Saveetha University Chennai announces MDS Admission 2015

MDS Courses Admssion 2015

Applications are invited for admission to MDS Program in various disciplines in institutions for the academic year 2015

Aims and Objectives

To provide quality education in medical and technical fields and enhance educational standards to the global level

To inculcate research in all levels of learning so as to excel in various medical, technical and inter disciplinary fileds

To participate in various community programmes that would aid in the upbringing of society in and around the institute

To make theoretical education more practical and application oriented

Course Duration

The duration of the course is 3 academic years; the academic year for MDS commences in the month of April every year

Course Details

MDS is offered in the following specialties

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Public Health Dentistry

Integrated MDS with PhD Program is available in all the above mentioned specialities

Eligibility

A candidate for admission to the MDS course (Master of Dental Surgery) must possess a degree of BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) duly recognized by the Dental Council of India and should have obtained permanent registration from any of the State Dental Councils of India

Candidate not possessing a recognized dental qualification for the above purpose should secure the prior approval regarding qualification by the Dental Council of India before he/she can be admitted to the MDS course

The candidate for admission to MDS course should have completed his/her C.R.I (Compulsory Rotatory Internship) on or before 31st April 2015

Admission Procedure

The admission for MDS degree course is based on merit depending on the performance of the candidate
Prospective students should have appeared for the All-india UNi-Gauge entrance examination to be eligible for admission into MDS at Saveetha University

The candidate should apply to Saveetha University with UNi-Gauge® score based on the cumulative exam score, candidates will be invited for counselling and offered admission
Guidelines for components of the postgraduate admission tests:

Uni-gauge Exams

For details regarding the UNi-Gauge® Entrance Examinations visit: www.erafoundationindia.org/uni-gauge

CAT Aptitude Test

The students should present an abstract essay or prepare a video presentation that will be evaluated, by an external committee for their aptitude and the suitability for their program of choice

CDT Dexterity Test

The students will be asked to perform a simple clinical procedure related to their field of application; their performance will be evaluated by the Head of the Dept.; CES scoring will be issued on the same day of counseling

Counseling

The call letter for counseling will be sent individually to the eligible candidates; the selected candidates should appear for counseling on the said date and time; the counseling will be held on 05th March 2015 in Saveetha Dental College, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai-600077

Seat allotment will be done based on the rank list subject to fulfillment of the eligibility criteria

MDS (Ranks 1-50): 05th March 2015 (08.00 a.m.)

MDS (Ranks 51-100): 05th March 2015 (12.00 Noon)

The candidate should be present for the counseling at appointed date and time without fail. It is mandatory that the candidate brings the prescribed tuition fees (mentioned below) to appear in the counseling

In case of candidates securing equal marks in the entrance examination, the candidate with higher score in the qualifying exam will be given preference; candidates who are not present for counseling on the specified date and time do not have any rights to claim any seat

The Candidate should be present for the counseling accompanied by a parent / guardian; the following original documents with three sets of attested photocopies should be submitted at the time of ounseling if selected

i) Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate of the Qualifying Exam
ii) Mark Certificate from First year to Final year BDS
iii) Certificate of Completion of Internship
iv) State Dental Council Registration Certificate
v) Proof of Date of Birth
vi) Attempt Certificate from First to Final BDS
vii) Transfer Certificate from the Institution last studied
viii) Conduct Certificate from the Institution last studied
ix) Community Certificate
x) Migration Certificate
xi) Certificate of Vaccination against Hepatitis-B
xii) Eligibility Certificate from Saveetha University
xiii) Three Stamp size and Four Passport size photographs
xiv) Nationality Certificate & Copy of Passport and Visa (Foreign Students only)
xv) UNi-Gauge Score

Fee Structure

The Candidates once selected for admission should pay the following fees through Demand Draft only at the time of Admission and thereafter in the month of March every year; the fees once paid will not be refunded

In case the candidate wants to discontinue/ withdraw during the middle of the course, he/she has to pay the entire course fee (for three years) before discontinuing from the course

MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Facial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics) - Annual Fee Rs 15,00,000/-

MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Public Health Dentistry, Periodontics) – Annual Fee Rs 6,00,000/-

Apart from the annual fees, the following has to be paid at the time of admission

Admission Fee Rs.5000/-

University Registration Fee Rs.3500/-

Eligibility Fee Rs.1500/-

Caution deposit Rs.5000/- (Refundable at the end of the Course)

The formal induction of students will take place at the Auditorium at Saveetha Dental College, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai-600077 on 22nd April 2015 at 10.00 a.m.

Applications can also be downloaded from the website www.saveetha.com and the completed applications forms should be accompanied by demand draft for Rs.1000/- taken in faour of Saveetha University, payable at Chennai

Completed Application forms should reach the Director of Admissions, Saveetha University, Chennai on or before 31st March 2015

There is no need to send any original or photocopies of certificates along with the application form for the entrance examination

Important Dates

Date of UNi-Gauge Examination: 15th February 2015

Issue of Saveetha University Application Forms: 16th February 2015

Last date for receipt of completed applications: 28th February 2015

Counseling (Intimation for Counseling will be sent by post to the selected candidates): 05th March 2015

Last date for completion of Admission procedures: 31st March 2015


Commencement of Course: 22nd April 2015