Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
MDS Prosthodontics
A 3-year deep-dive into crowns, implants, digital dentistry & maxillofacial prosthetics at an NIRF #11, NAAC A++ deemed university.
Key numbers
NIRF Medical Rank
#11
NAAC Score
3.62 / 4
Batch Intake
6 seats
Program Duration
36 months
Are you eligible?
Degree Required
BDS degree from a recognised institution
Admission Mode
Entrance exam based; no direct admission
Entrance exams
What you'll actually do
The syllabus covers fixed & removable prosthodontics, maxillofacial prosthetics, occlusion, TMJ disorders, plus a mandatory research thesis and clinical rotations.
Investment
₹36.0L total
~₹12.0L per year
- Year 1 (Tuition & Clinical Training)₹12,00,000
- Year 2 (Tuition & Clinical Training)₹12,00,000
- Year 3 (Tuition & Clinical Training)₹12,00,000
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Premium Investment Alert
This is a high-ticket, 3-year commitment. On-campus hostel and scholarships exist, but map out your finances—including living costs in Pune—before you lock in.
The verdict
Worth considering
DPU brings serious credibility with NIRF #11 and NAAC A++, and the prosthodontics training is clinically intense. That said, the ₹36L fee stack against an ₹8L average starting CTC means the ROI is slow unless you plan to open your own practice or climb the academic ladder. If you have the capital (or scholarship support) and a long-term dental career vision, it’s worth considering; if you need immediate payback, think twice.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Elite clinical training in prosthodontics & implantology
- ✓ Strong institutional brand & NIRF ranking
- ✓ On-campus hostel & scholarship availability
Doesn't match
- ✗ Tight budget or high education-loan sensitivity
- ✗ Expecting a large starting salary to offset fees quickly
- ✗ Preference for a non-clinical or research-only career path