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Admission to the college requires NEET UG & PG exam qualification and meeting cutoff marks. Applicants must complete an admission form, available on-campus and online via NEET UG counseling through the CG merit list. Maitri College of Dentistry and Research is among five private dental colleges known for a capable faculty and a structured curriculum. After securing a valid NEET score, candidates must submit forms and pay the admission fee.
A selection list is published within months, and selected candidates confirm admission by paying fees. The faculty includes experienced and less experienced staff, with over five lecturers per subject, holding at least a BDS or M.Sc. in departments like Anatomy, Pharmacology, and more. The teaching approach effectively combines theory with practical skills. The college's administrative and teaching staff receive a 6/10 rating. Exams include two internal, one pre-university, and one final university exam.
The college offers affordable fees among private institutions; the annual course fee is about Rs 1.90 lakhs, with a hostel fee of Rs 50,000, totaling Rs 2.90 lakhs per year. The BDS program costs Rs 8.54 lakhs over four years, with an annual tuition fee of Rs 2,11,115 and a hostel fee of Rs 60,000. The MDS program costs Rs 35 lakhs, with a yearly hostel fee of Rs 70,000.
Fee structure is transparent with payments accepted via NEFT, demand drafts, and cheques. Placement opportunities are better for state quota students, while management quota students seek their own jobs. Graduates often establish clinics or work in government hospitals. A one-year compulsory internship is required, with a stipend of Rs 500 to Rs 1200 per month. Scholarships are available through government programs, particularly for Chhattisgarh residents, with educational loans accessible via bank tie-ups.
Total cost for a four-year degree, including hostel fees, is approximately 10 lakhs INR. Fees for SC/ST/OBC students are 120,000 INR, with state scholarships available for backward caste children. Campus placements are not offered, emphasizing self-employment or external job applications.
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