Malabar Dental College BDS FAQs
Ques. Is Malabar Dental College recognized by the Dental Council of India?
Ans. Yes, Malabar Dental College and Research Centre is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. The BDS degree is nationally and internationally recognized. Graduates can register with the Kerala Dental Council or any State Dental Council in India to practice as a licensed dentist after completing the mandatory rotatory internship.
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at Malabar Dental College Malappuram?
Ans. The annual tuition fee under the government quota is INR 3,21,300, making the total tuition for the four-year period INR 12,85,200. Optional hostel accommodation costs INR 59,000 per year. Management quota fees are higher and candidates are advised to contact the college admissions office for the current applicable rate before applying.
Ques. How does Kerala CEE BDS counseling work after NEET results?
Ans. After NEET UG results, the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala announces the counseling schedule at cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates register, upload required documents, and fill option entries listing preferred colleges. CEE then allots seats across multiple rounds based on NEET rank, category, and option preferences. Candidates must report to the allotted college within the deadline to confirm admission.
Ques. Are there hostel facilities at Malabar Dental College?
Ans. Yes, the college provides optional hostel facilities at INR 59,000 per year. The campus is located in Chettippadi, Malappuram, which is away from the main city, so outstation students often prefer on-campus accommodation. The hostel fee is paid separately from tuition and is not included in the total course fee calculation.
Ques. What career options does a BDS degree from Malabar Dental College open?
Ans. After the 5-year BDS programme including the mandatory one-year rotatory internship, graduates register with the Kerala Dental Council to practice. Options include setting up a private dental clinic, joining corporate dental chains, working in government dental hospitals, or pursuing MDS postgraduate specialization. Malabar Dental College itself offers MDS programmes, allowing in-house transition for eligible graduates.
Ques. What scholarships are available for minority and SC/ST students?
Ans. SC and ST students can apply for the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship covering tuition fee and maintenance allowance via scholarships.gov.in. Minority students can apply for the NSP Merit-cum-Means Scholarship of INR 30,000 per year for professional courses. Kerala state post-matric scholarships are also available for eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates with Kerala domicile through the state scholarship portal.
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