AIIMS Delhi MDS Admission 2023 are going to begin soon. Admission to the program is based on INICET exam score. The INICET 2023 exam for admission to AIIMS Delhi MDS program wiill be conducted on April 29, 2023. The result for the same will be released on May 6, 2023. The counselling dates will be released soon after the declaration of results.

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) New Delhi offers MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) as a postgraduate course in Dentistry for the students who have successfully completed their BDS. The duration of the course is for 3 years. The course is also provided in sponsored mode.

  • The specializations offered are Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics and Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry.
  • The admission is granted through INI CET, Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test conducted by AIIMS New Delhi.

AIIMS Delhi MDS Important Dates

Events Dates
INICET 2023 Exam April 29, 2023
INICET 2023 Results May 6, 2023
Counselling process (Mock Round) To be announced
Counselling (Round 1) To be announced
Counselling (Round 2) To be announced
Counselling (Round 3) To be announced
Counselling (Open Round) To be announced

AIIMS Delhi MDS Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidates should have completed their BDS from any University recognized by the Medical Council of India or Dental Council of India.
  • The students belonging to General category including OBCs should have attained at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST categories).
  • They must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training.

AIIMS Delhi MDS Admission Guidelines:

The admission to MDS is granted through the INICET entrance exam. 

How to Apply?

  • The candidates need to register for AIIMS PG by visiting the official website.
  • After that if they clear the exam, they need to register for counselling.
  • To register, login to the MyPage portal, enter your AIIMS PG login credentials and click on Online Counselling.
  • The applicants need to pay an application fee of INR 1500 for General and OBC category students and INR 1200 for SC/St category students.
  • The sponsored/Foreign National candidates are not required to participate in the Online
  • Counselling/Seat Allocation process. Seat allocation process will have already been done in the result notification.
  • Register again for AIIMS PG counselling portal using a new password and then they have to exercise choice-locking.
  • Click on AIIMS Delhi in the choice filling..
  • After getting selected students are called for the counselling process.
  • Admission is granted upon verification of documents and payment of fees.

Documents required:

  • Internship completion certificate. 
  • Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate issued by MCI or DCI.
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Category certificate, if applicable
  • INICET 2023 admit card
  • INICET 2023 rank letter or score card
  • BDS marksheets for the examinations of the first, second and third years
  • BDS degree certificate
  • Counselling call letter
  • Registration slip

Check AIIMS Delhi Admission 

AIIMS Delhi MDS Course Details:

The MDS course is offered in the following specializations:

  • Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Prosthodontics and Pedodontics 
  • Preventive Dentistry

Entrance Exam Details:

The pattern of the entrance exam for MDS is given below:

Examination mode CBT (Computer based test)
Duration 3 hours
Total no of questions 200
Type of questions Objective based multiple choice type questions
Negative marking -1/3rd for each wrong response
Method of Cut-Off Percentile: 50th Percentile
Method of resolving ties Higher aggregate in all subjects in BDS Seniority by age

Assessment

At the end of the first six months of the admission, each student is assessed and, in case his/her performance is not found satisfactory, his/her registration may be cancelled.

Submission of Thesis and Protocol

The students registered for MDS course shall be required to get his/her plan of thesis protocol approved by his/her departmental faculty within 4 months of enrolment and submit it to the Academic Section. 

Internal Assessment

Internal assessment/progress reports should be evaluated periodically by the faculty members of the concerned department on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of a candidate. The weightage of the internal assessment/progress report i.e. 20% marks of the candidate will be added in his/her final examination. 

Research Methodology Course 

MDS candidates are also required to attend the Research Methodology Course within one year of their joining and must clear the exit examination of the courses to be eligible for appearing for the final MDS examination. 

Syllabus

The complete syllabus for MDS can be checked at: AIIMS Delhi MDS Syllabus.

AIIMS Delhi MDS FAQs

Ques. What are the emoluments for MDS candidates at AIIMS New Delhi?

Ans. Junior Residents/Demonstrators (three years tenure period) will be paid a sum of INR 15600 + INR 5400 Grade Pay with the entry pay of INR 56,100/- per month plus NPA and other allowances as admissible under the rules in the first year of the residency as per 7th CPC as applicable.

Ques. What is the selection criteria for admission to MDS program at AIIMS New Delhi?

Ans. Selections Admissions to MDS program at AIIMS Delhi is based on the INICET exam scores. The institute does not offer direct admission therefore it is important to qualify the exam with good scores to be eligible for the admission.

Ques. Does AIIMS Delhi provide hostel facilities for MDS students?

Ans. The unmarried MDS students are provided partially furnished accommodation subject to availability. Those married and living with family will be provided, subject to availability, partially furnished married hostel accommodation on recovery of rent as per rules of A.I.I.M.S.

Ques. What is the reservation criteria of AIIMS Delhi for MDS students?

Ans. 59.5% of the total Post-Graduate seats (15% for SC, 7.5% ST, 27% for OBC and 10% for EWS) excluding those for Sponsored/Foreign National candidates are reserved for the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) and EWS by AIIMS Delhi.

Ques. Is there any spot round of counselling for getting admission into MDS course at AIIMS Delhi?

Ans. Yes, if seats are vacant after open counselling, the seats are filled by spot counselling at the respective AIIMS separately & information is given in newspaper & will also be displayed on website of respective AIIMS.

Ques. What are the tuition fees for MDS at AIIMS Delhi?

Ans. AIIMS Delhi is very affordable as compared to other private medical colleges. The tution fees is onl INR 702 for regular candidates and INR 1050 for sponsored candidates.