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The highest package offered at Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) in 2021-22, after the undergraduate (UG) program, was INR 3,75,000. For the academic year 2022, the median package for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course was INR 3.50 LPA, while the median package for the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) course was INR 4.30 LPA. These figures provide insight into the placement scenario at MCODS, but it's important to note that individual placement outcomes can vary, and factors such as specialization, location, and demand for specific skills can influence salary packages.

Due to its status as a medical college, most of its alumni either go on to pursue higher education or apply for post-graduate jobs outside of the college. They are very well-regarded. Manipal is well-known not only in India but also abroad. Some of our alumni are practicing dentistry in the United States. We have a mentorship programme for alumni

Below are some of the top Healthcare companies that took part in Manipal college of health professions placements in the last few years.

1. Apollo Hospital

2. Sagar Hospital

3. Manipal Hospital

4. Fortis Hospital, Bangalore

5. People Tree Hospital

In 2022, the median package offered to Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) students during MCODS (Manipal Dental College) placements was INR 3,75 LPA, according to the 2023 National Institute of Research on Dentistry (NIRF) report. It is important to be noted that this data refers to the 2022 placements and may not be available for the 2023 placements.

Candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12 to apply for a UG course at Manipal College of Dental Sciences. As per the eligibility criteria stated by the college, aspirants need to pass Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English individually with at least 50% aggregate taken together to apply for UG course i.e. BDS. Hence, candidates with 60% in Class 12 can get admission provided they also fulfil the selection requirement.

No, NEET is the mandatory exam for admission to Manipal College of Dental Sciences BDS programme. Aspirants are first required to qualify NEET and then appear for counselling and seat allotment through MCC. NEET exam is conducted once a year in offline or paper-pencil-based test (PBT) mode for three hours and 20 minutes or 200 minutes. NEET includes 200 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology, out of which 180 questions have to be attempted.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences admission process includes multiple steps. Candidates are first required to register on the official website of the college for the preferred course. Applicants are selected for BDS and MDS programmes based on NEET-UG and NEET-PG scores, respectively. Aspirants are allotted seat via MCC counselling and seat allotment.

Manipal College of Dental Science offers various dentistry courses at UG, PG, and Diploma levels. The top course at MCODS is Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). The course is provided for 3 years in full-time mode. The college offers many specializations in MDS, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and periodontology. The total tuition fees for the MDS course is around INR 19.47 L - INR 43.53 L. 

Definitely, the college offers an amazing environment, helpful faculty and top tier education to the students who want to pursue dentistry. The course also offers exchange programs to provide exposure to the pupils. The placement of the Manipal College of Dental Sciences is not hidden from anyone. It is for sure the best college in the particular field in India .

The total tuition fee for Manipal College of Dental Sciences is INR 16.6 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the college. Candidates need to pay the full first-year course fee along with the refundable caution deposit at the time of reporting.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences under the MAHE Manipal offers courses at UG, PG and certificate levels in the Dental field. The college offers BDS at UG and MDS at PG levels. Admission to MCODS Manipal courses is entrance-based. However, the merit of the aspirants is considered in the last qualifying exam for admission to certificate courses.

Following is the fee structure of various courses offered by The Manipal College of Dental Sciences:-

1) Bachelor of Dental Surgery- 7Lakhs (1st year fees) 

2) Master of Dental Surgery-17.6Lakhs (1st year fees) 

3) Certification-3.35Lakhs (total fees)

4) P.G certificate-4.5Lakhs (total fees) 

5) P.G diploma-2.1 Lakhs (1st year fees) 

Being a private Institution it is quite expensive but is superior in the field and provides ample amount of opportunities to the students and therefore is worth it. The total expense during the BDS programme is around 30 Lakhs INR . Counting the benefits that come after completion of the degree from MCODS should make students and parents invest in the courses here.

Since it is the best private Dental college in India it is slightly difficult to get enrolled in the college post the government seats get filled, for that, the minimum marks that one has to score are more than 450 in NEET UG exam. After that, the seats get filled up within the next 600-700 ranks.

Well after taking into consideration reviews of students of both the campuses it is evident that the Manipal campus is more preferred by the students than the Manglore one. It has good access to other cities, the campus is very welcoming to the students and also there are additional places in the city where students can hang out while taking this lengthy course.