PG Certificate in Laser Dentistry 

at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

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.

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. 

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. 

The total tuition fee for Manipal College of Dental Sciences MDS ranges between INR 16.1 lakh and INR 53.7 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants have to pay the first-year fee and caution deposit at the time of admission. 

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. 

The college offers four certificate courses in the feild of dental science. To be eligible for admission, candidates are required to pass BDS degree from a recognised insititute or university. Given below are the certificate courses offered at Manipal College of Dental Sciences:

• Integrated Dental Photography Certificate
• PG Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry
• PG Certificate in Laser Dentistry
• PG Certificate in Oral Implantology

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.

Since it is the best private Dental college in India it is slightly difficult to get enrolled in the college post the government seats get filled, for that, the minimum marks that one has to score are more than 450 in NEET UG exam. After that, the seats get filled up within the next 600-700 ranks.

MAHE Manipal offers scholarships to students pursuing a course from Manipal College of Dental Sciences. Students pursuing BDS course can apply for The Kalam - Pai, Freeship & Scholars Scholarship. Students need to complete Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology to apply for the scholarship. 

MDS students can apply for PG Merit Scholarship. Students who have completed BDS degree from an institutions/ university recognised by the Dental Council of India can apply for the scholarship.