Dental

Yes, you can join MDS colleges without appearing for NEET MDS. You can appear for the below-mentioned entrance exams to get accepted into MDS Colleges in India:

• INI CET: INI CET is an abbreviation for Institutes of National Importance Combined Entrance Test. The title INI is granted by the Act of Parliament of India to premier institutes or institutes of national importance. These institutions play a crucial role in creating highly skilled individuals, which in turn helps in the development of the nation directly or indirectly. Several colleges in various fields are conferred with this prestigious title, and to get admission into these institutes, one must appear for INI CET to become eligible. The registration for the INI CET January session began on September 15, 2023, and concluded on October 5. The INI CET exam will be held on November 5 in computer-based mode.
• NEET PG: NEET PG is a national-level PG entrance exam conducted by the NBE(National Board of Examinations). The exams are usually conducted in the first week of March.

Given below is the schedule for NEET PG and INI CET:

 Below mentioned are some of the colleges accepting NEET PG and INI CET:

Candidates seeking admission to the MDS course should meet the minimum requirements that is given below:

• Candidates must have completed their BDS graduation from a dental college recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
• Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 55% in all BDS subjects.
• Candidates must complete their BDS internship before enrolling in the MDS course.

Candidates must take the following dental entrance exams to be eligible for MDS admission:

NEET MDS: NEET MDS is a national-level entrance test conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to Masters in Dental Sciences (MDS). The exam is scheduled for May 2024.

INI CET: INI CET, or Institutes of National Importance Combined Entrance Test, is a test that one must take to become eligible for admission into premier institutes or institutes of national importance in India. These institutes play a vital role in creating highly skilled individuals, which in turn contribute to the nation's development. INI CET is required for admission into several colleges across various fields. Registration for the January session of INI CET began on September 15, 2023, and ended on October 5. The exam will be conducted on November 5 in computer-based mode.

NEET PG: NEET PG is a national-level entrance exam for postgraduate studies conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The exam is typically held in the first week of March.

Refer to the table below for their exam dates:

The application forms for Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) are typically released in June or July each year. To be eligible for BDS admissions, you should have passed your 10+2 examination with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English, and you must qualify for the NEET UG entrance exam. For MDS or PG Certificate programs, you need to have already completed your BDS programme and qualify for the NEET PG entrance exam. Please note that the application deadlines and specific admission details may vary from year to year, so it's essential to check the official MCODS website for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, for some specific PG Certificate programs in 2023, the last date to apply was March 15, and for the NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Counselling in 2023, the online registration was open from September 21 to September 23. Make sure to keep an eye on the official announcements for the latest application details and deadlines