Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore

Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore is a reputable dental college in Karnataka, India. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), one of India’s top private deemed universities, is a constituent college. The college was founded in 1987 and has since grown to become one of the top dental schools in the country. The college, known for its academic excellence, modern infrastructure, and strong research focus, provides students with a world-class education and prepares them for successful careers in the field of dental sciences.

Modern infrastructure and facilities for students, faculty, and researchers are available at MCODS, Mangalore. The college’s classrooms, labs, clinics, and research facilities are all well-equipped. For patients to receive the best dental care possible, the clinics are furnished with the most modern dental tools and supplies. The college also offers students access to a computer lab, a well-stocked library, and housing options.

The college has consistently been a top choice for students looking to pursue their undergraduate degree in dentistry as well as in a variety of post-graduate fields thanks to a strong academic track record.

Highlights

Name of Institute	Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore
Popular Name	MCODS, Mangalore
Year of Establishment	1987
Institute Type	Private
Institute Category	Deemed University
Affiliated to	Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be university)
Approved by	National  Dental Commission
Counselling Conducting Authority	Karnataka Education Authority (KEA)
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Male and Female)
Website	https://manipal.edu/
Entrance Exam for UG courses	NEET UG Exam
Entrance Exam for PG courses	NEET MDS Exam
Course	BDS and MDS
Category	Dental Colleges in Karnataka
Contact	Address: Kasturba Medical College, Light House Hill Road, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001 Email ID: admissions@manipal.edu   Admission Helpline Number: 9667542500

Affiliation, Recognition, and Aid Status

• Affiliated with: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (deemed to be a university)
• Approved by: National Dental Commission
• Aid Status: Private

Facilities

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is well-equipped with advanced facilities that are specifically designed to offer a comprehensive education in the field of dentistry. The college’s well-furnished clinics, laboratories, lecture halls, and libraries provide students with a practical approach to learning various dental procedures. 

• The college’s clinics are equipped with modern dental technology and equipment, offering patients a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental services. 
• The laboratories at the college are fully furnished with the newest technology, allowing students to study and conduct research in a variety of dental specialties.
• Modern audio-visual equipment in the college’s lecture halls enables professors to present interactive and interesting lectures. The college also has a virtual learning platform where students can access videos, lectures, and other learning materials.
• Manipal College of Dental Sciences has also partnered with international institutions to enable students to learn about global dental practices and techniques. Through the college’s exchange programs with dental colleges in Europe, the United States, and other countries, students gain exposure to diverse cultural and professional environments.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore’s advanced facilities are designed to provide students with a comprehensive and hands-on education in dentistry. The college’s state-of-the-art clinics, laboratories, lecture halls, libraries, and international collaborations provide students with access to the latest tools, resources, and expertise in the field of dentistry.

Departments

• Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Department of Periodontology
• Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
• Department of Public Health Dentistry
• Department of Prosthodontics, Crown, and Bridge
• Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology

Faculty and Staff 

The faculty and staff at Manipal College of Dental Sciences in Mangalore are highly qualified and committed to offering their students high-quality instruction and training. An overview of the faculty and staff at Manipal College of Dental Sciences is provided here.

• The college’s professors are accomplished experts with years of experience in dentistry who mentor and direct their students to achieve excellence in their chosen fields.
• To provide students with an engaging and intellectually challenging learning environment, the associate professors and assistant professors collaborate closely with the professors. In addition to teaching, they carry out cutting-edge research and development to stay abreast of dental advancements.
• Experts in their fields, the lecturers, senior residents, and junior residents are in charge of teaching the students knowledge and practical skills. By giving the students the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their chosen career paths, they play a crucial part in determining the direction of the students’ futures.
• The clinical instructors and demonstrators put in endless effort to give the students practical instruction and experience. They work with the faculty to develop a thorough curriculum that equips the students with the skills necessary to succeed in the field of dentistry.

At Manipal College of Dental Sciences, the faculty and staff foster an atmosphere that is favorable to growth, learning, and innovation. They are devoted to assisting their students in realizing their ambitions and are passionate about what they do.

Courses Offered And Seat Intake

For Undergraduate Courses

Course	Duration	Intake Seats
BDS	4 and ½ years + 1 Year Internship	100

For Postgraduate courses

Course	Duration	Intake Seats
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics	3 Years	6
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	3 Years	3
Oral Medicine & Radiology	3 Years	3
Oral Pathology & Microbiology	3 Years	3
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics	3 Years	3
Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry	3 Years	3
Periodontology	3 Years	6
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	3 Years	6
Public Health Dentistry	3 Years	2

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 Syllabus 

For UG Course

First Year	Second Year	Third Year	Fourth Year
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

Fees Structure 

For UG Courses

Specifics	Fees Structure
Tuition Fees	Rs. 7,00,000/-
Hostels	Rs. 12,450/-

For PG Courses

Course	Fees (Annual)
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics	Rs. 19,42,000/-
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Rs. 17,74,000/-
Oral Medicine & Radiology	Rs.8,75,000/-
Oral Pathology & Microbiology	Rs. 8,75,000/-
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics	Rs.19,42,000 /-
Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry	Rs.17,74,000/-
Periodontology	Rs. 11,60,000/-
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge	Rs.19,42,000/-
Public Health Dentistry	Rs. 8,75,000/-

MCC Counseling Registration

Step	Action	Description
1	Visit MCC Official Website	Go to the official MCC Counselling 2023
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 Institutes, 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 Course

• SSLC/10th standard mark Sheet
• 2nd PUC/12th standard mark Sheet
• Final print out of online application form
• Original copy of chalan for having paid the registration fees
• NEET admission ticket
• Study certificate issued by school
• NEET Rank letter 
• Two recent passport size photogrraphs 

• Migration Certificate (Those who are studied under other than PU Board, Karnataka) 
• Eligibility Certificate (Those who are studied under other than PU Board, Karnataka) 
• Adhaar Card

For PG Course

• BDS pass certificate and completion certificate
• NEET PG 2023 admit card
• NEET PG 2023 scorecard
• Final BDS part II mark sheet
• CRRI certificate
• Community certificate, if applicable
• Permanent/provisional medical registration certificate issued by MCI

Eligibility Criteria

Qualify Exam	NEET conducted By  NTA
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	17 years old (as of December 31). The upper age limit for General category candidates is 25 years, while for SC/ST/OBC candidates, it is 30 years.
Qualification	Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.
Qualifying Marks	They must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (for General category candidates) and 40% marks in aggregate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the qualifying examination.

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 MDS Course

Entrance Exam:	NEET MDS Exam
Age	No age restrictions
Internship	Mandatory experience of 1-year internship after BDS course
Qualification	Candidates must have an BDS degree from a recognized educational institute or Equivalent Graduate degree. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks to sit for the Exam MDS exam, qualifying via which they will get admission to MDS courses

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

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore Cut-Off 2022 (AIQ Quota)

Category	First Round		Second Round		Mop-up Round		Stray Vacancy Round
	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks	AIR	Marks
Management and NRI Quota	843823	123	592275	183	49084	550	—	—

Contact Details 

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

• Address: Kasturba Medical College, Light House Hill Road, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575001
• Email ID: admissions@manipal.edu 
• Admission Helpline no:  9667542500
• Website: https://manipal.edu/

Ranking & Reputation

Name of Institute	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
Reputation	Good
Education	Excellent
Faculty	Good
Infrastructure	Excellent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What courses are offered at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore?

A. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in dentistry, including BDS, MDS, and PhD programs.

Q. What are the admission requirements for BDS and MDS programs at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore?

A. Admission to the BDS program requires a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the 10+2 examination. For admission to the MDS program, candidates must have completed their BDS degree and passed the NEET MDS exam.

Q. What are the facilities available at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore?

A. The college has well-equipped clinics, laboratories, lecture halls, and libraries, which provide students with a practical learning experience. The college also has a mobile dental clinic, which offers dental services to underserved rural and urban communities in the region.

Q. What is the duration of the BDS and MDS programs at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore?

A. The BDS program is for four years, followed by one year of internship. The MDS program is for three years.

Q. Does Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore offer international exchange programs?

A. Yes, the college has partnerships with international institutions and offers exchange programs with dental colleges in Europe, the United States, and other countries.

Q. What is the fee structure for the BDS and MDS programs at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore?

A. The fee structure for the programs varies each year. It is recommended to check the college’s official website for the latest fee structure.

Q. Does Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore offer scholarships?

A. Yes, the college offers scholarships to meritorious and financially disadvantaged students. Candidates can check the college’s website for more information on the scholarship programs available.

Q. When was the Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore established?

A. The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore was established in 1987.