MGPGI Pondicherry: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGI), Pondicherry, adopts a strict and merit-based admission procedure for its dental courses, this government-associated institute is accredited by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and provides both Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses.

For under graduation, MGPGI Pondicherry enrolls candidates according to the merit they get through National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical and dental courses. Application for NEET normally takes place from the initial part of February till early March. Applicants are required to fulfill 10+2 schooling with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as primary subjects in order to get accepted in the BDS program.

Postgraduate admissions to MDS courses are carried out through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (NEET MDS). The process of applying for NEET MDS typically begins in mid-February and ends in early March. Candidates should have completed their BDS degree from a recognized college to be considered for MDS courses.

Application Process

The application process for MGPGI Pondicherry is different for different programs:

For BDS program:

1. Register and sit for the NEET exam.
2. Complete the application form for MGPGI Pondicherry, which is usually available on the official website of the institute.
3. Fill in and submit the application form along with the necessary documents, such as NEET score card, 10+2 mark sheets, and other certificates.
4. Pay the fee as indicated by the institute.
5. Wait for the institute to release the merit list.
6. In case of selection, participate in the counseling process and finalize the admission formalities such as document verification and payment of fees.

For MDS courses:

1. Register and sit for the NEET MDS exam.
2. After the NEET MDS results are declared, selected candidates can approach MGPGI Pondicherry.
3. Submit the MDS application form on the official website of the institute.
4. Attach necessary documents to the filled-up form, such as NEET MDS score card, BDS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, and other relevant documents.
5. Pay the prescribed application fee.
6. Shortlisted students can be invited for additional rounds of selection, either in the form of interviews or further tests.
7. Final admission is determined based on the NEET MDS score and performance in any further selection rounds.

Degree wise Admission Process

BDS: The intake of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery course at MGPGI Pondicherry is approved for 110 students. Admission is through the candidate's NEET score. The course lasts for 5 years, and the candidate should have a 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.

MDS Prosthodontics: It is a 3-year postgraduate course having an approved admission of 3 students. Candidates are admitted through NEET MDS ranks. A BDS degree from a recognized college is necessary.

MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology: This is a 3-year course having an approved intake of 3 students. It admits candidates depending on their NEET MDS ranks. An application requires a BDS degree from a recognized university.

MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: This postgraduate 3-year course has also an admission capacity of 3 students. Entry is on the basis of NEET MDS, and students should be having a BDS degree.

MDS Periodontics: Yet another 3-year postgraduate course with admission capacity of 3 students. Admissions are on the basis of NEET MDS, and students need to have a BDS degree.

MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics: This 3-year program takes in 3 students through NEET MDS performance. The applicants should have finished BDS degree.

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology: With an approved intake of 2 students, this 3-year program takes in students through NEET MDS. A BDS degree is required for application.

MDS Paedodontics: This 3-year postgraduate course also relies on NEET MDS scores for admissions. The candidate should have a BDS degree.

Documents will typically be required for admission and include:

• NEET/NEET MDS score card
• Mark sheets of 10th and 12th
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheets (in case of MDS applicants)
• Internship completion certificate (in case of MDS applicants)
• Category certificates (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport photographs
• Any other documents as may be directed by the institute while applying.