NITTE Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Periodontics): Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MDS Periodontics at Nitte (ABSMIDS) is INR 24,32,000 for the three-year programme, comprising INR 8,16,000 in Year 1 (tuition INR 8,00,000 + university fee INR 8,000 + exam fee INR 8,000) and INR 8,08,000 in each of Years 2 and 3 (tuition INR 8,00,000 + exam fee INR 8,000). Source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27.. Hostel charges are separate. Verify the 2026-27 fee at absmids.nitte.edu.in before admission.

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.

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.

Ans. MDS Periodontics graduates can establish specialist periodontic and implant practices, join hospital dental departments, or pursue faculty positions at dental colleges. Roles include Periodontist, Implantologist, Senior Dental Surgeon, and Clinical Lecturer. Periodontics combined with implantology is one of the fastest-growing dental specialisations in India given the rising demand for implant procedures.

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.