Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital (SPDC), a constituent of DMIMS (Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research), Wardha, Maharashtra, offers BDS across 100 seats. The 5-year programme, comprising 4 years of study and one year of compulsory rotatory internship, costs INR 4,35,000 per year in tuition. Admission is through NEET-UG scores via MCC Deemed University Counselling. SPDC ranks #36 in Dental by NIRF 2025.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Deemed Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

DMIMS BDS Fees 2026

• Hostel charges are separate and excluded from the total above.
• Year 1 total (including eligibility and co-curricular) is INR 5,10,000.
• Years 2 to 4 cost INR 4,60,000 per year each (tuition and co-curricular).

DMIMS BDS Admission 2026

• All BDS seats at SPDC are filled through MCC Deemed University Counselling.
• Register at mcc.nic.in after NEET-UG 2026 result to participate in counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% marks in PCB for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
• Minimum 17 years of age by December 31 of the admission year
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 score as per the Dental Council of India cutoff

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA
• Register on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in for Deemed University BDS counselling
• Pay the registration and security deposit fees online
• Fill and lock SPDC Wardha as a preference during the choice-filling window
• Accept seat allotment and report to SPDC Wardha with original documents
• Complete joining formalities and pay the first-year fee to confirm BDS admission

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking BDS at a NIRF Top 40 dental college in Central India
• Planning to pursue MDS at SPDC after completing BDS
• Comfortable with private deemed university fees for a strong dental brand
• No state-specific service bond is preferred after graduation

✗ Skip if

• Government BDS seats with lower fees are available on your NEET rank
• INR 18.9 lakh total fee is not financially feasible
• Location preference is a metro city with a larger dental job market

DMIMS BDS Placement 2025

• Many BDS graduates pursue MDS specializations or set up private dental practices.
• SPDC Wardha placement network includes dental chains, hospitals, and public health.

DMIMS BDS Scholarships 2026

• Apply for Maharashtra scholarships through the MahaDBT portal.
• Central government scholarships are processed via the National Scholarship Portal.

DMIMS BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the total BDS fee at SPDC Wardha (DMIMS)?

Ans. The BDS programme at SPDC Wardha costs INR 4,35,000 per year in tuition, with a co-curricular fee of INR 25,000 per year and a one-time eligibility fee of INR 50,000 in Year 1. The total academic fee for 4 years is INR 18,90,000, excluding hostel charges of INR 1,38,950 per year for students opting for campus residence.

Ques. How are BDS seats at SPDC Wardha filled?

Ans. All 100 BDS seats at Sharad Pawar Dental College are filled through MCC Deemed University Counselling at mcc.nic.in. Since DMIHER is a Deemed University, there is no Maharashtra state quota. Candidates from any state can compete based on their NEET-UG rank and merit. Registration at the MCC portal is mandatory after NEET result declaration.

Ques. What NEET score is required for BDS at SPDC Wardha?

Ans. As a private deemed university, SPDC Wardha generally accepts candidates with NEET scores lower than top government dental colleges. The exact cutoff varies each year based on seat availability and competition. Candidates with NEET scores above 400 marks in the General category have a reasonable chance during MCC Deemed Counselling rounds.

Ques. What are the career options after BDS from SPDC Wardha?

Ans. BDS graduates from SPDC can pursue MDS specialization at the same campus, which offers specialties in orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and more. The 2023-24 BDS batch reported a median salary of INR 7.8 LPA with an 80% placement rate. Many graduates also establish private dental clinics, work with corporate dental chains, or join public health programmes.

Ques. What is the duration of BDS at DMIMS and what does it include?

Ans. The BDS programme at SPDC Wardha spans 5 years in total: 4 years of full-time academic study covering pre-clinical and clinical subjects, followed by a one-year compulsory rotatory internship. The internship provides hands-on clinical training across all major dental departments at the teaching hospital. Graduates receive the BDS degree from DMIHER, a Deemed-to-be University.

Ques. Does DMIMS provide any financial support for BDS students?

Ans. Students from SC/ST/OBC/VJNT backgrounds with Maharashtra domicile can apply for the DTE Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship, which covers the full tuition fee. Tribal students may also apply for the Eklavya Scholarship. Both schemes are routed through the MahaDBT portal. Central government post-matric scholarships are separately available for SC/ST students via the National Scholarship Portal.