Archive · 1 Feb 2026
MUHS revokes Sinhgad Dental College affiliation
The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has decided to stop its affiliation with Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital.
This decision was made because the college did not follow the rules and did not improve even after being given chances to do so.
Starting from the year 2026-27, the college will not be able to take in new students for its dental programs.
However, students who are already studying there will be moved to other dental colleges in Maharashtra.
The university found problems with the college's buildings, teaching, and following the rules.
The order to stop the affiliation was issued by the MUHS Registrar, Rajendra Bangal.
MUHS revokes Sinhgad Dental College's affiliation due to regulatory violations.
College failed to meet academic and administrative requirements despite warnings.
Decision effective from the academic year 2026-27, no new admissions allowed.
Current students will be transferred to other private dental colleges in Maharashtra.
Inspections revealed major shortcomings in infrastructure, teaching, and compliance.
- Who
- Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital
- What
- Revocation of affiliation due to regulatory violations
- When
- Effective from the academic year 2026-27
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Failure to meet academic and administrative requirements
- Institution
- Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital
- Regulatory Body
- Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)
- Effective Date
- Academic year 2026-27
- Issued By
- MUHS Registrar Rajendra Bangal
- Impact
- No new admissions, current students unaffected