Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

The Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies (IDST), Modinagar, is a premier dental education institution in Uttar Pradesh. IDST runs both BDS and MDS programs in dentistry, and applicants have to go through a difficult admission process that aims at selecting the best candidates. The institute is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and further approved by the Dental Council of India, which ensures quality education delivery.

IDST has a merit-based admission process for all the programs in all the years. The admission cycle usually coincides with the national-level entrance examinations conducted for dental courses. Admissions to the BDS course are done using the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) score. For admission to the MDS course, the applicant is required to score well in NEET MDS.

Eligibility for admission to BDS is the completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. For MDS, the candidates should have completed BDS from a recognized institution. Specific eligibility might differ for various MDS specializations.

Application Process

The application process for IDST programs encompasses:

For BDS:

1. Appear for the NEET examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
2. Qualify NEET with a score above the cutoff for the time determined by the authorities.
3. Register for the counseled process conducted by state or central counseling authority.
4. During the counseling process, select IDST as your choice of institution.
5. If allotted a seat subsequently, report to IDST for document verification and admission.

For MDS:

1. Appear for the NEET MDS examination.
2. Qualify for NEET MDS with scores above the required cutoff.
3. Either apply directly to IDST or through the centralized counseling process, as applicable.
4. Participate in the counseling/selection process notified by IDST or the concerned authority.
5. If selected, complete the admission formalities at IDST.

Degree wise Admission Process

BDS: BDS at IDST has an intake of 100 seats. Admission to the BDS program is strictly based on the candidate's performance in the NEET examination. The duration of this program is 5 years, including a 1-year internship.

MDS: The Master of Dental Surgery at IDST provides several specializations with variably allocated seats:

1. MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics: 5 seats
2. MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics: 5 seats
3. MDS Periodontology: 5 seats
4. MDS Prosthodontics and Crown Bridge: 5 seats
5. MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology: 3 seats
6. MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology: 3 seats
7. MDS Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry: 3 seats
8. MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: 2 seats

Admissions to all MDS programs are subject to the merit list drawn on the basis of NEET MDS scores. Duration of MDS programs is 3 years.

Generally required documents for admission are:

• NEET/NEET MDS score card
• Marks and certificates of Class 10 and Class 12
• BDS degree certificate and marks (for MDS applicants)
• A government photo ID
• 02 passport-size photos
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Any other document as may be specified by IDST at the time of admission.