About AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (ABSMIDS Mangalore)
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore was established in 1985 and is situated in Mangaluru – 575018, Karnataka. ABSMIDS Mangalore is a Constituent College, recognised by DCI. It is a co-educational institution.
ABSMIDS Mangalore offers 9 programmes, including BDS, MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MDS Pediatric Dentistry and MDS Periodontics. The flagship offering is the BDS. Admission to most programmes is through NEET and NEET MDS and related selection processes. Applications are submitted through the institute's online admission process. The BDS is a 60-month full-time programme with an intake of 100 seats. Seat allotment for several courses is handled via NEET. Total programme fees range from INR 6,32,000 to INR 30,32,000 depending on the course.
ABSMIDS Mangalore has a 0.95-acre campus, 9 academic departments, 118 faculty members, 654 students. Key facilities on campus include Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel, Medical/Hospital, Gym, Library, Sports, I.T Infrastructure and Cafeteria. Separate hostel blocks are available for men and women.
ABSMIDS Mangalore Highlights
ABSMIDS Mangalore was founded in 1985 and operates from Mangaluru – 575018, Karnataka.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1985 |
| Institute Type | Constituent College |
| Location | Mangaluru – 575018, Karnataka |
| Approved By | Dental Council of India |
| Courses Offered | 7 Degrees and 9 Courses (MDS Prosthodontics, MDS Orthodontics, MDS Conservative and MDS Pediatric) |
| Flagship Course | BDS |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | NEET, NEET MDS |
| Admission Criteria | NEET, NEET MDS |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Counselling | NEET |
| Total Fees | INR 30.32 lakhs (MDS Prosthodontics) |
| Campus Size | 0.9463 acres |
| Departments | 9 |
| Student Strength | 654 |
| Faculty Count | 118 |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Hostel | Available (boys and girls) |
| Facilities | Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel, Medical/Hospital, Gym, Library, Sports, I.T Infrastructure, Cafeteria, Auditorium |
| Student Reviews | 5/5 (2 reviews) |
ABSMIDS Mangalore Courses and Fees 2027
ABSMIDS Mangalore Courses and Fees 2027 summary listing programme options with duration and fee details from institute records.
| Course | Duration | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | 60 Months | Full time | 100 |
| MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge | 36 Months | Full time | 9 |
| MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 36 Months | Full time | 9 |
| MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 36 Months | Full time | 8 |
| MDS Pediatric Dentistry | 36 Months | Full time | 6 |
| MDS Periodontics | 36 Months | Full time | 5 |
| MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology | 36 Months | Full time | 2 |
| MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 36 Months | Full time | 2 |
| MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology | 36 Months | Full time | 2 |
ABSMIDS Mangalore Entrance Exams Accepted
ABSMIDS Mangalore course wise entrance requirements and accepted exam details.
| Course | Level | Entrance Exam | Counselling |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | UG | NEET | NEET Counselling |
| MDS | PG | NEET MDS | NEET MDS Counselling |
ABSMIDS Mangalore Cutoff & Merit 2027
ABSMIDS Mangalore publishes category wise and programme wise cutoffs for 2027 intake.
The tables display entrance exam cutoffs for AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore. For MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) in 2027, management or paid seats had varying opening and closing ranks across three rounds. For instance, in the first round, the opening rank was 86,348 and closed at 484,015. For NRI (Non-Resident Indian) seats in NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) 2027, the opening rank was 675,957 and closed at 711,985 in the first round. For general category students in NEET UG 2024, the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) opening rank was 128,431 and closed at 1,089,085.
ABSMIDS Mangalore MBBS cutoff 2027 - Management/Paid Seats
| Rounds | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86348 | 484015 |
| 2 | 147872 | 502737 |
| 3 | 114604 | 445422 |
ABSMIDS Mangalore NEET cutoff trends (previous years)
| Rounds | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 675957 | 711985 |
NEET category-wise cutoff at ABSMIDS Mangalore (2027)
| Course | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| BDS | 128431 | 1089085 |
NEET category-wise cutoff at ABSMIDS Mangalore (2027) — part 4
| Courses | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 1001 | 1847 |
| MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology | 4771 | 12852 |
| MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology | 4327 | 4327 |
| MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 1469 | 2884 |
| MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 967 | 1700 |
| MDS Pediatric Dentistry | 3168 | 6779 |
| MDS Periodontics | 3726 | 10537 |
| MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge | 691 | 3039 |
ABSMIDS Mangalore Admission 2027
ABSMIDS Mangalore admits students to 9 full-time programmes for the 2027 session, including BDS, MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics and MDS Pediatric Dentistry.
Selection may require NEET and NEET MDS or state-level counselling, depending on the programme you choose.
Approved seat intake includes BDS (100 seats), MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge (9 seats), MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (9 seats) and MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (8 seats). Final confirmation follows document scrutiny and fee payment.
How to Apply for Admission at ABSMIDS Mangalore
ABSMIDS Mangalore practical steps to apply for 2027 admission.
- Check programme-wise eligibility (qualifying exam, minimum marks, and subject combination if applicable).
- Register on the institute online admission portal and create your applicant login.
- Fill personal, academic, and contact details carefully; match them with your certificates.
- Enter NEET and NEET MDS details if the course requires an entrance or counselling score.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (see the documents section below).
- Pay the application or registration fee if applicable and submit the form.
- Save the acknowledgement and follow merit lists, interviews, or counselling rounds as notified.
Documents Required for Admission at ABSMIDS Mangalore
Keep the following documents ready when you apply to ABSMIDS Mangalore (BDS, MDS Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MDS Pediatric Dentistry).
- Mark sheets and passing certificates of the qualifying examination (10+2 for B.Ed; graduation for postgraduate programmes where applicable)
- Transfer or migration certificate if your board or university is different from the affiliating university
- Character certificate from the last school or college attended
- Caste, income, or PwD certificates only if you are claiming reservation or fee concession
- Domicile or residence proof if required under state admission rules
- Recent passport-size photographs in the format specified in the application portal
- Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, or passport)
- Application fee payment receipt after online submission
ABSMIDS Mangalore Campus and Infrastructure
ABSMIDS Mangalore is located in Mangaluru – 575018, Karnataka offering academic infrastructure and student services.
Campus at a glance
- Campus area: 0.9463 acres
- 9 academic departments
- 118 faculty members
- 654 students enrolled
Facilities and services
- Boys Hostel
- Girls Hostel
- Medical/Hospital
- Gym
- Library
- Sports
- I.T Infrastructure
- Cafeteria
- Auditorium
Hostel
Separate hostel blocks are available for boys and girls.

