Nitte University MDS Orthodontics Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 (Tuition + University Fee + Exam Fee)	INR 12,16,000
Year 2 (Tuition + Exam Fee)	INR 12,08,000
Year 3 (Tuition + Exam Fee)	INR 12,08,000
Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate)	INR 36,32,000

INR 32,000 covers university fee (Y1) and exam fees (all years).

Hostel charges are separate; confirm at nitte.edu.in.

Verify 2026-27 fee at absmids.nitte.edu.in before payment.

Nitte University MDS Orthodontics Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
NEET MDS 2026 Registration Closed	March 30, 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Exam	May 2, 2026
Karnataka MDS Counselling	As notified by Dental Admission Authority, Karnataka
Classes Commence	August 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Registration End	March 30, 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Exam Date	May 2, 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Result	As notified by NTA

NEET MDS 2026 score is mandatory; exam was held May 2, 2026.

Participate in Karnataka MDS counselling (Dental Admission Authority, Karnataka).

Candidates must have completed BDS and 1-year rotating internship before admission.

Registration with Dental Council of India (DCI) or state dental council required.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognised dental college and must have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship before the date of admission.

A valid NEET MDS 2026 score is mandatory for admission. NEET MDS 2026 was conducted on May 2, 2026 by the National Testing Agency.

Candidates must be registered with the Dental Council of India or a State Dental Council at the time of admission.

Admission Process

Appeared in NEET MDS 2026 (exam: May 2, 2026) conducted by the National Testing Agency.

Choose ABSMIDS, Nitte Deemed to be University and the Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics specialisation during the counselling round.

Pay the first-year fee and submit original documents (BDS degree, internship completion certificate, DCI registration, NEET MDS scorecard).

Report to ABSMIDS, Deralakatte, Mangaluru; commence the three-year MDS programme.

✓ Opt for this if

Orthodontics is among the highest-demand dental specialisations for private practice
ABSMIDS’s large patient outflow provides orthodontic case variety and complexity
9 seats gives the highest intake among MDS specialisations at ABSMIDS
Clear aligner and esthetic orthodontics demand is growing rapidly across South India
INR 36 Lakh fee is within standard education loan thresholds for this specialty

✗ Skip if

NEET MDS rank qualifies for government-quota orthodontics; prefer that first
INR 36 Lakh total fee requires education loan planning; weigh against practice ROI
Non-clinical specialisations (oral pathology, oral medicine) are your preferred track
You plan to practise abroad and need a university with international recognition

Nitte University MDS Orthodontics Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Nitte Dental College Stipend	As per university norms	MDS scholars providing clinical service; amount varies by department
CSIR / ICMR Junior Research Fellowship	As per government norms	Dental MDS scholars pursuing approved research projects; csirnet.nta.ac.in
State Government SC/ST Merit Scholarship	As per government norms	Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates; state scholarship portal

ABSMIDS stipend: MDS scholars providing clinical service receive a departmental stipend.

CSIR/ICMR JRF: research-active MDS scholars may apply for competitive fellowships.

Karnataka SC/ST merit scholarship: domicile students; state scholarship portal.

Nitte University MDS Orthodontics FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Nitte University?

Ans. The total fee for MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Nitte (ABSMIDS) is INR 36,32,000 for the three-year programme, comprising INR 12,16,000 in Year 1 (tuition INR 12,00,000 + university fee INR 8,000 + exam fee INR 8,000) and INR 12,08,000 in each of Years 2 and 3 (tuition + exam fee). Hostel charges are separate. Verify the 2026-27 fee at absmids.nitte.edu.in before admission.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Nitte University?

Ans. Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognised dental college, with a completed one-year compulsory rotating internship, and must have a valid NEET MDS 2026 score (exam: May 2, 2026). Registration with the Dental Council of India or a State Dental Council is also required.

Ques. How is admission to MDS at Nitte University conducted?

Ans. MDS admission at Nitte (ABSMIDS) is through NEET MDS and the Karnataka MDS counselling process managed by the Dental Admission Authority, Karnataka. Candidates select ABSMIDS and their preferred specialisation during the counselling round based on their NEET MDS rank.

Ques. What are the career opportunities after MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from Nitte?

Ans. MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics graduates can establish specialist orthodontic clinics, join multi-speciality dental chains, or pursue faculty positions. Roles include Orthodontist, Clear Aligner Specialist, Senior Dental Surgeon, and Clinical Lecturer. Orthodontics consistently ranks among the top dental specialisations for private practice income and patient demand in India.

Ques. What is ABSMIDS and is it recognised by the Dental Council of India?

Ans. ABSMIDS (A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences) is a constituent dental college of Nitte (Deemed to be University), located at Deralakatte, Mangaluru. It is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and is one of the largest dental colleges in Karnataka, with a dedicated multi-speciality dental hospital attached to it.

NITTE MDS Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopaedics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Nitte University MDS Orthodontics Fees

Nitte University MDS Orthodontics Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

Nitte University MDS Orthodontics Scholarships 2026

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