Manipal College of Dental Sciences UG, PG, Certificate Courses 2025

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.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) offers a 5-year undergraduate program-  Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), including 1 year of compulsory rotating internship. 

For admission to this course, you have to Register, Appear, and Qualify in NEET UG 2024 but you must fulfill the eligibility criteria to apply at MCODS.

- If the qualification is 12th class then the Candidate must have passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually from a recognised Board and must have obtained 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology. In respect of PwBD candidates as per NMC and DCI Regulations, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 40% instead of 50%. Candidates who have passed Class 12 from Open School or as private candidates shall not be eligible to appear for the ‘National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test’. The lower age limit is 17 years on or before 31st Dec of the year of admission (born on or before 31.12.2006) Result awaited candidates can also apply.

- Furthermore, candidates who have completed three-year of graduation with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in these subjects and the candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course Or Candidate who have completed B.Sc. from Indian University with not less than 2 of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotech and further passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English can also apply.

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No, there are no scholarship programmes for UG courses at Manipal College of Dental Science because this is a private institute/college or if there is any, then you have to get a good mark in NEET UG exam, otherwise, you have to apply for government scholarship program.

Following is the  UG fee structure of various courses offered by The Manipal College of Dental Sciences:-

1. Bachelor of Dental Surgery- 7Lakhs (1st year fees) 

2. Master of Dental Surgery-17.6Lakhs (1st year fees) 

3. Certification-3.35Lakhs (total fees)

4.P.G certificate-4.5Lakhs (total fees) 

5.P.G diploma-2.1 Lakhs (1st year fees) 

this is the fee stracture of this college or its changing year by year.

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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 NEET cutoff 2023 has been concluded after the release of Round 6. The cutoff was released for multiple specialisations among which, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) became the most competitive specialisation. This conclusion was derived after considering their last round closing ranks.

During the Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank stood at 488048 for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), while in 2022, the last round closing rank was 424583. In 2021, it was 619839 for the General All India category students. Analysing the Round 6 closing rank for the last three years, Manipal College of Dental Sciences witnessed a fluctuating trend for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). To check out the previous years’ round-wise closing cutoff ranks for all the specialisations, candidates can refer to the table given below:

Last closing rank:- 

For general category

2021-337601

2022-146175

2023-442843

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 BDS 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 BDS placements 2022 stood at INR 3.75 LPA. The median salary trends witnessed during Manipal College of Dental Sciences BDS placements over the past three years 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:

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 NEET exam scores are important to get admission to the Manipal College of Dental Sciences. NEET is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to any undergraduate or postgraduate medical and dental courses in India.

Candidates who want to apply for any medical courses at Manipal College of Dental Sciences should qualify through the NEET exam. The candidate should get at least 450+ marks in the NEET exam to get a good chance to get a place in Manipal College of Dental Sciences. But, usually, this minimum score varies depending on the number of people attempting the exams and the number of slots available in colleges. 

Yes, pursuing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) can be worth it in terms of:

• Ranking: As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, MCODS ranks 2nd under the category of 'Dental'. It is also ranked 9th among private dental colleges in India. 
• Placement: According to the Manipal College of Dental Sciences NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during UG 5-year and PG 3-year placements in 2023 stood at INR 3.8 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively.
• Internships: MCODS students get an opportunity to do internships at the top institutions in their final year, and the college pays them during this time.

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. 

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.

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.