Dr Hedgewar Dental College Hingoli BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the BDS fee at Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Sewa Mandal’s Dental College Hingoli?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for BDS is INR 2,58,182, making the total fee INR 12,90,910 over the full 5-year programme including the internship year. This is the interim fee for 2026 to 2027 as notified by the Maharashtra Fee Determination Committee and is subject to revision. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and charged separately for male and female students.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at Dr. Hedgewar Dental College Hingoli?
Ans. The college has an annual BDS intake of 100 seats, approved by the Dental Council of India. Of these, 85% are allotted through DMER Maharashtra CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org and 15% through MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in. Seat allocation within state quota follows Maharashtra government reservation norms for SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, NT, and EWS categories.
Ques. What is the duration and structure of the BDS programme?
Ans. The BDS programme spans 5 years in total: 4 years of academic study across four professional years followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached dental hospital. The curriculum is conducted as per Dental Council of India (DCI) regulations and the degree is awarded by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, upon successful completion of all professional examinations.
Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for BDS admission at this college?
Ans. Yes, NEET-UG is the sole qualifying exam for BDS admission at Dr. Hedgewar Dental College Hingoli. After qualifying NEET-UG 2026 (result declared July 16, 2026), candidates must participate in DMER Maharashtra CAP counselling for state quota seats or MCC counselling for All India Quota seats. There is no separate college-level test for BDS admission.
Ques. What are the postgraduate options after BDS from this college?
Ans. After completing BDS from Dr. Hedgewar Dental College Hingoli, graduates can appear for NEET-MDS to pursue MDS specialisation. The same institution offers an MDS programme with 21 seats across specialisations, making it a direct postgraduate pathway for eligible graduates. Other options include private dental practice, government dental officer posts, and fellowship programmes in oral specialities.
Ques. Does Dr. Hedgewar Dental College Hingoli provide hostel accommodation?
Ans. Yes, the college provides separate hostel facilities for male and female BDS students on its campus. Hostel charges are billed separately from the annual tuition fee. Students are advised to contact the college admissions office at 9011003344 or email hdch2406@gmail.com for the latest hostel fee details and availability before confirming the admission seat.
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