Regional Dental College, Guwahati

Regional Dental College, Guwahati, established in 1982, stands as a premier dental education institution in Northeast India. Located in the heart of Guwahati, Assam, this affiliated college has been shaping the future of dental healthcare for over four decades. Approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI), the college offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in dentistry.

The total strength of students enrolled in Regional Dental College is 50 for the flagship programme of BDS and several seats for MDS specialisations. The college campus provides modern facilities to support the comprehensive dental education and training of its students. A comfortable living atmosphere supporting academic study is maintained with well-equipped boys' and girls' hostels for the students.

The knowledge resource of the college library maintains the vast dental literature as well as a wide research material, enabling the scholars. The overall growth of students is nurtured by having sports facilities on campus so that work can be equitably balanced in proportion to personal life.

The commitment to keeping pace with the rapid growth of technology is reflected in its exemplary IT infrastructure, supporting all digital learning and research activities on campus. A cafeteria exists for the consumption needs of the students and staff. An auditorium is provided to serve as a venue for holding academic events, seminars, and cultural activities to facilitate vibrant campus life.

Regional Dental College offers a total 6 courses , one undergraduate and five postgraduate specialisations. All courses are full-time in nature, providing in-depth knowledge along with hands-on clinical experience.

A wide range of specialisations allows students to pursue their fields of interest within the scope of dentistry, which eventually prepares them for a highly successful career in different dental specialties.

Course Name Total Number of Seats BDS 50 MDS Orthodontics 2 MDS Oral Surgery 2 MDS Prosthodontics 2 MDS Conservative Dentistry 2 MDS Periodontics 2 Admission to Regional Dental College, Guwahati, will be strictly merit-based and very structured. For the BDS programme, the candidate must be qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test commonly known as NEET , as it is the main screening examination.

Similarly, for MDS programmes, aspirants need to clear the NEET MDS examination. These are national-level entrance exams whereby only the most qualified candidates have a chance of getting admissions into the college. The institution follows the admission calendar set by regulatory bodies and tends to have admissions just once a year.