NITTE MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Nitte (ABSMIDS) is INR 36,32,000 for the three-year programme, comprising INR 12,16,000 in Year 1 (tuition INR 12,00,000 + university fee INR 8,000 + exam fee INR 8,000) and INR 12,08,000 in each of Years 2 and 3 (tuition + exam fee). Hostel charges are separate. Verify the 2026-27 fee at absmids.nitte.edu.in before admission.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognised dental college, with a completed one-year compulsory rotating internship, and must have a valid NEET MDS 2026 score (exam: May 2, 2026). Registration with the Dental Council of India or a State Dental Council is also required.

Ans. MDS admission at Nitte (ABSMIDS) is through NEET MDS and the Karnataka MDS counselling process managed by the Dental Admission Authority, Karnataka. Candidates select ABSMIDS and their preferred specialisation during the counselling round based on their NEET MDS rank.

Ans. MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery graduates can work as Oral Surgeons in hospitals, establish implant and surgical practices, or pursue faculty positions at dental colleges. Roles include Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist, Cleft Surgeon, and Clinical Lecturer. The specialty enables practice in both dental clinic and hospital settings, with growing demand for implantology and orthognathic surgery in India.

Ans. ABSMIDS (A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences) is a constituent dental college of Nitte (Deemed to be University), located at Deralakatte, Mangaluru. It is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and is one of the largest dental colleges in Karnataka, with a dedicated multi-speciality dental hospital attached to it.