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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MDS Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 55.59 Lakhs.
MAHE offers a three-year, full-time Master of Dental Sciences in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at MCODS Manipal. The course trains you to diagnose child dental care, prevent tooth decay and treat young patients. MCODS Manipal is DCI approved and ranked #5 in NIRF Dental 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 53.11 Lakhs, and INR 57.61 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get a seat through NEET MDS and MCC counselling. MCC lists 3 seats for this branch. NIRF shows median pay of INR 5.65 LPA and 88% placement for the PG 3-year batch.
The full course costs INR 53.11 Lakhs without hostel and INR 57.61 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 39.75 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once each year. The other fee and caution deposit are added to the same MAHE fee notice.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 39.75 Lakhs | INR 13.25 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Other fee | INR 13.26 Lakhs | INR 4.42 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, in year 1 |
| Hostel and living | INR 4.50 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 53.11 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 57.61 Lakhs | Full course |
Round 2 reporting closed on 26 Sep 2026, and Round 3 choice filling is set for 10 Oct 2026. Classes start on 1 Nov 2026. Keep your allotment letter, BDS papers and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET MDS application, last date to apply | 10 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Admit card release | 13 Apr 2026 | Over |
| NEET MDS exam | 19 Apr 2026 | Over |
| NEET MDS result | 15 May 2026 | Over |
| MCC round 1 registration and choice filling | 21 Aug 2026 to 25 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment result | 29 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment result | 20 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 3 choice filling | 10 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 17 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 20 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 1 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
You need a BDS degree, a finished internship and a NEET MDS qualification. The degree must be from a DCI approved dental college. If your internship proof is missing, MCC will not clear your admission.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BDS from a DCI approved dental college |
| Internship | Completed before joining |
| Exam | NEET MDS qualified |
| Counselling | MCC deemed university seat allotment |
NEET MDS gives the rank, and MCC allots the deemed university seat. You register, fill choices, accept the allotment and report to MCODS Manipal. If you miss the fee or reporting date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write NEET MDS | Use your score and All India Rank for counselling |
| 2. Register with MCC | Choose deemed university MDS counselling |
| 3. Fill choices | Place this branch in your choice list |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee within the MCC window |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers for document check |
The General seat closed near rank 9,452 in NEET MDS Round 2. Round 1 was tougher at rank 6,863. The 2025 closing rank was 14,661, so the cutoff range moved higher in the next session.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 9,452 | Round 2, 2026 |
| General | 6,863 | Round 1, 2026 |
| General | 14,661 | Round 2, 2025 |
NIRF shows median pay of INR 5.65 LPA for the PG 3-year batch, with 28 of 32 students placed. That is 88% placement. Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry leads to child dental clinics, teaching, research and prevention roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 5.65 LPA |
| Students placed | 28 of 32 |
| Placement rate | 88% |
| Higher studies | 4 students |
| Career paths | Child dental care, teaching, research and prevention |
The biggest listed help is INR 1 Lakh from state or MAHE loan support. Other schemes can add INR 40,000 to INR 1 Lakh for eligible students.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| MAHE education loan interest help | MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry students | INR 1 Lakh |
| Central Sector Scheme | Income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 |
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST students with income proof | INR 1 Lakh |
MCODS Manipal is #5 in NIRF Dental 2025 and MAHE is #3 in NIRF University 2025. The dental rank reflects teaching, research, graduation results and outreach data. The university rank shows the wider MAHE system.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Dental | 2025 | #5 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| Dental Council of India | 2026 | Approved college |
Year 1 starts with diagnosis, oral medicine clinics and radiology basics. Year 2 adds advanced imaging and case work. Year 3 focuses on dissertation, specialty clinics and final exam preparation.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Child dental clinics, behaviour guidance and preventive care |
| Year 2 | Special care dentistry, interceptive orthodontics and seminars |
| Year 3 | Dissertation, child dental clinics and final exam work |
MCC lists 3 management or paid seats for this specialty at MCODS Manipal. The whole PG 3-year intake at the college is 35. A small branch intake means each allotment round can change quickly.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Management or paid seats | 3 |
| Total PG 3-year intake | 35 |
Hostel and living are shown as INR 4.50 Lakhs for three years in this page estimate. MCODS Manipal sits on the MAHE Manipal campus. Students also use hospital and dental college clinical areas.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and living estimate | INR 4.50 Lakhs for three years |
| Campus | Manipal campus |
| Clinical link | Dental college and hospital clinical areas |
This course suits dentists who want child dental care, prevention, teaching or research more than surgery.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: MCC MDS schedule and MAHE admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: MAHE MCODS Manipal fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and round. The cutoff ranges use NEET MDS closing ranks for this course.
Round 2 is useful here because deemed seats can move after upgrades. Keep the choice till MCC closes the round.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.
Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.
|
Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
|
Total no of offers made |
781 |
|
Major recruiters |
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc. |
Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.

For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.
Admissions
Manipal University, Manipal:
Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
VIT Vellore:
The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
Placements
Manipal University, Manipal:
6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
VIT Vellore:
713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
Campus
Manipal University, Manipal:
The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.
VIT Vellore:
The campus size is about 250 acres.
Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.
If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.
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