PDU Dental College BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the FRA-approved BDS fee at PDU Dental College Solapur for 2026-27?
Ans. The Maharashtra Fees Regulating Authority has approved an annual BDS fee of INR 2,78,304 for 2026-27, comprising tuition of INR 2,48,486 and development fee of INR 29,818. The total four-year academic fee is INR 11,13,216. This regulated fee applies to state quota and management quota students admitted through Maharashtra NEET-UG counselling. Hostel and internship charges are additional.
Ques. How is BDS admission to PDU Dental College Solapur conducted in 2026?
Ans. Admission is entirely through NEET-UG 2026 merit, with the result declared on 16 July 2026. Maharashtra State CET Cell announces the counselling schedule at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates register, upload documents, fill preferences, and accept the allotted seat. A total of 85 percent seats are under state quota for Maharashtra domicile candidates and 15 percent are under management and All India quota.
Ques. What is the eligibility to apply for BDS at PDU Dental College Solapur?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, scoring at least 50% in the three science subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC). They must qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the minimum required percentile as notified by the National Medical Commission, and must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026. Maharashtra domicile is required for state quota seats.
Ques. Is PDU Dental College Solapur approved by the Dental Council of India?
Ans. Yes, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Dental College is approved by the Dental Council of India and affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The BDS degree is valid for dental council registration and practice across India. The college is NAAC accredited and operates a teaching dental hospital providing clinical training to students in all BDS subjects across the four academic years.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from PDU Dental College Solapur?
Ans. BDS graduates can register with the Maharashtra Dental Council and practise as licensed dentists in private clinics or hospitals. Postgraduation through NEET MDS leads to specialisations in Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, or Conservative Dentistry. Graduates may also join the defence dental corps, work in government public health programmes, teach in dental colleges, or pursue opportunities in clinical research and dental device companies.
Comments