Diploma in Dental Mechanics 

at DY Patil Dental College Pune, Pimpri

Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital provides various courses in the field of dentistry. BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a 5-year course, and the total seats available are 100. The total tuition fee is INR 25 lakh. The Diploma in Dental Mechanics is a 2-year course with a total seat intake of 20. The total tuition fee for this course is around INR 2.2 lakh. The Certificate in Contemporary Endodontics and Aesthetics is a 6-month course, and the total tuition fee is INR 1.4 lakh. The total tuition fee for MDS is INR 51 lakh.

A candidate must have passed the qualifying test, Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC/12th Standard) or an equivalent exam that includes English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology), in order to be admitted to the BDS programme at Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital. A candidate of the Open Category must have received at least 50% (150 out of 300) in the combined Physics, Chemistry, and Biology sections of the HSC (or equivalent) Exam. Applicants who claim any disability must have scored at least 40% (or 120 out of 300) in the combined Physics, Chemistry, and Biology section of the HSC (or equivalent) exam.

According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Healthcare Services sector has placed the most number of DY Patil Dental College Pune students. The sector-wise DY Patil Dental College Pune alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Research, Media & Communication, Operations, Administrative, IT, Accounting, HR, Marketing, Community and Social Services, Entrepreneurship and Program & Project Management.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Yes, as per the official guidelines, candidates belonging to the General/OBC category have three attempts up to the age of 25 years while SC/ST category candidates are allowed three attempts up to the age of 30 years. Hence, candidates must note the NEET MDS eligibility criteria first, before applying for the exam. 

The NEET MDS 2025 application process has not started yet as of the second week of January 2025. Originally, it was likely to begin in the first week of December 2024, as the NEET MDS 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 31, 2025. NBE is yet to announce the NEET MDS application dates 2025. Hence, it is likely that the exam will get postponed. Based on student rquests or other external factors, NBE may extend or reopen the application window.

The NEET MDS 2025 application form will be available only in online mode. Candidates have to fill the online application form, upload images and documents and pay the application fees in an online mode, with credit/debit card or net banking. Once the NEET MDS 2025 application form is filled and submitted, NBE will send an application confirmation to candidates. 

As of now, there is no official information available on the college's official website regarding the seat reservation policy followed at DY Patil Dental College Pune. The college may follow the seat reservation guidelines prescribed by the central government or the state government of Maharashtra. Candidates are advised to contact the college for exact information.

According to DY Patil Dental College Pune NIRF report 2023, the placement rate recorded during DY Patil Dental College Pune BDS and MDS placements 2022 was 57% and 100%, respectively. Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the placement rate recorded over the past three years during DY Patil Dental College Pune BDS placements whereas the MDS placement rate over the past three years remained 100%. The course-wise trends witnessed during DY Patil Dental College Pune BDS and MDS placements over the past three years with respect to the total students, number of students placed and placement rate recorded are presented below:

Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology and Oral Medicine & Radiology are the two chapters/topics which carry the highest weightage of approximately 15 marks each in the NEET MDS entrance exam. Candidates must note that this is based on previous years' analysis. For the upcoming NEET MDS exam, the weightage may differ. Hence, students must give equal emphasis to all subjects or topics. 

To secure a seat at Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital students can check the following steps presented below:

1. Visit the official website and complete the online application process.
2. Candidates can also apply online for courses at the official website.
3. Ensure eligibility and entrance-based selection for UG, PG, PhD, certificate and diploma  programmes.
4. The selection criteria is entrance and merit-based.
5. Upon selected, pay the specified fee to confirm and secure your seat.

In comparison to Yamuna Group of Institutions, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College is slightly more expensive. The total tuition cost for BDS at D.Y. Patil Dental College is around INR 25 lakh, or around 5 lakh, per year. Conversely, BDS courses are available at Yamuna Group of Institutions for about 2.2 L each year. The cost of the Dental Mechanics Diploma programme is approximately INR 2.2 lakh. The entire cost of the 6-month Certificate in Contemporary Endodontics and Aesthetics is INR 1.4 lakh. For MDS, the entire cost of tuition is INR 51 lakh. The Yamuna Group of Institution also offers several other courses.