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No, you can't join Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital in Pune without taking NEET for BDS. NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a mandatory exam for admission to BDS programs at all recognised dental colleges in India, including Bharati Vidyapeeth. 

Eligibility criteria for BDS at Bharati Vidyapeeth

You must have passed 12th with at least 50% aggregate 

You must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects 

You must meet the eligibility norms specified by the Dental Council of India (DCI) 

If you are in the SC/ST category, you must have passed with at least 40% aggregate 

Bharati Vidyapeeth, Dental College and Hospital, Pune can be considered as a relatively costly college than the government dental colleges But is in par with the fees structure of the private deemed universities.

For BDS, the cost of studying is between Rs.4.5 Lacs and Rs.5 Lacs per annum. The fees for MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) depend on the specilization, and is in the range of Rs. 900000/- to Rs. 1200000/- per year. Extra expenses comprise hostel charges which range from Rs. 90,000/- TO Rs. 1.2 Lacs per annum, examination fees and other incidental expenses.

The college charges higher fees but it provides modern facilities, clinical experience and faculty members in addition to value addition to the education system. First, it is equally important to inform students that scholarships and financial helpers are there for brilliant students.

The fee for BDS program in Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune will be around INR 5,00,000 per year, for a total of approximately INR 20,00,000 over the course of four years. Fee does not include the one-year compulsory internship or hostel charges, which are about INR 60,000 per year.

The admission to the BDS program demands the qualification of the exam NEET-UG followed by undergoing the Maharashtra NEET counseling process provided by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER). Being a good academic structure and reputation, it delivers good quality education along with practical exposure towards clinical activity. 

Cutoffs for the 2022 admissions to Pune Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital has been released. The college has announced its cutoff ranks for different categories, with a general category cutoff of BDS admissions between180000-200000. In the case of OBC candidates, the cutoff is between 200000 and 220000 while SC/ST candidates will have cutoffs between250000-280000. On MDS admissions also the cutoffs vary by specialty and category from a low of 1,803 to a high of 10,985. It should be noted that these cutoffs are not final they might change depending on the test performance and other factors so it’s always advisable to contact the college directly to know about the changes in cutoff rankings.

Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune is in general a second-tier college among the dental institutions in India. It is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and is a constituent of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University which has been accredited with A+ by the NAAC.

Though it may not be in list and rank in most of the best Dental colleges like AIIMS or Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences situated in India but it has well built infrastructure, experienced faculty members and adequate clinical exposure. The college has earned its reputation for preparing quality dental specialists, and features good placement, internships, and specialised training programmes.

The institute has a diverse enrollment of students across the country, it is considered to be a competitive dental education in India.

The candidate must have passed BDS examination from any Dental College recognised by Dental Council of India

  The candidates should posses a permanent registration with any State Dental Council in India or Dental Council of India. If he does not have the same he will be required to obtain such registration within one month after admission to the P. G. course, failing which, his /her admission to the P. G. course will be cancelled

The candidate must be an Indian National.

To get admission to the MDS programme at Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital in Pune, you must: 

Pass the NEET PG MDS entrance exam

Register for counseling through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Attend counseling and get allotted a seat based on merit and preferences

Complete a BDS degree from a recognised institution

Register with the State Dental Council

Complete a compulsory rotatory internship in an approved dental college

The college has a merit-based admission system. Seats are allocated through:

1. NEET counselling for BDS and MDS programmes.

2. Medical colleges’ counselling for leftover seats (if any).

Nevertheless, some exceptions exist:

1. NRI/Foreign students: They may seek admissions directly from this college but should fulfill the eligibility conditions set by the institution as well as follow its admission procedures.

2. Management quota: There are certain reserved seats under management quota; however, the admission requirements for these seat categories must be met according to NEET scorecards and regulations.

However, let me say it loud and clear that you don’t have any soft spot nor do you know anybody who can help you enter this college without going through proper channels or meeting standard requirements!

The eligibility criteria for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth are as follows:

1. Educational Requirements: Candidates must have finished their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as primary subjects. These subjects require a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
2. Age: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
3. Admission to the BDS programme is determined by how well you perform in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG). To be eligible, you must have passed the NEET-UG with the required cutoff scores.