Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre Durg MDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the three-year MDS programme at Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, is INR 16,09,000, with the first-year fee of INR 5,63,000. Fees are subject to revision as per the affiliated university notification. Chhattisgarh domicile candidates admitted through state quota may be eligible for government-regulated fee structures, which are typically lower than management quota rates.

Ans. Admission to MDS at Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, is based on NEET-MDS scores conducted by the National Board of Examinations. NEET-MDS 2026 was conducted on May 2, 2026, and results were declared on June 2, 2026. Candidates must then register for MCC MDS counselling at mcc.nic.in or CG state dental PG counselling at cgdme.in.

Ans. Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, offers MDS in five specializations: Oral Medicine and Radiology, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Periodontology, and Prosthodontics. The total MDS intake is 23 seats across all five specializations. The seat matrix per specialization is published on mcc.nic.in before each round of MCC MDS counselling.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a Dental Council of India recognised institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Completion of the mandatory one-year rotating internship after BDS is compulsory before MDS admission. A valid NEET-MDS 2026 score is required for participation in MCC or CG state dental PG counselling for the 2026 to 2027 MDS session.

Ans. MDS graduates from Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, can practise as dental specialists in their chosen specialty, set up private specialist clinics, or join private or government hospitals as senior dental officers. Teaching positions at dental colleges are available to MDS holders. Graduates can also appear for Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission dental specialist examinations for government hospital roles.

Ans. Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, is affiliated to Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya Memorial Ayush and Health Science University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, for both BDS and MDS programmes. The college is approved by the Dental Council of India. The MDS degree awarded is recognised for dental specialist registration and teaching eligibility at dental institutions across India.