Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Periodontology)
Fees
Fees at Armed Forces Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program involve a one-time payment between Rs. 81,000 and Rs. 96,000, covering the duration of 4.5 years. An admission fee of Rs. 2,750 and a refundable security deposit of Rs. 15,000 are required. Additional charges include a barrack damage fee of Rs. 350 biannually, cinema subscription fee of Rs. 450, computer club charges of Rs.
800, and common activities maintenance fee of Rs. 1,000. Other costs include swimming pool charges of Rs. 300, identity card fee of Rs. 600, college record documentation fee of Rs. 1,100, and a student handbook costing Rs. 600. A college fee and deposit sum of Rs. 25,000 is paid at admission. There are no annual tuition or hostel fees; however, a monthly mess fee of approximately Rs. 2,000 covers expenses such as laundry and personal grooming services.
Cadets receive a monthly allowance and during internships are commissioned as officers, with corresponding salaries.
About Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Periodontology)
AFMC, Pune, offers a 3-year MDS Periodontology programme with 2 seats, making it one of India’s most competitive MDS specialisations. Admission is through NEET MDS with civilian candidates allocated under the DGHS Priority-V category. Total programme fees are INR 12,75,000 for the 3-year course. Graduates pursue careers as periodontal specialists in Armed Forces dental establishments or continue in civilian dental practice after completing the service obligation.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. DGHS counselling expected July 2026.
AFMC MDS Periodontology Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Programme Fees (3-year total) | INR 12,75,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 12,75,000 |
- Fees are for civilian Priority-V category candidates as listed by DGHS.
- Civilian PG students may be required to execute a service bond of INR 54 to 60 lakhs.
- On-campus hostel and mess facilities are available at separate charges as per AFMC norms.
AFMC MDS Periodontology Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET MDS Registration | March 14 to 30, 2026 |
| NEET MDS Admit Card | April 29, 2026 |
| NEET MDS Exam | May 2, 2026 |
| NEET MDS Result | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| DGHS Counselling Registration Closes | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
- NEET MDS registration closed in March 2026 for the current cycle.
- Civilian candidates register for DGHS counselling at mohfw.gov.in after NEET MDS results.
- AFMC Pune offers 2 MDS seats in Periodontology under Priority-V civilian category.
- Seat allotment for Priority-V is based on NEET MDS merit rank within the civilian pool.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- BDS degree from a Dental Council of India (DCI)-recognised institution
- Completion of compulsory one-year rotatory internship before joining
- Valid NEET MDS score at or above the qualifying percentile as notified by NMC
- Civilian candidates must apply through the DGHS Priority-V category at mohfw.gov.in
- Age below 30 years at the time of joining for civilian candidates, with the programme to be completed before age 35
Admission Process
- Register for NEET MDS through the official NTA portal and appear for the examination on May 2, 2026
- After NEET MDS results are declared, register on the DGHS centralised counselling portal at mohfw.gov.in
- Fill in institution and specialisation preferences and select AFMC Pune MDS Periodontology as the preferred choice
- Seat allotment is made based on NEET MDS merit rank within the Priority-V civilian category pool
- Allotted candidates report to AFMC Pune on the assigned joining date and complete document verification
- Fee payment and hostel registration are completed at the time of reporting to the institution
✓ Opt for this if
- BDS graduate targeting a high-value MDS specialisation in a premier institution
- Want exposure to periodontal training in a military hospital environment
- High NEET MDS scorer seeking a recognised government MDS seat
- Interested in implantology and advanced periodontics as a career focus
✗ Skip if
- Not a BDS graduate or internship not completed before the joining date
- NEET MDS rank is not competitive enough for AFMC Priority-V allocation
- Not willing to commit to the service bond obligation for civilian PG candidates
AFMC MDS Periodontology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence Training Support | Subsidised on-campus facilities | All admitted students |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Government) | As per government norms | SC/ST students. Apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC students meeting income criteria |
- No college-specific scholarship exists beyond the Ministry of Defence training support.
- National Scholarship Portal applications must be submitted within 3 months of admission.
- Category-based scholarships require attested income certificate and caste certificate at the time of application.
AFMC MDS Periodontology FAQs
Ques. What is the eligibility for MDS Periodontology at AFMC Pune?
Ans. Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognised institution and have completed the compulsory one-year rotatory internship. A valid NEET MDS score at or above the qualifying percentile notified by NMC is required. Civilian candidates must apply through the DGHS Priority-V category at mohfw.gov.in. The age limit for civilian candidates is below 30 years at the time of joining, with the MDS programme to be completed before age 35.
Ques. How are civilian candidates admitted to MDS Periodontology at AFMC?
Ans. Civilian candidates are admitted to MDS Periodontology at AFMC Pune through the DGHS centralised counselling process under the Priority-V category. After qualifying NEET MDS, candidates register on the DGHS portal at mohfw.gov.in, fill in their preferred institution and specialisation choices, and receive seat allotment based on NEET MDS merit rank. The 2024 DGHS counselling closing NEET MDS rank for Periodontology at AFMC was rank 631 for the general category.
Ques. What is the total fee for MDS Periodontology at AFMC Pune?
Ans. The total programme fee for MDS Periodontology at AFMC Pune is INR 12,75,000 for the complete 3-year course, applicable to civilian Priority-V category candidates as listed by DGHS. Additionally, civilian postgraduate candidates may be required to execute a service bond of INR 54 to 60 lakhs as per AFMC policy, which becomes payable if the bond obligation is not fulfilled after programme completion.
Ques. What career opportunities are available after MDS Periodontology from AFMC?
Ans. Graduates of MDS Periodontology from AFMC can pursue careers as periodontal specialists in government dental colleges, private practice, and Armed Forces dental establishments. The AFMC institutional credential is valued for faculty positions in recognised dental colleges across India. MDS Periodontology specialists are also in high demand for implantology and advanced gum disease management in multi-specialty dental clinics and hospitals in both the public and private sectors.
Ques. How many seats are available in MDS Periodontology at AFMC and how competitive is admission?
Ans. AFMC Pune offers only 2 seats per year for MDS Periodontology, making it one of the most competitive MDS seats in India. Of the 8 total MDS seats at AFMC across 4 specialisations, only 2 are in Periodontology. Candidates need a strong NEET MDS rank to secure a seat at AFMC under the Priority-V civilian category. The 2024 DGHS counselling closing rank was 631 for general category candidates at this institution.