Amrita Dentistry BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi?
Ans. The total programme fee for BDS at Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi is INR 21,77,600 for the 4 academic years, excluding hostel charges. This comprises tuition of INR 4,00,000 per year (INR 16,00,000 for 4 years), annual other charges of INR 1,43,150 (INR 5,72,600 total), and a one-time admission processing fee of INR 5,000. Hostel and mess charges of INR 94,000 per year are separate and optional.
Ques. How are BDS seats at Amrita Kochi allotted and is there a management quota?
Ans. All 50 BDS seats at Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi are allotted exclusively through MCC counselling based on NEET-UG All India Rank. There is no management quota for this programme. Candidates must register on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in after NEET-UG results and submit college preferences during the choice-filling window to be considered for allotment to Amrita Kochi.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for BDS admission at Amrita School of Dentistry?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects and secured a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. They must also have qualified NEET-UG with a valid score meeting DCI norms. Allotment is made exclusively through MCC counselling based on NEET-UG AIR and seat availability in the deemed university category.
Ques. What is the duration of the BDS programme at Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi?
Ans. The BDS programme at Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi is 5 years in total: 4 academic years of study followed by a 1-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship as mandated by the Dental Council of India. Students are co-located with the 1,500-bed Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, providing substantial clinical exposure across specialties throughout the programme duration.
Ques. What scholarship options are available for BDS students at Amrita Kochi?
Ans. BDS students at Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi can apply for the NSP PM-USP Yojana, which offers INR 82,000 per year for students with at least 80% in 10+2 and parental income below INR 4.5 Lakhs. SC/ST students may apply for the Post Matric Scholarship through the Kerala government portal. Students are also advised to contact Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s financial aid office for any university-level merit or need-based assistance.
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