If you’re aspiring to pursue postgraduate dental education in India, understanding the MCC MDS counseling process for deemed universities is crucial. This guide provides everything you need to know about MDS counseling 2025, including the role of the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), eligibility criteria, registration, seat allotment, and a list of top deemed dental colleges in India.
What Are Deemed Universities?
Deemed universities are higher education institutions in India that have been granted the status of “Deemed to be University” by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. These institutions enjoy autonomy in setting their curriculum, admission process, and fee structure.
In the field of dental education, several top private institutions fall under this category and participate in NEET MDS counseling for deemed universities through the MCC.
Role of MCC in MDS Counseling
The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), is responsible for conducting centralized MDS counseling for:
All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government dental colleges (50%)
Seats in Deemed Universities
Central and ESIC institutions
For MDS deemed university admission, MCC conducts online counseling based on the NEET MDS merit list published by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Eligibility Criteria for MCC MDS Counseling
To participate in MDS counseling 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Must have a BDS degree from a recognized dental college in India.
Must be registered with the State Dental Council or Dental Council of India (DCI).
Must have qualified NEET MDS 2025 with the minimum required percentile:
General: 50th percentile
SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
PwD (General): 45th percentile
Internship should be completed by the date specified in the NEET MDS brochure.
Step-by-Step MDS Counseling Process for Deemed Universities
Complete the registration form with personal and academic details
Pay the registration and security fee (usually non-refundable for deemed universities)
2. Choice Filling and Locking
Log in to the MCC portal
Choose preferred deemed dental colleges in India and MDS specializations
Rearrange choices based on preference
Lock choices before the deadline to be considered in the allotment process
3. Seat Allotment
MCC will release the seat allotment result based on:
NEET MDS rank
Category reservation
Availability of seats
If allotted a seat, download the Allotment Letter from the portal
4. Reporting to College
Visit the allotted deemed university within the given timeframe
Carry all original documents for verification
Pay the tuition fee as per the institution’s norms
Important Dates for MDS Counseling 2025 (Schedule Out)
Round
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Institutes
Registration/Payment
Choice Filling/Locking
Verification of Joined Candidates/Data Processing by Institutes
Seat Allotment Result
Reporting/Joining
Sharing of Data to MCC
Round 1
23rd June 2025 (1 day)
24th June to 30th June 2025 (till 12:00 Noon, 7 days); Payment till 30th June, 03:00 PM
25th June to 30th June 2025 (till 11:55 PM); Choice Locking: 30th June 2025, 04:00 PM to 11:55 PM
1st July 2025 to 2nd July 2025 (2 days)
3rd July 2025
4th July 2025 to 8th July 2025 (5 days)
9th July 2025 to 11th July 2025 (3 days)
Round 2
11th July 2025 (1 day)
12th July to 15th July 2025 (till 04:00 PM, 4 days); Payment till 15th July, 07:00 PM
13th July to 16th July 2025 (till 09:00 AM); Choice Locking: 15th July 2025, 09:00 PM to 16th July 2025, 09:00 AM
16th July 2025 to 17th July 2025 (2 days)
18th July 2025
19th July 2025 to 27th July 2025 (9 days)
28th July 2025 to 30th July 2025 (3 days)
Round 3
31st July 2025 (1 day)
1st Aug 2025 to 5th Aug 2025 (till 12:00 Noon, 5 days); Payment till 5th Aug, 03:00 PM
1st Aug 2025 to 5th Aug 2025 (till 11:55 PM); Choice Locking: 5th Aug 2025, 04:00 PM to 11:55 PM
6th Aug 2025 to 7th Aug 2025 (2 days)
8th Aug 2025
9th Aug 2025 to 16th Aug 2025 (8 days)
17th Aug 2025 to 18th Aug 2025 (2 days)
Online Stray Vacancy Round
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19th Aug 2025 to 21st Aug 2025 (till 12:00 Noon, 3 days); Payment till 21st Aug, 03:00 PM
19th Aug 2025 to 21st Aug 2025 (till 11:55 PM); Choice Locking: 21st Aug 2025, 04:00 PM to 11:55 PM
22nd Aug 2025 (1 day)
23rd Aug 2025
24th Aug 2025 to 30th Aug 2025 (7 days)
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Note: Dates will be officially confirmed by MCC on their website.
Deemed Universities for MDS in India
Here are some of the deemed dental colleges in India participating in MCC MDS counseling:
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
SRM Dental College, Chennai
Saveetha Dental College, Chennai
DY Patil Dental College, Pune
MGM Dental College, Navi Mumbai
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College, Pune
Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai
JSS Dental College, Mysuru
These institutions offer a wide range of MDS specializations and are known for excellent infrastructure and academic standards.
All India Quota vs. Deemed University Seats: Key Differences
Feature
All India Quota (AIQ)
Deemed University Seats
Seat Type
Government colleges
Private deemed universities
Counseling By
MCC
MCC
Fee Structure
Nominal
Higher (varies by institution)
Reservation Policy
As per central norms
Institutional discretion
Bond/Service
Applicable in some states
Usually not required
Understanding this distinction helps in planning better for your preferred institution and budget.
Deemed Universities for MDS in India Cut off 2025
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
8,658
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
10,120
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
10,978
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
11,464
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
12,883
Periodontology
16,417
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
16,730
Oral Medicine And Radiology
17,138
Public Health Dentistry
17,497
MDS Deemed Universities College Wise Cut off in 2025
Ab Shetty Memorial Inst. Of Dental Sce MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
1,614
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
1,842
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
2,136
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
2,539
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
5,787
Periodontology
9,153
Oral Medicine And Radiology
13,176
Amrita School Of Dentistry, Kochi MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
1,782
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
2,222
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
3,565
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
6,002
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
9,348
Public Health Dentistry
14,856
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
16,185
Periodontology
16,297
Bharati Vidyapeeth Du Dental College And Hospt. MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
1,712
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
2,216
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
3,209
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
4,335
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
4,589
Periodontology
11,047
Oral Medicine And Radiology
11,719
Bvdu Dental College And Hospital, Navi Mumbai MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
4,497
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
5,134
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
6,035
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
8,654
Periodontology
12,938
Bvdu Dental College And Hospital, Sangli MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
2,435
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
3,011
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
3,789
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
4,391
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
7,462
Periodontology
13,315
Dr. Dy Patil Dental College And Hosp. Navi Mumbai MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
3,846
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
6,773
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
6,787
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
8,195
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
9,730
Periodontology
11,234
Oral Medicine And Radiology
12,416
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
12,552
Dr. Dy Patil Dental College And Hosp. Pune MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
4,329
Public Health Dentistry
4,333
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
5,058
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
5,114
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
7,293
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
8,662
Periodontology
10,058
Oral Medicine And Radiology
10,790
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
15,512
Indira Gandhi Institute Of Dental Sciences, Pondycherry MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
4,666
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
6,187
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
6,445
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
6,723
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
8,040
Periodontology
9,808
Oral Medicine And Radiology
12,929
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
13,605
Institute Of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
1,907
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
2,545
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
2,546
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
3,894
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
6,302
Periodontology
7,026
Public Health Dentistry
9,172
Oral Medicine And Radiology
9,657
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
16,373
JSS Dental College And Hospital, Mysuru, MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
1,492
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
3,274
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
3,318
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
4,188
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
8,298
Periodontology
13,933
Oral Medicine And Radiology
16,950
K M Shah Dental College, MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
2,558
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
3,596
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
3,610
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
5,167
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
6,839
Periodontology
14,212
Kalinga Institute Of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar,Campus-5 Kushabhadra Campus P.O-Kiit Bhubaneswar Odisha, Odisha, 751024 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
2101
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
2646
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
2802
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
3376
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
3916
Periodontology
5612
Public Health Dentistry
6628
Oral Medicine And Radiology
9677
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
14645
Kle Vk Inst. Of Dental Scie. Belagavi,Kle Vishwanath Katti Institute Of Dental Sciences, J.N. Medical College Campus, Nehru Nagar,Belagavi, Karnataka, 590010 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
1931
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
2319
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
2589
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
3400
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
3821
Oral Medicine And Radiology
4465
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
10361
Periodontology
10950
Public Health Dentistry
13696
Malla Reddy Dental College For Women,,Suraram X Roads, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, Telangana, Telangana, 500055 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
5676
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
6177
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
7280
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
7767
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
10554
Periodontology
16417
Malla Reddy Institute Of Dental Sciences,,Suraram X Roads, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500055 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
4009
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
5108
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
6419
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
6573
Periodontology
10236
Manav Rachna Dental College Faridabad,Sector-43, Aravali Hills,Delhi Surajkund Road, Faridabad, Haryana, 121004 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
8597
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
8738
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
8940
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
11202
Periodontology
14101
Manipal College Of Dental Sce., Manipal,Madhav Nagar, Manipal India, Karnataka, 576104 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
2623
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
5504
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
7132
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
7144
Public Health Dentistry
7935
Periodontology
9232
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
9452
Oral Medicine And Radiology
14661
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
16716
Manipal College Of Dental Science, Mangalore,Light House Hill Road, Mangalore India, Karnataka, 575001 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
3715
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
3740
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
5556
Oral Medicine And Radiology
6672
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
7107
Periodontology
7346
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
7899
Public Health Dentistry
11751
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College And Host., Chennai,Alapakkam Main Road Maduravoyal Chennai Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, 600095 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
5636
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
6169
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
6389
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
7613
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
8530
Periodontology
13206
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
14519
Oral Medicine And Radiology
16045
Public Health Dentistry
17150
Mm College Of Dental Scie. And Res., Mullana,M.M. College Of Dental Sciences And Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, 133207 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
6173
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
6753
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
7232
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
9274
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
10915
Periodontology
15688
Rural Dental College, Loni,Rural Dental College, Loni, Near Shirdi, At-Loni Bk., Tal-Rahata, Dist-Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, 413736 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
1443
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
2023
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
2391
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
4240
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
4849
Periodontology
6237
Oral Medicine And Radiology
10298
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
11496
Santosh Dentall College And Hsopital, Ghaziabad,No.1, Santosh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Delhi Ncr, Uttar Pradesh, 201009 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
7602
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
9845
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
10978
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
11464
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
12883
Periodontology
15926
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
16730
Sathyabama Univ. Dental College And Hospt. Chennai,Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600119 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
8301
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
8341
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
10213
Saveetha Dental College, Chennai,Saveetha Dental College And Hospitals,Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600077 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
1013
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
1035
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
2119
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
2745
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
5780
Periodontology
7347
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
9873
Oral Medicine And Radiology
12547
Public Health Dentistry
14027
School Of Dental Sciences And Kimsdu, Karad,Karad, Dist. Satara (Maharashtra State), Karad, Maharashtra, 415110 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
3431
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
4081
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
4104
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
4637
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
6174
Periodontology
8319
Sharad Pawar Dental College And Hospital, Wardha,Sawangi Meghe Wardha India, Maharashtra, 442107 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
2859
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
3857
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
4062
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
5089
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
8832
Periodontology
10678
Oral Medicine And Radiology
13993
Sree Balaji Dental College And Hospital, Chennai,Velachery Main Road, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamil Nadu, 600100 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
4641
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
5340
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
6616
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
8090
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
8137
Periodontology
12282
Oral Medicine And Radiology
17138
Sri Ramachandra Dental And Hospt., Chennai,No.1 Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai., Tamil Nadu, 600116 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
2699
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
3385
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
3434
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
3885
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
4976
Oral Medicine And Radiology
8343
Periodontology
11314
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
14339
Sri Siddhartha Dentalcollege, Tumkur,Sri Siddhartha Dental College & Hospital Agalakote B H Road Tumkur, Karnataka, 572107 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
3604
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
4043
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
4485
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
5152
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
6557
Periodontology
12144
Srm Dental College, Chennai,Srm Dental College, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600089 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
5444
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
5997
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
6584
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
6586
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
6674
Periodontology
13881
Oral Medicine And Radiology
14968
Public Health Dentistry
17497
Srm Katt. Dental College And Hospt. Chennai,Srm Kattankulathur Dental College Srmist Srm Nagar Potheri Kattankulathur Kanchipurm Dt, Tamil Nadu, 603203 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
4511
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
4829
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
7100
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
7670
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
10094
Periodontology
13604
Thaimoogambigai Dental College And Hsopt. Chennai,Golden George Nagar Mugappair Chennai 600107, Tamil Nadu, 600107 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
8658
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
9658
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
10022
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
10120
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
11946
Periodontology
16292
Vms Dental College, Salem,Sankari Main Road (Nh-47), Ariyanoor, Salem., Tamil Nadu, 636308 MDS 2025 Cut off
Course
Round 1
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
6167
Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge
6368
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
8496
Periodontology
9272
Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
10105
Pediatric And Preventive Dentistry
10338
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology And Oral Microbiology
1. Is NEET MDS mandatory for admission to deemed universities?
Yes, NEET MDS qualification is mandatory for all MDS admissions, including those in deemed universities.
2. Can I apply for both AIQ and Deemed University seats?
Yes, you can choose both options during registration on the MCC portal.
3. What if I don’t lock my choices?
If you don’t lock your choices, the system will consider the last saved choices during seat allotment.
4. Are the fees refundable if I don’t take admission?
The registration fee is non-refundable for deemed universities. The security deposit may be forfeited if you don’t join the allotted seat.
5. How many rounds are there in MCC MDS counseling?
There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
Conclusion
MCC MDS counseling for deemed universities offers a golden opportunity to secure a seat in some of India’s best private dental colleges. Ensure you stay updated with official notifications, prepare your documents, and make well-informed choices during MDS counseling 2025. A strong NEET MDS score, combined with smart choice filling, can open doors to premier institutions offering top-notch dental education.
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