Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal – Scholarships

Manipal College of Dental Sciences offers several scholarship options aimed at supporting students financially based on merit and need. Following is the list of the scholarships that are offered to the students through MCODS.

1. Kalam-Pai, Freeship, and Scholar Scholarships:

• Eligibility: For students admitted to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program.
• Details:
• Kalam-Pai Scholarship: For students with NEET All India Rank 1-500.
• Freeship: For students with NEET All India Rank 1-5,000.
• Scholar Scholarship: For students with NEET All India Rank 1-10,000.
• Quota: Limited to 5% of the general category intake.

2. Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship:

• Eligibility: For students with NEET All India Rank 101-500 for MBBS and 101-1000 for BDS.
• Details: The scholarship amount is based on the parents' annual income:
• Up to INR 3 lakhs: 100%
• INR 3-5 lakhs: 90%
• INR 5-7.5 lakhs: 75%
• INR 7.5-10 lakhs: 50%
• INR 10-12.5 lakhs: 25%
• Above INR 12.5 lakhs: 10%
• Conditions: Candidates must pay a minimum of INR 10,000 or the course fee after deducting the scholarship amount, whichever is higher.

3. AICTE Scholarships:

• Eligibility: For postgraduate students (M.Tech/M. Pharm) who qualify in GATE/GPAT.
• Details: Financial assistance is provided through direct bank transfer after verification.

4. Scholarships for Konkani Speaking Students:

• Details: A 10% tuition fee waiver for Konkani-speaking students, applicable to all courses.

These scholarships aim to enhance accessibility to quality dental education at MCODS, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder deserving candidates from pursuing their studies.