We will delve into the realm of dental education in Maharashtra, India’s second-most populous state and third-largest by area. Renowned for its robust economy and industrial prowess, Maharashtra stands as a beacon of opportunity for aspiring medical professionals. With the dream of becoming a doctor fueling the aspirations of many, clearing the NEET-UG Entrance Exam is a crucial step towards realizing this ambition.
In recent years, there has been a surge in interest in dental studies, evident from the increasing number of students opting for dental entrance exams. Maharashtra boasts 24 universities that have been instrumental in shaping the modern education landscape of India. Among them, several esteemed dental colleges stand out, including D.Y. Patil Dental School in Pune and Govt. Dental College & Hospital in Mumbai.
BDS Government Dental Colleges in Maharashtra
the information presented in a table format:
| Sr. No. | Name of College | Establishment Year | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad | 1982-83 | Aurangabad | 63 |
| 2. | Govt Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai | 1951-52 | Mumbai | 125 |
| 3. | Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur | 1968-69 | Nagpur | 63 |
| 4. | Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai | 1951-52 | Mumbai | 75 |
BDS Private Dental Colleges in Maharashtra
| Sr. No. | Name of College | Establishment Year | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aditya Dental College, Beed | 2006-07 | Beed, Maharashtra | 100 |
| 2. | Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Dental College, Dhule | 2002-03 | Dhule | 100 |
| 3. | Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai | 2004-05 | Mumbai | 100 |
| 4. | Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune | 1989 | Pune | 100 |
| 5. | Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Sangli | 2007-08 | Sangli | 100 |
| 6. | Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sanstha’s Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad | 1991-92 | Aurangabad | 100 |
| 7. | D.Y. Patil Dental School, Pune | 2011-12 | Pune | 100 |
| 8. | Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune | 2001-02 | Pune | 100 |
| 9. | Dr Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal’s Dental College & Hospital, Hingoli | 2008-09 | Hingoli | 100 |
| 10. | Dr Rajesh Ramdasji Kambe Dental College & Hospital, Akola | 2015-16 | Akola | 100 |
| 11. | Guardian College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune | 2008 | Pune | 100 |
| 12. | Late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Dental & Rural Development Foundation’s Dental College & Hospital, Ahmednagar | 2007-08 | Ahmednagar | 100 |
| 13. | M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune | 2001-02 | Pune | 100 |
| 14. | Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences & Research | 2006-07 | Maharashtra | 100 |
| 15. | Mahatma Gandhi Missions Dental College & Hospital, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai | 2003-04 | Mumbai | 100 |
| 16. | Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir’s Dental College & Hospital, Nashik | 1991-92 | Nashik | 100 |
| 17. | Nanded Rural Dental College & Research Center, Nanded | 2014-15 | Nanded | 100 |
| 18. | Padmashree Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai | 1990-91 | Mumbai | 100 |
| 19. | Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Dental College, Solapur | 2001-02 | Solapur | 100 |
| 20. | Rural Dental College, Loni | 1989-90 | Loni | 100 |
| 21. | S.M.B.T. Dental College & Hospital, Amrutnagar | 2001-02 | Amrutnagar | 100 |
| 22. | Saraswati Danwantri Dental College & Hospital, Parbhani | 2007-08 | Parbhani | 100 |
| 23. | School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Institute of Dental Sciences, Karad | 2006-07 | Karad | 100 |
| 24. | Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha | 1990-91 | Wardha | 100 |
| 25. | Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune | 2006-07 | Pune | 100 |
| 26. | SMBT Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Nandi hills, Nashik | 2016-17 | Nashik | 100 |
| 27. | Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur | 2006-07 | Nagpur | 100 |
| 28. | Tatyasaheb Kore Dental College & Research Centre, New Paragon | 2002-03 | New Pargaon | 60 |
| 29. | Terna Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai | 2002-03 | Mumbai | 100 |
| 30. | Vasantdada Patil Dental College and Hospital, Sangli | 1989-90 | Sangli |
MDS Government Dental Colleges in Maharashtra
the list of dental colleges in Maharashtra along with their establishment years, districts, and available seats:
| Sr. No. | Name of College | Establishment Year | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Armed Force Medical College, Pune | 1954-55 | Pune | 08 |
| 2. | Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad | 1982-83 | Aurangabad | 24 |
| 3. | Govt Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai | 1951-52 | Mumbai | 39 |
| 4. | Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur | 1968-69 | Nagpur | 23 |
| 5. | Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai | 1951-52 | Mumbai | 63 |
MDS Private Dental Colleges in Maharashtra
the list of additional dental colleges in Maharashtra along with their establishment years, districts, and available seats:
| Sr. No. | Name of College | Establishment Year | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aditya Dental College, Beed | 2006-07 | Beed | 10 |
| 2. | Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Dental College, Dhule | 2002-03 | Dhule | 29 |
| 3. | Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai | 2004-05 | Mumbai | 23 |
| 4. | Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune | 1989 | Pune | 42 |
| 5. | Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Sangli | 2007-08 | Sangli | 18 |
| 6. | Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sanstha’s Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad | 1991-92 | Aurangabad | 22 |
| 7. | D.Y. Patil Dental School, Pune | 2011-12 | Pune | 08 |
| 8. | Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune | 2001-02 | Pune | 49 |
| 9. | Dr Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal’s Dental College & Hospital, Hingoli | 2008-09 | Hingoli | 21 |
| 10. | Dr Rajesh Ramdasji Kambe Dental College & Hospital, Akola | 2015-16 | Akola | 10 |
| 11. | Late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Dental & Rural Development Foundation’s Dental College & Hospital, Ahmednagar | 2007-08 | Ahmednagar | 20 |
| 12. | M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune | 2001-02 | Pune | 48 |
| 13. | Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences & Research | 2006-07 | Maharashtra | 28 |
| 14. | Mahatma Gandhi Missions Dental College & Hospital, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai | 2003-04 | Mumbai | 20 |
| 15. | Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir’s Dental College & Hospital, Nashik | 1991-92 | Nashik | 29 |
| 16. | Padmashree Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai | 1990-91 | Mumbai | 50 |
| 17. | Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Dental College, Solapur | 2001-02 | Solapur | 13 |
| 18. | Rural Dental College, Loni | 1989-90 | Loni | 22 |
| 19. | S.M.B.T. Dental College & Hospital, Amrutnagar | 2001-02 | Amrutnagar | 29 |
| 20. | Saraswati Danwantri Dental College & Hospital, Parbhani | 2007-08 | Parbhani | 16 |
| 21. | School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Institute of Dental Sciences, Karad | 2006-07 | Karad | 23 |
| 22. | Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Wardha | 1990-91 | Wardha | 36 |
| 23. | Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune | 2006-07 | Pune | 27 |
| 24. | SMBT Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Nandi hills, Nashik | 2016-17 | Nashik | 15 |
| 25. | Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur | 2006-07 | Nagpur | 24 |
| 26. | Tatyasaheb Kore Dental College & Research Centre, New Paragon | 2002-03 | New Paragon | 08 |
| 27. | Terna Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai | 2002-03 | Mumbai | 20 |
| 28. | Vasantdada Patil Dental College and Hospital, Sangli | 1989-90 | Sangli | 19 |
| 29. | Vidarbha Youth Welfare Society’s Dental College & Hospital, Amravati | 1989-90 | Amravati | 10 |
| 30. | VSPM’s Dental College & Research Centre, Nagpur | 1996-97 | Nagpur | 32 |
| 31. | Yerala Dental Trust & Research Centre’s Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai | 2001-02 | Mumbai | 36 |
| 32. | Yogita Dental College & Hospital, Ratnagiri | 2008-09 | Ratnagiri | 14 |