Srinivas University Mangalore MDS Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at SCDS, Srinivas University, Mangaluru, is INR 11,16,228 for three years under the government quota (INR 3,72,076 per year). Management quota fees are higher. Confirm current fee fixation at srinivasuniversity.edu.in.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BDS degree from a DCI-recognised university with a valid DCI permanent or provisional registration. A valid NEET PG score is mandatory. Completion of the compulsory rotating dental internship and internship completion certificate are required at the time of admission.

Ans. MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry admissions at SCDS, Srinivas University, are through NEET PG. 50 percent of seats are filled under the All India Quota (AIQ) through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. The remaining seats are filled through RGUHS Karnataka state dental counselling and the institutional quota process. Confirm the seat matrix and application process at srinivasuniversity.edu.in.

Ans. The MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry curriculum at SCDS, Srinivas University, covers paediatric dental caries management, pulp therapy in primary teeth, space management and maintainers, interceptive orthodontics, pit and fissure sealants, dental anxiety management, special needs dentistry, preventive dentistry, and dental public health. The programme includes clinical rotations, a research dissertation, and supervised patient management under senior dental faculty.

Ans. Graduates of MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from SCDS, Srinivas University, Mangaluru, can pursue careers as consultant paediatric dentist, pedodontist in private or hospital practice, paediatric dentistry faculty, and dental public health specialist. The MDS degree qualifies graduates for specialist registration with DCI and for senior resident or faculty positions in dental colleges and hospitals.

Ans. Yes. Srinivas College of Dental Sciences (SCDS) is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) for MDS postgraduate programmes and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. Srinivas University holds NAAC Grade A accreditation. An MDS from a DCI-approved, RGUHS-affiliated institution is recognised for specialist registration and academic appointments across India.