Rural Dental BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at Rural Dental College Ahmednagar?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the 4-year academic portion of the BDS programme at Rural Dental College Loni, Ahmednagar, is INR 28,63,000. This covers the four academic years of classroom and clinical instruction. The mandatory 1-year internship that follows may carry separate charges. Candidates should confirm the exact fee structure directly with the college admissions office for the 2026 session, as the Maharashtra FRA may revise fees annually for private dental colleges.
Ques. Which entrance exam is required for BDS admission at Rural Dental College?
Ans. Admission to BDS at Rural Dental College Loni is based on NEET-UG scores. After qualifying NEET-UG, candidates participate in Maharashtra state counselling conducted by the CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can also participate in MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for the 15% All India Quota seats. A minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 10+2 is required for general category candidates.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at Rural Dental College Loni?
Ans. Rural Dental College, Loni, offers 100 BDS seats per academic year. The 85% state quota seats are allotted through Maharashtra state CET Cell counselling and 15% through MCC AIQ counselling. Reservations apply as per Maharashtra government norms for SC, ST, VJ/NT, OBC, EWS, and other categories. Candidates are advised to check the seat matrix released by the CET Cell before filling preferences.
Ques. Which university awards the BDS degree from Rural Dental College?
Ans. The BDS degree is awarded by Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Loni, Ahmednagar. Rural Dental College is a constituent college of this deemed university and is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The Pravara campus in Loni is a large integrated rural health sciences centre that includes medical, dental, physiotherapy, and allied health colleges, making it one of the prominent rural healthcare education hubs in Maharashtra.
Ques. What are the career options after BDS from Rural Dental College?
Ans. After completing BDS and the mandatory 1-year internship, graduates can register with the Maharashtra State Dental Council and practise as licensed dentists. They may open a private dental clinic, join government dental services through state PSC examinations, or work in hospitals and corporate dental chains. Graduates can also pursue MDS at Rural Dental College Loni itself, which offers postgraduate dental programmes across 9 specialisations on the same Pravara campus.
Comments