MDS

To secure admission into the MDS course in Pedodontics at Kolhan University, candidates have to typically score a NEET PG rank between 8 and 10 under the Jharkhand state quota. It is a marker of the competitive course as it is based on the performance of the candidate in the NEET MDS entrance examination. The applicants should also possess a BDS degree and serve a compulsory rotatory internship before applying. Admissions include entry into counseling conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.

On completion of MDS from KNRUHS, candidates can find job opportunities in both public and commercial hospitals. There are opportunities for this PG degree holders in research area, wherein they are required to find treatments for mouth diorders. Some of the popular job profiles among the MDS degree holders are as follows:

• Dentist
• Dental hygienist
• Clinical research scientist
• General practitioner
• Lecturer, etc. 

In order to decide which college to select, the aspirants can compare their preferred colleges based on certain parameters. The course fee, placement package, Shiksha rating and more are some of the factors that can be considered for the same. Below table shows a comparison between Mamata Dental College and Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery for their MD courses:

The course tuition fees is almost the same at both the colleges. Hence, both are equally affordable. Candidates must note that the mentioned fees is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to revision and hence, is indicative. 

There are various colleges in Warangal that offer dental programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Admission criteria can vary based on the college that the candidate is getting admission in. For MDS at KNRUHS, the selection is done based on applicants scores in the NEET MDS. Mentioned below are the colleges/institutes that are offering the PG course:

• Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences
• Malla Reddy Dental College for Women
• MNR Dental College and Hospital
• Sri Balaji Dental College

The total number of seats available for MDS at Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences is 209. These are distributed among the KNRUHS-affiliated colleges. The below table presents seat distribution for MDS course in the university affiliated colleges:

NOTE: The aforementioned seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The university has a total of 209 seats for the MDS programme. Out of this, the seats are distributed in the institutes that are offering the PG programme. The maximum seats for MDS are at the Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery - 45. It must be noted by the candidates that the mentioned intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences MDS cutoff is determined based on the applicants NEET MDS scores. The cutoff for MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery shows a fluctuating trend. In 2024, the last round closing rank for this course was 206, however, it was 168 in 2023 and 435 in 2022. The candidates who meet the cutoff criteria become eligible for admission in the PG programme. 

Yes, you have to pay the first semester fee or the prescribed fee amount to lock the allotted seat. Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences MDS tuition fee amount ranges from INR 75,000 to INR 17.3 lakh. It must be noted that the mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. It is also advised to keep the fee payment receipt safe for future references. 

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences select candidates for admission in the MDS programme on entrance score basis. Thus, the aspirants must have a valid score of NEET MDS to get selected. Apart from this, candidates must hold a valid BDS degree from a recognised university. To apply at KNRUHS, the eligible candidates can go on to the official website to register and apply. Then a cutoff list is prepared. The applicants who meet the cutoff criteria can proceed with admission formalities. Seats can be finalised by paying the admission fee amount.