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NIRF #35 in Dental

Mahatma Gandhi P.G. Institute of Dental Sciences

Puducherry, Pondicherry · Government · Estd 1966

★ 4.2 · Updated on 14 Jul 2026

NIRF Rank

#35

Avg Patient Flow

400–600/day

Total Fees

₹1.5 L

Rating

★ 4.2

About MGPGIDS Puducherry

Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences was established in 1966 in Puducherry, serving as the union territory's premier government dental institution. As its name suggests, MGPGIDS maintains a strong postgraduate (MDS) specialisation focus alongside its BDS undergraduate programme.

As a government institute, MGPGIDS combines heavily subsidised fees with a solid regional clinical training reputation across Puducherry and neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Campus & Clinical Facilities

MGPGIDS operates from a dedicated campus in Puducherry with a full-service dental hospital covering major specialities, giving both undergraduate and postgraduate students substantial hands-on clinical exposure.

Why Choose MGPGIDS

  • Puducherry's premier government dental college with nearly six decades of history
  • Government fee structure, among the lowest of any top-tier dental institute
  • Ranked #35 nationally in NIRF 2024 Dental
  • Strong postgraduate specialisation training focus

Key Highlights

  • Established 1966, Puducherry's premier government dental institution
  • Strong postgraduate specialisation focus reflected in its name
  • Government fee structure, among the lowest of any top-ranked dental institute
  • Ranked #35 in NIRF 2024 Dental

Frequently Asked Questions

How is admission to MGPGIDS done?

Admission is via NEET-UG score through Puducherry union territory counselling and the MCC All India Quota process, following the standard government dental college admission route.