Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Hyderabad's Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center (PIDSR) is a top-notch institute in the field of dental education. It runs an undergraduate program (BDS) along with postgraduate (MDS) programs in dental specialties. Admission to PIDSR is through national-level entrance exams and is directed to select the finest candidates.

The admission cycle of PIDSR generally follows the national calendar for dentistry. Admission to the BDS program is based on the marks secured in NEET. NEET application for the most part opens in February and the exam is conducted in May. In the case of MDS admissions, they are provided depending the scoring from NEET for MDS examinations. Application form for NEET MDS is usually done in February and the examination conducted in March.

PIDSR also accepts NEET for BDS admissions and NEET MDS for postgraduate program admissions. The two examinations assess knowledge and aptitude in the relevant disciplines and subjects necessary before taking on dental studies. Preparation for both examinations should preferably be accomplished with regard to the official syllabi covering all topics for Physics including Chemistry and Biology for NEET along with advanced subjects in dentistry for NEET MDS.

Application Process

The applicants have to follow the procedures below as stated for PIDSR admission:

For BDS program:

1. Must qualify by scoring valid marks in NEET examination.
2. Register for state-level or institutional counseling process, as applicable.
3. Attend counseling which may involve document verification and allotment of seats.
4. Complete admission formalities in case seat is allotted to PIDSR with payment of fees.

For MDS programs:

1. Must qualify with valid marks in the NEET MDS examination.
2. Register for state-level or institutional counseling for MDS admissions.
3. Attend counseling involving document verification and allotment of seats via merit and preferences.
4. Complete admission formalities in case seat is allotted to PIDSR, with payment of fees.

Degree-wise Adission Process

BDS: The Bachelor of Dental Surgery program of PIDSR has an intake capacity of 100 seats. Entry into the program is based on merit, which includes the NEET score of the applicants and further counseling.

MDS: PIDSR provides nine specializations for pursuing an MDS course among students where five in each add up to 45 seats for postgraduates. The details of specializations include the following:

1. Oral Medicine and Radiology
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
4. Periodontology
5. Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
6. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
7. Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
8. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
9. Public Health Dentistry

All admission in the MDS programs is on merit and then followed by a NEET MDS entrance counseling process. MDS programs usually go on for 3 years of study.

Usually, the documents such as the following would be required to apply:

• NEET/NEET MDS score card
• 10th 12th mark sheets and certificates
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheets (for MDS applicants)
• Valid ID proof
• Passport size photographs
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Any other certificates as specified by the institute or counseling authority