MAHE PG Certificate Aesthetic Dentistry is a one-year, full-time certificate at Manipal College of Dental Sciences in Manipal. The course has 3 modules and 18 contact days, with one 6-day session held about every four months. MCODS Manipal is ranked #1 among private dental colleges by India Today 2026 and NIRF #2 in Dental 2024. The full course fee is INR 3.03 Lakhs without stay, and the route has no entrance exam. BDS doctors with internship and dental council registration apply online. The seat count is not published. The college has not published an INR LPA pay figure for this certificate.
The total fees with stay and food is INR 4 Lakhs while the fees without stay is INR 3.03 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.26 Lakhs. You pay once for the 1-year course. MAHE sets the fee for this batch. The stay and food choice adds campus living cost only if you choose it.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.26 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Other fee | INR 77,000 | Full course, as published |
| Total, no stay | INR 3.03 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Stay and food | INR 97,000 | Full course, as published |
| Total with stay | INR 4 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
The next application form is expected in Jan 2027, and the last date to apply is expected in Mar 2027. Classes start is expected in Apr 2027. You should watch the MAHE course page because the day-level dates are not out yet.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Eligibility screening | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list or offer | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat offer round | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and enrolment | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
The table asks for a BDS degree, internship and dental council registration. You need all three before MAHE can confirm the seat. If one paper is missing, finish it before you apply, because the course is meant for trained dentists.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BDS from a Dental Council of India recognised college |
| Internship | Completed internship before joining |
| Registration | State dental council or Dental Council of India registration |
| Category | Indian and Foreign or NRI candidates can apply |
The process starts with the MAHE online form and ends with fee payment. You upload BDS, internship and registration papers, and MAHE checks them before the offer. If you miss the fee date, the seat can go to another eligible dentist.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Online form | Apply on the MAHE admission portal |
| Paper check | Upload BDS, internship and registration papers |
| Offer | MAHE sends the offer after eligibility screening |
| Fee payment | Pay the course fee by the date given |
| Joining | Attend the 3 contact modules in Manipal |
| Final test | Finish assignments, written exam, viva and case presentation |
There is no entrance rank and no cutoff score for this certificate. The table shows BDS, internship and registration as the real gates. You should use the checker below to see whether your papers match the route before you pay.
| Route | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| BDS route | No entrance rank | 2026 route |
| Internship | Must be complete | Before joining |
| Registration | Must be valid | Before joining |
The table shows no published LPA pay and no placement rate for this certificate. The course is built for dentists who want aesthetic cases in clinics. You should plan for private practice, multi-specialty clinics or teaching, not a campus placement drive.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Published LPA pay | Not published |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Common work route | Private dental practice |
| Clinic route | Aesthetic and cosmetic cases |
| Academic route | Teaching or research after more study |
The biggest shown waiver is INR 60,000, and the smaller MAHE estimate is INR 20,000. Government portals may help eligible category students. You should apply with income and category papers, then confirm the final amount with MAHE.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST students with income proof | INR 60,000 |
| MAHE other PG merit estimate | Eligible PG students after MAHE check | INR 30,000 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Eligible students through NSP | INR 20,000 |
| Education loan support | Students using bank loan portals | Interest support varies |
MCODS Manipal has India Today #1 for private dental colleges in 2026 and NIRF #2 in Dental 2024. MAHE also has NAAC A++ grade. These ranks matter because the certificate is short and the college name travels with your clinic profile.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| India Today private dental colleges | 2026 | #1 |
| The Week Hansa private dental colleges | 2026 | #1 |
| NIRF Dental | 2024 | #2 |
| NAAC | latest cycle | A++ |
The 3 modules cover aesthetics, laminates and final evaluation. Module I starts with adhesion and composites. Module II adds ceramic laminates and bleaching. Module III ends with perio aesthetics, indirect restorations and the exam.
| Module | What you study |
|---|---|
| Module I | Aesthetics, adhesion, composites, colour and dental photography |
| Module II | Rubber dam, ceramic laminates, occlusion, impressions and bleaching |
| Module III | Perio aesthetics, orthodontic corrections, indirect restorations and provisionals |
| Exam | Written exam, viva and case presentation after module III |
The stay and food option adds INR 97,000 to the no-stay fee. The course uses MCODS dental hospital, libraries and laboratories. You should choose stay if travel for 3 contact sessions is hard from your clinic city.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stay and food option | INR 97,000 over the course |
| Hospital | Patient demos and clinical cases |
| Library | Dental literature and journals |
| Laboratory | Hands-on restorative practice |
| Campus | Manipal campus, Karnataka |
This course suits dentists who want aesthetic cases and can travel to Manipal for contact sessions.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE course page and admission calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 1-year cost, not one module. The 2027 fee is not out yet, so these rows use the 2026 to 2027 fee.
Source: MAHE 2026 General Category fee sheet. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your profile and category. The cutoff ranges here mean how complete your BDS papers are.
This course has no entrance rank. Treat BDS, internship and dental council registration as the real cutoff, because MAHE checks those papers before the offer.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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Major recruiters |
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc. |
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Admissions
Manipal University, Manipal:
Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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Placements
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Campus
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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VIT Vellore:
The campus size is about 250 acres.
Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.
If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.
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