AB Shetty Dental College MDS Fees

Knowing a college’s tuition fee structure is crucial for financial planning and budgeting, as it significantly impacts a student’s academic career. In this article, we will discuss the  AB Shetty Dental College MDS Fees. It is one of the best MDS colleges in the country. The MDS fees of the college are somewhat high, but the institution takes great pride in its ranking as the sixth-ranked dental college in India, according to the MHRD, GoI’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022. Additionally, the college offers a stipend to students pursuing the MDS course. 

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Update (June 14, 2025): NEET UG 2025 result has been published on 14 June 2025.
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Cut-off Released: NTA has officially released the NEET UG 2025 Cut-off percentile and score range as per NMC/DCI/NCISM regulations.

Category	Cut-off Percentile	Cut-off Marks	Number of Candidates
UR/EWS	50ᵗʰ Percentile	686–144	11,01,151
UR/EWS-PwBD	45ᵗʰ Percentile	143–127	472
OBC	40ᵗʰ Percentile	143–113	88,692
OBC-PwBD	40ᵗʰ Percentile	126–113	216
SC	40ᵗʰ Percentile	143–113	31,995
SC-PwBD	40ᵗʰ Percentile	126–113	48
ST	40ᵗʰ Percentile	143–113	13,940
ST-PwBD	40ᵗʰ Percentile	126–113	17

MDS Course Overview:

A B Shetty Dental College, Mangaluru, is recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Malaysian Dental Council, established in 1985.

The college provides MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) degree of 3 years that provides specialized training in a range of dental specialties. MDS programs emphasize the importance of ethical principles in dental practice. This full-time program aims to improve knowledge and abilities beyond those of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

AB Shetty Dental College offers MDS in 08 specialities: Orthodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology.

Here are the details of AB Shetty Dental College seats

Course	Annual Intake
Orthodontics	09
Endodontics	08
Pedodontics	05
Prosthodontics	09
Oral Surgery	08
Periodontics	05
Oral Medicine	02
Oral Pathology	02

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MDS Fees in AB Shetty Dental College 

Here is the AB Shetty Dental College MDS fees structure for National Students:

Course	Tuition Fee (per year)
Periodontics	Rs. 7,50,000
Orthodontics	Rs. 10,00,000
Endodontics	Rs. 10,00,000
Pedodontics	Rs. 10,00,000
Prosthodontics	Rs. 10,00,000
Oral Surgery	Rs. 10,00,000
Oral Medicine	Rs. 3,00,000
Oral Pathology	Rs. 2,00,000

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Here is the AB Shetty Dental College MDS fees structure for NRI Students

Course	Tuition Fee (per year)
Orthodontics	Rs. 16,00,000
Endodontics	Rs. 16,00,000
Prosthodontics	Rs. 14,00,000
Oral Surgery	Rs. 14,00,000

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Additional Costs:

University Fee (One-Time)

For National Candidates	Rs. 8000
For NRI Candidates	Rs. 11000

Exam Fee (per year)

For National Candidates	Rs. 8000
For NRI Candidates	Rs. 8000

Hostel Fee (per year)

Room Type	Boys	Girls
A/C – Double with attached bathroom	Rs. 20,2000	Rs. 20,2000
Double with attached bathroom	Rs. 12,2000	Rs. 12,2000
Single with attached bathroom	–	Rs. 15,9000
Single AC (for PGs) with attached bathroom	–	Rs. 22,9000
Suite – Single (for PGs) with attached bathroom	–	Rs. 27,2000

Admission Process:

Admission to both Management and NRI category seats in MDS is based on inter-se merit in NEET-MDS. Here is the admission procedure for MDS in AB Shetty Dental College:

1. Application form for NEET-MDS can be submitted online through the website www.nbe.edu.in   on notification.
2. The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has been given the responsibility of counseling and seat allocation by the DGHS. Students must thus register on www.mcc.nic.in  Medical Counselling- Deemed/Central Universities and lock their college preference after results are announced.

Latest Update From KEA

-> KEA is inviting applications online for admissions to MDS courses for the eligible candidates who have qualifies in NEET - MDS 2025 in Government and Private Quota.

-> Eligible candidates can register and apply online for PGET - 2025 from 24th June 2pm to 29th June 11:59pm. 

-> The fee has to be paid by the registered and applied candidate on or before 30th June 6pm. 

For NRI Candidates: 

1. Before the start of registration, candidates who wish to enroll under the NRI category must send the following NRI documents to the email address that the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has created:
   1. Affidavit of the person who is an NRI and the sponsor.
   2. Documents claiming that the sponsor is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsor).
   3. Relationship of NRI with the candidate.
   4. Affidavit from the sponsor that he/ she will sponsor the entire course fee of the candidate.
   5. Embassy Certificate of the Sponsor.
   6. NEET scorecard.

Eligibility Criteria in AB Shetty Dental College:

• Pass in BDS from a recognized Dental College with permanent registration with any State Dental Council. 
• NEET-MDS qualification is a pre-requisite for admission to MDS both under the Management & NRI categories.

Documents Required for National Candidates:

Documents required for the National candidates in AB Shetty Dental College

• BDS Degree mark cards of all years.
• Internship completion certificate.
• Provisional/BDS Degree certificate.
• Dental Council Registration certificate.
• Transfer certificate.
• Conduct a certificate.
• Migration certificate.
• Physically handicapped certificate issued by authorized medical boards (if applicable).
• Physical fitness & Blood group certificate.
• PAN card copy of the parent and the student.
• Aadhaar card copy of the student.
• NEET-MDS allotment letter & Score card.
• SSLC or equivalent mark card or birth certificate.
• 05 recent coloured passport-size photos. 

Additional Documents for NRI Candidates

• Valid foreign passport and valid visa for the period of study.
• Valid Residential Permit in India.
• AIDS-free certificate.

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