MGPGI Postgraduate Dental Entrance Examination (PGDEE) - 2012
MGPGI PGDEE 2012 Date: 15.01.2012
Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGI) which was originally named as Pondicherry Dental College has been established by Pondicherry Administration in September, 1990 as an Autonomous Institution of the Government of Puducherry and is administered by a duly constituted Board of Governors headed by the Chief Secretary to Government of Puducherry as its Chairman. The Institution is functioning at Gorimedu, Puducherry and is being developed as a Centre of Excellence.
The Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Puducherry is the VISITOR to this Institution.
Within a short span, MGPGI has become the “Best institution in the Country under the Govt. Sector” with well-equipped Hospital / clinics and laboratories and is strongly committed to maintain excellence in Dental Education and Research with the ultimate goal of achieving the status as one of the “Best Dental Institutions at the International level”. Seeing the enormus growth of the college, the Govt. of Puducherry has upgraded and renamed this college as Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGI). This is the first such Institute in Government sector to function as PG Institute in Dental Sciences on par with other Medical institutes of National repute. The students who have passed out of this Institution are well placed at national and international levels.
The Institution has an excellent Library with a vast collection of text books and journals worth approximately ` 351 lakhs, authored by outstanding experts in the field.
All the courses i.e. BDS & MDS of this Institution are recognized by the Dental Council of India and Central Government, New Delhi and the Institution is affiliated to the Pondicherry University (A Central University).
The sanctioned intake for the under graduate (BDS) course is 40 seats under the following categories.
1. Puducherry Domicile / Residents - 29
2. Non-Resident Indians/NRI Sponsored / Foreign students - 5
3. All India Quota - 6
| MGPGI PGDEE - 2011 Important Dates |
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| Date of issue of application forms |
20.12.2010 |
| Last date for issue of application forms in person |
05.01.2011 (3.00 p.m.) |
| Last date for submission of filled in application |
05.01.2011 (5.00 p.m.) |
| Date and Time of PGDEE |
16..01.2011 (9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon) |
| Venue: MAHATMA GANDHI POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, GORIMEDU, PUDUCHERRY. (ONLY CENTRE) |
| Date of First Counselling for Successful Candidates |
13.04.2011 |
| Postgraduate Courses commence on |
12.05.2011* |
* Subject to change
The selection of the candidates for the undergraduate courses, under the Puducherry domicile category is made purely on merit basis by the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry based on the marks obtained in the Higher Secondary level in science subjects. The seats allotted under the All India Quota are filled in by the candidates sponsored by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Govt. of India through the Entrance Examination conducted on All India basis.
The candidates seeking admission under the NRI / NRI sponsored / Foreign student quota are admitted based on the merit taking into consideration the marks scored in the equivalent board examinations.
The duration of the BDS course is five (5) academic years.
Postgraduate Courses (MDS) are offered in the following seven specialities / branches. The duration of the Postgraduate course is three full academic years.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE:
Basic Requirements for Admission :
An applicant seeking admission under Puducherry Domiciles to the Postgraduate Courses (MDS) should be an Indian National and a domicile / resident of Puducherry.
Candidates should have passed BDS degree of any Indian University recognized by the UGC as well as the Dental Council of India and the Pondicherry Central University and must have completed one year of compulsory rotatory internship in all the dental departments. The candidates should have registered in the appropriate dental council.
Candidates should ensure that the BDS degree awarded to them is recognized by the UGC, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. If any discripancy found, the candidature will automatically stand cancel. Candidates who are completing their internship not later than 31.03.2011 are also eligible to apply.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION:
Application Procedures for Puducherry Domiciles:
1. Application for admission should be made in the prescribed form.
2. (i) Application forms along with Information Bulletin can be obtained in person from 20.12.2010 and upto 05.01.2011 (3.00 p.m.) either from the
Office of the Registrar, MGPGI or State Bank of India, MGPGI Campus, Puducherry on all working days on payment of ` 2,000/- in cash (` 600/- for SC candidates, subject to production of necessary latest certificate - issued on or after 01/10/2010) plus service charges as applicable.
(ii) The candidates may also apply in the application downloaded from the institute website (http:\\mgpgi.puducherry.gov.in) together with the prescribed fee by Demand Draft only in the name of Director, Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Payable at Puducherry.
(iii) Can also be obtained by post for which the request with full address must be superscribed as “APPLICATION FOR MDS COURSES”. A Crossed Demand Draft for ` 2,050/- (` 650/- for SC Candidates) including postal charges, drawn in favour of the
DIRECTOR, MAHATMA GANDHI POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, PUDUCHERRY, payable at STATE BANK OF INDIA, PUDUCHERRY should be submitted. Money Orders / Postal Orders / Cheques, etc. shall not be accepted.
3. All applications duly completed, should be addressed to the DIRECTOR, MAHATMA GANDHI POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, GORIMEDU, PUDUCHERRY – 605 006. The application should be submitted on or before 05.01.2010 (by 5.00 p.m.) either in person or by registered post. The Institute shall not be responsible for any postal delay.
4. Applications which are incomplete, defective or received after the due date and time shall be rejected summarily, and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The addess at which Application form is required should be written clearly in capital letters with pincode. No responsibility will be taken by this Institute for any postal delay or non receipt / loss in transit.
5. The Service candidates applying for PGDEE (open competition) must submit their applications in the prescribed form issued by this office, through proper channel “Forwarding Note” as in the application form to reach the office of the Director on or before the due date and time failing which the candidate shall not be permitted to sit for the examination (PGDEE). In case delay is anticipated, they should submit an ADVANCE COPY OF THE APPLICATION with the copies of all documents. The Service Candidates will be allowed to sit for the PGDEE Exam only on receipt of the forwarding note from the Government / Employer.
6. The Attested copies of the following certificates should be submitted along with the application form.
i. Birth Certificate / SSLC Mark List / Proof of date of Birth.
ii. BDS Degree or Provisional Pass Certificate.
iii. Registration Certificate Under Dentist Act. from the State Dental Council.
iv. Internship Completion Certificate. If internship is not completed, a certificate from the Head of the Institution may be furnished. The registration certificate has to be submitted after completing the internship.
v. Nationality Certificate from the competent authority (Obtained on or after 01.10.2010).
vi. Caste Certificate from the competent authority for applying against the seats reserved for MBC / OBC / SC (Obtained on or after 01.10.2010).
vii. Residence Certificate from the competent authority (Obtained on or after 01.10.2010).
viii.Transfer Certificate issued by the Head of Educational Institution last studied.
ix. Conduct Certificate issued by the Head of Institution last studied.
Note: It shall be the duty of the candidate to ensure that he / she belongs to particular community for which he / she has applied. If, the candidate fails to substantiate his / her claim, his / her application will be considered under General category subject to payment of balance application fees, failing which his / her application will be treated as cancelled. No correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.
7. The candidates must give his / her choice for the speciality applied in the prescribed form in order of preference.
Application Procedures for NRI / NRI sponsored / Foreign Students:
1. Application forms alongwith Information Bulletin may be obtained from the office of the Director, Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Gorimedu, Puducherry-605 006 in person from 20.12.2010 to 05.01.2011 (3.00 p.m.) on all office working days i.e., from Monday to Friday (excepting intervening Public Holidays if any) on payment of ` 4,000/- or equivalent cost in US Dollars by Demand Draft.
2. Those who desire to obtain the Application Forms and Information Bulletin by POST may send their written requisition enclosed in a cover superscribed as “Request for application form and Information Bulletin under NRI / NRI sponsored / Foreign Students for MDS admission” and by enclosing a Demand Draft for ` 4,200/- or equivalent cost in US Dollars. No responsibility will be taken by this Institution for any postal delay or non-receipt / loss in transit.
3. All payments shall be made by crossed Demand Draft only, drawn in favour of the Director, Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry payable at State Bank of India / Nationalised Banks at Puducherry.
4. The following attested copies of certificates must be submitted alongwith the application for M.D.S. Courses.
i. Birth Certificate / SSLC Mark List / Proof of date of Birth.
ii. BDS Degree or Provisional Pass Certificate recognised by the DCI / Pondicherry Central University.
iii. Registration Certificate Under Dentist Act from the State Dental Council as applicable to foreign students.
iv. Internship Completion Certificate.
v. Transfer Certificate/Migration Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution / University last studied (Whichever is applicable).
vi. Conduct Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution last studied.
vii. Foreign students should hold passport / produce valid visa obtained from the concerned Indian Mission abroad.
viii. Certificate regarding NRI / NRI Sponsored / Foreign Students.
5. The application in the prescribed form complete in all respects alongwith copies of all certificates/documents should reach the office of the Director, Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Gorimedu, Puducherry–605 006, on or before 05.01.2011 5.00 p.m.)
6. Applications which are incomplete, defective or received after the due date shall summarily be rejected and no correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.
7. It would be convenient if the candidates arrange themselves to receive any communication by post in India.
8. Foreign Nationals (students) shall follow the directions issued by the Govt. of India from time to time wherever applicable to them.
PGDEE 2011:
1. Students seeking admission under Puducherry domiciles and NRI / NRI Sponsored / Foreign Students should take up the Postgraduate Dental Entrance Examination conducted by the Institution at MGPGI, Puducherry only.
2. There shall be only one paper of three hours duration consisting of 200 Multiple Choice Questions.
3. The examination will be conducted only in ENGLISH.
4. The examination will be conducted from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon on 16.01.2011 at MGPGI campus, Puducherry and first counselling for the successful candidates in the PGDEE will be held on 13.04.2011 at 10.00 a.m. at the premises of the Institution.
5. The competitive entrance examination will consist of objective type of questions of BDS standard. Each correct answer will carry one mark. There will be negative marking of 0.33 for every wrong answer. (i.e.) for three wrong answers 0.99 negative marking will be done.
6. (a) A merit list of candidates for Puducherry Domiciles / Residents and NRI / NRI Sponsored / Foreign Students will be prepared separately on the basis of total marks obtained in the competitive entrance examination.
(b) Determination of inter-se merit of candidates obtaining equal marks : In case of two or more candidates obtaining equal marks in the competitive entrance examination, the inter-se merit of candidates will be determined in the order of preference as under :
i) Choice of the subject as mentioned in the application form in order of preference.
ii) According to age – older getting precedence over younger.
(c) All the candidates (Puducherry Domicile) will be considered for selection against Open General Category seat. Once the Open General Category seats have been filled up as per the merit list, the remaining seats under the reserved categories, (as the case may be) viz., MBC / OBC / SC will be filled up.
7. The candidates are advised to see the results on the Notice Board, MGPGI/ Website.
8. The selected candidates will be required to submit all the documents in original at the time of admission.
Note: As regards the selected candidates who fail to produce the required documents in original at the time of admission, their admission is liable to be cancelled. No request / correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
9. Candidates are advised to take enough number of photocopies of the documents before submitting the original documents to this Institution.
10. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ascertain whether they possess the requisite qualification for admission. Having been called for admission / counselling does not necessarily mean fulfillment of eligibility for admission.
11. The names of the eligible candidates to appear for the PGDEE-2011 will be displayed on the Institute website (
http://mgpgi.puducherry.gov.in) and on the Institute notice board. The admit card should be downloaded from the Institute website. The candidates are instructed to affix the copy of the same photograph in the downloaded admit card as in the application form.
12. Canvassing in any form will be considered as a disqualification.
Note: Those who have problem in downloading the Admit card should contact the Dean / Registrar / Assistant Registrar (Academic) with a photograph attested by a Gazetted Officer / Head of the Institution on 13.01.2011, before 3.00 p.m. The issue of such Admit card shall be provisional.
13. The candidates who are provisionally selected should bring all the certificates / documents in original at the time of admission, failing which the provisional admission offered shall be cancelled.
14. All admissions made are provisional and subject to the approval of the Pondicherry University.
15. The classes for I MDS Course shall commence from 12.05.2011. (Subject to change)
16. The Institute has excellent hostel facilities for Gents and Ladies separately. It is compulsory for the P.G. Students to stay in Hostel.
CONTACT ADDRESS:
REGISTRAR / ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences,
Gorimedu, Puducherry – 605 006.
PHONE: 0413 - 2279601 To 606 (EPBAX) 2278124 (Direct)
Gram: ‘PONDENT’
Fax: 2278124 and 2277255
E-mails: mgdch.pon@nic.in, mgpgids@bsnl.in, mgpgids@gmail.com
Website:
http://mgpgi.puducherry.gov.in
