MES Dental College BDS FAQs
Ques. What was the NEET cutoff rank for BDS at MES Dental College Perinthalmanna in 2024?
Ans. In 2024, the BDS cutoff rank at MES Dental College for Kerala state quota was 20,746 in Round 1, 25,280 in Round 2, and 26,437 in Round 3 for general category candidates. Round 4 recorded a cutoff of 10,792. Cutoffs shift each year based on NEET difficulty, the number of qualified candidates, and seat availability in Kerala.
Ques. What are the total BDS fees at MES Dental College Perinthalmanna?
Ans. The annual fee for general category BDS students is INR 3,21,300, making the total four-year academic fee INR 12,85,200. Optional hostel accommodation costs INR 59,000 per year. NRI category students pay INR 6,00,000 per year. Fee revisions for the 2026-27 academic session will be notified by the college and the Kerala Fee Regulatory Committee.
Ques. Is MES Dental College Perinthalmanna approved by the Dental Council of India?
Ans. Yes, MES Dental College holds Dental Council of India approval and is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. DCI recognition is mandatory for running the BDS programme, and the degree issued by the college is valid for registration with the Kerala Dental Council. The college also offers postgraduate MDS seats in four specialties for NEET MDS qualified candidates.
Ques. How does the Kerala CEE counselling process work for BDS admission at MES Dental College?
Ans. After the NEET-UG result, candidates register at cee.kerala.gov.in, upload academic documents, and fill college preferences in order of priority. The centralised system allots seats based on NEET rank, category, and the preference list submitted. Once a seat is allotted, candidates must accept it within the given window and then report to MES Dental College with original documents to complete admission and fee payment.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from MES Dental College Perinthalmanna?
Ans. After BDS and the mandatory one-year internship, graduates can register as dentists and practise independently or in hospitals and clinics across Kerala and nationally. Higher specialisation is available through NEET MDS for programmes such as Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, or Oral Surgery. Graduates may also join dental product companies, work in defence dental services, or pursue opportunities abroad in countries that recognise Indian dental qualifications.
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