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diksha soni

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The number of offers given to students during the 2025 placements is not out. Check out Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research placement details which are provided in the table below:

ParticularsMDS Statistics (2023)MDS Statistics (2024)MDS Statistics (2025)
Total Students333336
Students Placed242629
Median SalaryINR 10.8 LPAINR 11.4 LPAINR 12 LPA

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Akanksha Yadav

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With a NEET score of 292, getting a government seat is not possible. You can get admission to certain private college. You must wait till mop up/ stray rounds.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Here is the table below showing some of the top private Dental colleges in Mumbai along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Dental Colleges in Mumbai (All)Tuition Fee
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Dental CoursesINR 3.6 Lacs - INR 4.8 lakh
Terna College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental CoursesINR 23.6 Lacs - INR 45.7 lakh
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai Dental CoursesINR 6 Lacs - INR 60 lakh
MGM Dental College and Hospital Dental CoursesINR 11.1 Lacs - INR 15.6 lakh
Indian School of Technology and Management Dental CoursesINR 65,900
Terna Dental College and Hospital Dental CoursesINR 8 Lacs - INR 20.8 lakh
Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Dental College and Hospital Dental CoursesINR 7.8 Lacs - INR 14.5 lakh
Imperial Institute of Management Dental CoursesINR 57,570

NOTE: Data above taken from official sources.

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Tasbiya Khan

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After BDS, you can specialise in fields like Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, and Periodontics through an MDS degree. Each specialisation opens different career paths, from cosmetic dentistry to surgical dental procedures.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Yes! If you take admission in a government or BMC-run dental college in Maharashtra, there's usually a mandatory bond service policy attached to your seat. This means you may need to serve in a government-designated position for a certain period after graduation. Check the table below for the only government Dental college in Mumbai:

Top Government Dental Colleges in Mumbai (All)Tuition Fee
Government Dental College And Hospital, Mumbai Dental CoursesINR 3 Lacs - INR 3.3 lakh

NOTE: The fees given above are from official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Yes, that's correct, and many students don't realise this before choosing BDS. If you wish to switch to MBBS later, you cannot transfer your BDS credits; you'd have to reappear for NEET-UG and start MBBS completely from scratch. Instead, most BDS graduates prefer pursuing MDS specialisation, which is equally rewarding as a career path.

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Tasbiya Khan

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No, it's not possible. NEET UG is compulsory for BDS admission at every dental college in Mumbai, whether government or private. After qualifying NEET, you'll need to go through Maharashtra CET counselling based on your NEET score, category, and seat availability. There's no direct or management quota route that skips NEET.

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Nair Hospital Dental College is known to give the best ROI among private dental colleges, since its tuition fees are actually lower than the median salary its graduates earn. Check the table below for more colleges in Mumbai.

Top CollegesTuition FeeMedian Salary
Nair Hospital Dental College PlacementsINR 3.6 Lacs - INR 4.8 lakhINR 9.9 LPA - INR 12 LPA
Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Bharati Vidyapeeth PlacementsINR 23.6 Lacs - INR 45.7 lakhINR 4 LPA - INR 7.5 LPA
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai PlacementsINR 6 Lacs - INR 60 lakhINR 7.5 LPA - INR 10.5 LPA
DY5 Dental College and Hospital PlacementsINR 11.1 Lacs - INR 15.6 lakhINR 50,000 - INR 1 LPA
Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Dental College and Hospital PlacementsINR 7.8 Lacs - INR 14.5 lakhINR 5.76 LPA

NOTE: The fees and median salary given above are from official college's site and can change in the future.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Government Dental College (GDC), Mumbai is widely considered the top dental college in the city. Established way back in 1938, it's known for its huge patient inflow, experienced faculty, and strong clinical exposure. Since it's a government institute, its fees are also much lower than private colleges. The tuition fees vary between INR 3.02 Lacs and INR 3.25 lakh

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Akanksha Yadav

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Yes, non-domicile students get admission to the BDS course at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College.

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