Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences

Aspirants need to apply for NEET for BDS and NEET MDS for MDS programme at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences. Aspirants need to first register on the official website of NTA with the basic details to generate login credentials. Candidates then need to login and fill out the application form. Aspirants also need to pay an application fee and upload documents to complete the form.

Candidates need to pass a minimum of Class 12 to apply for BDS programme at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences. The minimum aggregate required in Class 12 is 50%. Hence, aspirants with 65% aggregate in Class 12 can apply for BDS programme. There is a relaxation of 5% in aggregate for SC/ ST category.

No, candidates cannot get admission at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences without entrance exam score. The institute considers scores in NEET for BDS admission. Aspirants with a valid score in NEET MDS can get admission in the MDS programme. Once selected, aspirants need to apply for KEA Counselling for seat allotment. 

Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences admissions are entrance-based. Candidates must appear for NEET for admission to BDS programme. For MDS, the selection is based on NEET MDS score of the candidate. Besides, aspirants must score equal or above the CIDS Coorg cutoff to get a seat in the institute. Candidates need to participate in KEA Counselling to get a seat in CIDS.

No, Coorg Institute of Dental Science does not offer direct admission. The institute considers NEET and NEET MDS scores for admission to BDS and MDS programmes, respectively. Aspirants first need to apply for the accepted entrance exam and then appear for the same. Aspirants with a score equal or above CIDS cutoff are further required to participate in state-level counselling. 

For the BDS programme at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, the total tuition fee is approximately INR 3,83,232, and the average initial salary for graduates ranges between INR 4 to 10 lacs. 

Total Tuition Fee: INR 3,83,232 

Average Initial Salary: INR 4 - 10 lacs 

Additional Fees: Students should budget for hostel accommodation charges, examination fees, library fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. 

Hostel Fees: Generally range from INR 40,000 to 70,000 per year, depending on the type of accommodation and amenities provided. 

Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences (CIDS) offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs, with the MDS programme having nine specializations. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Undergraduate: BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) 

Postgraduate: MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) with specializations 

MDS Specializations: Orthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontology, Oral Pathology, Microbiology, etc. 

Other: Nobel Biocare Implant Fellowship in partnership with Nobel Biocare Company 

For the 2023 NEET cutoff for Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences (CIDS), a general category student aiming for a BDS seat in the government quota typically needed a score around 450-500 marks, while for private quota, the cutoff might be lower, around 349 marks. 

Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences (CIDS) uses the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admissions to its BDS program2. The NEET cutoff scores for CIDS are determined by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

The NEET 2022 cut-off scores are as follows:

General Category: 291 (50th percentile).

SC/ST/BC-A/B/C/D/E, SC-PWD/ST-PWD/BC- A/B/C/D/E -PWD: 257 (40th percentile).

UR-PWD: 274 (45th percentile).

Revised NEET Percentile :

General category (UR/EWS): ZERO (50th Percentile).

SC/ST/BC & PWD (SC/ST/BC): ZERO (40th Percentile).

General Category (PWD): ZERO (45th Percentile).

The Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences (CIDS) facilitates placements through its placement cell, which helps BDS students find positions in private dental clinics. While CIDS doesn't guarantee 100% placement, many graduates find opportunities in hospitals or abroad. 

Job profiles for graduates include dentist, dental hygienist, clinical research scientist, general practitioner, and lecturer. Salaries can range from INR 3,00,000 to INR 12,00,000 LPA, depending on experience, knowledge, and skills.