MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

A candidate seeking admission to a postgraduate programme must have passed BDS or an equivalent examination, approved by DCI in the appropriate discipline and secured at least 50% marks in the aggregate or equivalent CGPA.A candidate for admission to the MDS programme (Master of Dental Surgery) must have a recognised degree of BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) awarded by an Indian University, in respect of recognised Dental College under Section 10(2) of the Dentists Act, 1948 or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India. He/she should have obtained permanent registration with the State Dental Council. Candidates not possessing a recognised Dental qualification for the above purpose should secure the prior approval of his/her qualifications by the Dental Council of India before he/she can be admitted to the MDS Programme.Provided that in the case of a foreign national, the Dental Council of India may, on payment of the prescribed fee for registration, grant temporary registration for the duration of the postgraduate training restricted to the dental college/institution to which he/she is admitted for the time being exclusively for postgraduate studies; provided that further temporary registration to such a foreign national shall be subject to the condition that such a person is duly registered as a dental practitioner in his/her own country from which he/she has obtained his/her basic dental qualification and that his degree is recognised by the corresponding dental council or concerned authority.The candidate belonging to SC/ST category will get a relaxation in the qualifying marks as per the government notification.