Ritik Kumar · September 5, 2025 
Introduction
The NIRF Dental Rankings 2025 have been officially released, and they highlight India’s best-performing dental colleges based on teaching quality, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Dentistry remains one of the most competitive medical fields in India, and for aspiring BDS or MDS students, NIRF rankings play a vital role in shortlisting the right colleges.
This blog provides the complete list of the top 40 dental colleges in India (2025) along with useful insights into which institutions are improving, which continue to lead, and how students can use these rankings to plan their careers.
Table of Contents
NIRF Dental Rankings 2025 – Top 40 Colleges in India
Here is the official list of the best dental colleges in India as per NIRF 2025:
| Rank | Institute Name | City | State | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi | New Delhi | Delhi | 89.12 |
| 2 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 85.31 |
| 3 | Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences | Delhi | Delhi | 72.55 |
| 4 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | Pune | Maharashtra | 72.36 |
| 5 | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Manipal | Karnataka | 70.58 |
| 6 | A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences | Mangaluru | Karnataka | 69.00 |
| 7 | King George’s Medical University | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 68.89 |
| 8 | SRM Dental College | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 68.19 |
| 9 | Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 63.12 |
| 10 | JSS Dental College and Hospital | Mysuru | Karnataka | 62.59 |
| 11 | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Mangaluru | Karnataka | 62.43 |
| 12 | Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences | Rohtak | Haryana | 62.03 |
| 13 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 61.28 |
| 14 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | 60.83 |
| 15 | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | 60.14 |
| 16 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 59.92 |
| 17 | Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | Delhi | 59.50 |
| 18 | Faculty of Dental Sciences, IMS, BHU | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | 58.21 |
| 19 | Nair Hospital Dental College | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 58.10 |
| 20 | Government Dental College, Nagpur | Nagpur | Maharashtra | 57.70 |
| 21 | Government Dental College, Mumbai | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 57.42 |
| 22 | M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 57.39 |
| 23 | Mahatma Gandhi PG Institute of Dental Sciences | Pondicherry | Pondicherry | 57.05 |
| 24 | Christian Dental College | Ludhiana | Punjab | 56.96 |
| 25 | SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital | Dharwad | Karnataka | 56.49 |
| 26 | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 56.34 |
| 27 | Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 56.32 |
| 28 | Aligarh Muslim University | Aligarh | Uttar Pradesh | 55.69 |
| 29 | KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences | Belgaum | Karnataka | 55.42 |
| 30 | Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 55.08 |
| 31 | Yenepoya Dental College | Mangaluru | Karnataka | 55.00 |
| 32 | Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute | Kelambakkam | Tamil Nadu | 54.90 |
| 33 | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies | Faridabad | Haryana | 54.86 |
| 34 | Government Dental College, Bangalore | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 54.80 |
| 35 | Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | 54.73 |
| 36 | Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research | Wardha | Maharashtra | 54.29 |
| 37 | Government Dental College, Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 54.13 |
| 38 | Government Dental College, Kozhikode | Kozhikode | Kerala | 52.97 |
| 39 | SRM Kattankulathur Dental College | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 52.88 |
| 40 | KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 52.19 |
Key Insights from NIRF Dental Rankings 2025
- AIIMS Delhi secured the top spot with the highest score (89.12), reaffirming its dominance in medical and dental education.
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences retained its strong position at Rank 2.
- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences and Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth performed consistently well in the top 5.
- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu continue to dominate the rankings with multiple institutions in the top 20.
- Government colleges like King George’s Medical University, BHU, and Government Dental Colleges in Mumbai and Nagpur continue to hold strong positions.
These insights are particularly useful for students planning admissions in 2025, as rankings often influence counseling cutoffs, seat demand, and placement opportunities.
How Career Plan B Helps You with Dental Admissions
Choosing the right dental college goes beyond rankings. Factors such as fee structure, clinical exposure, patient inflow, MDS seat availability, faculty quality, and placement support matter equally.
Career Plan B provides:
- Personalized counseling for students targeting BDS or MDS programs.
- Guidance on cutoff predictions and admission strategies based on past data.
- Comparison of government vs private dental colleges for better decision-making.
- Backup options for students in case their top-choice college isn’t available.
With expert mentoring, Career Plan B helps you minimize admission risks and secure a seat in the best possible dental college.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which is the No.1 dental college in India as per NIRF 2025?
AIIMS Delhi is ranked the No.1 dental college in India in NIRF 2025, with the highest score of 89.12.
Q2. Which is the best private dental college in India according to NIRF 2025?
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, is the top-ranked private dental college, placed at Rank 2 in 2025.
Q3. Do NIRF rankings affect NEET MDS or BDS admissions?
While NIRF rankings don’t directly decide admissions, they influence student choices, college demand, and often impact cutoff trends.
Q4. Which states have the highest number of top-ranked dental colleges in 2025?
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka lead with the highest number of ranked dental colleges in the NIRF 2025 list.
Q5. How should students use NIRF rankings when selecting dental colleges?
Students should use rankings as a reference but also evaluate patient inflow, infrastructure, fees, and specialization opportunities before finalizing a college.
Conclusion
The NIRF Dental Rankings 2025 showcase how India’s top dental colleges are performing in academics, research, and clinical training. While AIIMS Delhi continues to lead, private institutions like Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences and Manipal College of Dental Sciences are proving their strength in dental education. The rankings highlight not just reputation but also the quality of education and career outcomes that students can expect.
For aspiring BDS and MDS students, these rankings act as a reliable guide in shortlisting colleges. However, the final decision should balance rankings with practical aspects like fees, clinical exposure, and specialization opportunities. With expert guidance from Career Plan B, students can make smarter choices and secure admission in colleges that align with their career goals.
