Manipal College of Dental Sciences - [MCODS]

Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal, is the first self-financing private dental college in India. It was established in 1965 and was formerly known as the College of Dental Surgery.

MCODS Manipal is affiliated with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The college is recognized by the Malaysian Dental Council and Kathmandu University (Nepal). It has been ranked 5th best dental college by India Today Ranking 2024 and 2nd best by NIRF Ranking 2024.

MCODS Manipal offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) with different specializations. The college also offers postgraduate certificate courses in Aesthetic Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, and Oral Implantology.

Admissions to Manipal College of Dental Sciences are offered based on the score obtained in NEET UG and NEET MDS. The admission criteria are merit-based and entrance-based.

Cutoff details for MCODS Manipal are based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores. The specific cutoff marks vary each year depending on the entrance exam results.

MCODS Manipal has been ranked 5th best dental college by India Today Ranking 2024. It has also been ranked 2nd best dental college by NIRF Ranking 2024.

Placement information for MCODS Manipal is not specified in the source material.

Scholarship details for MCODS Manipal are not specified in the source material.

The facilities available at MCODS Manipal include Hostel, Canteen, Library, Gym, and Sports Ground.

The college has made international collaborations with several institutions. These include the University of IOWA, UNICAMP Brazil, University of Peradeniya, University of Sydney, Boston University, and The School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield.

MCODS Manipal is located in Manipal, Karnataka. The official website for more information is https://www.manipal.edu/mcods-manipal.html.

Frequently asked questions about MCODS Manipal are not specified in the source material.

MCODS Manipal offers a BDS program at the undergraduate level for five years. The college also offers an MDS program with nine specializations and short-term Post Graduate Certificate courses.

BDS Course Details

• Duration: 5 Years
• Course Fee: INR 22,10,000
• Eligibility Criteria: Completed 10+2 with 50% marks in PCB (40% Aggregate marks for SC/ST).
• Selection Criteria: Score in NEET UG + Counselling

MDS Course Details

• Duration: 3 Years
• Course Fee: INR 26,05,000 – INR 58,06,000

The NEET 2026 registration and exam dates are listed below. These dates are subject to change.

The NEET MDS 2026 exam schedule is provided below. These dates are also subject to change.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) Manipal offers BDS, MDS, PG Diploma, and Certification programs. The table below lists the courses, durations, fees, eligibility, and selection criteria.

MCODS Manipal Admission to UG and PG courses is based on merit list and score in the entrance examination. Before applying for the course, the candidate must have cleared NEET UG and NEET MDS for the MDS program. Admission to BDS programs requires registration and participation in the Centralized NEET UG Counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

• MCODS Manipal MDS Admission requires participation in All India Quota and State Quota counselling sessions.
• KEA conducts counselling for the State Quota, while MCC is responsible for organizing counselling for the All India Quota.
• Admission to certification program is based on merit list of the last qualifying examination.

Visit the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee @ https://mcc.nic.in to appear for centralized BDS counselling. For admission to MDS, register on the official website of the KEA @ www.kea.kar.nic.in. Click on the link for 'New Candidate Registration'. Enter the Roll Number, Name, Mother's Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Security Pin. Pay the non-refundable counselling fees. Once the choice-filling window is open, submit the MCODS Manipal as the preferred college. Enter the password and click on 'Lock Choices'. The allocation of college is followed by document verification by the candidate. Finally, physically report to the college campus to submit the required documents and pay the admission fees to secure a seat at the institute.

The application fee for MCODS Manipal is as follows:

MCODS Manipal Cutoff 2024 is yet to be released. Admission to BDS and MDS is based on the score obtained by the candidates in the NEET UG and NEET MDS, respectively.

MCODS Manipal BDS Cutoff

Given below is the MCODS Manipal NEET UG Cutoff under All India Quota for admission to BDS in 2023 for general category:

Here is MCODS Manipal Ranking in India through various ranking bodies:

The MCODS Manipal Placement report will soon be released on the college's official website. The college offers a compulsory one-year rotary internship. The students get a stipend of INR 20,000 for their internship duration. Candidates can check the placement data of previous years here to analyze the placement record of the college.

MCODS Manipal BDS Placement Data

The placement data for undergraduate course is as follows:

The placement data for the undergraduate course is given below.

The placement data for the postgraduate course is as follows:

MCODS Manipal offers several scholarships, freeships, and financial aid under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) based on merit and different categories. The college also accepts government scholarships offered through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) by the Government of India.

The list of scholarships awarded by MCODS Manipal and their details are mentioned here.

Apart from scholarships, MCODS Manipal offers education loans to students. Students can apply for an education loan through the Vidya Lakshmi Portal.

The various loan schemes offered to students are:

• Axis Bank Education Loans
• Canara Bank Vidya Turant Scheme
• ICICI Bank iSMART Education Loans Scheme
• State Bank of India (SBI) Scholar Loan Scheme

Some of the facilities offered by MCODS Manipal to cater to the needs of the students are as follows:

• Hostel: MCODS Manipal provides separate boys' and girls' hostels. Each room is equipped with a bed, cupboard, study area, and attached washroom.
• Auditorium: The college has an auditorium beside the main building that has an accommodation capacity of 1500 students.
• Laboratories: It provides fully equipped laboratories for students to practically implement their theoretical knowledge.
• Library: The college has a fully operational library with a collection of books, journals and research materials.
• Canteen: MCODS Manipal provides its students and faculty with a clean, hygienic cafeteria that serves affordable, quality food.

Below mentioned are the different departments at MCODS Manipal:

Some of the convenient routes to reach MCODS Manipal are as follows:

MCODS Manipal is accessible by air, rail, and road. The nearest airport is Mangaluru International Airport.

Courses Offered

MCODS Manipal offers BDS at the undergraduate level and MDS/PG Diploma at the postgraduate level. Admission to certification programs is based on the merit list of the last qualifying examination.

Admission for International Students

Foreign students can apply for admission to MCODS Manipal. 15% of the total admissions are allotted to the foreign/NRI category.

Facilities Available

MCODS Manipal offers its students various facilities. The major facilities offered are as follows:

• Hostel
• Library
• Sports Facilities
• Swimming Pool
• Laboratories
• Cafeteria
• Smart Classrooms
• Seminar Halls

Ranking

According to the NIRF 2023 Rankings, MCODS Manipal is ranked second among 40 dental colleges. It has also been ranked the fifth best dental college by India Today Ranking 2024.

Attached Hospital

MCODS Manipal is attached to Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, a tertiary referral medical hospital, as required by the Dental Council of India. The college gets patients from in and around its campus as well as from neighbouring states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Accepted Entrance Exams

For the BDS course, NEET UG scores are accepted. For the MDS course, NEET MDS scores are accepted for admission to MCODS Manipal. Candidates clearing the entrance examination must appear for the counselling process.

International Collaborations

MCODS Manipal collaborates with institutions and industries worldwide to promote the exchange of students and faculty and collaborative research activities. These collaborations encourage student exchange programs, observership, and preceptorship.

Library Facility

MCODS Manipal provides a spacious library with thousands of journals, books, magazines, reference material and research papers. College students can also access the campus's digital library.

Course Fees

The fees for various courses at MCODS Manipal are as follows:

BDS Eligibility Criteria

Candidates with 10+2 in PCB with an aggregate of 50% marks are eligible for admission to the BDS at MCODS Manipal. The duration of the course is five years.