DentalPostgraduate16 private colleges

MDS Admission 2026: Private Colleges, Eligibility & Management Quota

Postgraduate dental specialisation such as orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery and endodontics.

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Duration

3 years

Entrance exams

NEET-MDS

Regulator

Dental Council of India (DCI)

Eligibility

BDS with completed internship and registration with the State Dental Council.

Management & NRI quota

Management and NRI MDS seats at private and deemed institutions are allotted through MCC or state counselling on NEET-MDS merit.

Careers

  • Dental specialist
  • Consultant
  • Teaching
  • Private practice

Guides & blogs

Specialisations: Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

16 institutions · 5 states

Private MDS colleges in India

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FAQs

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What is MDS?

Postgraduate dental specialisation such as orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery and endodontics.

What is the eligibility for MDS?

BDS with completed internship and registration with the State Dental Council.

Which entrance exams are accepted for MDS?

NEET-MDS

How long is MDS?

3 years

Is management quota available for MDS?

Management and NRI MDS seats at private and deemed institutions are allotted through MCC or state counselling on NEET-MDS merit.

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