SGT University Gurgaon MDS Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. NEET MDS is mandatory for all MDS admissions in India, including at SGT University. There is no direct admission route. Candidates must appear in NEET MDS conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and secure a valid rank. Admission to SGT University's MDS Prosthodontics programme is through Haryana state centralised counselling based on NEET MDS rank. Candidates cannot apply directly to the university for MDS admission outside of the counselling process.

Ans. The DCI-approved seat intake for MDS Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge at SGT University is 6 seats. This is a highly competitive specialisation nationally, and with only 6 seats at SGT University, candidates need a strong NEET MDS rank to secure admission. Prosthodontics is among the more sought-after MDS specialisations due to the high demand for prosthodontists and implantologists in private practice, making competition for these seats intense.

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 3-year MDS Prosthodontics programme at SGT University is INR 36,00,000 (INR 12,00,000 per annum), as stated on the official university website. Additionally, a one-time refundable caution money deposit of INR 50,000 is collected at the time of admission. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs between INR 84,000 and INR 1,80,000 per year depending on room type. Mess/food charges are separate. Candidates should budget for the full 3-year tuition plus living expenses when planning finances.

Ans. MDS Prosthodontics graduates can pursue careers as specialist prosthodontists in private dental clinics and hospitals, implantologists in dental implant centres, maxillofacial prosthetists in craniofacial rehabilitation centres, dental faculty in dental colleges (as Lecturer/Assistant Professor), and researchers in dental material science. The growing demand for aesthetic dentistry, dental implants, and full-mouth rehabilitation in India and abroad makes Prosthodontics one of the most financially rewarding MDS specialisations. Graduates can also pursue fellowship programmes in implantology or aesthetic dentistry for further specialisation.

Ans. The MDS Prosthodontics programme at SGT University includes extensive clinical training at the Faculty of Dental Sciences' outpatient department, which is attached to the SGT Hospital campus. Students handle a wide range of cases including fixed prosthodontics (crowns and bridges), removable prosthodontics (complete and partial dentures), implant-supported prostheses, and maxillofacial prosthetics. The programme also includes seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, and a research dissertation. The high patient load at the attached hospital ensures adequate clinical exposure across all areas of prosthodontics.

Ans. Yes, SGT University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge under the Faculty of Dental Sciences. After completing MDS Prosthodontics, graduates are eligible to apply for the PhD programme, subject to qualifying the university's PhD entrance examination (or exemption via UGC-NET/JRF). The PhD programme is a minimum 3-year full-time research programme as per UGC norms. This pathway is ideal for MDS graduates who wish to pursue academic careers as dental faculty or contribute to research in dental materials, implantology, or prosthetic rehabilitation.