Established in 1965, the Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) in Manipal, Karnataka, is India's first private self-financing dental college. It is now a constituent of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
The college is renowned for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, including over 340 dental chairs and advanced laboratories, providing students with hands-on clinical experience.
MCODS offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in dental sciences.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with numerous universities such as King’s College London, Boston University, USA and the Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London
Collaborations with Nobel Biocare and Curaden for students to get practical exposure
Facilities such as CBCT, CAD-CAM, mannequins for radiology training, endodontic microscopes, loops, digital radiography, intra oral camera, piezo surgical units, hard and soft tissue lasers, 3D cephalometric imaging software
Students at MCODS practice at regular dental camps, school health programs, satellite clinics, Tobacco-cessation clinic and more
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status by Ministry of Education, Government of India
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partnerships with global universities
student clubs and communities
international collaborations
Technical clubs, sports clubs, arts and cultural clubs, leadership clubs and more
Students from different parts of India and 60+ countries
Study zones, discussion rooms and recreational spots
This state-of-the-art library, spanning 1.5 lakh square feet over five levels, accommodates 1300 students. It offers modern facilities, including online journals, e-books and resources for students, faculty and researchers
Dedicated sports arena with an international standard gym, badminton courts, boxing and rubberized jogging track. The well-equipped, valley-facing, multi-level Marena sports complex offers students to maintain their fitness through gym or sports such as cricket, football, badminton and more
With activities like writing, singing, speaking, dancing and more, MAHE Manipal’s fests Utsav and Invictus, along with literary events MILAP and Verve, provide students an outlet to showcase their talents and take a well-deserved break from their busy schedules
Dr. T. M. A. Pai Planetarium in Manipal offers a unique, immersive experience with its cutting-edge technology, showcasing astronomical shows, interactive exhibits and educational programmes for students, researchers and visitors
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