergraduate degree in dentistry as well as in various disciplines of post-graduation.
City: Mangaluru
State: Karnataka
Score: 62.07
NIRF Rank: 11
12- JSS Dental College and Hospital
JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysuru (JSS DCH) is premier dental institution in India known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and empathetic patient care. As a constituent college of JSS Academy of Higher Education& Research, a Deemed to be University, accredited with NAAC A+ grade, JSS DCH was established in 1986. It was formerly affiliated to Mysore University and later to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Now, is a Constituent College of JSSAHER.
City: Mysuru
State: Karnataka
Score: 60.57
NIRF Rank: 12
13- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), a flagship institute (Deemed to be University), is part of a very large conglomerate of India’s top league education institutions under the MAHER Trust, a public charitable education trust, founded in the year 1983 by late Mrs. D Meenakshi Ammal, a noted philanthropist and astute social leader of her time.
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 59.07
NIRF Rank: 13
14- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-disciplinary, research-intensive, private university, educating a vibrant student population of over 24,000 by 1700+ strong faculty. Accredited with the highest possible ‘A++’ grade by NAAC, Amrita offers more than 250 UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Management, and Medical Sciences including Ayurveda, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences.
City: Coimbatore
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 58.98
NIRF Rank: 14
15- Govt. Dental College, Nagpur
Government Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur (GDCHN) is a Premier Dental Institute catering to oral health care needs of the population of Central India. It is located in the geographical centre of India in the campus of the Government Medical College, which boasts to be the largest medical campus in Asia. Established in the year 1968, the institute is recognized by its governing bodies, Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER), Medical Education & Drug Dept.
City: Nagpur
State: Maharashtra
Score: 58.50
NIRF Rank: 15
16- M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
It brought together the M S Ramaiah Medical College, M S Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy, M S Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education & Research, M S Ramaiah College of Hotel Management (1993), M S Ramaiah College of Pharmacy (1992), M S Ramaiah Dental College (1991), the M S School of Advanced Studies (1999), and the M S Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre (2012). In keeping with the education needs of the day, it also introduced new disciplines and programs
City: Bengaluru
State: Karnataka
Score: 57.98
NIRF Rank: 16
17- Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This Creative and innovative university was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in 1916 with cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India. Banaras Hindu University was d under the Parliamentary legislation - B.H.U. Act 1915.
City: Varanasi
State: Uttar Pradesh
Score: 55.79
NIRF Rank: 17
18- Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh is situated in the middle of Doab – the land between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, at a distance of 130 km Southeast of Delhi on the Delhi-Howrah rail route and the Grand Trunk Road. The latitude is 27o 54' N and longitude is 78o 05' E. The climate is hot and dry in summer and cold and dry in winter with an intervening rainy season. The University campus is 2 km away from the Aligarh Railway Station.
City: Aligarh
State: Uttar Pradesh
Score: 55.33
NIRF Rank: 18
19- Government Dental College, Bangalore
The Government Dental College in Bangalore is one of the first few dental colleges in the country post independence and the first dental college in Karnataka to have started in 1958 with its beautiful stone walled building and campus. Within a very short period of time GDC gained lot of importance with its service to humanity mainly through best dental education to its students and catering to the needs of the population in and around Karnataka through efficient oral health care delivery.
City: Bengaluru
State: Karnataka
Score: 54.95
NIRF Rank: 19
20- Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute
Aiming to bring about change and progress through education, the Tmt.Kannammal Educational Trust was constituted in 1985 and started Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic College. Within three years of its inception, Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College was founded in 1988, and the Thai Moogambigai Dental College was started in the year 1991. Both the colleges acquired Deemed University status in 2003 as Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute as per the orders of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi and the Union Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Government of India, New Delhi.
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 54.52
NIRF Rank: 20
21- Government Dental College
Govt. Dental College Thiruvananthapuram, the first Government Dental College in the state, started in the year 1959. Over the decades, the college has earned the reputation of being the best dental college in the State and South India. The college is affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur from 2010 admission onwards. Until then, the institution was under the University of Kerala. The institute offers dental and oral health care education and patient service at multiple levels.
City: Thiruvananthapuram
State: Kerala
Score: 53.91
NIRF Rank: 21
22- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
KIIT was established in 1992 as a vocational training centre with only two staff and 12 students. However, it took shape as an institution only in 1997, when degree engineering programme commenced. KIIT owes its existence to the vision of its founder Prof. Achyuta Samanta who, with no land, limited finances (only Rs. 5000/-) and little knowledge of higher education, created an institution for the benefit of the society. From these small beginnings, KIIT has developed into a leading university with a strong interdisciplinary culture and a commitment to teaching excellence.
City: Bhubaneswar
State: Odisha
Score: 53.89
NIRF Rank: 22
23- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences
Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Rohtak) is a premier dental institute in the country offering quality dental education to undergraduate as well as postgraduate students since 1981. The Institute comes under the aegis of Government of Haryana and Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Heath Sciences, Rohtak. It has well known throughout India for its impeccable patient care and quality dental education.
City: Rohtak
State: Haryana
Score: 53.78
NIRF Rank: 23
24- Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), formerly known as Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), is an institution on an exciting trajectory. Recognized as a Deemed University by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2005, DMIHER has evolved from its medical education roots to become a vibrant hub of multidisciplinary learning.
City: Wardha
State: Maharashtra
Score: 53.64
NIRF Rank: 24
25- Govt. Dental College, Mumbai
Established In 1928, Govt. Dental College, Mumbai is affiliated to Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences (MUHS). GDCH, Mumbai is strategically located at Fort, Mumbai financial capital of India. Its close proximity to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station makes local and distant conveyance comfortable for students and patients. College takes the pride as pioneer in starting post-graduation in dentistry.
City: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Score: 53.54
NIRF Rank: 25
26- Yenepoya Dental College
Yenepoya Dental College is a professional College with more than 30 years of rich experience which is committed to enabling its Students to achieve and maintain excellence in practice and patient care.
The Faculty of Yenepoya Dental college is committed to innovative teaching, research and quality care within its oral healthcare services.
City: Mangaluru
State: Karnataka
Score: 53.32
NIRF Rank: 26
27- Panjab University
The Panjab University Oral History Project aims to conduct detailed interviews with individuals who have been associated with Early Panjab University (1947-1965) in any capacity. The recorded conversations will be transcribed, copy-edited, annotated and uploaded.
City: Chandigarh
State: Chandigarh
Score: 52.99
NIRF Rank: 27
28- Nair Hospital Dental College
Nair Hospital Dental College is one of the oldest institutes in the country with a glorious history dating back to 1933 during the British era. The untiring efforts of late founder and Ex- Dean Dr. V.M. Desai gave rise to a dental college that now stands at par with best colleges both nationally and internationally. The institution made a humble beginning in a stable in 1927 at Topiwala National Medical College with only a single chair. In 1934.
City: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Score: 52.92
NIRF Rank: 28
29- KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences
Dental science is a field that has gained tremendous recognition in recent years. In the past, this important aspect of medical science was neglected in comparison to mainstream medicine. The ratio of qualified dental surgeons was very low compared to other medical faculties. This prompted the KLE Society to establish a dental college that would serve the masses of Karnataka and neighbouring states.
City: Belgaum
State: Karnataka
Score: 52.84
NIRF Rank: 29
30- Christian Dental College
Christian Dental College (CDC) Ludhiana was established in 1992, admitting 20 BDS students, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Dr. A.V. Chowdhary (CMC Director, 1986–1992), Dr. J.L. Joshi (CDC Principal, 1992–2007), Rev. Charles Reynolds (US CMC Board Director) and others. The primary goal of establishing CDC was to train professionals motivated to serve in needy areas of India through mission fields and other sponsoring agencies.
City: Ludhiana
State: Punjab
Score: 52.72
NIRF Rank: 30
31- SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
The vision that saw the founding of the SDM institutions has always been clear – enlistment of society through education. But maintaining this clarity of vision even as it is translated into reality is no easy task given the diversity and spread of these institutions. The Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Education Society has however proved equal to the task. The committee that charts the destiny of SDM institutions under the Presidenstship of Shri Veerendra Heggade, operates from a modest building of Ujire.
City: Dharwad
State: Karnataka
Score: 52.67
NIRF Rank: 31
32- SRM Kattankulathur Dental College
SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, which is located within the secure and high-tech campus of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), is the renowned dental college under the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) banner.
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 52.13
NIRF Rank: 32
33- Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute (NAAC Accredited "A+" Grade Institution) was established in 2007 by the visionary organization Raja Sir Muthaiah Chettiar Charitable trust. It is a global center of excellence in learning, teaching, research, healthcare, and community service.
City: Kelambakkam
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 51.71
NIRF Rank: 33
34- Government Dental College
Dr. Girish Parmar, Dean, GDCH Ahmedabad, since his designation to this post in July 2005, has taken on his responsibilities with remarkable enthusiasm. A strict administrator, known for his leadership qualities, is rebuilding and raising money for this institution to carry it through the 21st century.
City: Ahmedabad
State: Gujarat
Score: 51.60
NIRF Rank: 34
35- Mahatma Gandhi P.G. Institute of Dental Sciences
Pondicherry Dental College was established in the year 1990 in a building with only 2 rooms. It was subsequently renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Dental College & Hospital in the year 1995. Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital was upgraded to present status as Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences on 08.09.2005 vide G.O.Ms.No.57 of the Govt. of Pondicherry.
City: Pondicherry
State: Pondicherry
Score: 51.39
NIRF Rank: 35
36- Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Pune
During the last 60 years Bharati Vidyapeeth has made astonishing strides in the field of education, particularly, higher and professional education. Today Bharati Vidyapeeth conducts more than 156 educational units of various kinds’ right from pre-primary schools to postgraduate institutions and a full fledged professional university (BVDU).
City: Pune
State: Maharashtra
Score: 51.06
NIRF Rank: 36
37- Bapuji Dental College & Hospital
Driven by a passion to establish World-Class Institutions, Bapuji Dental College was founded in 1979 by the esteemed Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Under the guidance of visionary leaders in Indian Dentistry, the college has experienced remarkable growth, celebrating its silver jubilee in 2004
City: Davangere
State: Karnataka
Score: 50.86
NIRF Rank: 37
38- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
With a mission to become a Centre of Excellence for Higher Education where aspiring students can be transformed into skilled and well-rounded professionals, Career Institute of Technology & Management (CITM) affiliated to Maharshi Dayanand University, a State University of Haryana was established in the year 1997. It was conferred a status of Deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 by MHRD, GoI in the year 2008 in the name and style of Manav Rachna International University (MRIU).
City: Faridabad
State: Haryana
Score: 49.88
NIRF Rank: 38
39- Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Kancheepuram
APDCH was started in 2005 as a Constituent of the Adhiparasakthi Charitable, Medical, Educational and Cultural Trust (ACMEC), which was established in 1978 by His Holiness Arulthiru. Padmashri Bangaru Adigalar. APDCH is located in the holy land of Melmaruvathur almost 100 kilometers south of Chennai along NH-45. Started with BDS program, with the intake of 100 seats was approved by Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt.of India, Dental Council of India and is affiliated to Tamilnadu Dr. M.G. R Medical University, Chennai. APDCH got its final BDS recognition in the year 2010.
City: Melmaruvathur
State: Tamil Nadu
Score: 49.44
NIRF Rank: 39
40- Army College of Dental Sciences
Our College started in the year 2001 with an annual intake of 40 students for UG courses. In the year 2008, our College was permitted to start an MDS course in 3 clinical specialties. We are affiliated with the Telangana State Kaloji Narayan Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal. We are recognized to conduct Under Graduate & Post Graduate courses by Dental Council of India and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi. Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) is ISO certified for Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 for Green Energy Systems, to become a world-class Institution.
City: Secunderabad
State: Telangana
Score: 49.38
NIRF Rank: 40