Welcome to another detailed post about MDS admission. I am Dr. Pratiksha Gupta, a renowned Senior Quality & Research Expert at CareerMudhra. Today, I will give you the complete information about MDS admission in Delhi.

If you want to take MDS admission in private dental colleges in Delhi, then you must qualify for the NEET-MDS entrance exam. I used to get a lot of calls from students who were not qualified in NEET and wanted to be admitted to MDS.

If you have missed the qualification marks by a few numbers, then I would advise you to wait till the last moment of counseling. I have seen that the cut-off marks are reduced when the seats are vacant. 😀

Don’t lose hope!

Latest NEET MDS 2025 Updates

How to Download NEET MDS 2025, Admit Card Following are the steps to download the NEET MDS 2025 admit card: STEP 1: Visit the official website of NBE or NEET MDS 2025 – nbe.edu.in STEP 2: Click “NEET MDS” from the ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS Tab STEP 3: Click on the Application Link, which is in Green color STEP 4: Click on the “Click here” option near “To Register.” If you are registered, click on “Already Registered? To Login” STEP 5: Click on the ‘Admit Card’ tab at the left side of the page STEP 6: Download the NEET MDS 2025 admit card in PDF format

MDS Course Overview

Here’s a table summarizing the main points of the MDS course for candidates to review:

Course Name	Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Course Level	Postgraduate
MDS Course Duration	3 years
MDS Entrance Exams	NEET MDS
Top Colleges in Delhi NCR	1. AIIMS Delhi 2. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
Minimum Qualification	BDS
Course Fee	INR 5 – INR 15 lakh
Average Salary	INR 3 – 5 LPA
Employment Areas	Hospitals, Academics, Researchers, Scientists, Administration, etc.

Delhi NCR Colleges for MDS Admission

These are the few known dental colleges in Delhi NCR that provide MDS courses. You can check out each college separately and learn more about it.

• IDST Dental College.
• ITS Dental College, Greater Noida.
• ITS Dental College, Ghaziabad.
• Indraprastha Dental College.
• Kalka Dental College, Meerut.
• Subarti Dental College, Meerut.
• DJ Dental College.

This video will give you insights into getting MDS Admission and the course fee in Delhi NCR

MDS Admission and Counseling Procedure in Delhi NCR

The Uttar Pradesh NEET MDS Counselling process is organized by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (UPDGME). Below is a step-by-step guide to help you understand the process clearly:

1. Online Registration
Candidates must first register online through the official website: https://upneet.gov.in/.
You need to fill in personal, academic, and NEET-MDS exam details — exactly as you submitted during NEET registration. Once completed, save a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

2. Registration Fees
After filling out the registration form, you must pay the non-refundable registration fee online.
Fee: ₹3,000/- for all categories.
Save and print the payment receipt, as it will be required during document verification.

3. Security Deposit
To participate in the choice-filling and seat allotment, a refundable security deposit must be paid:
₹30,000/- for candidates applying to Government Dental Colleges only.
₹1,00,000/- for candidates applying to both Government & Private Dental Colleges.
The deposit is refunded after counseling or adjusted against the first-year tuition fee if a seat is allotted and accepted.

4. Merit List
Once the registration and payment period concludes, UPDGME will release a state merit list of eligible candidates.
This list is prepared based on your NEET-MDS rank and verification of the information submitted during registration.

5. Choice Filling and Choice Locking
Candidates can log in and select their preferred branches and colleges from the available seat matrix.
You are advised to carefully research and prioritize your choices before locking them, as locked choices cannot be edited.

6. Seat Allotment and Result
Post choice locking, UPDGME will declare the Seat Allotment Results online.
If allotted a seat, you must download the Allotment Letter from your candidate login portal.

7. Document Verification
Selected candidates must report to the assigned Nodal Verification Center with original documents, including the payment receipts and a medical fitness certificate.
Verification will confirm your eligibility and the accuracy of your provided details.

Note: Seat cancellation, if needed, must be done in person at the nodal center to be eligible for subsequent rounds.

8. Reporting to Allotted College
After successful verification, candidates must report to the allotted college within the specified deadline for final admission formalities like fee payment and document submission.
Congratulations — you’re now on your way to pursuing MDS in Uttar Pradesh!

These are the major steps involved in taking MDS admission in Delhi.

Eligibility for Taking MDS Admission in Delhi

In this section, I will explain the eligibility criteria for taking MDS admission in Delhi.

• The candidate must qualify for the NEET-MDS entrance exam.
• The candidate must complete his/her internship before March 31st.
• The candidate must attend the complete counseling procedure conducted by UPDGME.
• If you want to join any college affiliated with a deemed university, you must attend the counseling conducted by MCC.

Important: Without attending the centralized counseling, you won’t be eligible to take admission to any private or government dental college. I had seen many students ignoring and later suffering. 😀

NEET MDS 2025 Counselling Schedule 

The schedule for counselling of NEET MDS 2024 is officially released by MCC. Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the release of counselling dates for NEET MDS is updated. Counselling dates for all 4 rounds are provided below.

1st Round of counselling dates

Step	Dates
Registration & Processing Fee Payment	Yet to be announced
Choice Filling & Locking	Yet to be announced
Release of Seat Allotment	Yet to be announced
Result	Yet to be announced
Upload of Documents & College Reporting	Yet to be announced

2nd Round of counselling dates

Step	Dates
Registration & Processing Fee Payment	Yet to be announced
Choice Filling & Locking	Yet to be announced
Release of Seat Allotment	Yet to be announced
Result	Yet to be announced
Upload of Documents & College Reporting	Yet to be announced

3rd Round of counselling dates

Step	Dates
Registration & Processing Fee Payment	Yet to be announced
Choice Filling & Locking	Yet to be announced
Release of Seat Allotment	Yet to be announced
Result	Yet to be announced
Upload of Documents & College Reporting	Yet to be announced

Online Stray Vacancy Round of counselling dates

Step	Dates
Registration & Processing Fee Payment	Yet to be announced
Choice Filling & Locking	Yet to be announced
Release of Seat Allotment	Yet to be announced
Result	Yet to be announced
Upload of Documents & College Reporting	Yet to be announced

NEET MDS cut-off 2024

The table provides the NEET MDS cut-off 2024 for all categories. The NEET MDS 2025 cut-off will be updated once the exam is conducted and the results are announced.

Category	Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria	Cut-Off Scores (Out of 960)
General/EWS	50th percentile	263
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)	40th percentile	230
General PwBD	45th percentile	246

MDS Fee Structure in Colleges in Delhi NCR

I will write about the fee structure first, as all the students want to know about this first. I will explain eligibility, admission procedures, etc in the next sub-heading.

I know a few colleges in this area that are good and many colleges that are not up to the mark. Here, I will be telling you about the fee structure of good colleges only.

MDS Tuition fees in Delhi

These are the approximate fee structures for MDS dental colleges in Delhi NCR. I will list the fee structure department-wise below:

Course Type	Fees Per Year
MDS in Endodontics	Rs. 5.75 – Rs. 8 Lakhs/year.
MDS in Orthodontics	Rs. 5.75 – Rs. 8 Lakhs/year.
MDS in Oral Surgery	Rs. 5.75 – Rs. 8 Lakhs/year.
MDS in Prosthodontics	Rs. 4 – Rs. 6 Lakhs/year.
MDS in Pedodontics	Rs. 4 – Rs. 5 Lakhs/year.
MDS in Periodontics	Rs. 3.5 – Rs. 4 Lakhs/year.
MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology	Rs. 2 – Rs. 3 Lakhs/year
MDS in Oral Pathology	Rs. 2 – Rs. 3 Lakhs/year.
MDS in Community	Rs 2 – Rs. 3 Lakhs/year.

These are the approximate tuition fee ranges for MDS admission in Delhi. If interested, you can also go through my detailed post about MDS course fees in Bangalore and the general fee structure for MDS in India.

MDS Hostel Fees in Delhi

The hostel and mess fees of each college differ a lot, as colleges have many options and facilities. Still, I will give approximate hostel fees for dental colleges in Delhi NCR.

Non-AC Hostel and Mess	Starting from Rs 75,000/year.
AC Hostel and Mess	Starting from Rs. 1.25 Lakh/year.

These fees also include mess charges. I have also seen a few colleges that charge around Rs. 1.50 Lakhs/year for AC Hostels. 😛

MDS Admission Material Charges

If you are a student who has completed your BDS at a college in South India, you might know that most colleges charge material fees ranging from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1 lakh/year, depending on the college.

But, dental colleges in Delhi NCR don’t charge anything as material fees from MDS students. But it depends on how much materials you use. It will be limited in these colleges.

You can buy your own material when you need anything extra, which will cost you depending on many factors like the no. of patients, your head of the department or guide, etc.

But still, it is worth what you pay!

Why is it better to take MDS admission in Delhi NCR?

I will share what I felt, and this is my personal experience. The major reasons are listed below.

• Fee Affordability: Comparing colleges in Bangalore, Tamil Nadu, etc., the fee structure is really affordable and is worth what you pay.
• Easy Procedures: I have dealt with all the counseling procedures in India and felt that UP’s counseling procedures are simple and fast.
• Patient Flow: The patient flow to most colleges is very good, and there are colleges where the patient exposure is worst.
• Colleges: There are many colleges to choose from.
• Connectivity: Colleges in Delhi NCR won’t be very far from the Delhi International Airport.

How do you choose the best dental college for MDS admission in Delhi?

There are around 8-10 dental colleges in Delhi that provide an MDS course. However, not all colleges provide the best facilities and academics.

There is tight competition in the infrastructure and patient exposure in different colleges, and it is a bit tough to select the best one.

I would suggest you decide which department you would prefer for MDS admission in Delhi first. After you decide on the department, it would be easy to select a college.

In a few colleges, the Endo department will be good, and in other orthodontics, the department might be good. I also have complete updated information about each department in a college.

This makes it easy to guide you through the complete procedure and help you secure an MDS seat in Delhi.

In this section, I will also list a few of the major things you must keep in mind while choosing a college for MDS admission in Delhi.

Patient Exposure

There is no use in joining any college that doesn’t have good patient exposure. To be frank, I won’t stick to the patient exposure, I would say the student-patient ratio must be good.

The number of patients available for each student must be the best.

HOD and Guide

The department must have a good HOD with the courage to give you different kinds of cases. I know many colleges where patient exposure is good, but the HOD doesn’t allow students to take up all the cases. This is seen mostly in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery departments.

Fee Affordability

The top colleges in many parts of the country charge a very high fee, especially colleges in the south. You can get the best deal if you are prepared to relocate to North India.

I always focus on the Return on Investment factor. I would suggest you make a plan where you can earn back whatever you have invested within 5 years after you complete your MDS course.

There are colleges that charge hefty extra fees in the form of material fees, university fees, etc. Please do enquire about everything before joining any college.

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Conclusion

I have been dealing with dental colleges in Delhi NCR for the past 4 years and have shared my experiences here. If you feel this post helped you, please share it with your friends and people in need.

If you want any personal guidance for taking MDS admission in Delhi NCR, please contact Careermudhra or comment on your queries below. I will try my best to revert as soon as possible.

I also wrote a post about MDS admission in Bangalore and MDS admission through management quota.

However, I would like to take this chance to highlight private dental colleges in neighboring states of Delhi as well. Various states, including Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, share borders with Delhi and boast private dental colleges. Aside from Uttar Pradesh, students can choose from various colleges and fee structures.

For some specific branches, such as MDS in Periodontics and MDS in Pedodontics, Female students prefer Chandigarh as a favorite option to study.

Chandigarh has become the place of choice for female doctors because of its low crime rates and being the most well-planned and beautiful city. The colleges come under Baba Farid University, and the basic criteria for getting admission stay the same for admission to dental colleges here.

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