Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

1. BDS Admission Process 2025

A. Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as separate subjects.

• A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology is required for candidates in the General category.

• For candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC, the minimum required aggregate is typically 40%.

• A valid qualifying score in the NEET-UG examination is mandatory.

B. Selection Procedure

• NEET-UG Examination: Candidates must appear for and qualify in the NEET-UG conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

• Application to MCODS (Optional but Recommended): Candidates may be required to apply separately through the official website of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

• Counselling and Seat Allotment: Admission to BDS, including NRI and Management Quota seats, is facilitated through online counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), New Delhi. Candidates must register for counselling and indicate MCODS Manipal as one of their preferred choices.

• Admission Confirmation: Candidates allotted a seat must report to the college with the required documents and complete the fee payment to confirm their admission.

2. NEET Cut-Off Trends (Previous Years)

The NEET cut-off is determined by the last rank at which a seat is allotted during counselling. For MCODS Manipal, a deemed university, the cut-offs are published as All India Ranks under the MCC counselling rounds.

These ranks are indicative and based on available data from previous years. Final cut-offs for 2025 will be released by MCC after the counselling process concludes. Cut-offs may vary depending on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and seat availability. To improve chances of admission, candidates should aim for a rank better than the previous year’s closing rank.

3. Estimated BDS Fee Structure

The total cost for the BDS program at MCODS Manipal, which includes four years of academic study and one year of compulsory internship, generally ranges between ₹20.95 Lakhs and ₹22.1 Lakhs.

• Tuition Fees (4 years): Approximately ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹22.1 Lakhs

• Hostel Fees (Annual): Around ₹4.25 Lakhs, totaling approximately ₹17 Lakhs over four years

Disclaimer: All admission-related details, including eligibility, cut-offs, and fee structure for 2025, are subject to official updates from Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MAHE) and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates are advised to consult the official MAHE and MCC websites for the most current and accurate information.