Pune, 31 January 2026: The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has cancelled the affiliation of Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital. The decision follows the college’s continued failure to meet essential academic and administrative requirements, despite being given multiple opportunities to improve.
According to an official communication issued by the university, inspections revealed serious shortcomings in infrastructure, teaching arrangements, and compliance with regulatory norms.
MUHS stated that the deficiencies persisted even after earlier warnings and timelines for corrective action, leaving the university with no option but to take strict action.
The cancellation of affiliation will come into effect from the 2026–27 academic year. As a result, the college will not be permitted to admit new students to its undergraduate or postgraduate dental programmes.
However, students who are currently enrolled will not be affected academically; MUHS has directed that they be permanently transferred to other private dental colleges in Maharashtra. This transfer process will be managed by the university.
In a related development, it has also come to light that 78 teaching and non-teaching staff members at the college have not been paid salaries since 2024. Complaints regarding unpaid wages were heard by the university, and the institution was granted time to resolve the issue. With no satisfactory progress reported, MUHS proceeded with the final decision.
The order cancelling the affiliation was formally issued on Friday by MUHS Registrar Rajendra Bangal, marking one of the stronger regulatory actions taken by the university in recent years to enforce academic standards.
