Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Dental College in Solapur, Maharashtra, is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, and runs a teaching dental hospital. Its four-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery followed by a one-year compulsory internship has an FRA-approved annual fee of INR 2,78,304 and a four-year total of INR 11,13,216. Admission is through NEET-UG and Maharashtra state NEET-UG counselling.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

PDU Dental College BDS Fees 2026

• Annual fee of INR 2,78,304 is approved by the Maharashtra Fees Regulating Authority for 2026-27.
• Hostel charges, if applicable, are billed separately by the college and not included above.
• Internship year fee, if any, is determined separately from the academic fee structure.

PDU Dental College BDS Admission 2026

• Maharashtra NEET-UG 2026 counselling schedule has not yet been notified by the State CET Cell.
• Counselling registration is expected to open at cetcell.mahacet.org in August 2026.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required minimum percentile as notified by NMC
• Must have attained 17 years of age by 31 December 2026
• Maharashtra domicile required for 85 percent state quota seats

Admission Process

• Register for NEET-UG 2026 at ntaneet.nic.in and appear for the examination
• Check NEET-UG 2026 result and note the All India Rank and Maharashtra state rank
• Register for Maharashtra NEET-UG 2026 counselling when notified at cetcell.mahacet.org
• Upload required documents and fill college and course preferences in order of priority
• Accept the allotted seat and report to PDU Dental College with original documents
• Pay the annual fee and complete all admission formalities to confirm the seat

✓ Opt for this if

• Students from Solapur or Marathwada seeking local DCI-approved BDS education
• Candidates whose NEET rank qualifies for Maharashtra state quota dental seats
• Those preferring FRA-regulated fee transparency in a teaching dental hospital
• Maharashtra domicile students wanting quality dental training in their home region

✗ Skip if

• Students expecting a government dental college with significantly lower annual fees
• Candidates without Maharashtra domicile competing for limited All India quota seats
• Those seeking a dental college with clearly documented placement outcomes
• Students targeting premium research-focused dental institutions in metropolitan cities

PDU Dental College BDS Scholarships 2026

• Maharashtra state scholarships are processed through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
• Central and NSP scholarships are applied through scholarships.gov.in each academic year.
• Central Sector Scholarship increases to INR 20,000 per annum in the final year of BDS.

PDU Dental College BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the FRA-approved BDS fee at PDU Dental College Solapur for 2026-27?

Ans. The Maharashtra Fees Regulating Authority has approved an annual BDS fee of INR 2,78,304 for 2026-27, comprising tuition of INR 2,48,486 and development fee of INR 29,818. The total four-year academic fee is INR 11,13,216. This regulated fee applies to state quota and management quota students admitted through Maharashtra NEET-UG counselling. Hostel and internship charges are additional.

Ques. How is BDS admission to PDU Dental College Solapur conducted in 2026?

Ans. Admission is entirely through NEET-UG 2026 merit, with the result declared on 16 July 2026. Maharashtra State CET Cell announces the counselling schedule at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates register, upload documents, fill preferences, and accept the allotted seat. A total of 85 percent seats are under state quota for Maharashtra domicile candidates and 15 percent are under management and All India quota.

Ques. What is the eligibility to apply for BDS at PDU Dental College Solapur?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, scoring at least 50% in the three science subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC). They must qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the minimum required percentile as notified by the National Medical Commission, and must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026. Maharashtra domicile is required for state quota seats.

Ques. Is PDU Dental College Solapur approved by the Dental Council of India?

Ans. Yes, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Dental College is approved by the Dental Council of India and affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The BDS degree is valid for dental council registration and practice across India. The college is NAAC accredited and operates a teaching dental hospital providing clinical training to students in all BDS subjects across the four academic years.

Ques. What career options are available after BDS from PDU Dental College Solapur?

Ans. BDS graduates can register with the Maharashtra Dental Council and practise as licensed dentists in private clinics or hospitals. Postgraduation through NEET MDS leads to specialisations in Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, or Conservative Dentistry. Graduates may also join the defence dental corps, work in government public health programmes, teach in dental colleges, or pursue opportunities in clinical research and dental device companies.