Common MDS Specializations/Branches

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Involves surgery related to the mouth, jaws, and face.
• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics: Focuses on the correction of dental and facial irregularities.
• Periodontology: Concentrates on the study and treatment of gum diseases and supporting structures of teeth.
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge: Involves the restoration and replacement of damaged or missing teeth.
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics: Focuses on the conservation and preservation of teeth.
• Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry: Specializes in dental care for children.
• Oral Medicine and Radiology: Involves the study and diagnosis of oral diseases and disorders.
• Public Health Dentistry: Concentrates on community dental health and preventive dentistry.

• Eligibility:
  • Candidates must have completed their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized dental college.
  • A rotating internship must be completed.
• Entrance Exams:
  • Various states and institutions in India conduct entrance exams for MDS admissions. NEET MDS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery) is a common entrance exam.
• Counselling Process:
  • Qualified candidates participate in counselling sessions where they choose their preferred specializations and colleges based on their ranks.
• Document Verification:
  • Candidates need to provide necessary documents during the counselling process.
• Seat Allotment:
  • Seats are allotted based on merit, preferences, and availability.
• Fee Payment and Admission Confirmation:
  • Once the seat is allotted, candidates pay the prescribed fees to secure their admission.
• Reporting to College:
  • After completing all formalities, candidates report to the allotted college to start their MDS program.

TOP MDS COLLEGS IN INDIA

• Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
• Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
• SRM Dental College, Chennai
• Siksha `O` Anusandhan, Bhubaneshwar
• JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysore
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
• Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha(Nagpur)
• Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Pune
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwar

Direct admission in MDS

Direct admission in MDS programs, including MDS admission through management quota, requires qualifying the NEET-MDS with minimum passing marks. Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are recognized as educational hubs, particularly for health sciences. These states house several top-rated dental colleges known for high-quality education, excellent faculty, and a professional environment. For MDS admission through management quota in Karnataka, you need to qualify for the NEET MDS exam. Many aspiring candidates are opting for MDS admission through management quota in Karnataka due to the state's reputed dental colleges. Admission Salahkaar will assist you in the admission process for the top MDS colleges.