Maharana Pratap Dental College, Kanpur

Maharana Pratap Dental College, Kanpur, was established in the year 2005 and is one of the premier dental education institutes in Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This affiliated college has been approved by the DCI and imparts a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with a total enrolment of 247 students. The campus is spread over 10 acres with a faculty strength of 106, hence maintaining a good student-to-teacher ratio.

The commitment of the institute towards dental education is well reflected through comprehensive facilities and a modern infrastructural setup, which provides a congenial learning atmosphere to students. Maharana Pratap Dental College has many facilities for the betterment of students. Boys' and girls' hostels are available on campus with 24-hour water supply and electricity supply.

There is also a well-established 100-bedded hospital providing services related to medicines throughout the day and night with ambulance facilities. This huge dental library is a knowledge hub, stocking more than 4,000 books and subscribing to over 30 national and international journals. There is also a digital library with broadband connectivity, providing seating arrangements for 150 students at one time.

Sports facilities are also provided to all students for recreation and physical fitness. The information technology infrastructure forms the base for the most modern methods of learning, while a cafeteria meets the dining needs of students. An auditorium serves as a centre for events and seminars, and a transport facility is provided for students and staff.

There are also branch post offices of the Bank of India and Union Bank of India, with CBS facilities and ATM counters to make banking experience exemplary. The Maharana Pratap Dental College offers only one course: the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). The functioning course is full-time, lasting five years with an approved intake of 100 seats.

The BDS programme has been structured to provide comprehensive dental education to the students so that they are fully prepared for successful careers in dentistry. Degree Name Total Number of Seats Total Fees BDS 100 Rs 707,500 The intake for the BDS course in Maharana Pratap Dental College is through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test conducted by NEET-UG .

This national level exam is the gateway to every dental aspiring student. The college admits candidates based on NEET scores; hence, it admits students based on merit and performance in the standardised test.