Saraswati-Dhanwantari Dental College and Hospital and Post Graduate Research Institute, Parbhani: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental College and Hospital and Post Graduate Research Institute, Parbhani. It is considered one of the premier institutions in Maharashtra for dental education. The admission process is designed to qualify national-level entrance exams. The college, for undergraduate admission, accepts application based on National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET-UG scores to ensure uniformity and fairness while admitting candidates aspiring for the dental courses at all levels nationwide.

Postgraduate admissions take place through National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS or NEET-MDS. The college offers 7 specialized Master of Dental Surgery, MDS, programs, one in each speciality of advanced dental care.

Generally, the admission cycle falls in sync with the schedules of NEET-UG and NEET-MDS exams. Prospective students should check the official websites of NTA and the college for the dates pertaining to exam registration, exam dates, result declarations, and counseling procedures. Eligibility criterion includes passing from 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. In MDS programs, candidates need to have BDS degree passed from a recognized university.

Application Process

The application process for Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental College and Hospital and Post Graduate Research Institute, Parbhani, differs for undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

For BDS Program:

1. Qualify NEET-UG examination.
2. Register for the state counseling process (for Maharashtra state quota seats).
3. Fill out the college preference form during counseling.
4. If allotted a seat, report to the college for document verification and fee payment.

For MDS Programs:

1. Qualify NEET-MDS examination.
2. Apply in the State/ Central Counselling process as may be applicable.
3. Participate in the counselling process and opt Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental College as a matter of their choice
4. In case of allotted seat the formalities of admission at the college

Degree wise Admission Process

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery):

• Admission to the BDS program is based on the performance of the candidate in NEET-UG. The college has 100 seats for this 5-year undergraduate program. Eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery):

The college offers 7 MDS programs, each for 3 years:

1. MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge (2 seats)
2. MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (2 seats)
3. MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (2 seats)
4. MDS Periodontology (2 seats)
5. MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology (2 seats)
6. MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology (3 seats)
7. MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry (3 seats)

Admission to all MDS programmes is based upon the scores secured in NEET-MDS. Eligibility for admission and rules regarding admission and their process, the Government of India, Government of Maharashtra and Hon. Supreme Court directions govern the same.

Admission documents

• NEET score card
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and certificates
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheets (for MDS applicants)
• Valid ID proof
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Recent passport-size photographs