Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

MES Dental College in Perinthalmanna, Kerala, is a Dental Council of India approved, hospital-based institution affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences. Its Bachelor of Dental Surgery spans four academic years followed by a one-year compulsory internship, with an annual fee of INR 3,21,300 and a total cost of INR 12,85,200. Admission is through NEET-UG and Kerala CEE centralised counselling.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling registration begins 09 August 2026.

MES Dental College BDS Fees 2026

• Hostel charges are optional and not included in the total academic fee.
• NRI category fee is INR 6,00,000 per annum as per college norms.
• Internship year fee, if applicable, is determined separately by the college.
• Fee amounts are regulated by the Kerala Fee Regulatory Committee and may be revised each year.

MES Dental College BDS Admission 2026

• Kerala CEE counselling is conducted online at cee.kerala.gov.in.
• Candidates must complete document verification before confirming their allotted seat.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PD)
• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required minimum percentile as notified by NMC
• Must have attained 17 years of age by 31 December 2026

Admission Process

• Register for NEET-UG 2026 at ntaneet.nic.in and appear for the examination
• Check NEET-UG 2026 result and note the All India Rank and state rank
• Register for Kerala CEE NEET-UG 2026 counselling at cee.kerala.gov.in after the result
• Upload required documents and fill course and college preferences in order of priority
• Participate in centralised seat allotment and accept the allotted seat within the deadline
• Report to MES Dental College with original documents and complete fee and admission formalities

✓ Opt for this if

• Students seeking DCI-approved dental education in North Kerala or Malappuram
• Candidates with NEET rank in the 20,000 to 27,000 range targeting Kerala state quota
• Those preferring a hospital-based dental college with full clinical exposure
• Candidates from minority communities eligible for NSP minority scholarships

✗ Skip if

• Students seeking a government dental college with a significantly lower fee structure
• Those with NEET rank outside the college’s typical Kerala state quota cutoff range
• Candidates who need published placement records before choosing a dental college
• Students unwilling to relocate to Perinthalmanna in Malappuram district

MES Dental College BDS Scholarships 2026

• Apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in each academic year.
• Minority scholarships are particularly relevant given the college’s MES minority institution status.
• Central Sector Scholarship amount increases to INR 20,000 per annum in the fourth year.

MES Dental College BDS FAQs

Ques. What was the NEET cutoff rank for BDS at MES Dental College Perinthalmanna in 2024?

Ans. In 2024, the BDS cutoff rank at MES Dental College for Kerala state quota was 20,746 in Round 1, 25,280 in Round 2, and 26,437 in Round 3 for general category candidates. Round 4 recorded a cutoff of 10,792. Cutoffs shift each year based on NEET difficulty, the number of qualified candidates, and seat availability in Kerala.

Ques. What are the total BDS fees at MES Dental College Perinthalmanna?

Ans. The annual fee for general category BDS students is INR 3,21,300, making the total four-year academic fee INR 12,85,200. Optional hostel accommodation costs INR 59,000 per year. NRI category students pay INR 6,00,000 per year. Fee revisions for the 2026-27 academic session will be notified by the college and the Kerala Fee Regulatory Committee.

Ques. Is MES Dental College Perinthalmanna approved by the Dental Council of India?

Ans. Yes, MES Dental College holds Dental Council of India approval and is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. DCI recognition is mandatory for running the BDS programme, and the degree issued by the college is valid for registration with the Kerala Dental Council. The college also offers postgraduate MDS seats in four specialties for NEET MDS qualified candidates.

Ques. How does the Kerala CEE counselling process work for BDS admission at MES Dental College?

Ans. After the NEET-UG result, candidates register at cee.kerala.gov.in, upload academic documents, and fill college preferences in order of priority. The centralised system allots seats based on NEET rank, category, and the preference list submitted. Once a seat is allotted, candidates must accept it within the given window and then report to MES Dental College with original documents to complete admission and fee payment.

Ques. What career options are available after BDS from MES Dental College Perinthalmanna?

Ans. After BDS and the mandatory one-year internship, graduates can register as dentists and practise independently or in hospitals and clinics across Kerala and nationally. Higher specialisation is available through NEET MDS for programmes such as Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, or Oral Surgery. Graduates may also join dental product companies, work in defence dental services, or pursue opportunities abroad in countries that recognise Indian dental qualifications.