Sri Ramachandra Dental MDS Oral Surgery FAQs
Ques. What is the total MDS fee in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Sri Ramachandra Dental College?
Ans. The total 3-year fee for MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Sri Ramachandra Dental College, SRIHER, is INR 39,00,000, at INR 13,00,000 per year. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. The fee is set by the SRIHER internal fee committee and is subject to annual revision. SC/ST students may apply for the Post-Matric scholarship for partial fee reimbursement.
Ques. How many MDS seats are available in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at SRIHER Chennai?
Ans. Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital offers 6 MDS seats in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Given the limited seats and the competitive nature of NEET-MDS, candidates must achieve a strong percentile to secure this specialization. Seats are allocated through MCC Deemed University counselling at mcc.nic.in based on NEET-MDS rank and candidate preference.
Ques. What is the NEET-MDS 2026 schedule for MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
Ans. NEET-MDS 2026 was conducted on May 2, 2026 by NBEMS. The result was declared on June 2, 2026. MCC Deemed University MDS counselling Round 1 was expected in July 2026 and Round 2 is expected in August 2026. Candidates should monitor mcc.nic.in for the confirmed counselling schedule and seat allotment results.
Ques. Is CRDI mandatory before joining MDS at Sri Ramachandra Dental College?
Ans. Yes, completion of the Compulsory Rotatory Dental Internship (CRDI) of at least one year after BDS is mandatory before a candidate can be considered for MDS admission. CRDI completion must be proven with the internship completion certificate at the time of reporting to Sri Ramachandra Dental College. Candidates with pending CRDI are not eligible for MDS seat allotment through MCC counselling.
Ques. Why choose Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as an MDS specialization at SRIHER?
Ans. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a dual-discipline specialization bridging dentistry and medicine. SRIHER’s Porur campus hosts Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, giving MDS students access to medically complex surgical cases and cross-specialty collaboration. The 3-year programme includes thesis research, hospital postings, and exposure to maxillofacial trauma, cleft surgeries, and orthognathic procedures within the teaching hospital.
Ques. What career options are available after MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from SRIHER?
Ans. Graduates can practice as specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeons in private or corporate dental and hospital settings. Career options also include academic positions in dental colleges, government specialist roles, trauma surgery in hospitals, and super-specialty super-speciality research. Many MDS Oral Surgery graduates from SRIHER pursue further fellowship training in India or abroad, or join teaching positions at dental institutes recognized by DCI.
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