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The MDS in Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge at Nitte (Deemed to be University) is a three-year postgraduate clinical programme offered at A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka. ABSMIDS is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and is one of the largest dental colleges in Karnataka. The programme provides intensive clinical training in fixed and removable prosthodontics, complete and partial denture fabrication, dental implant planning and restoration, crown and bridge procedures, maxillofacial prosthetics, occlusal rehabilitation, and CAD/CAM dental restorations. Nitte (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 36,32,000 for the three years.

📋 Admission Status: Nitte University MDS admissions for 2026-27 are in progress. NEET MDS 2026 was conducted on May 2, 2026. Counselling is facilitated through the Dental Admission Authority, Karnataka.

Nitte University MDS Prosthodontics Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 (Tuition + University Fee + Exam Fee)	INR 12,16,000
Year 2 (Tuition + Exam Fee)	INR 12,08,000
Year 3 (Tuition + Exam Fee)	INR 12,08,000
Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate)	INR 36,32,000

INR 32,000 covers university fee (Y1) and exam fees (all years).
Hostel charges are separate; confirm at nitte.edu.in.
Verify 2026-27 fee at absmids.nitte.edu.in before payment.

Nitte University MDS Prosthodontics Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
NEET MDS 2026 Registration Closed	March 30, 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Exam	May 2, 2026
Karnataka MDS Counselling	As notified by Dental Admission Authority, Karnataka
Classes Commence	August 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Registration End	March 30, 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Exam Date	May 2, 2026
NEET MDS 2026 Result	As notified by NTA

NEET MDS 2026 score is mandatory; exam was held May 2, 2026.
Participate in Karnataka MDS counselling (Dental Admission Authority, Karnataka).
Candidates must have completed BDS and 1-year rotating internship before admission.
Registration with Dental Council of India (DCI) or state dental council required.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognised dental college and must have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship before the date of admission.
A valid NEET MDS 2026 score is mandatory for admission. NEET MDS 2026 was conducted on May 2, 2026 by the National Testing Agency.
Candidates must be registered with the Dental Council of India or a State Dental Council at the time of admission.

Admission Process

Appeared in NEET MDS 2026 (exam: May 2, 2026) conducted by the National Testing Agency.
Register for and participate in Karnataka MDS counselling conducted by the Dental Admission Authority, Karnataka.
Choose ABSMIDS, Nitte Deemed to be University and the Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge specialisation during the counselling round.
Pay the first-year fee and submit original documents (BDS degree, internship completion certificate, DCI registration, NEET MDS scorecard).
Report to ABSMIDS, Deralakatte, Mangaluru; commence the three-year MDS programme.

✓ Opt for this if

Clinical specialty in prosthetic rehabilitation, implantology, or aesthetic dentistry is the goal
9 seats at ABSMIDS gives a relatively accessible intake among MDS specialisations
Coastal Karnataka private practice market for prosthetics and implants suits your plan
INR 36.32 lakh total fee is within your financial planning for a specialist degree
ABSMIDS prosthetics lab infrastructure and case load supports hands-on training needs

✗ Skip if

NEET MDS rank qualifies for government-quota prosthodontics; explore that route first
Surgical specialisation (oral surgery, orthopaedics) is the preferred clinical track
You plan to practise abroad and need internationally accredited prosthodontic training
INR 36 lakh total fee requires a loan that is not feasible in your current financial plan

Nitte University MDS Prosthodontics Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Nitte Dental College Stipend	As per university norms	MDS scholars providing clinical service; amount varies by department
CSIR / ICMR Junior Research Fellowship	As per government norms	Dental MDS scholars pursuing approved research projects; csirnet.nta.ac.in
State Government SC/ST Merit Scholarship	As per government norms	Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates; state scholarship portal

ABSMIDS stipend: MDS scholars providing clinical service receive a departmental stipend.
CSIR/ICMR JRF: research-active MDS scholars may apply for competitive fellowships.
Karnataka SC/ST merit scholarship: domicile students; state scholarship portal.

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NITTE Latest Updates and News

16 Sep, 2026 NEET MDS Round 2 Counselling 2026 begins. Register & fill in choices @mcc.nic.in by Sept 19 & 21, respectively. Third allotment will be released on Sept 23, 2026. Read More.

15 Sep, 2026 Karnataka NEET MDS Round 1 Final Allotment 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting is Sept 16 & 18, 2026, respectively. Read News.

01 May, 2026 NITTE Fee Structure 2026 has been released for MDS Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 39.58 Lakhs. Read more.

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