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BDS Intake
125
Dental Chairs
300
2.4 per student · 2017-18
OPEN category rank bands based on 3 years of closing rank data (7 categories tracked)
High Chance
< 36,761
Qualified every year
Moderate Chance
36,761–49,014
Qualified some years
Low Chance
49,014–62,861
Did not qualify in any year
R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Calcutta is a govt. dental college in KOLKATA, West Bengal.
The college is affiliated with The West Bengal University of Health Sciences. Founded in 1951, it has over 70 years in dental education. MDS programs include Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Periodontology and Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics.
The attached hospital is NRS MEDICAL COLLEGE, KOLKATA (Govt. General Hospital). The campus covers 4.9 acres.
Hostel accommodation is available for 600 students.
BDS admission at Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College has become more accessible. OPEN moved from AIR 42,309 in 2023 to AIR 57,146 in 2025. Reserved category BDS students have a wider window — ST closed at AIR 6,73,554, roughly 11.8× the OPEN cutoff of AIR 57,146. This college has filled BDS seats in later rounds, so it belongs on your list even as a backup pick.
University
The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
Hospital
NRS MEDICAL COLLEGE, KOLKATA (Govt. General Hospital)
Admin Authority
State Govt./UT Administration
Campus Area
2,13,062.7 sq ft (4.9 acres)
| Specialty | Permitted | Admitted |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 5 | 5 |
| Periodontology | 5 | 5 |
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 5 | 5 |
| Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 5 | 5 |
| Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry | 5 | 5 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 4 | 4 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 4 | 4 |
Boys' Hostel
350 capacity
Girls' Hostel
250 capacity
College data sourced from Dental Council of India