A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
⚲ Mangaluru, Karnataka · Deemed · Estd 1988
★ 4.8 · Updated on 14 Jul 2026
NIRF Rank
#6
Avg Patient Flow
250–450/day
Total Fees
₹16.0 L
Rating
★ 4.8
About ABSMIDS
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences was established in 1988 in Mangaluru, Karnataka, as part of Nitte (Deemed to be University), one of coastal Karnataka's established private education groups spanning medical, dental, engineering, and management education. The institute runs BDS and MDS programmes across all major dental specialities.
Over more than three decades, ABSMIDS has built a strong regional reputation, drawing students from across Karnataka, Kerala, and beyond, supported by Nitte's broader multi-disciplinary campus infrastructure in Mangaluru.
Campus & Clinical Facilities
The ABSMIDS campus in Mangaluru includes a dedicated dental hospital with facilities across all major specialities, alongside academic blocks and research infrastructure as part of the broader Nitte university campus.
Why Choose ABSMIDS
- •Over three decades of dental education history and regional reputation
- •Part of Nitte, an established coastal Karnataka multi-disciplinary education group
- •Ranked #6 nationally in NIRF 2024 Dental
- •Strong MDS programme depth across major specialities
Key Highlights
- ✓ Part of Nitte (Deemed to be University), an established coastal Karnataka education group
- ✓ Over three decades of dental education history, founded 1988
- ✓ Ranked #6 in NIRF 2024 Dental
- ✓ Strong regional reputation across coastal Karnataka and Kerala
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A.B. Shetty part of Manipal?
No — A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences is part of Nitte (Deemed to be University), a separate education group based in Mangaluru, distinct from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, though both are prominent coastal Karnataka institutions.
How is admission to A.B. Shetty done?
Admission is via NEET-UG score; as part of Nitte, a deemed university, ABSMIDS conducts its own centralised counselling based on NEET rank for BDS seats.