The Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) is a three-year postgraduate programme. It is for dentists seeking advanced clinical training in specialized areas of dentistry. The MDS admission process is based on an entrance examination and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
To be eligible for MDS in Telangana, students must have completed a BDS degree from a Dental Council of India (DCI) recognized institution. Also, it is mandatory for students to have completed a one year compulsory rotatory internship. Students should be members of State Dental Council or DCI.
The entrance exam for the MDS degree is through NEET‑MDS. It is a computer based test. Also, students can appear for INI CET for colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, etc. There are only national exams for MDS course, there is no specific course by the state government of Telengana.
Students can learn more about the MDS course here.
Telangana MDS Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission to MDS, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed BDS degree from a university/institution recognized by the Dental Council of India
- Must have obtained 50% aggregate marks in the BDS degree.
- It is mandatory for students to complete a 12-month rotatory internship
- Students must have a provisional or permanent registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or a State Dental Council (SDC)
- The minimum age limit is of 20 years, and there is no upper age limit.
Telangana MDS Entrance Exams 2025
It is mandatory for students to obtain a valid score in the NEET MDS paper. Students have to meet the required score of their preferred university. There are cut-offs specified by the college. This exam is conducted annually, and it is based on objective questions. Students can learn more about the NEET MDS exam here.
The details of MDS Entrance Exam is given below:
Telangana MDS Admission Process 2025
Before applying for MDS admissions, students must check the eligibility criteria and cut-offs required. Provided they have appeared for the NEET MDS exam, the admission process is described below. Given below is the detailed 2025 MDS admission process overview of the the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani:
- Step 1:Register on MCC portal usingthe NEET MDS roll number, application number, DOB. Pay the online application fee through online mode of payment such as debit card, credit card or netbanking. The required documents are mentioned below.
- Step 2: Then, candidates have to Select AIIMS‑Kalyani and preferred MDS specializations. They can choose any institute of their choice.
- Step 3: Results will be published by MCC.
- Step 4: Then, students have to report to the institute and provide their documents for document verification process.
- Step 5: To secure their seat, candidates have to make the admission fee payment at the college.
Documents Required:
- NEET‑MDS scorecard & admit card
- Internship completion certificate
- BDS mark sheets and degree certificate
- DCI/State Dental Council registration certificate
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
- Passport-sized photos
- Birth certificate
- Online application form receipt
Telangana MDS Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mode and pattern of NEET MDS exam?
The NEET MDS exam is an offline computer-based exam. It is based on objective questions. In this exam, there are 240 MCQs to be completed in 3 hours and +4 marks for each correct answer and –1 mark for each wrong answer. The syllabus is based on the BDS course.
What is the NEET MDS participating institutes list?
Colleges all over India accept scores of NEET MDS. The only exceptions are
Is it compulsory to appear for NEET MDS to get admission for MDS course?
Yes, students have accept for NEET MDS. All recognized universities, and the ones that are reputable accept the NEET MDS scores. Also, they can appear for INI-CET for colleges like AIMS, JIPMER, etc.
How do I download the NEET MDS 2025 result and cut-off details?
To download the NEET MDS result and cut off details, students have to visit NBEMS official portal. Then, they have to click the NEET MDS 2025 result link. After that, they can easily access the PDF scorecard with roll number, score, percentile, and cut-off.
