Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category; 40% for SC/ST/OBC category (as per DCI and NMC norms).Must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the year of admission.Must qualify the NEET UG exam conducted by NTA: 50th percentile for General, 40th for SC/ST/OBC, 45th for General-PwD.NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign National candidates are eligible under the NRI quota.

Diploma in Dental Hygienist

Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/OBC/EWS category; 45% for SC/ST/PwD.Must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.NEET UG is NOT required for this diploma program. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCB scores.

Diploma in Dental Mechanic

Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/OBC/EWS category; 45% for SC/ST/PwD.Must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.NEET UG is NOT required for this diploma program. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCB scores.