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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, offers a 5-year BDS programme with an annual intake of 100 seats, admitted entirely through NEET-UG and Maharashtra state counselling. The total programme fee is INR 21 Lakhs. Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI), the college is a recognised option for BDS aspirants from the Ahmednagar and Nashik regions seeking clinical training at an attached multi-specialty dental hospital.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Maharashtra NEET Counselling expected to begin August 2026 (Tentative).
SMBT Dental College BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Programme Fee (per year) | INR 4,13,000 |
| Hostel (Optional, per year) | INR 42,500 to 65,000 |
| Total Programme Fee (5 years) | INR 21 Lakhs |
- Annual fee covers tuition, clinical training, and laboratory charges for that year.
- Hostel charges are not included in the total programme fee above.
- Fee may be revised annually by the Maharashtra Fee Regulatory Authority.
SMBT Dental College BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Application Closed | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
| Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Registration Opens | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Maharashtra counselling is conducted by DMER via the CET Cell portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Both AIQ and state quota seats at SMBT Dental are filled through Maharashtra centralised counselling rounds.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General category candidates (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Valid NEET-UG score: minimum 50th percentile for General, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC, and 45th percentile for General-PH candidates
- Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-UG on the NTA portal and appear for the national entrance exam
- Check NEET-UG result and score on the NTA website after declaration
- Register for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling on the CET Cell portal once schedule is announced
- Upload documents, fill college and course preferences, and lock choices before the deadline
- Check seat allotment result published by DMER and pay the acceptance fee to confirm the seat
- Report to SMBT Dental College with original documents on the stipulated reporting date
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking a DCI-approved BDS college in Ahmednagar through Maharashtra counselling
- Interested in clinical exposure at an attached multi-specialty dental hospital
- Planning to set up a dental practice or clinic in rural or semi-urban Maharashtra
- Comfortable with a smaller college environment in a district town setting
✗ Skip if
- Targeting a metro city dental college with higher NIRF or institutional rank
- Seeking a lower total BDS programme cost than INR 21 Lakhs
- Expecting strong on-campus placement support and structured corporate dental career guidance
- Preferring a college in Pune, Mumbai, or Nashik city for urban practice exposure
SMBT Dental College BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra State Merit Scholarship for Reserved Categories | Varies by category | SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC candidates with Maharashtra domicile |
| EBC Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Economically Backward Class students from Maharashtra |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS) | Up to INR 20,000 per year | Merit and family income-based, via National Scholarship Portal |
- Apply for state scholarships through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal at mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in.
- Central scholarships can be applied for via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
SMBT Dental College BDS FAQs
Ques. How does admission to BDS at SMBT Dental College Sangamner work?
Ans. Admission to BDS at SMBT Dental College Sangamner is based entirely on NEET-UG scores and Maharashtra state-level centralised counselling conducted by DMER. Candidates must first qualify NEET-UG and then register for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling on the CET Cell portal. Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category, and college preferences filled during the counselling process. There is no separate college-level entrance or interview.
Ques. What is the total duration of the BDS programme at SMBT Dental College?
Ans. The BDS programme at SMBT Dental College Sangamner is of 5 years total duration, comprising 4 years of academic study followed by 1 year of compulsory rotatory internship. The internship is mandatory for obtaining the final BDS degree and for registering with the Dental Council of India. Students must complete the internship at an approved dental college hospital before applying for DCI registration.
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at SMBT Dental College Sangamner?
Ans. The total BDS programme fee at SMBT Dental College Sangamner is INR 21 Lakhs for the full 5-year course, with an annual fee of INR 4,13,000 per year. Hostel accommodation costs an additional INR 42,500 to INR 65,000 per year depending on the room type. The Maharashtra Fee Regulatory Authority reviews and may revise the fee each academic year.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for BDS students at SMBT Dental College?
Ans. Yes, SMBT Dental College Sangamner provides hostel facilities for students on campus. Annual hostel charges range from INR 42,500 to INR 65,000 per year depending on the room type. Hostel residency is optional and is charged separately from the programme fee. Students must apply for hostel accommodation directly with the college administration after securing admission through Maharashtra counselling.
Ques. Which university is SMBT Dental College Sangamner affiliated to?
Ans. SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner, is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The BDS degree is awarded by MUHS upon successful completion of all four years of academic study and the mandatory one-year rotatory internship. The college has been conducting the BDS programme since its establishment in 2001.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from SMBT Dental College Sangamner?
Ans. BDS graduates from SMBT Dental College can pursue private dental practice, join corporate dental chains, or work as dental surgeons in government hospitals through competitive exams. Candidates may also qualify NEET-PG to pursue MDS and specialise in orthodontics, oral surgery, or endodontics. Government dental officer posts in Maharashtra DMER and other state health departments are another common career pathway for BDS graduates.