Nair Hospital Dental College

Nair Hospital Dental College, officially known as the Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, was established in 1950 and is one of India's premier dental institutions. Located in Mumbai Central, Maharashtra, this Public institution operates under the administrative control of the Government of Maharashtra and is affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The college is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a commendable grade. Spread across a sprawling campus integrated with the historic Nair Hospital, the institution has consistently maintained its position as a leading dental education provider in Western India. The college ranks among the top dental institutions in India, with NIRF Dental 2025 ranking reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive patient care. As a government-funded institution, Nair Hospital Dental College offers quality dental education at affordable costs while maintaining world-class infrastructure and clinical exposure. The college offers comprehensive dental education programmes across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels. The flagship Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme provides foundational dental education, while the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programme offers specialization in nine distinct branches of dentistry. The institution also conducts research programmes leading to PhD degrees in various dental specialties. Admission to the BDS programme is conducted through NEET-UG, whilst MDS admissions are based on NEET-MDS scores. The institution's unique advantage lies in its association with Nair Hospital, which provides students with extensive clinical exposure across diverse patient demographics, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for professional practice and research in dentistry.