Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

Hyderabad's Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center (PIDSR) is a top-notch institute in the field of dental education. PIDSR Hyderabad runs an undergraduate programme (BDS) along with postgraduate (MDS) programmes in dental specialties. PIDSR Hyderabad admission process is through national-level entrance exams and is directed to select the finest candidates.

PIDSR Hyderabad admission process generally follows the national calendar for dentistry. Admission to the BDS programme is based on the marks secured in NEET. NEET application for the most part opens in February and the exam is conducted in May. In the case of MDS admissions, they are provided depending the scoring from NEET for MDS examinations. Application form for NEET MDS is usually done in February and the examination conducted in March.

PIDSR Hyderabad admission process also accepts NEET for BDS admissions and NEET MDS for postgraduate programme admissions. The two examinations assess knowledge and aptitude in the relevant disciplines and subjects necessary before taking on dental studies. Preparation for both examinations should preferably be accomplished with regard to the official syllabi covering all topics for Physics including Chemistry and Biology for NEET along with advanced subjects in dentistry for NEET MDS.

The applicants have to follow the procedures below as stated for PIDSR admission:

• For BDS programme:
  • Must qualify by scoring valid marks in NEET examination.
  • Register for state-level or institutional counseling process, as applicable.
  • Attend counseling which may involve document verification and allotment of seats.
  • Complete admission formalities in case seat is allotted to PIDSR with payment of fees.
• For MDS programmes:
  • Must qualify with valid marks in the NEET MDS examination.
  • Register for state-level or institutional counseling for MDS admissions.
  • Attend counseling involving document verification and allotment of seats via merit and preferences.
  • Complete admission formalities in case seat is allotted to PIDSR, with payment of fees.

PIDSR Hyderabad admission process is based on the performance of candidates in NEET examination.

PIDSR Hyderabad BDS Admission Process

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme of PIDSR has an intake capacity of 100 seats. PIDSR Hyderabad admission process is based on merit, which includes the NEET score of the applicants and further counseling.

PIDSR Hyderabad MDS Admission Process

PIDSR provides nine specialisations for pursuing an MDS course among students where five in each add up to 45 seats for postgraduates. The details of specialisations include the following:

• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Periodontology
• Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
• Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
• Public Health Dentistry

PIDSR Hyderabad admission process for the MDS programmes is on merit and then followed by a NEET MDS entrance counseling process. MDS programmes usually go on for 3 years of study.

PIDSR Hyderabad Documents Required

• NEET/NEET MDS score card.
• 10th 12th mark sheets and certificates.
• BDS degree certificate and mark sheets (for MDS applicants).
• Valid ID proof.
• Passport size photographs.
• Caste certificate, if applicable.
• Any other certificates as specified by the institute or counseling authority.

Students need to submit all their original documents for admission process.