Surendera Group of Institutions - [SGI] MDS Oral Pathology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 3-year MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology programme at SGI Surendera Dental College is INR 1,650,000, charged at INR 550,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is available separately and costs between INR 87,000 and INR 1,42,000 per year depending on the room type. The hostel cost is not included in the tuition total stated above.

Ans. Yes, a valid NEET-MDS scorecard is mandatory for MDS admission at SGI. NEET-MDS 2026 was conducted by NBEMS on May 2, 2026, with registration open from March 14 to March 30, 2026. Candidates with a valid NEET-MDS score participate in MCC centralised MDS counselling to secure a seat at SGI Surendera Dental College for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognised institution with a minimum of 50% marks and must have completed the 1-year compulsory rotating internship after BDS. A valid NEET-MDS scorecard issued by NBEMS is required. Registration of internship completion with the relevant dental council is typically verified during document submission at SGI at the time of joining.

Ans. MDS seats at SGI Surendera Dental College are allotted through MCC centralised counselling. After the NEET-MDS result is declared, candidates register on the MCC portal, fill specialisation and college preferences, and are allotted seats based on their merit rank across counselling rounds. Selected candidates must report to SGI and complete document verification and fee payment within the specified date to confirm the seat.

Ans. Graduates with MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology from SGI Surendera Dental College can practise as specialist dental surgeons in private clinics or multi-specialty hospitals, join government dental departments as specialists, or take up faculty positions in DCI-recognised dental colleges. The MDS degree from this RUHS-affiliated institution is accepted for specialist practice registration with state dental councils across India.

Ans. Yes, Surendera Dental College at SGI Sriganganagar is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) for postgraduate MDS programmes and is affiliated to Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS). The MDS degree awarded on completion is recognised for specialist practice registration with state dental councils and for eligibility to apply for specialist posts in government dental services across India.