Manipal College of Dental Sciences

The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, also known as MCODS, was established in 1965 and received accreditation by the Dental Council of India in 1970. It was India's first private dental college and 14th dental college. Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal (MCODS), Manipal, formerly known as the College of Dental Surgery, was established in 1965, as the first self-financing institution under private sector in India. Ranked No 2 college in the dental category of NIRF- 2022 and Ranked No 1 college in the dental category of NIRF- 2021.It is a constituent college of Manipal Academy Of Higher Education (MAHE).

MCODS faculty have received many national and international awards and prestigious research grants. Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal world-class campus for students offers a perfect atmosphere for learning, all-round development and also to enjoy co-curricular activities. The campus includes very comfortable hostels, a world-class indoor sports complex and a beautiful park to unwind in. College offer innumerable opportunities for students to develop and nurture their inherent talents as well. The academic program is ably handled by a team of well-qualified and dedicated academicians and oral health care professionals. Institution focuses on research as a means to improve oral health care

 Manipal College of Dental Sciences hospital , Manipal 

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal MCODS infrastructure supports more than 340 dental chairs and state-of-the-art laboratories .  MCODS, Manipal, has several peripheral clinics that include centers at Dr. T.M.A. Pai Hospital, Udupi; dental clinics at Hebri and Saligrama, Sharada Residential School, Udupi; Besides these, the mobile dental unit caters to the dental treatment needs of patients in and around Udupi. With 500+patient /Day ,800+ crowns/ month ,60 Bed 200+ GA cases fully AC 10000 Publication one of the best Dental Treatment Hospitals in India.

Every laboratory and every speciality owns advanced equipments. It ranges from CBCT machine, Carl Zeiss surgical microscope, Carl Zeiss Endodontic microscope, Lasers, FACCAD orthodontic planning software, Conscious sedation, Peizo electric surgical unit, CAD-CAM, BPS unit, 3D Printer, Digital smile designing software, Hard tissue microtome, frozen sectioning unit, linear accelerator, T-scan and so on.....

In addition to the Bachelor’s and Post Graduate courses in dental surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal also conducts advanced certificate courses in Oral Implantology, Aesthetic Dentistry and LASER dentistry, Integrated dental photography. A postgraduate course in Dental Materials, the first of its kind in the country, is also a part of the institution’s academic progress. Diploma courses in Dental Hygiene, Dental Mechanics, and Dental operatory room assistant are offered as well.

International Collaborations:-

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal is engaged in faculty and student exchange programs as well as research collaborations with Queen Mary University, London, University of Sheffield, King’s College, London and the University of Birmingham, UK, University of Zurich, Switzerland, Charles Strut University, Australia, Boston University, and University of Chicago U S A, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil and Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka

MDS Program List:  Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal,

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Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal MDS (Master Degrees in Dental Sciences )Counseling is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)and KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority)

SEAT DISTRIBUTION FOR MDS :-

The MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)/DGHS conducts Counseling for allotment of Post Graduate (MD/MS/Diploma and MDS) seats to the NEET PG/MDS eligible and qualified candidates in participating:-

All the candidates who have qualified for All India Quota seats on the basis of their rank in NEET PG /MDS conducted by NBE including candidates from Union Territory of J&K will be eligible. The role of MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) of DGHS is limited to allotment of seats to the participating candidates, as per their merit and choice, which starts only after receiving the list/data/Information of successful candidates from National Board of Examinations (NBE) i.e. the NEET (MDS) examination conducting body 

There will be four rounds of Counseling i.e., Round 1 & Round 2, third Round & Stray Vacancy Round and all the rounds will be conducted by MCC. All candidates who have qualified for All India Quota seats on the basis of their rank in NEET MDS conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE) will be eligible for participation in the counselling process. Eligible candidates may download the Rank letter/ Result from NBE website

Eligibility Condition:

• The candidate should have qualified under NEET-MDS eligibility.
• Domicile-free Counseling (Open to all)
• Internal quota seat for AMU/BHU & Delhi University Quota
• For this academic year2024, the internship completion date may be treated as 30th June 2024 as approved by the competent authority, MoHFW

For Delhi University Quota (MAIDS): The candidate must have passed the final M.B.B.S. examination (for MD/MS/Diploma Course) and BDS examination (for MDS Course) from the University of Delhi and must have completed a satisfactory one-year compulsory rotating internship and must submit their internship completion certificate at the time of admission. For the Reservation Policy of 50% Internals seats of AMU, there is no reservation

AMU Internal seats (ZADC, Aligarh) : An Institutional (Internal) candidate has passed the qualifying examination (MBBS/BDS as applicable) from AMU and completes his/her internship as per the dates specified by AMU authorities.

BHU Internal seat (IDS, BHU): Only those Candidates who have passed MBBS/BDS from the Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU as per the internship dates specified by IMS, BHU will be eligible, provided the Candidates have appeared and qualified in the NEET-PG / MDS Examination.

Central Institutes: The Candidates should have completed their MBBS/BDS from I.P. University (VMMC & SJH; ABVIMS & RML; Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, New Delhi; Army College of Medical Sciences, Delhi; North Delhi Municipal Corporation(Medical College) Hindu Rao Hospital) are eligible for Internal seats of 50% in Central Institutes (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC-Basaidarapur)

Step Wise Counseling Process conducted by MCC

Step Wise Counseling Process conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

 The counseling process for admission into various programs will encompass four distinct rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray and Special Stray Vacancy Round. In accordance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's directives, as per the orders dated 12.12.2022 and 16.12.2021 in the case of "SLA (C) No. 10487 of 2021 in the matter of Nihila P.P. v/s MCC & Ors.," all four rounds will be conducted online by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). This approach ensures a transparent and accessible counseling process for all candidates.

Following the Supreme Court's approval, no seats will revert to the participating states after Round 2, marking a significant change in the counseling process. The Mop-up Round will now be recognized as Round 3 from the 2023-24 session onwards. The candidate is now allowed to upgrade seat from second round to 3 rd (mop up) round.It is crucial for candidates to make informed decisions regarding their participation in Round 3 of MCC counseling, as withdrawal from this round will not be permitted. Additionally, candidates accepting a seat in Round 3 will be ineligible for any further counseling rounds.

To facilitate a seamless transition between rounds and ensure optimal seat allocation, data will be shared between the Centre and the States. Any candidate listed in the allotments will be excluded from the All India Stray Vacancy Round to maintain the integrity of the counseling process.

For seats designated as JAIN MINORITY/MUSLIM MINORITY/NRI, any vacancies remaining after Round 3 will convert to UR MANAGEMENT Private Deemed University seats. This conversion only occurs after all eligible candidates for JAIN MINORITY/MUSLIM MINORITY/ NRI seats have been considered, ensuring no seat goes unfilled and maximizing educational opportunities for all students.

COUNSELLING STAGES

Fees to be paid at the time of registration

Reservation Policy for 15% All India Quota seats: 

Guidelines for NRI Seat Allocation during MCC Counseling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has established specific criteria for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) seat allocation as per the directives issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. According to the verdict in W.P. No. 689/2017 - Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Anr. vs. Union of India & Ors. on August 22, 2017, candidates qualifying as NRIs are eligible for NRI category seats. This eligibility extends to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Foreign Nationals, who may only apply for NRI-designated seats.

Indian Nationals seeking to be reclassified to the sponsored NRI category must adhere to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)'s requirements, including the timely submission of necessary documents upon request. Candidates are encouraged to stay informed on the process through official Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) communications to ensure compliance and secure their eligibility for NRI seat consideration during the counseling sessions.

First Round:- (MD/MS/DNB/MDS)  (Free Exit Round) (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes/DU/DNB)

2nd Round :-(MD/MS/DNB/MDS) (No Free Exit Round ) Fresh Registration for 2ND ROUND (not required for earlier registered candidates) (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes/DU/DNB)

CONVERSION ALGORITHM (applicable in third round)

Round-3 Start (earlier known as MOP –UP ROUND) :- (MD/MS/DNB/MDS) (No Free Exit Round) Fresh Registration for Round 3(not required for earlier registered candidates) (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes/DU/DNB)

Stray vacancy: (MD/MS/DNB/MDS) (No Free Exit Round) (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes/DU/DNB)

Special Stray vacancies:- (MD/MS/DNB/MDS) (No Free Exit Round) (AIQ, Deemed University, Central University/Institutes/DU/DNB)

NOTE:- The Special Stray Vacancy Round is conducted exclusively to fill any seats that remain vacant even after the Stray Vacancy Round. This round is a final attempt to ensure that no seat goes unfilled, providing one last opportunity for candidates to secure a position in their desired college or course.

• Notification for counseling process
• NRI application with appropriate documents to be mailed for opening NRI portal ([email protected]) (*NRI seat openings during the counseling rounds are contingent on the availability of NRI vacancies.)
• Seat matrix Special Stray vacancies
• Exercising of “Fresh Choice filling” and Locking of choices
• Seat allotment Special Stray vacancies
• All allotted students must download allotment letter

What documents are required at the time of joining in allotted Medical / Dental College?

MDS CUT OFF 2023-24 :- MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)

SEAT MATRIX 2023-24 :-MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)

CUT OFF 2023-24 :MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)

KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) COUNSELING 

As per consensual agreement between the Karnataka government and Manipal Academy Of Higher Education (MAHE) . Manipal Academy Of Higher Education (MAHE) Karnataka shares 2% of there seat in UG and PG  For the local students of Karnataka. The Tuition fees will be same as MCC counseling. 

KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) COUNSELING PROCESS

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru is the designated agency of Government of Karnataka conducting Online / Offline Counseling for allotment of seats for admission to Post Graduate Degree / Diploma Courses in Medical / Dental subjects in Government Medical and Dental colleges, Government Quota seats in Private ,Deemed and Minority Medical and Dental Colleges and Private seats in Private Medical and Dental colleges (KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK & Private Universities) located in the State of Karnataka for the academic year.

The allotment of seats will be conducted in multiple number of iterations. 

SEAT MATRIX 2023–24: 

KEA NEET PG 2023-24  Allotment list Links:

SEAT MATRIX 2022-23 :- 

CUT OFF 2022-23 :-

KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) 2022-23 FEES : (local Persons (Karnataka))

 2022-23 General Category Fees (MCC COUNSELING PROCESS)

 2022-23 NRI Category Fees (MCC COUNSELING PROCESS):-

Hostel Fees Details 2022-23

Stipend information 

Integrated Dental Photography Certificate Course

Duration: 4 days with 2 modules of 2 days each.

Admissions: There is no Entrance Test for this course.

Selection: Manipal Academy of Higher Education will declare the list of selected candidates, on the website after the last date for application

Interested candidates may apply by sending mail to [email protected] with the following details.

1. Resume/CV
2. Prior experience using DSLR cameras, if any.

DIPLOMA PROGRAM:-

• Diploma in Dental Hygienist
• Diploma in Dental Mechanic
• Diploma in Dental Operating Room Assistant

Duration: 2 years (Full time)

Eligibility:-

• A candidate should be at least 17 years at the time of admission & medically fit to pursue the course
• A candidate must have passed 10+2  or two years intermediate or equivalent course thereof with Science subjects i.e Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized Indian University or Pre-University / Intermediate Board

PG CERTIFICATE:

• Aesthetic Dentistry:-2 Module (1 year)
• Laser Dentistry:- 2 modules (6 months)
• Oral Implantology:- 1 year (4 modules and each module for 6 days)

PG Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry

The PG Certificate Course in Aesthetic Dentistry is a one year course offered by the Manipal College of Dental Sciences at the Manipal campus. It is a combination of four contact sessions, each of 6 days duration. The session will be held once in three months

PG Certificate in Laser Dentistry

Course Duration: 6 months

Contact Sessions: 2 sessions of four days each spread 6 months apart

Mode of teaching: Hybrid mode

Venue: Department of Advanced Courses, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

PG Certificate in Oral Implantology

Duration: 

1 year (4 modules and each module for 6 days).

Admissions:

Admissions are based on the completion of internship from a DCI recognized institution and there is no Entrance Test for this course. Admissions are based on first come first serve basis.