Courses and Fees
BDS Program Overview
| Particular | Details |
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| Course Name | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
| Specialization | Dental Science / Oral Health |
| Duration | 5 years (4 years academic 1 year compulsory rotating internship) |
| Annual Intake | Approximately 100 seats |
| Affiliated College | Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital (SPDCH), Wardha |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the BDS program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Academic Qualification: Completion of 10 2 (HSC) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.
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Minimum Marks:
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General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB subjects.
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Reserved Categories: Minimum 40% or 45%, depending on applicable norms.
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Entrance Exam: Must have qualified the NEET-UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the admission year.
Fee Structure (General Category – 2024–2025)
| Fee Component | Annual Amount (INR) |
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| Tuition Fees | ₹4,10,000 |
| Co-curricular Fees | ₹25,000 |
| University Fees | ₹50,000 |
| Eligibility Fees (One-time) | ₹25,000 (subject to change) |
| Total Annual Fee | ₹4,85,000 (approx.) |
Additional Fee Considerations
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Annual Fee Escalation: Tuition fees are subject to a 7.5% annual increase for undergraduate programs, as per institutional policy.
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NRI and Other Categories: Fee structures for NRI and other special categories differ and are published separately.
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Other Charges:
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Refundable Security Deposit: Approximately ₹3,00,000
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Hostel Fees: Around ₹60,000 per year (excluding mess and other amenities)
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Total Tuition Fee (4 Years): Estimated between ₹17.5 lakhs and ₹19.4 lakhs, excluding internship, hostel, and miscellaneous charges.
Admission Process
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NEET-UG Qualification: Admission is strictly based on NEET-UG scores.
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Counselling:
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Conducted by DGHS/MCC for All India Quota and Deemed University seats.
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Conducted by State CET Cell for Maharashtra State Quota.
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Seat Allotment: Based on NEET merit, category, seat availability, and preferences submitted during counselling.
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Reporting: Candidates allotted a seat must report to the college with original documents and pay the admission fee to confirm enrollment.
Final Note
This information is based on recent academic data and publicly available sources. For the most accurate and updated details, including fee revisions, admission timelines, and category-specific guidelines—candidates should refer to the official websites of:
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Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER)
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Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital (SPDCH).
For more details please visit:https://dmiher.edu.in/dmiher-uat/
