Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGI), Pondicherry was established in 1990 as a Pondicherry Dental College. It was subsequently renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Dental College & Hospital in 1995. Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital was upgraded to present status as Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences in 2005. It is the only Dental Institute in the country in the Govt. sector on par with other leading Medical Institutes in the country.
The degrees (BDS and MDS) are recognized by the Dental Council of India and Ministry of Health Family Welfare, Government of India and this Institute is permanently affiliated to the Pondicherry University (A Central University). The Institution has chosen the Motto “knowledge is power” emphasizing that knowledge is the most essential thing to empower a person.
Students should check the eligibility criteria before applying for NEET exam. The eligibility criteria for appearing NEET exam is given below:
NEET 2018 Examination is likely to be held on 6th May (Sunday) 2018. NEET 2018 Application Form will be released in the month of January 2018. It is the national level examination for admission to MBBS & BDS courses. CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) is the conducting authority which organizes the NEET examination every year in various cities across the country.
Students can check here the exam dates of NEET 2018 entrance exam:
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
Application form release | January 2018 |
Last date for filling the application | 4th week of January 2018 |
Last date to submit the application fee | Last week of January 2018 |
Release of admit card | 1st week of April 2018 |
Exam date | 6th May 2018 |
Result announcement | 1st week of June 2018 |
Counselling starts | After result declaration |
NEET UG 2018- How to Apply?
The detailed application procedure is mentioned below:
The exam pattern for NEET 2018 examination is mentioned below:
Section | No. of Question | Marks |
Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
Physics | 45 | 180 |
Zoology | 45 | 180 |
Botany | 45 | 180 |
Total | 180 | 720 |
Successfully registered candidates will be able to download the NEET Admit Card. The admit card will be released in the 1st week of April 2018. The authority shall not provide the admit card by post. The NEET hall ticket will contain details like Candidate Name, Father Name, Category, Photograph, Roll Number, Exam Date & Timing, Exam centre, etc. Candidates are advised to preserve the admit card till the admission process gets over.
The authority shall release the NEET Result via online mode through the website. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number and other required details in the website. Students are advised to keep extra printouts of the result for further use. A merit list will be prepared for admission as per the guidelines from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, DGHS, MCI and DCI.
Students will be able to participate in the counselling process according to their rank. Counselling for 15% All India Quota will be organized by MCC of Directorate General of Health Service (DGHS) through online mode. Counselling for other than 15% All India Quota will be managed by the respective authorities.
Name:Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences
State:Pondicherry
Country:India
Contact No:0413 – 2271854, 2277255
Contact Email:mgdch.pon@nic.in
Website:http://mgpgi.puducherry.gov.in/