MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) accepts NEET MDS scores for admission to its Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) program. The institute also considers NEET UG scores for admission to its Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program. Admission to both BDS and MDS at MAIDS is strictly based on the respective NEET scores

The fee structure for MDS programs at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences is around INR 46,800 per year for the MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program. The online registration fee for Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences Admission 2024 is INR 2,000 for MDS registration fee for SC/ST/PwBD and INR 3,000 for others (General/OBC/EWS) . The MDS courses are under Delhi University and are of three years duration. Students are required to qualify the final MDS examination within 5 years.

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences accepts NEET MDS scores for admission to the MDS courses. As per the 2024 MDS cutoff, the Seat Allotment Result was released for Round 4, wherein the closing rank was 358 for the General AI category students. The Round 1 cutoff for the MDS courses ranged between 1 and 207, so considering the cutoffs, you will not be eligible for admission to MAIDS with a NEET MDS rank of 400 if you are belonging to a General AI category. 

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC (MAIDS) is a well-respected and prestigious dental college affiliated with the University of Delhi. It offers a well-equipped, modern learning environment with well-equipped laboratories, a dental hospital, and a library. MAIDS also provides extensive clinical exposure through its attached dental hospital, allowing students to gain practical experience in treating patients under the guidance of qualified professionals.

MAIDS offers nine MDS specializations, including Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, and Oral Surgery, which align with students' interests and career goals. The MDS programme is relatively affordable compared to other private dental colleges, making it a financially viable option for many students. MAIDS's location advantage in Delhi provides access to a wider range of potential learning and networking opportunities compared to smaller towns.

However, there is no single "best" college for MDS. Other factors to consider include choosing a college that offers the specialisation you're interested in, considering placement opportunities, and researching other colleges offering your desired MDS specialization. By carefully evaluating these factors and conducting research, you can make an informed decision and choose the college that best suits your individual needs and aspirations for pursuing an MDS degree.

Yes, candidates with an MDS degree from Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences can take up a variety government jobs. These jobs are available at various government departments and set-ups. Some of these departments/recruiting organisations are listed below:

• Government Hospitals, Community Health Centers (CHCs), and Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
• Army Dental Corps (Indian Army)
• Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
• Indian Railways
• Lecturership and Academics in Government Dental Colleges
• Public Health Dentistry and Dental Officers in Government Programmes

The NEET MDS application fee has to be paid in online mode only. The different methods of paying the NEET MDS application fee are as follows:

1. Credit Card

2. Debit Card

3. Net Banking

After the completion of the NEET MDS application process, candidates will have to go to the fee payment page and enter the necessary details. A fee payment confirmation will be sent by NBE. 

USNEET Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course 2021 2023

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 87 %

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) 18085 23578

According to Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of BDS and MDS / MD placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

The mode of application is online for MDS admission. Candidates after qualifying NEET MDS have to register for NEET MDS Counselling to participate in the counselling of MDS courses for both 50% DU Quota and 50% All India Quota. Once, students are allotted seat by MCC, they need to register on the official website of Faculty of Medical Sciences, DU. Find below the steps to apply for MDS:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Step 2: Register with the basic details to create login and password.

Step 3: Fill out the form.

Step 4: Submit the form along with self-attested copies of the specified documents and pay the application fee.

Candidates applying for BDS or MDS course at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences have to fulfil the eligibility requirement. Below is the eligibility requirement for BDS and MDS programmes: