[2] It is affiliated to the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and is recognized by Dental Council of India.

One of the oldest colleges in Southeast Asia owes its existence to Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed (1890-1965).

Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College is four-year undergraduate program followed by one year of internship.

The postgraduate program requires three years to earn a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree.

The institution enrolls undergraduates based on their NEET UG scores and admits postgraduates based on their scores in the NEET MDS conducted by the NBE (National Board of Examination) held annually.