Courses and Fees
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – MGPGI Puducherry
Course Level: Undergraduate (UG) Duration: 5 years (4 years of academic coursework 1 year of compulsory rotatory residential internship) Affiliation: Pondicherry University
Admission Process
Admission to the BDS program is based on merit, determined by the candidate’s rank in the NEET-UG examination. Counselling is conducted through two main channels:
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All India Quota (15% of seats): Managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
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State Quota (85% of seats, primarily for Puducherry residents): Conducted by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission, candidates must:
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Have passed 10 2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects
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Meet the minimum aggregate marks requirement in PCB subjects as specified by the respective counselling authority (typically 50% for General category and 40% for reserved categories)
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Be at least 17 years of age by December 31 of the admission year
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Qualify in the NEET-UG examination
Curriculum Overview
The BDS program at MGPGI includes both foundational and clinical subjects such as:
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General Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry
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General Pathology and Microbiology
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Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
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Dental Materials
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Preclinical Prosthodontics and Conservative Dentistry
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General Medicine and General Surgery
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Oral Pathology & Microbiology
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Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Periodontology
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Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
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Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
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Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
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Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
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Public Health Dentistry
Fee Structure (2025–2026)
The annual institute fee varies depending on the admission category. Below is a summary of the approximate costs:
| Category/Quota | Total Annual Fee (Approx.) | Admission Fee (One-time) | Tuition Fee (Per Year) |
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| Puducherry UT Candidates (State Quota) | ₹96,910 | ₹50,000 | ₹19,310 |
| All India Quota Candidates | ₹1,26,910 | ₹80,000 | ₹19,310 |
| Self-Sustaining/Financing Seats | ₹2,50,000 | Varies | ₹2,50,000 |
| NRI/NRI Sponsored Students | US$ 22,000 | Varies | US$ 22,000 |
Note: The first-year fee includes one-time charges such as Admission Fee and Caution Deposit. From the second year onward, the payable amount is generally lower (estimated between ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 for subsidized quotas).
Additional costs such as registration, examination fees payable to Pondicherry University, and hostel charges are not included in the figures above.
Important Reminder: Candidates should refer to the latest official notifications from MGPGI, CENTAC (for State Quota), and MCC (for All India Quota) to confirm the final fee structure and admission guidelines for the relevant academic year.
For more details please visit:https://mgpgi.edu.in/
