Nitte University MDS Paediatric Dentistry Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee (all 3 years)	INR 12,00,000 per year
One-time Examination and Registration Fees	INR 32,000
Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate)	INR 36,32,000

INR 32,000 in the total covers registration, university, and exam charges.

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

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

Nitte University MDS Paediatric Dentistry 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 Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry 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

You want to specialise in dental care for infants, children, and adolescents
ABSMIDS’s large paediatric outpatient base supports your clinical case requirements
Faculty position at a dental college or clinical specialist career is the goal
Mangaluru healthcare cluster suits your long-term practice geography
You want to combine specialisation with community dental health programmes

✗ Skip if

You plan to settle abroad and require an internationally branded dental school
Surgical subspecialties (oral surgery, implantology) are your preferred track
Your MDS clinic preference requires a multi-speciality hospital, not a dental college
Full tuition of INR 36 Lakhs is outside your budget without a bank loan

Nitte University MDS Paediatric Dentistry 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 Paediatric Dentistry FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MDS Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Nitte University?

Ans. The total fee for MDS Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Nitte (ABSMIDS) is INR 36,32,000 for the three-year programme, comprising INR 12,00,000 per year in tuition and INR 32,000 in one-time registration and examination charges. Hostel charges are separate. Verify the 2026-27 fee at absmids.nitte.edu.in before admission.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MDS Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry 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 Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry from Nitte?

Ans. Graduates can establish specialist dental practices in paediatric dentistry, join hospital dental departments, or pursue faculty positions at dental colleges. Roles include Paediatric Dental Specialist, Senior Dental Surgeon, Community Dental Health Officer, and Clinical Lecturer. MDS from a DCI-recognised institution is the benchmark qualification for specialist practice 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.

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