Assam BDS Admission 2025: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has officially announced the 1st round of online counselling for BDS admission in Government Dental Colleges of Assam for the academic session 2025. This counselling is exclusively for candidates who have qualified in NEET-UG 2025 and are included in the Assam NEET merit list 2025.
The notification outlines several key aspects of the Assam BDS Admission 2025 process, including the publication of the provisional state merit list, detailed guidelines for category change, provisions for inclusion in the state merit list for eligible candidates, and instructions for claiming special quota seats.
Related Article – MBBS/BDS Reservation in Assam 2025
Assam BDS Counselling 2025 Overview
| Event Name | Online Counselling for BDS Admission in the Government Dental Colleges of Assam |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Assam |
| Course Name | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
| Category | Admission |
| CollegesAssam job openings | Assam Govt Dental Colleges |
| Academic Session | 2025-2026 |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Criteria for Admission | NEET UG 2025 Score |
| Counselling Registration Start Date | As per MCC schedule |
| Counselling Registration Last Date | As per MCC schedule |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://dme.assam.gov.in/ |
| Join Groups | Telegram | WhatsApp | Facebook |
Eligibility Criteria for Assam BDS Admission 2025
To be eligible for Assam BDS Admission 2025, candidates must:
- Have qualified the NEET UG 2025 exam.
- Be included in the state quota merit list of Assam as per the MBBS/BDS Admission Rules 2017 (Amended up to 2025).
- Be a Permanent Resident of Assam.
- Possess the required documents including category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), PRC, and academic certificates.
Colleges Offering BDS Course in Assam
Here’s a list of Govt Dental Colleges in Assam:
| Dental College Name | Seats | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regional Dental College, Guwahati | 50 | https://rdc.edu.in/ |
| 2. Government Dental College, Silchar | 63 | https://www.collnod.com/colleges/govt-dental-college-silchar |
| 3. Government Dental College, Dibrugarh | 63 | https://www.edufever.com/govt-dental-college-dibrugarh/ |
| Total | 176 | – |
Assam BDS Merit list 2025
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has released the provisional state merit list for NEET UG 2025 candidates seeking admission to BDS and MBBS programmes through the Assam state quota. The list, available on the official DME portal, includes 19,809 eligible candidates who can participate in the upcoming counselling rounds.
Important Dates for Assam BDS Counselling 2025
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| 1st Round Online Counselling | 24 July 2025 to 29 July 2025 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Online Filling of Choices | 30 July 2025 to 2 August 2025 (till 10:00 PM) |
| Online Locking of Choice | 2 August 2025 (from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 3 August 2025 to 5 August 2025 |
| 1st Round Online Counselling Result | 6 August 2025 |
How to Register for Assam BDS Counselling 2025?
Students who have qualified the NEET UG 2025 exam and are included in the Assam state quota merit list are eligible to apply for the 1st round of online counselling for admission into the 1st year BDS course in Government Dental Colleges of Assam. The online registration process will begin on 24 July 2025, and will continue until 29 July 2025.
Follow these steps to apply online for online BDS counselling in Assam:-
- Visit DME Assam Official Website at www.dme.assam.gov.in
- Scroll down and click on the “Link for Online Registration for NEET UG 2025”.
- It will redirect you to the Link-for-online-registration-for-neet-ug-2025.
- Now Click on the “Click here to Register Button” and complete the registration process.
- Read all the instructions carefully and click the ‘Next’ Button.
- Fill out the registration form carefully with proper detail and Submit.
- Once the registration process is complete print the downloaded form for future reference.
Required Documents for Assam BDS Counselling 2025:
- NEET-UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets & Pass Certificates
- Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (OBC/MOBC), if applicable
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Passport-size Photographs
- Any relevant special quota certificates
Important Links for Assam NEET Counselling 2025
| Online Registration Link (24 July 2025) | Click Here |
| Official Admission Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Educational Notification | Click Here |
| Assam DME Official Website | Click Here |
| Visit Bodopedia Homepage | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Channel | Click Here |
Assam BDS Admission: Category Change Instructions
Candidates who wish to change their reservation category must follow these steps:
- Download the prescribed application form from the official DME website dme.assam.gov.in. The form will be available starting 5 July 2025.
- Submit the completed form along with all relevant supporting documents in person at the following address:
- Room No. 5, 2nd Floor, DME Office, Assam.
- The last date for submission of application is 11 July 2025, during official working hours only.
- Please note that applications sent via post or email will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Candidates must ensure they collect an acknowledgement receipt at the time of submission as proof.
Assam BDS Admission: Inclusion in State Merit List (for Outside Assam Schooling Candidates)
Candidates eligible under Clause 3(1)(c) of the admission rule (PRC holders of Assam who studied Class VII–XII outside Assam) can:
- Apply on plain paper with valid documents.
- Submit physically at the DME Office (Room No. 5) by 11th July 2025.
- No email/post applications accepted.
- Acknowledgement receipt is mandatory.
Assam BDS Admission: Special Quota Claims
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has already invited applications for special quota admissions under the following categories:
- Freedoms fighters
- Martyrs of Assam Movement
- Extremist Violence
- Ex-servicemen & Serving Defence Personnel
- Sports Quota
FAQ
1. When will the Assam BDS admission process begin in 2025?
The Assam BDS Admission 2025 process has already begun with the release of the Provisional State Merit List by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam.
Online registration for Assam BDS admission 2025 will commence on 24 July 2025 and continue until 29 July 2025 (till 11:55 PM) via the official DME Assam portal www.dme.assam.gov.in.
2. When can I fill and lock my choices for Assam MBBS Admission 2025?
Choice Filling: 30 July 2025 to 2 August 2025 (until 10:00 PM)
Choice Locking: 2 August 2025 from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM
3. When will the Assam NEET Counselling results be declared?
The result of the 1st round counselling will be declared on 6 August 2025.