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ABSMIDS: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

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  • Estd. 1985

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Q:   Is pursuing MDS at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences expensive?
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Pursuing MDS at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences can be considered relatively affordable. The total fee for the MDS programme is INR 14 Lakh for the entire duration of 3 years. Compared to other institutions offering similar programs, the cost at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences is reasonable, making it an attractive option for students seeking quality education in the field of dentistry.

Q:   How costly is ABSMIDS?
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A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) is a dental college in Mangalore, Karnataka, offering various courses in dental sciences. The average fees for ABSMIDS are INR 5,07625 per year for undergraduate courses. The college offers 10 courses, with some of the top courses being BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology. The fees for ABSMIDS include tuition, examination fees, library fees, and other miscellaneous fees. The hostel fee mentioned for the cheapest option available is INR 1 Lacs per year.

Q:   What is the first step in the application process for ABSMIDS?
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The first step in the application process for ABSMIDS is to apply for NEET entrance exam for BDS and MDS. Before applying on the official website of the college, candidates are first required to fill out the application form by visiting NEET UG and NEET PG for admission to BDS and MDS, respectively. After filling out the NEET application form, candidates are required to visit the official website of the college to fill out the registration form. Candidates are required to register by entering basic details or using a valid email ID and phone number to apply for admission.

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BDS Admissions 2026

1 Course5 years
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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: NEET
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30 Sep '25 - 16 Oct '25
NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 Choice Filling
16 Oct '25
NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 Choice Locking
18 Oct '25
NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result
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Q:   Does ABSMIDS accept NEET MDS score?
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Yes, ABSMIDS accepts NEET MDS score for admission to its MDS courses. All dental colleges accepting NEET MDS scores will grant admission on the basis of the NEET MDS 2023 admission cutoff. The state-wise NEET MDS 2023 cutoff for government and private colleges will be released by the state competent authority. On the basis of the NEET MDS exam, admission will be offered to 6,501 seats offered to 50% All India Quota seats, 50% state quota seats, deemed/central universities, ESIC, and private universities are granted.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

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This is one of the best colleges that can secure your future.
Placements: The campus is big, and there is lots of stuff to do. The college has modern equipment for treatment, and it’s purely charitable. The class size is 100. The fee per year is 5.5 lakhs, and 80 out of 100 students get placed in good government hospitals, as its degree is of great importance. It’s ranked 6th in India among deemed colleges. There are many scholarships and research opportunities available, and the internship has a stipend too. Almost every student gets an internship after the course.
Infrastructure: The college has the best infrastructure, with Wi-Fi available 24/7, even in the hostel. There is a good, huge library that is well organized and divided systematically between UG and PG. The classrooms are airy and spacious, as well as air-conditioned, with good computer systems for advanced learning. The hospital is huge and systematic, with proper hygiene and sterilization, as well as a good patient inflow. The hostel is very comfortable with proper necessities, and the quality of food is good too, with a variety in the menu to prevent boredom. There are grounds and a big sports stadium for indoor games and outdoor games like cricket and football.
Faculty: The faculty is very supportive and knowledgeable. They try their best to make understanding easy and interesting. They are all experts in their field. The semester exams are difficult, but they nourish you and guide you for the main finals. The curriculum literally helps to prepare for PG entrance as well as other competitions.
Other: The best thing about this course is that you have the ability to bring a smile, a healthy and bright one, to people's faces. You can make them confident in their personal lives, and the best part is that dentistry is pure skill and pure hard work. There are lots of extracurricular activities in this college, including inter-college and intra-college championships, cultural fests, etc. You’ll surely enjoy your life here.
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Good infrastructure, faculty, average hostel food, and hostel rooms.
Placements: I joined this college last year through the NEET special round. This college has a beautiful campus. The teachers and lecturers are well-trained professionals and doctors. The course is offered at 5.3 lacs for students under the management quota, and it varies for students joining here based on NEET rankings.
Infrastructure: The college has a wonderful infrastructure with a vast library, labs with all the required instruments, and smart classrooms with AC that can comfortably accommodate around 100 students. Each batch has around 100 students; these batches are further divided into 4 so that all students can be paid attention to by the faculty. All the labs are well maintained, with all the instruments required for each student, and lab faculty are present to help students with all the experiments along with the subject lecturers. The hostel is a well-maintained residential place for students, costing $90000 for non-AC rooms, including mess feels, and $140000 for AC rooms. All the rooms are two, sharing separate beds, tables, and cupboards. The college conducts many sports and events for students. They have a vast outdoor ground near the hostel for cricket and football, along with an indoor stadium for volleyball, throwball, badminton, table tennis, tennis, and many more. All the students have free consultation and treatment for any medical emergency; they only need to pay for the extra materials used, and pharmacy bills for the medicine are also provided at a low cost in the hospital. The mess provides us with breakfast along with coffee, tea, and milk from 7:00-9:00 in the morning, lunch from 12:30-2:00, and dinner from 7:30-10:00 with evening snacks and hot beverages, the same as for breakfast from 4:30-6:00.
Faculty: The teachers are well qualified and knowledgeable doctors/dentists and teach exceptionally well. The curriculum of the college helps students focus, work hard, and relax, not putting too much pressure on the students. The semester/sessional exams conducted are exams that required hard work, but almost all the students pass as the teachers encourage students to do well and support them.
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A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences.
Placements: There are a variety of courses offered at the university. Admission to all medical courses is through NEET exam results and will depend on your cut-off. The college fee is Rs. 5,00,000 per annum. This includes a five-year course. It includes 4 years of academics and 1 year of internship in the college.
Infrastructure: The college offers Wi-Fi, a library, classrooms, and a mess for all students. The mess is only available for hostel students. The hostel fee is around Rs. 90,000 per annum which includes the mess food which is average. We also have access to an indoor stadium and ground for our sports activities.
Faculty: There are a variety of courses offered in the university. Admission to all medical courses is through NEET exam results and will depend on your cut off. The college feels is 5 Lacs per annum. This includes a five year course which includes 4 years of academics and 1 year of internship in the college.
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It is a very good college and paves the way for your future.
Placements: There is a total of 100 admissions. Our college offers proper BDS education as all 8 main subjects are being taught at national standards. Students will become highly acclaimed among practitioners. Our college increases job opportunities. Even at an international level, this course is very popular.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi facility is readily available with high-speed here, and the labs are one of the best. Our college has one of the huge oral pathology labs. Most of the classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with E-learning facilities and lecture capture systems. The library offers all concerning subjects books and different articles.
Faculty: Teachers here are highly qualified and very skilled. They inculcate interest to the students for the subject. They make us view and learn about advanced techniques which are not part of the syllabus. Our college has a huge inflow of patients and promotes research among undergraduates.
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Review of A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences.
Placements: In my class, there are a total of 100 students. In this college, there are only management quotas and NRI quotas. In BDS there are 4 years of learning and 1 year of internship. Since we are first years, we don't exactly know the previous percent of students who got internships for BDS in this college.
Infrastructure: There is university Wi-Fi. The facilities in the hostel are nice. There is free Wi-Fi in the hostel as well. Mess food is okay. For the first year girls, we got a new hostel that is in Uttar Bangalore. There are separate faculties for the hostel itself. There is a gym near the hostel. And sports and games are also available.
Faculty: The teachers are helpful, and they are friendly. There are 5-6 teachers in each subject to teach each topic to make us understand better. If we don't understand any topics, we can ask the teachers as many times as we want; they are willing to help us. Faculty members are nice.
Other: I was always interested in this course, BDS. This college is ranked 3rd among the dental colleges. Numerous patients come here.
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ABSMIDS
Cut Offs 2025

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Course202320242025
MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics184712122136
MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics145212062539
MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry601634593168
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery28845551854
MDS in Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge303923701842
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Q:   What is the minimum cutoff for BDS at ABSMIDS 2023?
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The cutoff for Bachelor of Dental Surgery at ABSMIDS (A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences) in 2023 is based on the NEET ranks. The last round closing cutoff for Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2023 stood at 1208898 for the General All India category students. The NEET cutoff for BDS in 2023 is expected to be 50 percentile for the General category students and 40 percentile for candidates belonging to OBC, SC, and ST categories.

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Q:   Is ABSMIDS best in Karnataka?
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A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences is considered one of the best dental colleges in Karnataka, established in 1985 and is a unit of Nitte Education Group. It is recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Malaysian Dental Council, and it is an affiliate of Okayama University Dental School, Japan, and an academic mentor to Oman Dental College Sultanate of Oman. ABSMIDS offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as certificate, doctoral, and fellowship programs.
Some of the positive aspects of ABSMIDS include:
Highly qualified and experienced faculty members.
A strong patient inflow, making it one of the most esteemed colleges in Karnataka.
A 3-month rural program that teaches students how to manage a clinic.
E-Learning resources to augment self-directed learning.
A compulsory internship for the BDS course, with 61 students placed in the previous years, and some joining for higher studies.

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ABSMIDS Placements 2024

CourseMedian Salary
BDS
3.6 LPA
MDS
4.15 LPA
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Q:   What was the highest package offered at ABSMIDS?
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The highest package offered at ABSMIDS is 8-9 LPA. The median package offered to BDS and MDS students in 2023 was INR 3.4 LPA and INR 3.63 LPA, respectively. The college holds placement drives every year on campus to help students get placed at reputable organizations and offers a comprehensive training programme to students to succeed in various rounds of interviews.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of ABSMIDS?
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The top recruiters of AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) include reputed companies such as Adani Defence & Aerospace, Airbus, Indian Airlines, Vistara, and Indigo. The college holds placement drives every year on campus to help students get placed at these and other reputable organizations. The placement process typically involves interviews and assessments to evaluate the skills and knowledge of the candidates.

Q:   How are MDS placements at ABSMIDS?
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The placement cell invites various dental hospitals, clinics, and institutions for campus recruitment. The placement process typically involves interviews and assessments to evaluate the skills and knowledge of the candidates. The institute strives to provide good placement opportunities for MDS students, but the final outcome depends on individual performance and market conditions. It is advisable to contact the institute directly or refer to their official website for more detailed and up-to-date information on MDS placements at ABSMIDS.

Academic YearStudents PlacedMedian Salary
2020-2172Rs.2,10,000
2019-2055Rs.3,24,000
2018-1947Rs.4,76,000

ABSMIDS Courses and Fees 2025

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BDS(1 course)
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : NEET
MDS(8 courses)
Exams : NEET MDS
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Q:   What is the fee for various courses at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences?
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A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences fee is a sum of multiple components such as caution deposit, exam fee, tuition fee, etc. Below is course-wise fee for A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences:

CourseTotal Tuition Fee 
BDSINR 20.2 lakh
MDSINR 6 - 30 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q:   Can I join ABSMIDS directly?
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Yes, you can apply directly to A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. ABSMIDS is one of the best dental colleges in Karnataka and was established in 1985. It is recognised by the Dental Council of India and offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as certificate, doctoral, and fellowship programs.

Q:   Does A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences accept NEET score for admission to MDS?
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Yes, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences accepts NEET MDS score for admission to its MDS courses. All dental colleges accepting NEET MDS scores will grant admission on the basis of the NEET MDS 2024 admission cutoff. To be eligible for admission candidates are required to score a good aggregate NEET MDS to grab the seat at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in MDS.

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ABSMIDS Admissions

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Q:   What is the selection process for MDS and what is the minimum NEET MDS score required?
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The selection process for MDS is simple you need to apply for undergraduate medical counseling through your NEET mark.The NEET MDS cutoff 2025 score for general category students is 261, while for SC/ ST/ OBC category aspirants, the cutoff is 227.

Q:   What documents do I need to apply at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences?
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Candidates during the registration process of A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences and Research required to submit some self-attested documents. Below are the set of documents required for BDS and MDS applications:

For BDS

  • NEET UG exam admit card
  • NEET UG result
  • Matriculation or equivalent certificate showing date of birth
  • Certificate of having passed Class 12 Examination along with a statement of marks
  • Certificate from the Principal of the School on prescribed proforma
  • Character Certificate proforma prescribed by CBSE to be issued by the Principal of the school last attended or from any Gazetted officer
  • Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe Certificate (if applicable)
  • Father's SC/ST Certificate
  • Physically Handicapped certificate (if applicable)
  • Entitlement Certificate for CWWAPP category (if applicable)
  • OBC Certificate (if applicable)
  • Non-creamy layer certificate and OBC caste certificate as per the Central list for OBC's

For MDS

  • Passport-size photograph of the applicant
  • Scanned signature of the applicant
  • Self-attested copy of High School/ Higher Secondary Certificate for verification of date of birth
  • Self-attested copy of the certificate in support of educational qualifications
Q:   When are ABSMIDS application forms out?
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The forms for ABSMIDS for 2024 are already out and you can apply for the same through the official website of ABSMIDS or check Shiskha.com. Admissions are open to all courses. NEET-UG exam is mndatory to take admission in this college in BDS. Min age criteria is also 17 years as on 31st Dec of the year of admission.

Total fees for various courses falls between 6 Lpa - 30 Lpa. 

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Q:   What is the seat intake for MDS at ABSMIDS?
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The seat intake for the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programme at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) is 48. This intake is distributed across eight specializations. Admission to both Management and NRI category seats in MDS is based on inter-se merit in NEET-MDS.

The A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) offers the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programme in eight different specializations. These specializations are:
  1. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
  2. Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge
  3. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  5. Periodontology
  6. Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
  7. Oral Medicine and Radiology
  8. Public Health Dentistry
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ABSMIDS FAQs

Q:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BDS at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences?
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A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences will release 4-5 rounds of NEET cutoffs for admission to medical courses. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

  • The NEET score of the candidate
  • The category of the candidate
  • The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

Q:   What is the cutoff for BDS at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences for other than general categories?
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The last year 2022, cutoff ranks for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences other than General category was - 865960 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in NEET exam, the last cut-offs also change a lot depending on the All India quota or Home State quota.

Q:   What is the NEET cutoff for BDS at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences?
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For 2022, the cutoff was 1022856 for the General category candidates in All India quota for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences. Moreover, the NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant. Candidates can check out AB Shetty Dental College Cutoff updates and trends here.

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for admission to BDS at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences?
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The latest cutoff information for admission to BDS at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences is based on the NEET UG scores. In the 2023 admissions, the overall rank for BDS at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences stood at 1119855 in Round 1, 1194646 in Round 2, and 863428 in Round 3 for the General category. Admission to the BDS programme is highly competitive and is determined by the NEET UG scores, with candidates needing to have passed 10+2 with PCB with at least 80% marks for admission to BDS. 

Q:   Is BDS at ABSMIDS better than Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital?
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A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute f Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) and Dr. D.Y.Patil Dental College and Hospital (DYP) are both provate dental colleges in India.

ABSMIDS is located in Mangalore, Karnataka, while DYP is located in pune, Maharashtra.ABSMIDS was established in 1985, while DYP was established in 1997.

Both colleges have good faculty and infrastructure.ABSMIDS has a slightly better student-faculty ratio than DYP.

Feature ABSMIDSDYP
LocationMangalore, KarnatakaPune, Maharasthra
Year of Establishment

1985

1997
Student -faculty 6:18:1
Placement rate95%90%
Q:   Which is the best course among the courses offered by A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences?
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Popular Courses

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS] - Full Time

Other Courses

  • Advanced Certificate Course in Oral Implantology - Full Time
  • Certificate in Oral Implantology - Full Time
  • Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] - Full Time
  • Ph.D - Full Time
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Oral Implantology [PGCOI] - Full Time
Q:   What are the fees structures for BDS programmes at ABSMIDS?
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The fee structure for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at A.B. shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) in Manglore, Karnataka in as follows:

  • Annual tuition fee: INR20.3lakhs

This fee includes tuition, examination fees, library fees, and other miscellaneous fees.

Q:   What has been the trend for cutoff in BDS at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in the last few years?
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The cutoff trend for medical Courses at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for medical courses under the General category for all India quota was 27890. In 2022, it increased to 1022856. Check more details about AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Cutoff here.

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for BDS at ABSMIDS?
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The latest cutoff Information for BDS at ABSMIDS for the General All India Category is 1209998.This cutoff was for the stray Vacancy Round of NEET 2023 counseling.The cutoffs for the previous two years were 1022856 for 2022 and 907423 for 2021.

Please note that the admission process for BDS at ABSMIDS for the year 2024 is yet to begin.The NEET PG 2024 exam will be conductedon May 5,2024, and the counselling process is expected to start in june 2024.

Q:   Can I get admission in AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in BDS, if my rank is between 1020000 and 1025000?
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For last year, the closing rank for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) was 1022856 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cutoffs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences.

Q:   What are the cutoff marks required for MDS?
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The cutoff marks required for Master of Dental Surgery admission through NEET Master of Dental Surgery 2023 vary based on the category of the candidate. For the general category, the revised cutoff percentile is 50th, with a corresponding cutoff score of 272. For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backword Caste candidates, the revised cutoff percentile is 40th, with a corresponding cutoff score of 238.

Q:   Which entrance exam scores are accepted by ABSMIDS for admission?
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A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) accepts the following entrance exam scores for admission to its dental courses:
NEET-UG: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the most important examination for students pursuing medical and dental courses in India. ABSMIDS requires candidates to obtain relevant scores in the NEET-UG for admission to its BDS program.
NEET-MDS: For the MDS courses at ABSMIDS, candidates must obtain relevant scores in the NEET-MDS.

Q:   Which branch is best in MDS at ABSMIDS?
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It is difficult to say which is better. ABSMIDS offers various MDS programs, including Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology, and Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BDS at ABSMIDS?
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The eligibility criteria for BDS at A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) are as follows:
Pass in 10+2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as one of the languages of study.
The candidate should have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission and should be NEET-UG qualified. NEET qualification is a prerequisite for admission to BDS.
In addition to the basic eligibility criteria, students seeking admission to BDS will be required to qualify in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) generally in May each year.

 

Q:   Can I get into ABSMIDS with 70% in class 12th?
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Yes, you can get into A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) with 70 percent in class 12th. The general criteria for admission require a pass in 10+2, with 50 percent marks in PCB (physics, chemistry, and biology), and English as one of the languages of study. Entrance exam marks are usually given preference above all. The candidate should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission and should be NEET-UG qualified.

Q:   Can I get MDS at ABSMIDS with 75 percentile in NEET MDS?
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Yes, you can get MDS at A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) with a 75 percentile in NEET MDS. The MDS cutoff 2023 score for general category students is 168 (18.193 percentile). Here are some key points regarding the MDS program at ABSMIDS:
ABSMIDS accepts NEET MDS scores for admission to the MDS courses.
The cutoff scores for MDS specializations at ABSMIDS vary, ranging from 6016 to 12852 for Round 3 in 2023.
The most competitive specialization has been MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, with a closing rank of 6016.
Keep in mind that the final selection for the MDS program at ABSMIDS depends on your NEET MDS score, specialization preferences, and the number of available seats.

Q:   Which is the top course of ABSMIDS?
A: 

ABSMIDS, Mangalore offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and fellowship courses in dental sciences. The only undergraduate course offered by ABSMIDS is BDS with a duration of 5 years. ABSMIDS Mangalore offers MDS programmes in eight specialisations.

  1. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
  2. Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specializations such as Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, and Crown and Bridge
  3. Fellowship Programme in Cleft Lip and Palate
  4. Fellowship Programme in Oral Implantology
  5. Certificate Course in Forensic Odontology
  6. Certificate Course in Cone Beam Computed Tomography
  7. Certificate Course in Oral Implantology
Q:   Where can a candidate check ABSMIDS cutoff 2023?
A: 

To check the ABSMIDS cutoff 2023, candidates can refer to the official website of ABSMIDS or other sources like Shiksha, etc. The cutoff for ABSMIDS varies for different courses and categories. For example, the NEET cutoff for ABSMIDS in 2023 for the general category was 1119855 rank. Similarly, the cutoff for Master of Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in Life Science in 2023 was 153 and 178, respectively. Candidates can also refer to the previous year's cutoff trends to get an idea of the expected cutoff for the current year.

Q:   Which one is better for MDS, ABSMIDS or Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital?
A: 

It is difficult to determine which college is better for MDS without considering your specific interests and preferences. However, here is a comparison of the two colleges based on the search results:

Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital 

Offers MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.

Ranked as a number one private college in a survey conducted by pioneer.

Provides bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. programs in dentistry.

ABSMIDS 

Offers BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery.

Ranked higher than Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital in India Rankings 2023: Dental

To make an informed decision, you should consider factors such as your preferred field of study, the college's reputation, and the available infrastructure. Additionally, you can visit the respective college websites for more information on their programs, faculty, and student life.

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A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences admission process starts with registration. Candidates are first required to fill out the NEET application form. Further, candidates are required to register on college official website. Follow the below steps to apply for BDS and MDS at A.B. Shetty

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Yes, there are scholarship programs available for undergraduate (UG) courses at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences. These scholarships include Merit Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, and other forms of financial aid to support students pursuing their UG courses at the institute. Stud

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A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences is considered a good college for BDS studies. The college offers a comprehensive BDS programme with a duration of 5 years and a total fee of INR 5,12,500 for the first year. Admission to the BDS programme is based on NEET UG scores, and the college h

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The MDS placements at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences are notable, with a high percentage of students being placed and selected for higher studies. In 2023, out of a total of 47 MDS students, 40 were placed, and 6 were selected for further studies, with a median package of INR 3.7

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The highest package offered to MDS students at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in 2023 was INR 3.63 LPA.

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