NITTE MDS Oral Pathology And Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology at Nitte (ABSMIDS) is INR 6,32,000 for the three-year programme, comprising INR 2,16,000 in Year 1 (tuition INR 2,00,000 + university fee INR 8,000 + exam fee INR 8,000) and INR 2,08,000 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 Pathology and Microbiology graduates primarily pursue faculty positions at dental colleges teaching pathology and microbiology, work in dental hospital pathology labs, or join oral cancer research programmes. Roles include Oral Pathologist, Oral Microbiologist, Clinical Lecturer, and Dental Lab Director. The specialisation is an academic and research track with limited scope for independent clinical practice.

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.