Late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Medical and Rural Development Foundation's Dental College and Hospital, Ahmednagar: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Medical and Rural Development Foundation's Dental College and Hospital, Ahmednagar, is one of Maharashtra's pioneering dental education institutes in the year 2007. The affiliated college has been approved by DCI and offers various programs in dental studies on its 5-acre campus. It provides a learning environment focused with a total enrolment of 384 students and a faculty strength of 116. This college has 5 courses over 2 degrees with a specialization in different fields related to dentistry. Its commitment to the cause of dental education is established in its comprehensive curriculum and innovative facilities.

The facilities provided by the institute are a multitude, set up to enhance the learning experience and overall development of its students. There is a well-stocked library that acts as the 'knowledge hub' by providing access to a wide range of dental literature and research materials. It has a well-ventilated, state-of-the-art gym facility, thus taking care of the physical fitness of its students. Extracurricular activities are played out through sports facilities, making the atmosphere healthier for the students to live in through balanced living. The IT infrastructure of the institute ensures updating the students on every aspect of dental technology and research. An auditorium for events and seminars further helps in furthering academic discourse. This college has separate hostel accommodations for boys and girls, which ensures a comfortable environment in which students coming from other cities can live easily. The cafeteria caters to the students' and staff's dietary needs. The other important facility is of WiFi connectivity, provided throughout the campus, for seamless access to online resources. A health centre with first-aid facilities takes care of the well-being of the college community. The institute also provides transport facilities, making travel easy for students and staff alike.

There are a total of 5 courses offered, all full-time programs. These courses include BDS and four MDS specializations. For BDS, the approved intake of students is 100, while each of the four MDS specialisations offers 5 seats, except for MDS in Conservative Dentistry and the dental office, which has 3. This brings the total student intake to 118 across all programs. Its varied MDS programs encompass the institute's ideology of focusing on postgraduate education to prepare students for advanced dental practice and research.

Late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Medical and Rural Development Foundation's Dental College and Hospital, admissions are majorly granted given national-level entrance examinations. The BDS course requires a candidate to be qualified on a national basis through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. So, the admission procedure would include passing the NEET test, followed by appearing in the counselling conducted by the concerned authorities. Candidates are awarded seats based on their rank, the choices filled, and the availability of seats. Admissions to the MDS programs are carried out during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS, shortly called NEET MDS. These tooth-standardised examinations guarantee fairness and competitiveness in admissions, thus carrying the tradition of excellence in dental education within the institution.