Maulana Azad Medical College University of Delhi Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg Answered Questions

The NIRF Reports of MAIDS and PGIDS Rohtak contain some insights on MDS placements over the past few years, which may help candidates in ascertaining which among the two offers better placements. Some of these insights are tabulated below:Institute20232022MAIDSMedian Package: INR 17.69 LPAStudents Placed: 7 out of 22Median Package: INR 17.64 LPAStudents Placed: 4 out of 18PGIDS RohtakMedian Package: INR 15.48 LPAStudents Placed: 33 out of 32Median Package: INR 11.75Students Placed: 32 out of 32

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences accepts NEET MDS entrance exam scores for admission to the MDS courses. As per the Round 1 of the MAIDS cutoff 2024, the closing rank for MDS in Prosthodontics was 2 for the General AI category students. MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedies turned out to be the most competitive specialisation with a closing rank of 1. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NEET MDS Round 1 closing ranks for various MDS courses offered at the institute:Course2024MDS in Prosthodontics, Crown and bridge2MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedies1MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology207

To apply for BDS admission at Mauana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, aspirants must complete the NEET UG application process. The NEET UG application fee depends on the reservation category of candidates. The category-wise application fee are tabulated below:CategoryApplication Fee (in INR)General1,700General EWS and OBC1,600SC, ST, PwD1,000Outside India9,500

To be eligible to pursue a BDS at MAIDS, MAMC, applicants must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:Candidates must complete the age of 17 years on or before Dec 31 of the year of admissionCandidates must have passed Class 12, with an aggregate of at least 50% (40% for Scheduled Castes/Tribes) in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together, or a BSc with at least 50% and any two subjects out of Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology); and a pass in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in Class 12Candidates should be medically fit

To ascertain which institute among Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences and PGIDS Rohtak is better for pursuing a BDS, candidates can refer to the following comparison table and make an informed choice:ParticularsMAIDSPGIDSMedian PackageINR 14.35 LPAINR 8.5 LPANIRF Ranking 2024 (Dental)323Shiksha Rating4.7/54.2/5

MAIDS, MAMC BDS curriculum includes various theoretical and practical subjects. Some of these subjects are listed below:Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology General and Dental Pharmacology and TherapeuticsDental MaterialProsthodontics and Crown & BridgeConservatives Dentistry and EndodonticsOrthodontics & Dentofacial OrthopaedicsPaediatric & Preventive DentistryOral Medicine and RadiologyPublic Health Dentistry

MAIDS BDS counselling for 15% of the total seats is condcuted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the All India Quota (AIQ). MCC has not yet released the NEET UG counselling dates for the upcoming admission year yet. It is expected to be released in the month of July.

MDS at MAIDS, MAMC is a three-year programme. The maximum duration to complete the programme is five years. The course curriclulm is evenly spread over six semesters and it varies across the available MDS specialisations. It is designed to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students in their preferred specialisations, through lectures, journal clubs, seminars, symposiums and regular postings in hospitals and clinics. The assessment includes theory, practical and clinical examinations, in addition to the viva-voce and pedagogy. 

Both MAIDS, MAMC and Jamia Milia Islamia are well-known institutes offering BDS in Delhi. To decide which among the two provides better placements to BDS students, candidates can refer to the following table comparing the median salary packages offered at these institutes during BDS placements over the past three years:YearMAIDSJamia Milia Islamia2023INR 14.35 LPAINR 13 LPA2022INR 14.16 LPAINR 13 LPA2021INR 13.68 LPAINR 11 LPANOTE: The above-mentioned data is sourced from the NIRF Reports (2024) of the institutes.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), affiliated with Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) in Delhi, you must meet the following criteria: 1. Educational Qualifications: Age Requirement: You should be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the admission year. Academic Qualifications: You must have completed your 10+2 (Senior Secondary Examination) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. The minimum aggregate marks required are: General Category: 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined. Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST): 40% in the same subjects.  Additional Qualifications: Candidates who have completed a three-year graduation with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, including practical tests, are also eligible. Similarly, B.Sc. graduates with at least two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology, and who have passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English, are eligible.    2. Entrance Examination: NEET UG: Admission to the BDS program at MAIDS is based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG scores. You must qualify NEET UG to be considered for admission.    3. Registration with Delhi University: After qualifying NEET UG, you need to register with the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, for the BDS program.    4. Medical Fitness: You should be medically fit to pursue the BDS course.    For detailed information and updates, please refer to the official MAIDS admission procedure page.