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Welcome to CareerMudhra, your go-to resource for comprehensive guidance on MDS admissions through Management Quota. This special edition is designed for dentists who aim to pursue MDS, offering insights into different pathways, including MDS through management and NRI quotas.
Throughout this guide, we’ll dispel common myths surrounding MDS management seat costs, admission procedures, and more. It’s crucial to note that NEET-MDS qualification is a prerequisite for admission to any dental college in India.
So, Let’s start with the type of MDS admission in the management quota, There are 2 types of MDS admission in the management quota:
- Private dental colleges: Private dental colleges are established, funded, and operated by private organizations or individuals.
- Deemed dental colleges: Deemed dental colleges are affiliated with a public university but funded and operated privately by organizations or individuals, with degrees considered equivalent to the public university since they have been deemed university status by the Ministry of Education.
There’s no concept of DIRECT ADMISSION since the academic year 2017; such practices are deemed illegal. All students should appear at the NEET MDS Exam and secure a minimum cutoff parental. Also, To get admission to private dental colleges, attend counseling organized by the state authority (like KEA in Karnataka). For deemed dental colleges, attend counseling conducted by the MCC. Each state has its counseling authority for private colleges, such as KEA in Karnataka.
In the previous year, I personally knew students who secured last-minute admissions to vacant seats at surprisingly low prices.
However, an unforeseen development occurred when the Karnataka High Court nullified management and NRI seats not secured through centralized counseling procedures, leaving many shocked. NEET MDS 23 has concluded, with the results declared. The minimum qualifying marks for category students are 238 and above, and for the general category, it’s 272 and above.
As students eagerly await counseling procedures, it’s essential to understand that MDS admissions through management quota can only be secured through counseling. Participation in MCC counseling is mandatory for seats in deemed universities.
Additionally, attending counseling conducted by the respective state DME is required for admission to private dental colleges within that state. For instance, a student seeking an MDS seat in a private dental college in Karnataka or UP should engage in counseling procedures led by KEA in Karnataka and UPDGME for colleges in UP.
Key Takeaways:
- NEET-MDS qualification is mandatory for MDS admission in any Indian dental college.
- MDS admission through management quota is only possible via centralized counseling procedures.
- Top recommended colleges based on budget and quality include SDM Dharwad, Manipal, and AB Shetty Mangalore.
- Fees range from around ₹6-22 lakhs for the full 3-year program across specialties.
Secure your MDS seat through the management quota with this comprehensive guide. Explore admission procedures, fees, top college recommendations, and expert insights for a smooth journey.
Throughout this guide, we’ll clarify the admission process, seat costs, and top colleges for pursuing an MDS degree via the management quota in India.
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MDS Admission through Management Quota Fees
Below is the fee structure for MDS admission in colleges that provide the lowest fees among above-average dental colleges with good patient exposure. The total package, covering three years, includes the hostel, food, and material charges, as previously mentioned:
| Specialty | Total Package (Lakhs) | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics | 22 Lakhs | Hostel, Food, Tuition Fees, etc. |
| Endodontics | 22 Lakhs | Food and Accommodation |
| Surgery | 22 Lakhs | Hostel, Fees, and Food |
| Prosthodontics | 15-18 Lakhs | Hostel (15-18), Food (15-18) |
| Pedodontics | 13-15 Lakhs | Accommodation (13-15) |
| Periodontics | 12-13 Lakhs | Hostel (12-13), Food (12-13) |
| Non-clinical | 6-9 Lakhs | Everything (6-9) |
Here, I will provide you with the fee structure for MDS admission in colleges that offer the lowest fees among above-average dental colleges and have good patient exposure. I had mentioned the total package, which is for three years, including hostel, food, and material charges.
- Orthodontics – 22 Lakhs Total Package including Hostel, Food, Tuition Fees Etc.
- Endodontics – 22 Lakhs Total Package including food and accommodation.
- Surgery -22 Lakhs Total Package including hostel, fees, and food.
- Prosthodontics – 15-18 Lakhs, Including hostel and food.
- Pedodontics – 13-15 Lakhs total package, including accommodation.
- Periodontics – 12-13 Lakhs total, including hostel and food.
- Non-clinical – 6-9 Lakhs total package including everything.
Most of the colleges in North India don’t charge any material fees. However, private dental colleges in South India will charge you material charges ranging from Rs.70,000 to Rs.1,25,000 depending on the college.
Before taking admission to any private dental college, please re-confirm about the extra charges. I have also written a detailed article about the MDS fee structure in different colleges in India.
Also Read: Everything You Must Know About NEET MDS Counseling
How to choose colleges for MDS Admission through Management Quota
I will explain to you how to select a college for your dental post-graduation in a simple way. The major two things to keep in mind are the patient exposure in the college and the HOD or PG Guide in the specific college.
- I would strictly prefer you to opt for colleges which are having very good patient exposure. You are doing your post-graduation to learn more in-depth about what you studied during your UG. So make sure there are more than enough patients to treat and learn in college.
- You should enquire through your friends and contacts about the patients. In some colleges, there will be a lot of patients, but the student-patient ratio will be worse. So also do enquire about the student-patient ratio.
- Through your contact, you should inquire about the HOD or the Guide in a specific department of a college. I had heard many colleges have very good faculty. But, they might be very harsh in treating students and teaching.
- Don’t think about the faculty of other departments of the college. Only do care for the faculty of your required department.
- In my college, I had seen Endo as the coolest department, and the students there are able to learn a lot.
- Everyone reading this knows you have to do a thesis during your dental PG.
- Investigate through your friends how much the expense for a thesis during PG is under the specific HOD. I know a friend who does MDS in Endodontics and was having an expense of Rs.1 lakh for the thesis. On the other hand, his friend is doing a thesis just for Rs.40k.
- This might help candidates who are having financial problems.
These are from my personal and my friend’s experiences. That is the reason I am sharing it in a simple and personal way.
Other secondary things you want to keep in mind while selecting a college(Not so important, but some may take this very important :P):
- Location of College and Distance from your native place. You can check for this, as you won’t be able to bunk a lot of sessions during your PG.
- Climatic Conditions of the place. Some students might be allergic to a cold climate and some to others. These are personal preferences etc.
MDS Admission through Management Quota Admission Procedure 2025
First, you must decide in which state you have to take MDS admission. Think you want to join a dental college in Bangalore for MDS admission, then you must attend the complete counseling procedures of the state.
The steps involved in short:
Step 1: Register for state counseling.
Step 2: Document Verification.
Step 3: First-round counseling.
Step 4: Second Round counseling.
Step 5: MOP-UP Round.
Step 1: Register for 1st Round of Counseling
To take MDS admission you have to register for state counseling which will be conducted by different authorities of a state. For example, in Karnataka, the state counseling is conducted by KEA or Karnataka Examination Authority.
There will be a registration fee of around Rs.1000 to Rs.5000 which varies every year. You must register using all the correct information.
Tip: Please give the same mobile number and e-mail ID that you used during NEET entrance registration.
Step 2: Document Verification
Now after the registrations are over, they will verify your documents according to the rank. Normally the document verification used to be offline.
However, due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the document verifications have been made online. In a few states, you have to deposit a security amount of Rs.1 lakh which will be adjusted in your fees or refunded.
Step 3: 1st Round Counseling
Now using the login credentials, you have to choose the choice of college and department you need and lock the choice. After a few days, the results will be published.
If you weren’t allotted a seat, then you can attend the second round of counseling.
Step 4: 2nd Round Counseling
The procedure is the same as the first round of counseling. If you weren’t able to get a seat in the second round then you can attend the MOP-UP round.
Step 5: MOP-UP Round
During the MOP-UP round, all the leftover seats will be allotted to students according to their ranks. Normally it used to be an offline process, where the students have to come down to the counseling center.
The seats that will be left over after the MOP-UP round will be given to the college management, which can be given to students on the mentioned fees.
They will be keeping a deadline for the admissions and the admission will be closed within 10-15 days after the MOP-UP round.
MDS Admission through Management Quota Top college recommendations
Following are the MDS Admission through Management Quota Top colleges recommend:
| College | Budget | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| SDM, Dharwad, Karnataka | Moderate | High |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | High | High |
| AB Shetty Dental College, Mangalore | High | High |
| Bapuji Dental College, Davanegere | Moderate | Moderate |
| AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | High | Moderate |
| JSS Dental College, Mysore | Moderate | High |
| MS Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore | High | High |
Note:
- Budget: Refers to the cost of education.
- Quality: Assessed based on faculty, infrastructure, research opportunities, etc.
There are more than 300 dental colleges in India and out of that, the majority are private dental colleges. Here I will divide the colleges budget-wise and quality-wise. For joining these colleges you need a better NEET MDS rank and budget too.
- SDM, Dharwad, Karnataka.
- Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal.
- AB Shetty Dental College, Mangalore.
- Bapuji Dental College, Davanegere.
- AJ Institute of Dental Sciences.
- JSS Dental College, Mysore.
- MS Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore.
In the above-listed colleges, almost all the departments are good in means of quality and patient exposure. I would prefer you to choose the department first and then select the college.
There might be some colleges that are well known for a department, like the Orthodontics department, which is in demand at Bapuji Dental College, Davengere, etc.
The other category of colleges is budget colleges, which have above-average patient exposure and are a lot more worth for what you pay as fees. A few of these colleges are:
- Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar.
- Subarti Dental College, Meerut.
- Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital, Shimoga.
- Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore.
- ITS Dental College, Muradnagar.
Before you give me a call please decide your preferred department and budget so I can suggest to you the best options suitable for you. I know colleges that have fees starting from 4.5 lakhs per annum for departments like Ortho, Endo, Surgery, etc.
List of Dental Colleges for MDS Admission through Management Quota
Following is the List of Dental Colleges-
| College Name |
|---|
| AB Shetty Memorial Dental College and Hospital, Mangalore |
| AJ Shetty Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore |
| AECS Maruthi Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| Al-Badar Dental College, Gulbarga |
| AME’s Dental College and Hospital, Raichur |
| Navodaya Dental College and Hospital, Raichur |
| Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital(BIDS), Bangalore |
| Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davanegere |
| College of Dental Sciences(CODS), Davangere |
| Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences(CIDS), Coorg |
| RV Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Bangalore |
| Dr.Shyamala Reddy Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| Farooqia Dental College, Mysore |
| S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Bagalkot |
| JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysore |
| KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia |
| KGF Dental College and Hospital, Kolar |
| Krishnadevaraya Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| MR Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| MS Ramaiah Dental College and Bangalore, Bangalore |
| Maratha Mandal Nathaji Rao G Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Belgaum |
| Sri Venkateshwara Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| PMNM Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot |
| Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad |
| Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital, Shimoga |
| Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan |
| Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Bangalore |
| Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Tumkur |
| The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| Vokkaligara Sanga Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore |
| Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Bangalore |
| Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital, Mangalore |
| DJ Dental College and Hospital, Modinagar |
| IDST Dental College, Modinagar |
| Kalka Dental College, Meerut |
| Subarti Dental College, Meerut |
| RKDF Dental College, Bhopal |
Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions about MDS Admissions
Q1. Is it necessary to qualify for the NEET Examination to get an MDS Admission through management quota?
A: Yes, qualifying for NEET is needed to get admission to MDS in any dental college in India. The Supreme Court of India passed the rule. Don’t fall for people who ignore NEET and promise to secure a seat for you.
Q2. Can I Book an MDS Seat in advance?
A: Yes, you can book an MDS seat in advance.
Q3. If I want to cancel a seat, what is the procedure?
A: You should contact the consultant and request for the same. Most of the colleges will refund the amount after a service charge cutoff.
Q4. Apart from tuition fees what extra fees should I pay to college?
A: You have to pay library fees, material fees, book fees, etc.
Q5. Should I pay you anything extra as a service charge?
A: I love that question. No, you don’t have to pay me anything. The college will provide me with some incentives, and I will be very happy with what I earn.
Q6. How many seats are reserved for the management quota?
The government permits private institutes to allocate 15% of their seats through management/NRI quota and the remaining 85% is allocated on a merit basis.
Q7. Can I get MDS admission without attending the counseling?
A: Participation in counseling is mandatory to secure admission to any college in India. For admission to deemed dental colleges, attendance at MCC counseling is required. If you seek admission to a private college, attendance at KEA counseling is necessary.
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Q9. How can I get a management seat in MDS?
A: To get a management seat in MDS, participate in the NEET exam, and achieve the minimum qualifying marks. The admission process in 2025 involves registering for state counseling, paying the registration fee, and undergoing document verification.
Choose your preferred college and department in subsequent counseling rounds, locking your choices and awaiting results. If a seat is not allotted, continue to the next counseling rounds, including the MOP-UP round, where leftover seats are allocated based on rank.
Admissions typically close within 10-15 days after the MOP-UP round. Follow state authorities’ specific guidelines for MDS admission through the management quota.
Q10. Is it OK to take admission through the management quota?
A: Yes, taking admission through the management quota is OK, provided you follow legal and authorized procedures.
Admission through the management quota involves participating in counseling organized by the state authority for private dental colleges or the MCC for deemed universities.
Ensure that the admission process is transparent and follows the guidelines set by the relevant authorities.
Q11. How many marks are required in NEET for management quota?
A: The minimum qualifying marks in NEET-MDS for management quota may vary each year. For the latest information, refer to the NEET-MDS results, where the minimum qualifying marks for different categories are declared. The minimum qualifying marks for category students are 238 and above, and for the general category, it’s 272 and above.
Q12. Are fees higher for management quota?
A: Yes, the fees for management quota may be higher compared to regular seats. The article provides a fee structure for MDS admission in colleges offering above-average dental education. The total package for three years includes a hostel, food, tuition fees, and other charges. The fees vary based on the specialty and the college’s location.
Q13. What is management quota eligibility?
A: Management quota eligibility involves qualifying for NEET-MDS and participating in counseling procedures conducted by the state authority for private dental colleges or the MCC for deemed universities.
Eligibility criteria may vary, so it’s crucial to stay informed about the specific requirements set by the respective counseling authorities.
Q14. Do government medical colleges have a management quota?
A: No, the Management quota seats are not available in any government colleges.
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Hi sir ,my neet rank is 1012,is there a chance to get in management seat in ragas dental college Chennai?
Dear Student
Congratulations on securing a good rank in MDS NEET .
You can definately try to get admitted in Ragas Dental College.
Its just that its wise to register in other councelling also so that you can also try for other colleges.
ThankYou
I want to take admission in mds this year plz contact asap. .
Dear Nishitha
Welcome to our blog on MDS Admission .
In order to get a call from us regarding your MDS query , we suggest you to fill up the query form in our website.
Our dedicated counsellors will get in touch with you .
ThankYou
Dear Sir
My daughter NEET MDS rank is 1100. She will get admission in JSS dental college
Oral and facial surgery thru counseling? and what will be the fees structure.
Kindly help us.
Dear Proud Parent
welcome to our blog on MDS admission through Management quota.
Congratulations to our daughter on securing such good rank.
You should definately try.
The fee would be 10 lakh per annum to 12 lakh per annum(as per last year 2021 session)
Kindly get in touch if you are looking for the guidance for MDS admission.
ThankYou
Hello
I am not qualified in neet mds 2022 by 9 marks,but I want mds admission in any branch this year in banglore.
Kindly help me out with this
Dear Doctor
welcome to our blog on MDS admission through Management quota.
You can wait for the second round of counselling. There has been a trend of lowering of qualifying marks after the second round and before the mop up round.
You can wait and watch till that time . If the trend of lowering of qualifying percentile still persists for the MDS Session 2022 , then you will surely be eligible and can opt for the colleges and branches of your choice.
I hope that i have been able to answer your query.
Best of Luck.
Regards.
Am a bds graduate I want admission in mds prosthodontics…. preparation with kids are not possible…I want to take from management quota … kindly reply..is it too costly …
Hello Dear Doctor
For Direct MDS admission in Management quota in Private Dental Colleges , you have to first qualify NEET.
Post NEET Qualification , you can take MDS admission in Management quota
Sir , i’m eligible for neet mds 2021 ,but my mark is less that is 625 and my rank is 12,416 . I want to take conservative dentistry with fees of nearly 5 lakh per annum and I’m from south India. Can you suggest to me some colleges I can choose during my counselling with less fees structure
Hello Dear Doctor
welcome to our blog on MDS admission through management quota.
Kindly, check your NEET RANK and NEET Score because it is not matching.
ThankYou
Sir i gave neet mds 2021 i am from general category secured rank of 5206
In which colleges can i get seat for oral surgery
Can i know colleges having good patient flow and comparitively less overall fees?
Please kindly revert back
Email- sharvari.daithankar@gmail.com
In which college can i get mds in orthodontics for 22 lakhs total package? It is mentioned in your article above. I am interested in joining.
Hello,
We can tell you about NIMS in heart of Jaipur. Their fee structure is 6 lakh per annum and hostel fees is 1 lakh per annum.
Hello I m appeering for neet 2019 …but I m not sure that I will qualify it or not…50% s imp to qualify … if less dan dat …will I b able to get seat or not…kindly guide me …colleges from m.p.s preferable…
Dear Hassan,
NEET qualification is mandatory to join for MDS in any dental college. 50 percentile for General category and 40 percentile for other categories. There are chances that at the last moment, DCI will reduce the cut off marks if seats are vacant. But there is no guarantee of the same.
You can get colleges in MP, but you must qualify NEET MDS.
I have a big question in my mind after reading all this..
Afrer taking admission in govt dental college through management or NRI quota..do we will also get the same salary like other docs will get during PG?????
Dear Ambika,
First of all there are no management or NRI seats in government dental colleges. And if you complete your MDS through mangement or NRI quota the salary will be same. The salary depends on many factors like your experience, skill etc.
Sir, I have not filled the form for management seat for MDS, if now i want to apply for a admission through management seat, am i eligible for that.
Dear Sunil,
You can register for the next round of counseling, i.e MOP-UP round, and get MDS admission through management quota. For more information, you can contact us via phone.
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I scored 205 in NEET MDS 2019. I belong to SC category. According to the new revised qualilfying cut off, I have qualified. Can you give details of MDS colleges in Kerala and their respective fees structures and also other south Indian colleges that you have a tie-up with…?
I got 8640 th rank in neet 2019.which college i can get with this mark in karnataka or any other south Indian states .andy domicile is tamilnadu how can i apply in other states?
Sir I have secured 10680 rank for neet Mds 2019.kindly guide me to get an ortho seat in manglore
Hi Irfana,
I will surely help you out. You can call to the concerned number for MDS admission through management quota.
Hi,
I need some consulting from you for MDS admission at rank of 7050.
Call me please
Sir my score in Neet mds is 10408, can I get an endo seat in Karnataka, Kerala or tamiladu
Yes, if you are qualified you can get.
Sir , I got 3051 all india rank in neet 2019,, I have a doubt is it possible to get MDS management seat directly by approaching the college or only through counselling?
You have to go through the counseling procedure to get admission in any college in India. Lot of colleges are taking direct seats too, but I don’t know how they do it.
21845 is my rank in neet 2019
Can I get admission in any college??