Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGI) is a prestigious Government dental education institution established in the year 1990 in Puducherry. The institute is affiliated with Pondicherry University and is recognized by the Dental Council of India, Ministry of Health Family Welfare, Government of India. MGPGI, Pondicherry is one of the best dental institutions in the country in the government sector. The Institute offers a 5-year BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) course and a 3-year MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) programme in seven specialities. Admission to both the programmes is based on merit as well as entrance exam which varies for the domicile and All-India Quota students. 

  • The institute offers BDS and MDS at the undergraduate and postgraduate level respectively.
  • Admission to the BDS course is based on NEET UG followed by the counselling process conducted by CENTAC, Puducherry.
  • MGPGI accepts NEET MDS scores for giving admission to candidates in the MDS course at the postgraduate level.
  • MGPGI PG programmes in Oral Medicine & Radiology and Pedodontics have recently been recognized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

MGPGI facilitates students with modern infrastructure, excellence in practical training & experienced faculties. The institute offers hostel facilities for boys and girls. The students of the institute are placed in top Dental Teaching Institutions, Army Dental Corps, Public Service Commissions and other related sectors in India and abroad.

MGPGI Highlights

The highlights of MGPGI are mentioned below: 

Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Highlights
Established | Institute Type 1990 | Government
Location Pondicherry, Puducherry
Affiliation Pondicherry University
Recognition Dental Council of India (DCI)
Courses Offered BDS & MDS
Admission Criteria Merit-Based & Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams Accepted BDS: NEET UG
MDS: NEET MDS
Facilities Available Library, Well-equipped classrooms, Laboratories, Cafeteria
Official Website https://mgpgi.py.gov.in/

MGPGI Courses & Fees

Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences offers two courses in Dental Science. The college offers a five-year BDS course and a three-year MDS course in seven specialities. 

The Courses along with the details about their eligibility, duration, specializations and course fee are tabulated below:-

Courses Details Selection Criteria Fees
BDS Duration: 5 Years​
Seat Intake: 50
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 examination or equivalent with Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English and a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in PCB		 Merit in NEET UG or All India Pre-Medical / Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT) All-India Quota Students: INR 1,16,080
State-Quota Students: INR 86,080
NRI/OCI Students: INR 1,77,160
MDS Duration: 3 Years
Specializations: Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Seat Intake: 17
Eligibility Criteria: Must have a BDS degree from an institute recognized by the Dental Council of India and a 1-Year compulsory rotatory internship		 Merit in NEET MDS or PGDEE conducted by MGPGI All-India Quota Students: INR 1,59,895
State-Quota Students: INR 1,39,895
NRI/OCI Students: INR 2,43,595

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MGPGI Seat Matrix 2024 

MGPGI has a seat reservation policy for its students. The seats available at MGPGI are divided into three categories which are Puducherry Domiciles, All India Quota students and NRI/ Foreign students. 

MGPGI BDS Seat Reservation 

The seat reservation for the BDS course at MGPGI is given below:

Category Number of Seats
State–Quota Students (Puducherry Domicile) 37
All India Quota Studies 8
NRI/ Foreign Students/ NRI Sponsored Students 5
Total 50

MGPGI MDS Seat Reservation

The seat reservation for the MDS course at MGPGI is given below:

Category Number of Seats
State–Quota Students (Puducherry Domicile) 7
All India Quota Studies 9
NRI/ Foreign Students/ NRI Sponsored Students 1
Total 17

MGPGI Admissions 2024 

MGPGI offers admission to the Puducherry Domicile students, All-India Quota students, and NRI/Foreign students in the BDS and MDS courses. The admission is granted based on the scores in the NEET UG and NEET MDS examinations to the students of 15% AIQ. The State Counselling Process is conducted by CENTAC Puducherry whereas the All India Counselling Process is conducted by MCC. The students have to appear for the respective counselling process after obtaining a valid score in the qualifying examinations. 

How to Apply for AIQ MCC Counselling Process?

  • After getting a valid score in NEET UG for BDS and NEET MDS for the MDS course, candidates will be appearing for the AIQ counselling process.
  • Register on the website of the counselling authority.
  • Enter the relevant details like NEET UG/MDS registration number, name, date of birth, etc for completing the registration.
  • Login using the credentials to choose the MGPGI from the given list.
  • Candidates have to lock in their selection once their preferred college and course are finalized.
  • MCC will check the scores of applicants and an allotment letter will be sent to the students after verification.
  • Candidates have to attend the counselling on the given date, place and time.
  • For confirmed admission, candidates need to pay the fees and contact the college authorities OR
  • The students who have qualified for the exam can directly apply for admission by contacting the office on working days.

How to Apply for CENTAC State Counselling Process?

  • The students have to visit the official website of https://www.centacpuducherry.in/. 
  • For successful registration, students are required to submit the details such as NEET Roll number, Date of Birth, Mobile number etc.
  • Applicants have to submit a non-refundable registration fee.
  • The students need to send the required documents for the verification process such as Aadhar card, NEET Admit card, NEET scorecard, Caste certificate (if any) etc.
  • A final merit list will be prepared by the authority.
  • After the publication of the allotment list, students can check their status using their login credentials. 
  • The students have to report to the college they have been allotted to on the given date and time with a copy of the application form, allotment letter & other documents.

Documents Required for MGPGI Admission

  • Seat Allotment Letter
  • NEET Scorecard, if applicable
  • NEET Admit Card, if applicable
  • Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate 
  • Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate 
  • Birth Certificate/Class 10th Certificate
  • BDS Degree issued by Concerned University (For MDS)
  • Graduation Marksheet and Certificates (For MDS)
  • Internship Certificate (For MDS)
  • State Dental Council/DCI Registration Certificate (For MDS)
  • Aadhaar Card/ID Proof
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Caste/Community Certificate, if applicable
  • Any Other Documents, if applicable

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MGPGI Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

MGPGI cutoffs are based on the entrance examination of NEET UG and NEET MDS. The aspirants of MGPGI have to match the qualifying cutoff for applying to the institute. 

MGPGI BDS Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

MGPGI NEET cutoff for the BDS course in the General category is as follows:

Course 2023 2022 2021
BDS  27899 55321 23543

MGPGI Placements

MGPGI provides a platform for aspiring students seeking recruitment and jobs in the field of Dental Sciences or allied professions. The institute has been declared as the best dental institution in the country in the government sector thus providing excellent placement and job opportunities to the students. The graduates/pass-outs of the institute are placed in top Dental Teaching Institutions, Army Dental Corps, Public Service Commissions/ Public Sector Undertakings and other dental science-related sectors in India and abroad.

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MGPGI Facilities

MGPGI provides great infrastructural and training facilities to cater to the needs of the students as well as the faculty members.

  • Library: The college has a centralized air-conditioned library with a vast collection of International and National Dental / Medical and other allied health science books and journals. The library of the institute has a collection of 9180 books, 950 back volumes, 66 foreign Journals and 19 Indian journals. 
  • Hostel: MGPGI offers hostel facilities for outstation students. It has separate hostels for boys and girls. Well-furnished rooms with all the required facilities are provided to the students. 
  • Hospital: The institute has the latest equipment and facilities for carrying out advanced dental care. There are 146 dental chairs with attached units. 
  • Additional Facilities: First Aid Room, Canteen, Wash Rooms, Examination Room, labs, etc.

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MGPGI Faculty

Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences has one of the best faculties in the field of Dental Sciences. The Institute has a dedicated faculty team that provides excellent training and experience to the students. There are extremely talented and committed professors & assistants to assist the students in every possible way. There are more than 33 professors, 8 associate professors and 2 lecturers. 

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MGPGI FAQs

Ques. Which hospitals are affiliated with MGPGI for clinical experience and training?

Ans. MGPGI has collaborated with Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) and Government General Hospital, Puducherry for sophisticated diagnostic procedures, investigations and academic activities.

Ques. What are the charges for the MGPGI Hostel?

Ans. MGPGI provides hostel facilities for both girls and boys along with intern students. The charges for a single room are Rs. 8550 per annum and for a double-sharing room is Rs. 7550 per annum. The hostel facility depends on the availability of seats.

Ques. What is the procedure for admission to the BDS course by CENTAC for domicile students at MGPGI?

Ans. For admission to the BDS course at MGPGI, for Puducherry domicile students, CENTAC will publish a merit list based on NEET Rank. Allotment will be based on reservation applicable, eligibility, category of seats and NEET Rank. There would be two rounds of counselling followed by a mop-up round. 

Ques. Does MGPGI offer any scholarships to its students?

Ans. No, MGPGI does not provide any scholarships to students yet. The meritorious students or the top rankers may get awards and prizes from the college. However, the students can apply for various government scholarships on their own. The economically weaker students can apply for fee concessions, however, its grants depend on the college administration. 

Ques. What are the admission criteria for NRI/Foreign students at MGPGI?

Ans. The admission for NRI/Foreign students is based on merit for both BDS and MDS programmes. For the BDS course, CENTAC fills the seats on merit based on NEET rank and for the MDS course, seats are filled on the basis of merit in PGDEE. 

Ques. Does MGPGI offer any placement opportunities to students?

Ans. MGPGI offer good placement opportunities to its students by placing them in top Dental Teaching Institutions, Army Dental Corps, Public Service Commissions/ Public Sector Undertakings and other dental science-related sectors in India and abroad.

Ques. What is the MGPGI NEET Cutoff for BDS?

Ans. MGPGI NEET Cutoff 2023 for the BDS course is 27899 for the general category. After matching the required cutoff students need to register for the State and All India Counselling Process. 

Ques. How many seats for the MDS course are available for All-India students at MGPGI?

Ans. MGPGI offers admission to All-India students in the MDS course based on the NEET MDS scores. The total number of available seats in MDS for All-India students at MGPGI is 7.

Ques. What are the recognitions of MGPGI?

Ans. MGPGI is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and the Ministry of Health Family Welfare, Government of India.

Ques. Does MGPGI have a library?

Ans. MGPGI has a centralized air-conditioned library with a vast collection of International and National Dental / Medical and other allied health science books and journals. The library of the institute has a collection of 9180 books, 950 back volumes, 66 foreign Journals and 19 Indian journals.