Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY (MDS)
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S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research offers the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) program, a postgraduate degree in dentistry. Recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI), the MDS program is offered in the following specializations:
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Periodontology
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Oral Pathology and Microbiology
Public Health Dentistry
Course Duration:
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3 Years
Admission: Based on NEET MDS entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations,
New Delhi.
Number of Seats in Each Department:
| S.No | Department | Number of Seats |
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| 1 | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 3 |
| 2 | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 3 |
| 3 | Periodontics | 2 |
| 4 | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2 |
| 5 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria:
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Must possess a BDS Degree recognized by the DCI.
Must have completed a one-year rotatory internship.
Must be registered with a State Dental Council (documentary proof required at the time of certificate verification).
Must qualify NEET MDS and score above the specified cut-off as per section (10) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Seat Distribution:
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50% Seats: Competent Authority Quota
50% Seats: Management Quota
Seat allocation for the academic year is subject to the guidelines issued by DCI / MCI / Government of India / Government of Telangana for private unaided (minority and non-minority) medical and dental colleges..
Management Quota Categories:
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Sub-Category 1 (25%): Candidates from any state or union territory in India.
Sub-Category 2 (15%): NRI / NRI-sponsored candidates.
Sub-Category 3 (10%): Candidates sponsored by the institution, subject to eligibility.
Note: Eligibility under Sub-Category 3 includes:
Candidate completed BDS from the same institution
Candidate is an employee of the institution
Candidate is a son/daughter of an employee of the institution
Note: There are no SC/ST/BC reservations in any category under Management Quota.
