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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai offers BDS, a 5-year full-time programme affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and recognized by the Dental Council of India. Admission to its 100 seats is through NEET-UG scores via DMER Maharashtra counselling. General category fees total INR 6,07,000 over five years. The college’s integration with BYL Nair Hospital gives BDS students access to one of Mumbai’s busiest dental outpatient departments.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. DMER Maharashtra BDS counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- BDS training at BYL Nair Hospital with one of Mumbai’s highest dental OPD caseloads
- Mandatory 1-year rotary internship across 8 DCI-mandated clinical departments with monthly stipend
- Co-located MDS postgraduate programme enabling peer learning with senior dental researchers
Nair Hospital Dental College BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Fees (includes one-time admission deposit) | INR 1,23,800 |
| Year 2 to Year 5 Fees (per year) | INR 1,20,800 |
| Hostel Fees (per annum, optional) | INR 7,000 |
| Total Fees (5 Years, General Category) | INR 6,07,000 |
- SC/ST/OBC/EBC category students pay significantly reduced fees under government subsidy.
- Hostel charges are optional and are not included in the total fees figure above.
Nair Hospital Dental College BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | 8 February 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | 8 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declaration | 16 July 2026 |
| Maharashtra DMER BDS Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- 15% of seats are filled via All India Quota counselling conducted by MCC.
- Remaining 85% seats are filled through Maharashtra state quota via DMER.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognized board
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB in Class 12 for unreserved category
- Valid NEET-UG score qualifying the minimum percentile in the current admission cycle
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG and obtain the all-India rank from the NTA result scorecard
- Register online for Maharashtra DMER BDS counselling on the official DMER portal
- Fill college and course preferences in order of priority during the counselling window
- Provisional seat allotment is issued based on NEET rank, category, and preference order
- Report to Nair Hospital Dental College on the allotment date with original documents
- Pay the prescribed institutional fee to confirm and complete the admission process
✓ Opt for this if
- Want government college BDS fees well below private dental colleges
- Seeking high-volume clinical practice through Nair Hospital’s large dental OPD
- Planning a career in Mumbai and want strong government hospital recognition
- Interested in pursuing MDS at a reputed government institution after BDS
✗ Skip if
- NEET rank is not competitive enough for government dental college seats
- Prefer a dental college in another state or home city
- Need private-practice-focused training with entrepreneurship or clinic management modules
Nair Hospital Dental College BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | INR 10,000 per annum | Merit-based, family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum |
| MahaDBT Portal Scholarships | As per DBT scheme | SC/ST/OBC/EBC Maharashtra domicile students |
| IDA Foundation Scholarship | Varies | BDS students with academic merit and demonstrated financial need |
- Central scholarships are applied through the NSP at scholarships.gov.in.
- Maharashtra government scholarships are processed via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
Nair Hospital Dental College BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at Nair Hospital Dental College for general category students?
Ans. The total BDS programme fee for general category students at Nair Hospital Dental College is INR 6,07,000 over five years. Year 1 fees are INR 1,23,800 including a one-time admission deposit, while Years 2 through 5 are INR 1,20,800 each per year. Hostel charges of INR 7,000 per annum are optional and payable separately. SC/ST and OBC category students benefit from substantially subsidized fees under Maharashtra government schemes and are eligible for MahaDBT portal scholarships.
Ques. How does BDS admission work at Nair Hospital Dental College in 2026?
Ans. BDS admission at Nair Hospital Dental College is entirely merit-based through NEET-UG. After the NEET-UG result was declared on 16 July 2026, eligible candidates must register for Maharashtra DMER BDS counselling online. Fifteen per cent of seats are allotted under the All India Quota through MCC, while 85 per cent are filled via Maharashtra state quota. Seat allotment is based on NEET rank, category, and college preferences. Candidates with confirmed allotment report to the college with originals to complete enrolment.
Ques. What is the internship structure during BDS at Nair Hospital Dental College?
Ans. BDS at Nair Hospital Dental College includes a compulsory one-year rotary internship mandated by the Dental Council of India after completing the four-year academic programme. The internship is conducted across 8 departments including oral surgery, periodontology, prosthodontics, orthodontics, pedodontics, conservative dentistry, oral medicine, and community dentistry. Interns receive a monthly stipend ranging from INR 11,000 to INR 18,000 depending on the department rotation, funded through the college’s affiliation with BYL Nair Hospital.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai?
Ans. After completing BDS, graduates can register with the Maharashtra Dental Council and practise as licensed dentists. Pathways include setting up an independent dental clinic, joining a corporate dental chain, working in government hospital dental departments, or serving in the defence dental corps. Graduates can also appear for NEET-PG Dental to pursue MDS in specialisations such as oral surgery, orthodontics, or endodontics. The college’s government hospital background is particularly valued in Maharashtra government dental cadre recruitment.
Ques. Does Nair Hospital Dental College have management or NRI quota seats for BDS?
Ans. No. Nair Hospital Dental College is a government dental institution under the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. As a fully government-funded college, it does not have management quota or NRI quota seats. All 100 BDS seats are filled through the NEET-UG merit-based counselling process conducted by DMER Maharashtra for state quota candidates and by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota candidates. There is no direct admission outside the centralized counselling system.
Ques. Is the BDS degree from Nair Hospital Dental College recognized for practice registration in India?
Ans. Yes. Nair Hospital Dental College is recognized by the Dental Council of India and affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). The BDS degree is accepted for registration with state dental councils across India, which is required to practise dentistry legally. The DCI recognition also means the degree qualifies for equivalency assessment for dental licensure in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, subject to meeting each country’s individual requirements.