Dr DY Patil Dental College, Pune
Complete Guide - Eligibility, Cutoff, Fees & Admission Process
Deemed University ย | ย Counselling Authority: MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)
Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital (DYPDCH), Pune, was founded in 2000 as part of the larger D.Y. Patil Group of Institutions, and is located at Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune. It's a constituent college of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), which itself was established by the UGC in 2003.
The college is recognised by the Dental Council of India, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and the Malaysian Dental Council. It's consistently ranked among India's top dental colleges - 3rd nationally by NIRF and 1st in Maharashtra by IIRF in 2023 - and offers high-tech labs, clinics, and a well-stocked library across its campus.
Quota Note: Since DYPDCH is a deemed university college, BDS admission goes through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), not Maharashtra state counselling. Out of the 100 BDS seats, 15 are reserved under NRI/Foreign Nationals/Management quota, with the rest filled through the All India Quota / Deemed University quota.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| College Name | Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune |
| Established | 2000 |
| Parent University | Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) |
| Recognition | Dental Council of India (DCI), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Malaysian Dental Council |
| Rankings | NIRF Rank 3 (National) | IIRF Rank 1 (Maharashtra), 2023 |
| Location | Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra |
| Admission Basis | NEET-UG Score |
| Counselling Authority | MCC (Deemed University Quota) - not Maharashtra State Counselling |
| Total Intake | 100 BDS Seats (15 reserved under NRI/Foreign Nationals/Management quota) |
| Course Duration | 5 Years (4 Years + 1 Year CRRI Internship) |
| S.No | College Name | State | Established | Type | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune | Maharashtra | 2000 | Private (Deemed University) | 100 |
Closing ranks shift every year depending on how many students apply and how the rounds play out - use as a reference point, not a fixed number.
| S.No | College | Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune | UR | 5,91,456 | 5,93,405 | 4,84,042 | โ | 7,86,096 | โ |
| 11 | Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune | NRI | 10,35,884 | 10,56,215 | 10,63,333 | โ | โ | โ |
Check the latest MCC bulletin before you lock your choices.
| S.No | College | Category | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune | UR | โน6,50,000 |
| 11 | Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune | NRI | $17,000 |
A consistent NIRF top-3 and IIRF #1 (Maharashtra) position gives DYPDCH one of the stronger academic reputations among private dental colleges in the country.
High-tech laboratories, dedicated clinics, and hostel facilities support hands-on training, with a placement track record that's held up well - median BDS package figures have shown a steady upward trend.
MDS is offered across nine specialties with an intake of 49 seats, alongside a Diploma in Dental Mechanics and PhD programmes, giving students a clear path if they want to specialise later.
The college runs funded research projects, publications, and regular workshops and community outreach programmes on public health and oral hygiene.
Meritorious and economically backward students are supported through scholarships, worth checking into if cost is a consideration.
Graduates typically move into private practice, hospital roles, further studies (MDS), teaching, research, or public health work, in India and abroad.
Note: The minimum age rule has seen legal changes in recent years, so it's worth checking the latest NDC/DCI notification.
Since DYPDCH is a deemed university college, admission runs through MCC, not state counselling.
Step 1: Clear NEET-UG
A qualifying NEET-UG score is the entry requirement.
Step 2: Register on MCC
Register on the MCC counselling portal for deemed universities (mcc.nic.in), under the All India Quota / Deemed University Quota.
Step 3: Fill Application & Upload Documents
Complete the application and upload required documents.
Step 4: Pay Counselling Fee
Pay the counselling registration fee.
Step 5: Choose & Lock Preferences
Carefully order and lock your college preferences.
Step 6: Seat Allotment
Wait for the seat allotment round.
Step 7: Download Allotment Letter
Download your provisional allotment letter once allotted a seat.
Step 8: Report to the College
Report to DYPDCH within the given reporting window.
Step 9: Document Verification
Get your original documents verified.
Step 10: Pay Admission Fee
Pay the admission fee and complete the formalities.
Note: MCC counselling for deemed universities runs across Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round. NRI category candidates need to mail their application and documents separately to open an NRI portal for verification.
BDS at DYPDCH runs for five years:
Based on the latest available data, the annual fee is around โน6,50,000 for the UR category and $17,000 for NRI candidates. Note that some sources cite a slightly lower first-year figure (around โน5,50,000-โน6,25,000), so it's worth confirming the exact current-year figure directly with the college.
Beyond tuition, plan for:
Fee structures do get revised year to year - confirm the exact figure directly with the college before counselling.
Your NEET Score & Rank
The higher, the better your odds.
How You Fill Your Choices
Where you place DYPDCH in your preference list matters.
Seat Availability
Depends on the round and category (UR/NRI), with 15 of the 100 seats set aside for NRI/Management quota.
Which Round You're In
The UR rank here loosened notably by Round 5 - from around 4.8 lakh in Round 3 to nearly 7.9 lakh - so it's worth tracking each round rather than assuming a steady trend.
Keep both originals and self-attested photocopies ready.
Once you graduate, options include private practice, government or corporate dental hospitals, cosmetic/aesthetic dentistry, implant clinics, orthodontic or pediatric centres, public health dentistry, research roles, teaching, healthcare admin, or going further with an MDS - in India or abroad, once licensing requirements are met.
MCC counselling for deemed universities has its own forms, portals, and timelines, and it's easy to slip up on a deadline or a document. Bodmas Education helps with counselling guidance based on your NEET score and goals, walking you through MCC's deemed-university process, comparing colleges, choice-filling strategy, past cutoff analysis, budget and fee planning, paperwork support, and guidance on scholarships and education loans.
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Disclaimer: Cutoff ranks, fees, and admission details are compiled from previous counselling cycles and publicly available information, and are subject to change as per the official MCC bulletin and the college's own notifications. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details directly with the college or the latest MCC counselling brochure before applying or making admission decisions.
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