About NHDC
Nair Hospital Dental College, part of the BMC (Municipal Corporation of Mumbai), offers comprehensive dental education alongside hands-on healthcare through its hospital facilities. The institute comprises several specialty departments, extensive labs, a library, and hostel accommodations.
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Established: 1951 – one of India’s oldest and most respected dental institutions.
Affiliation & Recognition: Affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Type: Private dental college under Dean’s oversight
Accreditations: NAAC ‘A+’, DCI-approved, NABH & NABL certified hospital units
Campus: Central library with 39,000+ books, e-resources, smart classrooms, museums, hostels & sports facilities
Top Recruiters (internship/dental placement): Local clinics, hospital rotations, research pathways; some IT/corporate recruiters for non-clinical roles
BDS Program Details
Degree: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), 5-year program including a 1-year rotating internship.
Seats: 60 seats (under All India quota).
Eligibility:
10+2 with PCB & English, ≥50% aggregate (40% for reserved categories)
NEET UG qualified.
Seat Intake: 60 seats.
Fees
Tuition: ~₹84,500 per year, totaling ₹3.80 lakh over the program.
Hostel: Free for students (hostel fee zero per year, amenities included).
BDS Curriculum & Clinical Training
Years 1–4: Academic foundations in oral anatomy, histology, pathology, conservative dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, pediatrics, and more.
Year 5: Full-time rotating internship across dental specialties.
Clinical Exposure: Early hands-on patient training in on-campus dental hospital.
Assessments: University exams (MUHS), including practicals and viva voce.
NEET UG 2025: Exam scheduled for May 4; results expected June 14. Counselling Jul–Nov.
Counselling: Through MCC/State CET, seats allotted under All India quota.
Admission: Based on NEET rank/reserved category during counselling.
NEET UG Cutoff Ranks (2024, General AI)
| Round | Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21,936 |
| 2 | 31,428 |
| 3 | 37,525 |
| Mop-up | 50,469 |
Trend over three years:
2022: ~43,244
2023: ~33,424
2024: ~73,390 (last AI round)
State quota closings for General:
~27,114 (2023)
Placements & Career Outcomes
Placement Rate: ~80% of BDS graduates placed or pursuing higher education.
Median Salary: ~₹9.9 LPA for BDS batch 2022–23 (42 of 53 students).
Major Recruiters: Prominent dental chains, clinics, corporate healthcare, research institutes, academic positions.
India Today 2024: 7th among dental colleges nationally.
NIRF 2024: Ranked 28th in Dental category.
Government Scholarships: Available for SC/ST/OBC students.
Merit-based Awards: Recognition and financial support for academic excellence.
Institutional Aid: Support through state/national schemes.
Campus Facilities
Infrastructure: Multiple specialty departments, labs, dental hospital, auditorium, sports facilities, café, and library.
Hostel: Separate male/female accommodations, supportive environment.
Co-curricular: Student-driven cultural and sports events, academic societies.
NHDC BDS - FAQs
Q1: What is the total BDS fee at Nair Dental College?
A: Approximately ₹3.80 lakh for the full five-year course, plus free hostel.
Q2: What was the NEET cutoff for BDS admission?
A: Under AI quota General category, it ranged from ~21,936 to ~50,469 across counselling rounds; mop-up round closed around 73,390.
Q3: How good are placements at NHDC?
A: Strong—~80% placed with a median salary of ₹9.9 LPA.
Q4: How is student life at NHDC?
A: Academically focused with good clinical exposure; infrastructure is solid, though campus life is less festival-driven, as shared by some senior students.
