
ABSMIDS MDSHighlights 2026
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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.
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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.
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.
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- 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
- Fellowship Programme in Cleft Lip and Palate
- Fellowship Programme in Oral Implantology
- Certificate Course in Forensic Odontology
- Certificate Course in Cone Beam Computed Tomography
- Certificate Course in Oral Implantology
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.
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:
| Course | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| BDS | INR 20.2 lakh |
| MDS | INR 6 - 30 lakh |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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ABSMIDS MDSAdmission dates 2026
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
14 Mar '26 - 30 Mar '26 | NEET MDS Application Process 2026Ongoing |
29 Apr '26 | MDS admit card |
2 May '26 | NEET MDS 2026 Exam |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
3 Sep '25 - 8 Sep '25 | NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Institute Reporting |
26 Aug '25 - 31 Aug '25 | NEET MDS 2025 Online Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Registration |
ABSMIDS MDS Cutoff 2025
NEET MDS round 3 has been released for admission to MDS. Thus, counselling includes an Online Stray Vacancy Round. Applicants who have qualified for the entrance exam with the cutoff equivalent are eligible to participate.
Commonly asked questions On Cutoff
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.
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.
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, 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.
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ABSMIDS MDS Placements
As per ABSMIDS Dental NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during MDS placements 2023 stood at INR 4.15 LPA. Further, the placement rate recorded during MDS placements 2023 was 100%. Earlier, according to the NIRF report 2023, 47 MDS students were placed during AB Shetty Dental College placements 2022. The median package offered to MDS students was INR 3.63 LPA.
The key highlights related to A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences placements 2021 for BDS are tabulated below:
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A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Placements 2021: BDS |
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|---|---|
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Particulars |
Statistics |
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Total students |
82 |
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Students placed |
72 |
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Median package |
INR 2.10 LPA |
NOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from the NIRF report 2022.
Commonly asked questions On Placements
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.
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.
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Answered a year ago
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 c
Answered 2 years ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 years ago
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 y
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Beginner-Level 5
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Yes, ABSMIDS (AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences) is ranked among the top colleges in India.
It has top notch faculty who are experienced and friendly, classes are regular and help enhance one's skills and capabilities.The campus is also good with a fine infrastructure. It also offers go
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Answered 2 years ago
Both the mentioned colleges are known to be the best dental colleges in India. ABSMIDS for sure offers really good placements and so does DR. D.Y.Patil Dental College. But if asked to compare between the two, Dr D.Y Patil Dental College is seen to offer better placements with higher salary packages
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