Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore · MangaloreManipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is a dental college in Mangalore, Karnataka, established in 1987. It is affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Its programmes are approved by…
Overview
About Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is a dental college in Mangalore, Karnataka, established in 1987. It is affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Its programmes are approved by the DCI. Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore offers 10 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 9 at postgraduate level. These include Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology, MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology, among others. MCODS Mangalore is a constituent institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The NDC college list identifies it as a private Karnataka dental college established in 1987-88 (entry 104). Official MCODS material states that the institution operates two dental hospitals in Mangalore, at Light House Hill Road and Attavar, and admits 100 undergraduate students and 30+ postgraduate students annually; these are college-published figures and are not substituted for regulator-sanctioned intake. A department page explicitly states 44 dental chairs and describes laboratory and preclinical/phantom-head facilities. Dr Ashita Uppoor is Dean, with BDS (1988) and MDS Periodontology (1994). The BDS page is labelled Admissions 2023, so its course details are historical rather than a verified 2026-27 academic-year schedule. Official 2026-27 admissions documents identify MCODS Mangalore as a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University.
Courses & costs
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Hostel · Double Seater Non-AC Attached Bath Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,63,500per year |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Hostel · Double Seater-AC Attached Bath Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,98,000per year |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹19,82,000total course |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Tuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,69,000one-time |
| MDSHostel · Double Seater Non-AC with attached bath Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,52,500per year |
| MDSHostel · Double Seater AC with attached bath Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,94,000per year |
| MDS Conservative Dentistry and EndodonticsTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹14,51,000one-time |
| MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral MicrobiologyTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,14,000total course |
| MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral MicrobiologyTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,49,000one-time |
| MDS Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹13,25,000one-time |
| MDS Oral Medicine & RadiologyTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,14,000total course |
| MDS Oral Medicine & RadiologyTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,49,000one-time |
| MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial OrthopaedicsTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹14,51,000one-time |
| MDS Paediatric & Preventive DentistryTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹13,25,000one-time |
| MDS PeriodontologyTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹34,69,000total course |
| MDS PeriodontologyTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹8,66,000one-time |
| MDS Prosthodontics & Crown & BridgeTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹14,51,000one-time |
| MDS Public Health DentistryTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,14,000total course |
| MDS Public Health DentistryTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,49,000one-time |
Placements
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore placements
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore placements: recruiter network includes Ortho Square, Clove Dental, Alumni-led Edu Tech companies.
Recruiter network
Ortho SquareClove DentalAlumni-led Edu Tech companies
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology
MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology
MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
MDS Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
MDS Periodontology
MDS Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
MDS Public Health Dentistry
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore admissions
Admission evidence · BDS and MDS routes and DCI status
NEET-UG counselling · BDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)Use this BDS route only for the cycle and programme covered by the linked official source.
NEET-MDS counselling · MDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)Use this MDS route only for the cycle and specialty covered by the linked official source.
Regulator · Dental Council of India (DCI)DCI is the programme regulator, not an admission route. Verify current college and course recognition separately from counselling eligibility.
NEET-MDS counselling · MDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)NEET-UG counselling · BDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)
NEET-MDS counselling · MDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by MCC / Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceNEET-UG counselling · BDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by MCC / Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor 2026-27, BDS admission is through NEET-UG counselling conducted by DGHS/MCC or the applicable state authority; MCODS Mangalore's reporting instructions specifically require an MCC allotment letter. MDS admission is through the DGHS/MCC common counselling process based on NEET-MDS 2026, followed by MAHE registration, document verification, fee payment and reporting. Admission source
From the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| Relationship | Own attached dental hospital Source |
|---|---|
| Is teaching hospital | Yes Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | Dental Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Company | University Teknologi Mara, Malaysia Source |
| Company | University of Sheffield, England Source |
| Company | University of Iowa, USA Source |
Same state
Other Dental Colleges in Karnataka
Reach the college
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore contact details
| Address | Light House Hill Road, Mangalore |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0824-2428716 |
| ashita.uppoor@manipal.edu | |
| Website | https://www.manipal.edu/mcods-mangalore.html |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Ashita Uppoor | Dean Source |
| Dr. Junaid Ahmed | Associate Dean Source |
| Dr. Arathi Rao | Associate Dean Source |
| Dr. Srikant N | Associate Dean Source |
| Dr. Ramya Shenoy | IQAC Co-ordinator Source |
| Ashita Uppoor | Dean Source |
| Dr. Ashita Uppoor | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1987 Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Manipal Academy of Higher Education Source |
| Institution type | Parent university Source |
| Same campus | No Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | Dental Source |
| Institution type | Deemed Source |
| Affiliation status | Constituent Source |
| Affiliation year | 2026 Source |
| Regulator | DCI recognised-colleges list |
| Stated session | 2025-26 |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BDS Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | NEET-UG 2026 qualified; eligibility as specified in the NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Manipal Academy of Higher Education Source |
| Approving body | DCI Source |
| Duration in years | 5 Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Awarding body type | Deemed Source |
| Programme code | MDS Source |
| Name | MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Source |
FAQ
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore FAQs
How can I get admission to Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore?
Admission to Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is through NEET-UG, NEET-MDS scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://apply.manipal.edu/.
What courses does Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore offer?
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore offers 10 programmes, including Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology, MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology, MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics and others.
Where is Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore located?
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is located at Light House Hill Road, Mangalore.
Is Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore recognised and accredited?
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- manipal.edu — MCODS Mangalore official about page
- manipal.edu — MCODS Mangalore administration
- manipal.edu · pdf — MCODS Mangalore UG admissions 2026-27
- mcc.nic.in — MCC current UG events
- dciindia.gov.in — National Dental Commission permitted seats page
- manipal.edu · pdf — MCODS Mangalore MDS 2026-27
- manipal.edu · pdf — MBBS/BDS Admissions 2026-27
- apply.manipal.edu — MAHE application portal
- dciindia.gov.in — DCI/NDC notifications
- manipal.edu — Advantage | MCODS Mangalore
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2023 Dental Ranking
- manipal.edu — MCODS Mangalore | MAHE
- manipal.edu — FAQs | MCODS Mangalore
- manipal.edu — Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | MCODS Mangalore
- manipal.edu — Dr. Ashita Uppoor | MCODS Mangalore
- manipal.edu — Department & Faculty | MCODS Mangalore
- manipal.edu
- manipal.edu — Only Brochure 2019 Page 1
- manipal.edu — Radio2
- manipal.edu
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.