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

  • A NAAC accredited
  • Private Institute
  • Estd. 1985

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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 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:   How many students can do MDS at ABSMIDS?
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AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) offers Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)program in eight specializations:

  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
  • Peridontology
  • Pedodontics
  • Oral Medicine and Radiology
  • Public Health Dentistry

The Total annual intake for MDS programs at ABSMIDS is 48 seats.This is distributed across the eight specializations as follows :

  • Prosthodontics:8 seats
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery :8 seats
  • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics:8 seats
  • Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics :8 seats
  • Peridontology :8 seats
  • Pedodontics:8 seats
  • Oral Medicine and Radiology :8 seats
  • Public Health Dentistry : 8 seats

These numbers are subject to change each year. 

 

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%

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MDS Admissions 2026

8 Courses3 years
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  • Accepting Exams: NEET MDS
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DatesEvents
22 Apr '26
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29 Apr '26
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2 May '26
NEET MDS 2026 Exam
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ABSMIDS Courses and Fees 2025

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
MDS(8 courses)
Exams : NEET MDS
BDS(1 course)
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : NEET

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ABSMIDS FAQs

Q:   Is ABSMIDS good for BDS?
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Yes, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) offers the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program. The BDS programme provides proper dental education and job opportunities, with a total of 100 admissions. he BDS programme is an undergraduate programme that provides proper dental education in eight main subjects at national standards. The eligibility criteria for the BDS programme include a pass in 10+2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and English as one of the languages of study. Additionally, the candidate should have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission and should be NEET-UG qualified.

 
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.

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

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:   What is the opening and closing rank for BDS at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences?
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Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, opening rank was 865960 and closing rank was 1022856. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam NEET. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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 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.

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025

ABSMIDS
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Medical Sciences Complex,
Deralakatte

Mangalore ( Karnataka)

Phone
9480812312

(For general query)

9480812310

(For admission query)

Email
absmids@nitte.edu.in

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