JMF’s ACPM Dental College, Dhule

ACPM Dental College, Morane. It is one of the premier dental colleges situated in Dhule, Maharashtra. The college offers a plethora of undergraduate to postgraduate programs in dentistry and adheres to a very stringent admission process to come at the best candidates. The college, which is approved by the Dental Council of India, has established itself as a center of excellence in dental education. The admission process at ACPM Dental College is primarily on the basis of national-level entrance examinations. For undergraduate admission, the college considers the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) while the National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam for MDS (NEET-MDS) for postgraduate level. These standardized tests guarantee a fair selection process with competition between the candidates in order to improve the quality of students who join. Academically, the year runs from August-September. The admission cycle thus starts from the announcement of NEET-UG exam and NEET-MDS exam dates, which fall in the first half of the year. 

The results are declared then enters into a counseling session where candidates are awarded seats as per their ranks and preferences. Candidates should have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to be eligible for BDS. The college has an intake capacity of 100 seats for the BDS program. For the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs, candidates must have completed a BDS degree recognized by an institution and qualified in the NEET-MDS examination. ACPM Dental College offers a variety of MDS specializations including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Prosthodontics Crown and Bridge, Periodontology, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Public Health Dentistry, and Pediatric Surgery. Each MDS program has a very limited intake of somewhere between 3 to 5 seats, hence very specialized training.

Application Process

Before applying to ACPM Dental College, candidates should determine to which programs they want to apply:

For BDS program:

1. Candidates are to appear for NEET-UG examination by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
2. Registering for the state-level counseling process after the declaration of NEET-UG results.
3. Fill in the choice of colleges and courses during the counseling process.
4. Those who are allotted a seat at ACPM Dental College are, to report in the institution, for the verification of documents and admission process.
5. Pay the required fees and proceed with admission.

For MDS programs:

1. Candidates are to appear for NEET-MDS examination by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
2. Registering for All India Quota (AIQ) counseling or State-level counseling process after the declaration of NEET-MDS results.
3. Fill in the choice of colleges and MDS specializations during the counseling process.
4. Those who are allotted a seat at ACPM Dental College are, to report in the institution, for the verification of documents and admission process.
5. Pay the required fees and proceed with admission.

Documents required for admission usually include:

• A score card of NEET-UG/NEET-MDS
• Mark sheets and certificates of 10th and 12th standards
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheets (for MDS admissions)
• ID proof
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Any other documents as required by the college/counseling authority.

The selection is based on the performance of the candidate in the respective entrance exams, NEET-UG for BDS, NEET-MDS for MDS, and the candidate’s rank in the merit list. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official site of ACPM Dental College, along with the respective counseling authorities for updates regarding admission dates, procedures, and necessary documentation.

Degree wise Admission Process

BDS: 5-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery program admission into ACPM Dental College depends on NEET-UG score. The College offers 100 seats in this program. Candidates should be 10+2 graduated in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and qualify in the NEET-UG examination.

MDS: ACPM Dental College offers a number of MDS for 3 years duration. Admission in all MDS courses is based on NEET-MDS score. The following MDS specializations are offered by the college:

1. MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (5 seats)
2. MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (5 seats)
3. MDS Prosthodontics Crown and Bridge (5 seats)
4. MDS Periodontology (3 seats)
5. MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (5 seats)
6. MDS Public Health Dentistry (3 seats)
7. MDS Pediatric Surgery (3 seats)

Candidates should have completed the BDS degree from a recognized institution and qualified the NEET-MDS examination.