A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Ranking & Dakshina Kannada Campus Life

A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, established in 1985, is a distinguished private dental college in Mangaluru, Karnataka, affiliated with NITTE Deemed to be University. It has earned recognition for its significant contributions to dental education and healthcare. The institution offers a wide array of programs, including Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specializations, Fellowship, PhD, and Certificate courses. ABSMIDS is accredited with an 'A+' Grade by NAAC and consistently ranked among the top dental colleges in India, holding the 6th position in the NIRF 2024 Dental ranking. The college is recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Malaysian Dental Council and has active international collaborations with institutions like Okayama University Dental School, Japan, Radboud University, Netherlands, and Université de Paul Sabatier, France, facilitating global exposure. The campus provides a conducive learning environment with modern infrastructure, including a large dental teaching hospital, library, hostels, and sports facilities. ABSMIDS also emphasizes community service through its rural dental health centres. Placements see consistent results, with a 100% placement rate for BDS and MDS graduates in 2023, achieving median salaries of INR 3.6 LPA and INR 4.15 LPA respectively, as per the NIRF 2024 report. The institution requires NEET UG for BDS and NEET MDS for MDS admissions.