MARATHA MANDALA NATHAJIRAO G. HALGEKAR INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTRE

Address: No.1007, Mal Maruthi Extenstion, Opp. Police Parade Ground, Belgaum : 590016

Affiliated University: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Year of Establishment: 1931

About College:

Maratha Mandal, Belgaum started in 1931, a dedicated group of individuals belonging to the Maratha Community, embarked on a dream. Their vision - to create a strong education base in the neglected areas of North Karnataka. Over a period of 75 years, the Maratha Mandal's Trust has blazed a trail, and set an unparalleled example in the state. Today, The Maratha Mandal's trust runs over 35 Institutions in the field of Education. More than 12,000 students undergoing every possible course from kindergarten to degree programs in the faculties of Arts, Science & Commerce and also professional courses in Dental, Engineering, Pharmacy & Polytechnic etc. are all part of this gigantic social phenomenon.

The Maratha Mandal Trust is ably managed by a board constituting the President, Vice President & Managing Committee Members, Trust Board Members & Governing Council Members, each a responsible and knowledgeable person with an immaculate track record. The success of Maratha Mandal can be attributed to their sterling contribution over the years. Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Belgaum stands testimony to the high professional standards aimed for and achieved by The Maratha Mandal, Belgaum.

MISSION AND VISSION

• To achieve excellence in health care.
• To build up an intellectual pool for advanced research.
• To shape professionals by imparting knowledge in cutting edge dentistry.
• To serve humanity with compassion.
•  To establish our own General & Super Specialty Hospital.
• To start Certificate Courses in Implantology.
• To start Diploma Courses in Dental Mechanics.
• To start Diploma Courses in Dental Hygiene.

The Campus has 1,20,000 Sq. ft. Dental College Building spread over a beautiful lush 6.18-acre plot. The building houses all the clinical and basic science department. The campus has staff quarters and independent fully equipped seminar halls & class rooms and well furnished Boys & Girls Hostels, Cafeteria, & Mess.

Students from different parts of India study in our college. Thus the campus not only serves to achieve academic pursuits but also provides an excellent opportunity to understand and exchange culture. They also celebrate the festivals in their own traditional way. Students also exhibit their excellence in various cultural activities like singing, dancing etc., under the aegis of the college's cultural committee . 

The auditorium of Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences has been designed with sitting capacity of over 250 persons at a time, with latest inbuilt sound and lighting systems. 

Digital Library and Helinet facility provide access to online databases, offline databases,  E-journals, E-books, E-documents. Library is very well ventilated, spacious, and enjoys natural lighting. We have reading and reference sections with seating capacity as per the norms of Dental Council of India and Rajiv Gandhi university of Health Sciences. 

The college provides comfortable and pleasant stay for its students and faculty. Architectural excellence can be felt at student hostels and staff quarters inside the college campus. Separate hostels are available for boys and girls. Medical supervisor is available at call to provide any medical aid required for the residents of the hostel.In short, the students feel the care and comfort while staying in the hostels. It is the kind of home feeling for students.

Courses Offered:

UG Courses:

• BDS

PG Courses:

• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Periodontology
• Dentistry and Endodontics
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Oral Pathology & Microbiology
• Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
• Oral Medicine and Radiology