MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry 

at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

The highest package offered during MCODS BDS and MDS placements 2022 was INR 6.50 LPA and INR 8.00 LPA, respectively, according to the Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) NIRF Report 2023. Average annual salary in MDS is INR 6.9 lakhs.

According to Manipal College of Dental Sciences NIRF report 2023, the placement rate recorded over the past three years during Manipal College of Dental Sciences MDS placements was 100%. Further, the trends witnessed during Manipal College of Dental Sciences MDS placements over the past three years with respect to the total students and number of students placed are presented below:

Manipal College of Dental Sciences MDS average package data is not released. However, according to Manipal College of Dental Sciences NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during Manipal College of Dental Sciences MDS placements 2022 stood at INR 4.50 LPA. Further, a declining trend was witnessed in the median salary offered over the past three years during Manipal College of Dental Sciences MDS placements, which is presented below:

Being a private Institution it is quite expensive but is superior in the field and provides ample amount of opportunities to the students and therefore is worth it. The total expense during the BDS programme is around 30 Lakhs INR . Counting the benefits that come after completion of the degree from MCODS should make students and parents invest in the courses here.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences under the MAHE Manipal offers courses at UG, PG and certificate levels in the Dental field. The college offers BDS at UG and MDS at PG levels. Admission to MCODS Manipal courses is entrance-based. However, the merit of the aspirants is considered in the last qualifying exam for admission to certificate courses.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences offers seat to candidates in MDS programme based on NEET-PG score. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria for admission. After passing the entrance exam, aspirants need to register and provide their choice on MCC Portal. Selected aspirants are offered seat in the college via online counselling and seat allotment. 

Yes, Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) is considered one of the best dental colleges in India. The MCODS courses are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The college was ranked 2nd by NIRF in 2024 in the Dental category. India Today ranked MCODS 5th in the Dental category. The median package offered during UG 5-year and PG 3-year MCODS placements 2023 stood at INR 3.8 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. Candidates can visit the official website to consider the college's infrastructure, faculty, campus life and internships. 

Students pursuing MDS course from Manipal College of Dental Sciences can opt for PG merit scholarship. Candidates need to complete BDS degree from an institution/ university recognised by the Dental Council of India for MDS scholarship. The award ofscholarship for the subsequent years is the same as given, at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship is extended for the subsequent year only to those students who qualifies in the year-end examinations
as per NMC.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal admissions are currently open. Aspirants need to fill out the application form for the preferred course. Admission to BDS programme is based on NEET-UG score. The selection for MDS is based on NEET-PG score followed by counselling and seat allotment. 

Candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12 to apply for a UG course at Manipal College of Dental Sciences. As per the eligibility criteria stated by the college, aspirants need to pass Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English individually with at least 50% aggregate taken together to apply for UG course i.e. BDS. Hence, candidates with 60% in Class 12 can get admission provided they also fulfil the selection requirement.