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Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Public

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Total Courses

3 Courses

Approved Curriculum

Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai - Overview

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About Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai

Official website

Nair Hospital Dental College (NHDC), Mumbai Central is a section of the prestigious BMC, established in 1951 and affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) with approval of the Dental Council of India. It offers BDS, MDS and PhD. Visit the official website for notices, fee details and timetable.

Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Nair Hospital Dental College, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:

Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Courses

3 Courses

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 1.21L - 6.04L

Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD as per national norms); qualifying NEET UG; admission through MAH BDS counselling (State quota 85%) and MCC counselling (All India quota 15%). Minimum age 17 years.

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MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

9 specializations

Fee Range₹ 3.45L - 3.97L

BDS degree from a DCI/NDC recognised institution, completed one-year compulsory internship, permanent dental registration, and qualified NEET MDS; seats allotted via MCC (All India quota) and State CET Cell counselling.

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PhD (Dental Sciences)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ N/A

MDS or relevant master's degree; selection through entrance test conducted by the college followed by interview as per MUHS norms (as listed on third-party sources; confirm with the college).

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Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) 1 specialization	₹ 1.21L - 6.04L Check Fee Details	Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD as per national norms); qualifying NEET UG; admission through MAH BDS counselling (State quota 85%) and MCC counselling (All India quota 15%). Minimum age 17 years.
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) 9 specializations	₹ 3.45L - 3.97L Check Fee Details	BDS degree from a DCI/NDC recognised institution, completed one-year compulsory internship, permanent dental registration, and qualified NEET MDS; seats allotted via MCC (All India quota) and State CET Cell counselling.
PhD (Dental Sciences) 1 specialization	₹ N/A Check Fee Details	MDS or relevant master's degree; selection through entrance test conducted by the college followed by interview as per MUHS norms (as listed on third-party sources; confirm with the college).

Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

NEET UG (BDS).

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

Appear in NEET UG, register for MAH BDS counselling (State CET Cell) for 85% State quota seats or MCC counselling for 15% All India quota seats, fill choices and take the allotment letter. Report to the college for document verification and pay fees by separate Demand Drafts in the name of BMC payable at Mumbai (as per the official fee notice): Admission Fee, Admission Deposit, Hostel Fee and Hostel Deposit, plus Admission Form Fee Rs 590 (cash) and Admission Cancellation Charges Rs 1500 (cash). Students who confirm/retain admission submit a Demand Draft of Rs 797 in favour of National Insurance Company Limited, Kolhapur (Amartya Shiksha Yojana). Documents: Original and 3 sets of attested xerox copies plus 5 passport size photos (self-attested not acceptable): Domicile/Birth Certificate/Passport, Voter ID/Election card/undertaking, Aadhar card, NEET Hall Ticket, NEET mark sheet and NEET Allotment Letter, along with other documents listed in the joining notification.

Important Notice

Fee details shown are from the official 2025-26 notice; see the 2026-27 BDS joining notification and fee PDFs on the official website for the current session.

Required Entrance Exams

NEET MDS.

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

Qualify NEET MDS, register for MCC counselling (All India quota) and State CET Cell counselling (State quota), report to the college with original documents after seat allotment and pay MDS fees as per the official MDS Admission Fees Details 2026-27 PDF.

Required Entrance Exams

College entrance testinterview (as per MUHS norms).

Eligibility Criteria

MDS or relevant master's degree; selection through entrance test conducted by the college followed by interview as per MUHS norms (as listed on third-party sources; confirm with the college).

Admission Process

Watch the official website for PhD notifications, apply as per the notice, appear for the entrance test and interview and complete registration with MUHS, Nashik.

Important Notice

PhD process is based on third-party listings; confirm with the college office.

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India's 3rd Best Dental College (as stated on the official website)

Outlook (2019)

7th among dental colleges (third-party listing)

India Today (2024)

19th in Dental category (third-party listing; verify on nirfindia.org)

NIRF (2025)

Complete Rankings Report

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Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
Outlook (2019)	India's 3rd Best Dental College (as stated on the official website)
India Today (2024)	7th among dental colleges (third-party listing)
NIRF (2025)	19th in Dental category (third-party listing; verify on nirfindia.org)
DCI / MUHS	DCI approved; affiliated to MUHS, Nashik
NAAC / NBA	No NAAC or NBA accreditation published on the official site.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Category-wise reduced admission fee shown in the official BDS fee notice.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Maharashtra Government Fee Concession (Reserved, EWS/EBC categories) Category-wise reduced admission fee shown in the official BDS fee notice.	SC, ST, OBC, VJ, NT, SBC, EWS and EBC students as per category	Reduced fee of Rs 6400 (Rs 63600 for EWS & EBC boys) Apply Link →
MahaDBT Government Scholarships Apply for state government scholarships on the MahaDBT portal.	Eligible Maharashtra domicile students as per scheme	As per government scheme Apply Link →
Dr. V M Desai Memorial Scholarship Awarded every year to the best outgoing student (as per third-party listings).	Best outgoing student of the college	10000 Apply Link →

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Dental Hospital & Clinics

Large teaching dental hospital attached to the college with clinics across 9 departments where BDS and MDS students treat patients under faculty supervision. The college reports a very high patient inflow, which gives strong clinical exposure.

Operation Theatre

State of the art Operation Theatre with new OT table and lights, anaesthesia machine, oscillating saw and defibrillator.

Advanced Dental Equipment

Endodontic microscope, dental lasers and VELscope for oral cancer screening are available for clinical training and patient care.

Library

Library with dental textbooks, journals, thesis and e-resources, with reading space for UG and PG students.

Auditorium

Auditorium for seminars, CDE programmes, guest lectures and college events.

Mobile Dental Van & Peripheral Centres

Mobile dental van and peripheral centres at Dharavi, Malwan, Cheetah Camp and KEM, plus social service outreach at Dikshabhoomi, Ashadhan, Anjuman and St Joseph's Church.

Campus Gallery

Operation Theatre

Clinics

Auditorium

Library

Dental Equipment

Mobile Dental Van

Clinics

Dental Equipment

Campus

Events

Hostel

Library

Dental Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

It is at Dr Anandrao Nair Marg, opposite Maratha Mandir Theatre, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008.

Yes, it is a section of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai, and works within the Nair Hospital campus.

BDS (UG), MDS (PG) in 9 specialities and PhD.

NEET UG. Seats are allotted through MAH BDS State counselling (85%) and MCC All India counselling (15%).

Counselling Updates

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Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai - Overview

The college has 9 departments, over 54 faculty members, more than 5000 passed students and reports 50 lakh satisfied patients. Read the Dean Dr. Mala Dixit Baburaj message and take the campus tour.

Quick facts

Type: Government (BMC), established 1951
Address: Dr Anandrao Nair Marg, opp. Maratha Mandir Theatre, Mumbai Central, Mumbai 400008 (official site)
Approval and affiliation: DCI approved; MUHS, Nashik
Programmes: BDS, MDS (9 specialities), PhD
Ranking: India's 3rd best dental college by Outlook 2019 (as per official website)
Admission: NEET UG for BDS, NEET MDS for MDS

Apply on the apply online page or read the BDS fee details 2026-27 and MDS fee details 2026-27.