GDC Mumbai MDS Oral Maxillofacial Surgery FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at GDC Mumbai?
Ans. The total tuition fee for MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Government Dental College and Hospital Mumbai is INR 3,82,500 for the full 3-year program, charged at INR 1,27,500 per year. Hostel charges of INR 5,500 per year are optional and billed separately. All fees are set by MUHS Nashik and are subject to revision each academic year.
Ques. How many MDS Oral Surgery seats are available at GDC Mumbai?
Ans. GDC Mumbai offers 3 seats per year for MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with a total sanctioned strength of 9 seats across all 3 years. The department was established in 2009 and runs under MUHS Nashik. Seats are filled entirely through NEET-MDS rank via the Maharashtra State CET Cell counselling process, which includes 3 rounds and a stray vacancy round.
Ques. Is there a monthly stipend for MDS students at Government Dental College Mumbai?
Ans. Yes, MDS students at GDC Mumbai receive a monthly stipend as per Maharashtra government norms applicable to postgraduate students at state-run dental colleges. The stipend is one of the notable financial benefits of pursuing MDS at a government institution and is paid throughout the 3-year program duration, provided the student is in active clinical training and fulfills all academic requirements.
Ques. What is the rural bond requirement after completing MDS from GDC Mumbai?
Ans. Candidates admitted through the government quota at GDC Mumbai are required to complete a mandatory 1-year rural bond service in a government hospital after finishing MDS. A penalty of INR 50 lakhs applies if this bond is not fulfilled. This condition is common across government dental colleges in Maharashtra and is agreed upon at the time of admission.
Ques. Which body conducts MDS counselling in Maharashtra and how does it work?
Ans. MDS admissions in Maharashtra are managed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), which conducts the process through 3 rounds of counselling plus a stray vacancy round. Candidates register on cetcell.mahacet.org, submit their NEET-MDS scorecard and category documents, fill college and course preferences, and receive a seat allotment based on merit and availability of seats in each round.
Ques. Can candidates from other states apply for MDS Oral Surgery at GDC Mumbai?
Ans. Yes, out-of-state candidates can apply for All India Quota (AIQ) seats at GDC Mumbai through the centralized NEET-MDS counselling conducted by the National Board of Examinations. However, the majority of MDS seats at GDC Mumbai fall under the Maharashtra state quota managed by the CET Cell. AIQ candidates compete on the basis of national NEET-MDS merit rank independent of state rank.
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