Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

Academic Qualification

• Candidates must have passed 10 2 or equivalent from a recognized board.

• The qualifying subjects must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

• Minimum aggregate marks required in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology):

  • General Category: 50%

  • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): 40%

Entrance Examination

• Admission is strictly based on performance in the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate).

• Candidates must:

  • Qualify NEET-UG with a valid score.

  • Participate in All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Age Requirement

• Applicants must be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the admission year.

• There is currently no upper age limit for NEET-UG.

Additional Notes

• NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign nationals are also eligible, provided they meet the academic criteria and qualify NEET-UG.

• Candidates must submit all required documents during counselling and admission, including:

  • NEET scorecard and admit card

  • Class 12 mark sheet

  • Transfer and conduct certificates

  • Identity and category proof (if applicable).