Best BDS Colleges in Pune 2026

As per the popularity basis by the shiksha.com, check the table below for the top BDS colleges in Pune, along with their tuition fees.

Top BDS Colleges	Tuition Fee
Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital	INR 37.5 lakh
Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth	INR 23.65 lakh
M A Rangoonwala College Of Dental Science & Research Centre	INR11.36 lakh
D Y Patil Dental School	INR 14.36 lakh

NOTE: Fees have been sourced frrom official college's site.

The well-known BDS colleges in Pune are mostly private or deemed. Maharashtra's government dental colleges are mainly in cities like Mumbai and Nagpur. They charge far lower fees, but the seats are very limited. A good rank helps you reach them.

There are about 5 top BDS colleges in Pune, all of which are privately owned. Admission to these colleges are based om NEET exam basis. Some of the top colleges are Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth, M A Rangoonwala College Of Dental Science & Research Centre, D Y Patil Dental School, and Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital.

There is no single best college for everyone. Bharati Vidyapeeth, D.Y. Patil, and Sinhgad are the top names. Check the table below for some of the top private BDS colleges in Pune with fees and their BDS seat intake.  

Top Private BDS Colleges in Pune	BDS Tuition Fee	BDS Seat Intake
Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital BDS Courses	INR 37.5 lakh	100
Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth BDS Courses	INR 23.6 lakh	100
D Y Patil Dental School BDS Courses	INR 14.4 lakh	100

The NEET 2025 result is expected to be released in the first week of June 2025, within a month of conducting the exam. NTA does not announce the NEET result date in advance. Although last year the result date was stated to be declared on June 14, NTA released it 10 days in advance. Hence, there is no fixed date or schedule for NTA to declare the NEET result. Prior to the declaration of the result, NTA releases the final NEET answer key. Last year, NEET was conducted on May 5 and the result was declared June 4.

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the general category under All India, the opening rank was 22363 and the closing rank was 83277. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even the domicile of the home state. Admission to BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam NEET. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying for while checking for cut-offs.

As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 500,000 median salary to their students for BDS course during placements.

Both are known deemed universities in Pune. Bharati Vidyapeeth costs more, with about INR 23.65 Lacs in total. D.Y. Patil Dental School costs about INR 14.36 lakh. Look at patient load, faculty, and hostel before you decide. Visit both if you can. Talk to students from each college.

Yes, a one-year mandatory rotational internship is included in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at colleges in Pune.

Some private BDS colleges might have extra charges. While the official tuition fee is regulated by the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA), colleges often bill separately for hostel accommodations, mess food, university exam registration, and mandatory dental kits. Always read the complete fee breakdown on the college's official portal before confirming your admission.

Realistically, no. Government Dental Colleges in Maharashtra have highly competitive cut-offs. General category candidates usually need a NEET score well above 580+ to secure a government seat. However, a score of 300 may qualify you for specific institutional quotas or management seats in private dental colleges.

Yes, joining the top BDS colleges in Maharashtra can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name	Total Course Fee	Average Annual Package
Nair Hospital Dental College BDS	INR 4.83 lakh	INR 9.9 LPA
DY Patil University Navi Mumbai BDS	INR 35 lakh	INR 7.5 LPA
Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth BDS	INR 23.65 lakh	INR 3.79 LPA
MGM Dental College and Hospital BDS	INR 15.6 lakh	INR 0.5 LPA
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth BDS	INR 25 lakh	INR 5 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Unfortunately, you cannot pursue a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree without taking the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). NEET is mandatory for admission to all dental programs in the country. In the past, there may have been institutions with their own entrance exams, but that is no longer the case. 

Yes, there are many private BDS colleges in Maharashtra. Private BDS colleges are somewhat expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure, experienced faculty and have great placement options. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
Nair Hospital Dental College BDS Course	INR 4.8 lakh
Dental College and Hospital Pune BDS Course	INR 23.6 lakh
Dental College and Hospital Navi Mumbai BDS Course	INR 23.6 lakh
Dental College and Hospital Sangli BDS Course	INR 18 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital BDS Course	INR 37.5 lakh
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai BDS Course	INR 35 lakh
MGM Dental College and Hospital BDS Course	INR 15.6 lakh
Rural Medical College, Loni BDS Course	INR 14 lakh
Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Dental College and Hospital BDS Course	INR 14.5 lakh
D Y Patil Dental School BDS Course	INR 14.4 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

 

BDS salary in India can be different according to many factors like experience, location, company and also job position.  

Candidates can see a general outline of the BDS graduates in India below -

• Entry Level: INR 2 - 5 LPA
• Mid Level: INR 5 - 8 LPA
• Senior Level: INR 8 - 20 LPA

Note: Salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

No, there is no provision for direct admission at DMIHER. Admission is either merit-based or entrance-based. The final selection is based on academic scores and entrance scores. The exams accepted are DMIHER CET, NEET, JEE Main, MH CET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc.

Dr. D.Y. Patil College is the top BDS college in Maharashtra according to NIRF 2025 securing 4th position under the Dental category followed by Nair Hospital Dental College and Govt Dental College Nagpur.

Hi, given below are the top BDS colleges in Maharashtra that are ranked according to NIRF ranking 2025 under the Dental category:

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Ranking	3	5	4
Nair Hospital Dental College Ranking	19	28	19
Govt Dental College Nagpur Ranking	15	15	20
Govt Dental College Mumbai Ranking	29	25	21
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Ranking	17	24	36

Source: Official site and may vary.

 

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth other than General category is 1031725 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in NEET exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State.