Maharashtra, India’s second-most populous state and third-largest by area, is a leading hub for medical and dental education. With 24 universities and multiple prestigious institutes, the state offers excellent opportunities for students aspiring to pursue BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and MDS (Master of Dental Surgery).
Some of the most renowned institutions include Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, and D.Y. Patil Dental School, Pune. Admission is based on NEET-UG and NEET-PG exams conducted by the NTA.
📘 BDS Government Dental Colleges in Maharashtra
Sr. No
Name of College
Establishment Year
District
Seats
1
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad
1982-83
Aurangabad
63
2
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
1951-52
Mumbai
125
3
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur
1968-69
Nagpur
63
4
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
1951-52
Mumbai
75
📘 BDS Private Dental Colleges in Maharashtra
Sr. No
Name of College
Establishment Year
District
Seats
1
Aditya Dental College, Beed
2006-07
Beed
100
2
Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Dental College, Dhule
2002-03
Dhule
100
3
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai
2004-05
Mumbai
100
4
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune
1989
Pune
100
5
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Sangli
Vidarbha Youth Welfare Society Dental College, Amravati
1989-90
Amravati
10
30
VSPM’s Dental College & Research Centre, Nagpur
1996-97
Nagpur
32
31
Yerala Dental College, Navi Mumbai
2001-02
Mumbai
36
32
Yogita Dental College, Ratnagiri
2008-09
Ratnagiri
14
✅ Conclusion
Maharashtra is home to some of the best dental colleges in India, offering world-class BDS and MDS programs. Government institutions like Govt. Dental College & Hospital (Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad) and Nair Dental College are among the most prestigious, while private institutes like D.Y. Patil Dental Colleges, Bharati Vidyapeeth, and Sharad Pawar Dental College provide advanced infrastructure and research opportunities.