Manipal College of Dental Sciences was established in 1987 and is located in Mangaluru, Karnataka. It is a top ranked premium dental institute. The college has been ranked 11th by NIRF 2024 under the Dental category, and 3rd by Outlook 2024 under the Private Dental category. It also secured the 8th position by The Week 2024 for Dental and 2nd for Private Dental, further being ranked 10th by India Today 2024 in Dental and 2nd for Private Dental. Notably, MCODS Mangalore was ranked 1st by MDRA Survey (Recent) under the Private Dental category. The institute has international collaborations including Malaysian Dental Council recognition and Queen Mary University of London, demonstrating its global outreach. MCODS Mangalore (a part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education MAHE) offers UG, PG, and PhD courses to students. These courses are provided across 10 departments. The institution has been recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) standards. It provides various dental programs to students in affiliation with Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Further, the college provides BDS and MDS programs as flagship courses and focuses on comprehensive dental education, research, & public health dentistry. The institute is located in a modern and well-equipped 32-acre campus, and is equipped with the latest innovations and facilities for dental education and patient care. Manipal College of Dental Sciences has launched initiatives such as collaboration with IntelliDent AI (Dubai), showcasing their commitment to technological advancement and innovative dental solutions development. This institution is driven and promoted by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education framework. Located in Mangaluru, this reputed dental college accepts NEET UG and NEET MDS scores for UG and PG admissions respectively, and conducts the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) along with an interview for its PhD programs. The institute's 79 faculty members are professionals with years of clinical and academic experience, dedicated to nurturing the 576 enrolled students.