Admission
BDS Admission Process – MCODS (Manipal & Mangalore) 2025
Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at MCODS is conducted through a centralized process based entirely on NEET UG scores and subsequent counseling.
1. Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for admission, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Academic Qualification: Completion of 10 2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as individual subjects.
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Minimum Marks:
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General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology
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Reserved Categories: Relaxation in minimum percentage as per government norms
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Entrance Exam: Must have appeared for and qualified the NEET UG examination
2. NEET UG Qualification
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying percentile for their respective category to be eligible for counseling and seat allotment.
3. Application and Registration
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MAHE Application: Candidates must submit an online application for the BDS program via the official website of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). An application fee (e.g., ₹600 for General category) is applicable.
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MCC Counseling Registration: After NEET UG results are declared, candidates must register with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which oversees seat allocation for Deemed Universities.
4. Counseling and Seat Allotment
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Admission is based on All India Rank (AIR) in NEET UG and preferences submitted during MCC counseling.
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Candidates must participate in the counseling rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, etc.) and list MCODS Manipal or Mangalore as preferred choices.
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Seat allocation is merit-based and depends on NEET rank and availability.
5. Final Admission:
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Once a seat is allotted, candidates must download the allotment letter and report to the respective MCODS campus for document verification and fee payment within the specified timeline to confirm admission.
Expected NEET UG Cut-off Ranks for BDS Admission (2025)
While the official cut-offs for 2025 will be released after counseling, previous years' data provides a useful reference:
| Campus | Category | Approximate NEET Closing Rank |
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| MCODS Mangalore | General | 4,00,000 – 6,00,000 |
| MCODS Manipal | General | 3,00,000 – 5,00,000 |
Key Insights
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Deemed University Seats: MCODS is part of MAHE, a Deemed University. Cut-offs for Deemed Universities are generally less competitive than government colleges.
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Annual Variation: Cut-off ranks fluctuate each year based on NEET difficulty level, number of applicants, and seat availability.
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Category-Based Differences: Cut-offs for NRI, Foreign Nationals, and reserved categories may differ significantly from General category ranks.
