MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

at ABSMIDS, Mangalore

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Yes, you can get admission in ABSMIDS for MDS with 60% in Class 12th. The eligibility criteria for MDS at ABSMIDS are as follows:
Candidates should have passed Class 12th with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English.
Candidates must have a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/PBC).
Candidates should be a minimum of 17 years old as on December 31 of the admission year and a maximum of 25 years.
Candidates must qualify in NEET MDS.

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.

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.

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.