Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCDS), located in Mangalore, was established in 1987 with the aim to become one of the most equipped and comprehensive academic setups in dentistry in the country. MCDS Mangalore has been accredited by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Students are taught by the faculty who provide high-quality information on the courses, patient treatment, and research. Tireless efforts are put in by dedicated academics.
MCDS Mangalore offers BDS and MDS courses. The admission process is conducted online. Candidates must have passed/cleared the class 12th level examination in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together. To get admission to MCDS Mangalore students have to qualify for NEET exam for BDS and NEET-MDS exam for MDS courses.
Various scholarship schemes such as The Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS and BDS Programs, National Scholarship Portal (NSP), State Scholarship Portal (SSP), Canara Bank Vidya Turant Scheme, and many more are available for students. Students are offered internship opportunities as part of the BDS curriculum. Candidates get placed in and out of the state in different institutions.
A traditional library, a digital library, and separate labs for each department - Department Of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Dental Materials, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Department of Oral Pathology, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, and Department of Public Health Dentistry, separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls, one basketball court, a gym, a recreation room, spacious classrooms, medical services, WIFI enabled campus, an auditorium and a cafeteria are the major facilities given by MCDS Mangalore.
Highlights
DCI
Dental - Rank 11
Admission Procedure
The Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore conducts an online admission procedure for students. The students (co-ed) are required to have attained passing marks in their Higher Secondary Examinations. A candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program. The candidates must have passed/cleared the class 12th level examination in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together after which they are required to qualify for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) examination. The final admission is based on the total merit scored by the students.
A candidate seeking admission to the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) program must hold a Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) and be required to qualify for the NEET MDS examination.
Faculty
The faculty of Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore is composed of a team of experienced teachers and non-teaching faculty members. The teaching faculty has an impressive career spanning over years and therefore they provide the students with the best academic insights. The faculty also helps the students with practicals and lab-related queries.
Placements
The placement cell at Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore helps the students secure internship opportunities. The students are trained for interviews. The placement cells strive to give opportunities to every student. The students are placed in and out of the state in different institutions.
Scholarships
Contact Details
VR9V+VPM, Kasturba Medical College, Light House Hill Road, Mangaluru, Karnataka-575001
9243777733
admissions@manipal.edu
Latest Updates: 11th October, 2023
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