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NIRF #11 in Dental

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

Mangaluru, Karnataka · Deemed · Estd 1994

★ 4.7 · Updated on 14 Jul 2026

NIRF Rank

#11

Avg Patient Flow

250–450/day

Total Fees

₹17.0 L

Rating

★ 4.7

About MCODS Mangalore

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore was established in 1994 as a second campus under Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), extending the Manipal dental education legacy — founded originally in 1957 at Manipal — to the coastal Karnataka port city of Mangalore. The college runs BDS and MDS programmes across major dental specialities.

MCODS Mangalore benefits from MAHE's shared academic standards, faculty recruitment practices, and administrative framework, while operating as a distinct campus with its own dental hospital.

Campus & Clinical Facilities

The Mangalore campus houses a dedicated dental hospital with facilities across all major specialities, located in Mangalore's broader healthcare and educational ecosystem alongside other coastal Karnataka medical institutions.

Why Choose MCODS Mangalore

  • Part of the well-established Manipal (MAHE) dental education legacy
  • Ranked #11 nationally in NIRF 2024 Dental
  • Located in Mangalore's dense healthcare and educational ecosystem
  • Access to MAHE's broader multi-disciplinary academic resources

Key Highlights

  • Second MCODS campus, established 1994 under MAHE in Mangalore
  • Extends the Manipal dental education legacy to coastal Karnataka's port city
  • Ranked #11 in NIRF 2024 Dental
  • Access to MAHE's broader multi-disciplinary academic ecosystem

Frequently Asked Questions

How does MCODS Mangalore differ from MCODS Manipal?

Both are separate campuses under Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) — MCODS Manipal (established 1957) is the older founding campus, while MCODS Mangalore (established 1994) is a second campus extending MAHE's dental education to the port city of Mangalore.

How is admission to MCODS Mangalore done?

Admission is via NEET-UG score; as part of MAHE, a deemed university, MCODS Mangalore conducts its own centralised counselling based on NEET rank for BDS seats.