A candidate for admission to the MDS course must have a degree of BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from a Dental College and University recognized by the Dental Council of India(DCI), New Delhi and Kerala University of Health Sciences(KUHS),Thrissur.
An Applicant should have passed the BDS degree from any one of the Universities in Kerala or possess a BDS Degree duly recognized by the Dental Council of India from a Dental College duly recognised by the Government of India under the Dentists Act, 1948 and who has obtained provisional or permanent registration from any of the State Dental Councils after passing the final BDS examination as equivalent there to with eligibility for full Registration in Kerala State Dental Council in respect of all courses.