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. It has international collaborations with esteemed institutions and industries across the globe to promote the exchange of students, faculty and collaborative research activities. These collaborations encourage student exchange programs, observership, and preceptorship with the partnered institute to enhance their learning experience. The College is affiliated to the Manipal Uinversity, Manipal and recognized by  Dental Council of India  with the annual intake of 100 seats in BDS and 38 seats in various streams of Postgraduate Dental Sciences.

It is a constituent college of Manipal University. 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. The Manipal College of Dental Sciences was ranked 1st  among dental colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2021 and 2nd in the year 2020. 

The Dental college is located with a lush green campus and having a world class infrastructure with dedicated constructed area of 127270 sq.ft with state of the art infrastructure which has set high standards in terms of Dental Education and creates an environment for excellent student oriented, patient friendly environment with dedicated faculty in place. Currently the college is equipped with 340 latest electronic Dental chairs and has set up a well maintained laboratory with all the latest equipment. There are technology driven air conditioned gallery type lecture halls with a large greenboard and full audio-visual and multimedia projection capabilities. There are spacious examination hall with a seating capacity of 250 students at a time and seminar halls. The Library is spread in a huge area with good collection of books and National and International Journals with back volumes. There is an excellent E-Library facility as well to benefit the students. State of art preclinical labs equipped with patient simulations and Wi Fi enabled campus. There is a Dental education museum within the campus. The campus houses well ventilated spacious hostels for girls and boys separately with staff quarters. The playground in the sprawling campus is ideal for basketball, football, cricket and volleyball and other games. It is attached with the Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal for clinical practice. 

Address:

Manipal College of Dental Sciences,  Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India 

Contact Details: 

Phone: +91-820-2922400/ 2571000 

E Mail ID: [email protected]

Website: https://manipal.edu/mcods-manipal.html

Admission Process

Eligibility

• Pass in 10+2 with 50% in Physics, Chemistry & Biology and English as one of the languages of study.
• Qualifying and applying for NEET-UG and registration for All India counseling is mandatory.
• Intake & Duration: 100 Duration: 5 yrs (inclusive of 1-year compulsory rotatory internship).
• Age: The candidates should complete 17 years of age on or before the first day of December of the year for which admission is sought.
• NEET (UG) – 2020 will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses.

Minimum Qualifying Percentile as per NEET 2020 Eligibility Criteria

COUNSELING

Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi will conduct counseling on the basis of NEET merit. 

For Admissions to MBBS/BDS courses visit the website of Medical Counseling Committee www.MCC.nic.in

MCC Counseling Schedule

MCC Seat Allotment and Result:

• Within a few days of the choice locking, the seat allotment result has been declared by the authority.
• Candidates can view the allotment result.
• Candidates receive an SMS or email regarding allotment of course & college.
• The seats are allotted as per the candidate’s filled choices.

Stray Vacancy Round

• Stray Vacancy Round at the Institution Level (List of Ten times the number of vacancies will be sent by DGHS to Institutes which would be exhausted strictly in terms of merit)

List of documents to be produced at the time of admission

• NEET Scorecard
• 10th Std. Marks card/pass certificate for proof of date of birth – Original + 3 attested copies
• 12th Std. equivalent Marks card/pass certificate – Original + 3 attested copies
• Transfer Certificate from the institution last attended – Original + 3 attested copies
• Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended – Original only
• Eligibility Certificate issued by the Registrar
• Migration Certificate from the Board/University of the institution last attended (For Non-Karnataka students)
• Physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner
• Blood group certificate
• Photographs: Recent color photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi & size 35mm X 45 mm (Passport size) & 20mm X 25mm (Stamp size)
• Aadhar card copy of the student

Admission under NRI quota

 The admission under the NRI category is based on NEET ranking and on merit in the qualifying examination taking into consideration, marks secured in the core subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology. Foreign nationals are also considered for admission under this quota.

The application can be downloaded from our website www.nitte.edu.in and should be sent along with the attested photocopies of the following documents:

• NEET Score Card
• 12th std. marks card/pass certificate.
• 10th std. marks card/pass certificate for proof of date of birth.
• Proof of NRI status (Passport copy of parent, employment certificate, Sponsorship letter)
• A valid passport and student visa for the period of study. (Original must be shown for verification.
• Aadhar card copy of the student

Additional documents to be produced for foreign nationals only

• A valid passport and student visa for the period of study. (Original must be shown for verification. 5 duly attested photocopies must be produced.)
• Residential Permit from the local SP and FRO
• No Objection Certificate issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India
• These will be processed once the student reports at the University/Institution. The payment of the fee shall be from the Non-Resident External (N.R.E) account of the parent.