Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Puducherry

Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Puducherry is established in 1990 is the only government-run dental school in the state and is on par with other top medical college. Moreover, the college has received accreditation from the National Dental Commission and is affiliated with Pondicherry University.

The institution’s motto, “Knowledge is Power,” emphasises that knowledge is the most important factor in a person’s empowerment. 17 batches of students have graduated from this institution since it opened, while 10 batches have finished post-graduation (MDS).

Highlights 

Name of Institute	Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Puducherry
Popular Name	(MGPGIDS) ,Puducherry
Year of Establishment	1990
Institute Type	Government
Affiliated to	Pondicherry University
Approved by	National Dental Commission, New Delhi
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Male and Female)
Website	https://mgpgi.py.gov.in/
Entrance Exam for UG courses	NEET UG Exam
Course	BDS AND MDS
Category	Dental Colleges in Poducherry
Contact	Address: Gorimedu, Indira Nagar, Puducherry, 605006 Email ID : mgpgids.@gmail.com Admission Helpline Number : 9667542500

Affiliation, Recognition, and Aid Status

• Affiliated with: Pondicherry Universiy
• Approved by: National Dental Commission, New Delhi
• Aid Status: Government

Facilities

• Library
• Medical
• Computer labs
• Hostel
• Sports
• Cafeteria
• Auditorium
• Laboratory
• OPD
• Blood Bank

Faculty and Staff 

As faculty, they are responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of medical education at the Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry. All campus faculty adhere to the following policies, which are applicable:

• College faculty are well-trained and experienced individuals with extensive knowledge of the Medical field who are always willing to indulge and prepare students for their professional careers.
• The college faculty is always encouraging students to take on new challenges, giving them the insights they need to improve on both a personal and professional level.
• In addition to faculty members, the institute has a non-technical staff that provides a healthy learning environment for students to grow into professional candidates for their future endeavors.

Faculties are always keen on the practical and sensible approach to the subject when teaching specific material. Furthermore, the faculty places a greater emphasis on ongoing education in order to promote the efficient use of existing resources.

Courses Offered and Intake Capacity

For Undergraduate Courses

Course	Duration	Intake Seats
BDS	4 and ½ years + 1 Year Internship	110

For Postgraduate Courses

Course	Duration	Intake
Periodontics	3 Years	3
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics	3 Years	3
Prosthodontics Crown and Bridge	3 Years	3
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	3 Years	3
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology	3 Years	2

Course Syllabus 

For UG Course

1st Year BDS	2nd Year BDS	3rd Year BDS	4th Year BDS
General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology	General Pathology and Microbiology	General Medicine	Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry	General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics	General Surgery	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology	Dental Materials	Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology	Oral Medicine and Radiology
–	Pre-clinical Prosthodontics	–	Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
–	Pre clinical Conservative Dentistry	–	Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
–	–	–	Periodontology
–	–	–	Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
–	–	–	Public Health Dentistry

BDS Internship

Subjects	Duration
Oral Medicine & Radiology	1 Month
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	1 ½ Months
Prosthodontics	1 ½ Months
Periodontics	1 Month
Conservative Dentistry	1 Month
Orthodontics	1 Month
Community Dentistry/Rural Services	15 days
Oral Pathology & Microbiology	1 Month
Orthodontics	3 Months
Elective	15 days

BDS Course Fees Structure

Course	Fees (Annual)
BDS	Rs. 83, 090/-

MDS Course Fees Structure

Course	Fees (Annual)
MDS	Rs. 31,900/-

NOTE: The above-shared fees can vary from the actual fees and are subject to change. To know the exact fee structure, candidates can connect with a counseling expert at the Admission Helpline No. 9667542500.

Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Qualification	Passed H.Sc. (Academic) examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Examination of Tamil Nadu or equivalent.
Nationality	Applicants must be Indian citizens.NRI candidates with Indian passports are also eligible to apply. Under the NRI Category, overseas citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian origin (PIO) are eligible to apply.
Age Limit	The candidate must be 17 year old. In addition, the candidate’s maximum age should be 25 years.
Minimum Marks	Minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (40% for OBC/BCM/MBC/EBC/BT/SC/ST candidates) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Bio-technology, Botany, and Zoology.
Individual Pass	Must pass each of the four subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Bio-technology, and English) individually.
Additional Requirement	English must be one of the subjects studied.

NEET UG Cut Off

Category	Qualifying criteria		NEET Cutoff 2022	NEET Cutoff 2023
UR/EWS	50th Percentile		715-117	720-137
OBC	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
SC	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
ST	40th Percentile		116-93	136-107
UR / EWS & PH	45th Percentile		116-105	136-121
OBC & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-107
SC & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-107
ST & PH	40th Percentile		104-93	120-108

Eligibility Criteria For PG Course

Entrance Exam	NEET MDS EXAM
Age	There is no upper age limit for admission to MDS courses.
Internship	The candidate should have completed a 12-month compulsory rotating internship from a recognized Dental College or Institution by 31st March of the year of admission.
Qualification	Candidates must have an BDS degree from a recognized educational institute or Equivalent Graduate degree.
Qualifying Marks	The candidate should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in BDS course from a recognized Dental College or University. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the minimum aggregate marks required are 40%.

NEET MDS Cut-Off  2023

Categories	Cut off percentile 2023	Cutoff marks 2023
General	50th	272
SC/ST/OBC	40th	238
General-PH	45th	255
SC/ST/OBC-PH	40th	238

Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Cut-Off 2022 (State Quota)

Category	AIR	Marks
General	–	–
General ESM	–	–
General FF	–	–
General Karikal	–	–
General MSP	–	–
General Yanam	–	–
EWS	–	–
BCM	–	–
BCM Mahe	–	–
BCM PWD	–	–
BT	–	–
EBC	–	–
EBC/KKL	–	–
MBC	–	–
MBC KKL	–	–
MBC MSP	–	–
MBC Yanam	–	–
OBC	–	–
OBC FF/KKL	–	–
OBC MSP	–	–
OBC/MSP/KKL	–	–
OBC/PWD	–	–
SC	–	–
SC KKL	–	–
SC MSP	–	–
SC Yanam	–	–
OBC Mahe	–	–
NRI	–	–

Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Cut-Off 2022 (AIQ Quota)

	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks
Open	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EWS	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
OBC	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SC	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ST	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EWS-PWD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
OBC-PWD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Puducherry NEET Counselling Procedure

Counselling Registration

Step 1. Visit the Website:

• Go to www.centacpuducherry.in to apply for Undergraduate Medical/Dental/Ayurveda/Veterinary courses.

Step 2. Create Login Details:

• Provide a valid Mobile Number and Email ID on the “New Registration” page.
• Carefully enter your Mobile Number and Email ID as all future communications will be sent to them.
• Create a new password (up to six characters) specifically for online registration (different from your email account password).

Step 3. Enter Information:

• Fill in all required details on the application form.
• Verify that all information is accurate as it will be used throughout the admission process, and changes won’t be allowed.

Step 4. Login:

• After successful registration, log in using your “registered email-id” and “password” to access the online application form.

Step 5. Document Upload (where necessary):

Upload the following documents as required:

• Passport size photograph of the applicant (20 to 50 KB)
• Scanned signature of the applicant (20 to 50 KB)
• Self-attested copy of High School/Higher Secondary Certificate/Birth Certificate for date of birth verification (100 to 500 KB)
• Self-attested copy of Residence/Community/EWS/Freedom Fighter/Ex-Serviceman/Person with Disabilities/Sports certificates, if applicable (100 to 500 KB)
• Affidavit as per Annexure I-A on a 20 Rs. E-Stamp paper duly attested by a Notary for claiming Puducherry Residence.
• Self-attested copy of Admit Card of UG-NEET 2024 (100 to 500 KB)
• Self-attested copy of Score card of UG-NEET 2024 (100 to 500 K

Counselling Process

1. Round 1 and Round 2 Allotment:

• For Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI seats, Round 1 and Round 2 allotments are available.
• NRI candidates can choose between online and offline modes.
• CENTAC can decide to conduct counseling online or offline based on the situation.

2. Online Allotment:

Allotment in Rounds 1 and 2 is based on:

• Candidate’s course preferences
• Seat category
• Reservation
• NEET Rank

If a candidate doesn’t submit course preferences, they won’t be allotted a seat.

3. Round 2 Allotment:

• Candidates must express their willingness and pay Registration Fees (for M.B.B.S.) before selecting course preferences in Round 2.

4. Download Allotment Order:

• After publishing the provisional allotment list, allotted candidates should log in and download their Allotment Order.

5. Reporting to College:

• Allotted candidates must report to their assigned college within the scheduled date and time.
• Required documents: Application form, Provisional Allotment Order, and original certificates.
• After document verification and fee payment, colleges will confirm provisional admission and issue an Admission slip.

6. Mopup and Stray Vacancy Counselling:

• Detailed guidelines for Mopup and Stray Vacancy Counselling will be available on the CENTAC website.

7. Sliding in Round 2:

• If a seat is allotted during sliding in Round 2, the previous allotment will be forfeited.
• College-to-college sliding is allowed during counseling based on merit and reservation.
• Individual transfer requests are not permitted.
• Mutual transfers are also not allowed.

8. Offline Counselling (If Necessary):

• If a candidate can’t attend offline counseling due to unforeseen reasons, they can authorize a representative.
• The authorized representative must provide an undertaking and authority letter along with the required original documents.
• The allotment made to the representative will be binding on the candidate.

9. Maintain Discipline:

• Candidates should behave responsibly during counseling for its smooth conduct.
• Engagement in any inappropriate activities will result in disqualification from the current and future academic sessions.

Application Fee

All (except SC/ST/PwD)	Type of Quota	SC/ST/PwD
Rs. 1000 /-	Govt. Quota (Puducherry Residents)	Rs. 500 /-
Rs. 2000 /-	Management Quota (All)	Rs. 1000 /-
Rs. 5000 /-	NRI / NRI Sponsored / FN / OCI / PIO	_

Documents Required for UG Course

• 10+2 mark sheet and Certificate of passing
• Birth certificate / 10^th mark sheet
• Nativity Certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Character certificate
• Proof of Identity (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Driving license)
• Allotment Letters
• Payment receipt of application fee
• A printed copy of the filled-in online application form
• Photographs (passport size)
• Demand Draft (DD) receipt
• NEET Rank Card and Admit Card

Documents Required for PG Course

• NEET MDS Admit Card 
• NEET MDS Score Card 
• BDS Degree certificate 
• BDS Marksheets 
• Internship Completion Certificate (stating that the candidate has completed his/ her internship on or before March 31, 2024) 
• Registration Certificate from the National Dental Commission or State Dental Council (SDC) 
• Birth Certificate or class 10 marksheet 
• Photo Id proof (PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Aadhaar card/ Passport) 
• Caste Certificate (SC/ ST/ OBC – if applicable) 
• Disability Certificate issued by the medical board (if applicable) 

MCC Counseling Registration

Step	Action	Description
1	Visit MCC Official Website	Go to the official MCC Counselling 2024
2	Find the Registration Link	Locate and click on the “Registration” or “New Registration” link on the homepage.
3	Read the Instructions	Carefully read and understand the provided instructions, guidelines, and eligibility criteria.
4	Fill in Personal Details	Enter accurate personal information: full name, date of birth, gender, contact number, email, etc.
5	NEET UG Details	Provide NEET UG exam details: roll number, application number, and exam year.
6	Generate Login Credentials	Create a unique username and strong password for future access to the counseling portal.
7	Payment of Registration Fee	Pay the prescribed fee using available online payment options. Follow provided payment instructions.
8	Verify and Submit	Review entered information, make corrections if needed, and submit the registration form.
9	Confirmation and Printout	Receive a confirmation message/email upon successful submission. Print or save as PDF for records.
10	Keep Registration Details Secure	Safely store registration number, login credentials, and payment receipt for future reference.

Counselling Fee

(Non-Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 500
Deemed University	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000

Security Fee (Refundable)

Institution Type	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/Central Universities	Rs. 1,0000	Rs. 5,000
Deemed University	Rs. 2,00,000	Rs. 2,00,000

MCC Counselling Process

MCC will be the conducting the counselling process for admission to Medical, Dental Colleges and Nursing Colleges for the AIQ, Central Institues, University, AIMS, JIPMER , Deemed universities, AMU, BHU and etc. The Counselling will be held in Four Rounds Namely Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and additional Round known as Stray vacancy round which will be the last round for the counselling and admission. Here’re are some details about each round given below:

ROUND-1:

• Register for Main Counseling: Visit www.mcc.nic.in and register for Round-1 by paying a Non-Refundable Registration fee and Refundable Security Deposit.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Choose your preferred institutes and courses during the specified days and lock your choices.
• Seat Allotment Round-1: Based on your choices and merit, seats will be allotted in Round-1.
• Result Publication: The Round-1 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College with original documents. Those who want to upgrade to Round-2 must report with their original documents.

ROUND-2:

• Candidates Not Allotted in Round-1: If you weren’t allotted a seat in Round-1, no need to register again. You will automatically be considered for Round-2.
• Fresh Registration for Round-2: New candidates or those who didn’t register in Round-1 must register for Round-2 by paying the fees.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Fill new choices and lock them during the specified period.
• Seat Allotment Round-2: Seats will be allotted based on your choices and merit.
• Result Publication: The Round-2 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the Round-2 result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat in Round-2, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College. Upgraded candidates must take relieving from Round-1 seat and join Round-2 seat.

ROUND-3:

• Candidates Not Allotted in Previous Rounds: If you were not allotted a seat in Round-1 or Round-2, no need to register again. You will be considered for Round-3.
• Fresh Registration for Round-3: New candidates or those who didn’t register in Round-1 or Round-2 must register for Round-3 by paying the fees.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Fill new choices and lock them during the specified period.
• Seat Allotment Round-3: Seats will be allotted based on your choices and merit.
• Result Publication: The Round-3 result will be published on the MCC website.
• Upload Essential Certificates: After the Round-3 result is declared, upload the necessary certificates as per the guidelines.
• Physical Reporting: If allotted a seat in Round-3, physically report to the allocated Medical/Dental College.

FINAL STRAY VACANCY ROUND:

• Fresh Registrations: Candidates must register for the Final Stray Vacancy Round.
• Elimination: Candidates with allotted seats in other rounds will be eliminated from the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Stray Vacancy Round: The AIQ Stray Vacancy Round for vacant seats will be conducted online by MCC of DGHS, MoHFW.
• Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on merit in the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Joining Allotted Seat: If allotted a seat in the Stray Round, the candidate must join the allocated seat/college. Failure to join will result in debarment from NEET examination for 01 year and forfeiture of fees.

(Note: Candidates can participate in Round-2 or Round-3 directly without fresh registration if they are not allotted a seat in the previous round. Upgraded candidates cannot claim their previous round seat.)

Documents Required for UG Courses

• NEET-UG Admissions card and score card. 
• Class X Mark Sheet 
• Class XI Mark Sheet
• H.S.C. Mark sheet or any other equivalent exam. 
• Transfer certificate
• Graduation Certificate (if required)
• Permanent Community Certificate Card.
• Income Certificate for the candidates claiming fee exemption.
• Nativity certificate and supporting documentation are required for applicants who have studied from Standard VI to Standard XII in a state other than Tamil Nadu.
• The candidate who is a Tamil Nadu native and has studied from VI to XII standard in Tamil Nadu schools should also present supporting documentation of the parent’s certificates.
• Special Category Form with an additional fee of Rs.100/- via Bank payment portal with relevant certificates for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Eminent Sports Person and Ex-Servicemen, as applicable, along with the online application form should be uploaded.

Contact Details 

  Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry

• Address: Gorimedu, Indira Nagar, Puducherry, 605006

• Email ID: mgpgids.@gmail.com
• Website: https://mgpgi.py.gov.in/
• Admission Helpline no : 9667542500

Ranking & Reputation

Name of Institute	Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry
Reputation	Good
Education	Excellent
Faculty	Good
Infrastructure	Excellent

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Frequently Asked Question

Q. When was Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry established?

A.Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry was established in 1990.

Q. What Are the Fees for UG Courses at Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry?

A. The fees for UG courses at Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry are Rs. 80,090/-.

Q. Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry is affiliated with which university?

A. Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry is affiliated with Pondicherry University. 

Q. What is the location of Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry?

A. The location of Gorimedu, Indira Nagar, Puducherry, 605006.

Q. What is the intake capacity for the MBBS course at Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry  ?

A. The intake capacity for the MBBS course at Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry is 110.

Q. What is the official website for Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry ?

A. The official website for Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry is https://mgpgi.py.gov.in/.

Q. Does the Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry provide hostel facility?

A. Yes, Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry does provide a hostel facility for both males and females.