MDS Admissions 2026-27: Gujarat ACPUGMEC Issues Eligibility and Document Guidelines

The official eligibility criteria and list of required documents for admission to MDS courses, 2026-27 has just been released. The official notice comes directly from the concerned authority, the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate & Postgraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC & ACPPGMEC), Government of Gujarat. 

All concerned candidates aspiring to participate in the Gujarat MDS counselling process should carefully review the eligibility conditions and be prepared with all necessary documents before the commencement of admissions. 

Eligibility Criteria For MDS Admissions in 2026–27 

The official notification states the following rules as determinants for a candidate’s eligibility: 

1. The candidate is required to have finished the BDS course from a University established under any law of the government of Gujarat and situated in Gujarat. 

2. Candidates who have completed a recognized BDS degree from any university in India or abroad as per the eligibility criteria of the dental council of India and the Government of India are eligible to apply. 

3. However, candidates who completed their BDS outside Gujarat must have passed Class 12 with Biology (B Group or AB Group) from: 

Gujarat Board, or 

CBSE, CISCE (ICSE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Board, or NIOS, 

provided that the school was located in Gujarat. 

Additionally, the candidate must either: 

Be born in Gujarat, or 

Hold a valid Gujarat domicile certificate. 

4. The candidate must have completed a compulsory rotating internship on or before 31/05/2026. 

List of Required Documents 

1. All years BDS attempt wise Marksheets. 

2. Copy of NEET-PG(MDS) Mark sheet of current academic year 

3. Internship completion certificate on or before Dt. 31/05/2026 

4. Provisional Registration of State Dental Council / Dental Council of India (In case of fresh candidates only who have just completed their internship)/Permanent Registration of Dental Council / Dental Council of India (In case of old pass out candidates) 

5. Document showing Date & Place of Birth & Indian Citizenship (School leaving Certificate/ Transfer Certificate – compulsory for all candidates & Birth Certificate/ Passport – If birthplace not mentioned in School leaving certificate/Transfer Certificate) 

6. For SEBC, ST and SC Category: Caste certificate issued by Competent Authorities of Gujarat State only 

7. For SEBC Category: Non-creamy layer certificate (Parishistha ‘4’ in Gujarati/English) issued by Competent Authorities of Gujarat State only. Issued on/after 01/04/2024, valid for 2026-27 (for Gujarati language certificate) Issued on/after 01/04/2026, valid for 2026-27 (for English language certificate) 

8. For EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) Category: EWS certificate issued by Competent Authorities of Gujarat State only. Issued on/after Dt: 01/04/2024, valid for 2026-27 (for Gujarati language certificate) Issued on/after 01/04/2026, valid for 2026-27 (for English language certificate) 

9. For PwD Candidates: Disability Certificate issued by Competent Authority 

10. Copy of Passport – if Citizenship is Dual/ Foreign 

11. 12th Mark sheet (For candidates who have done BDS outside Gujarat) 

12. Domicile certificate of Gujarat state: For candidates who have done BDS outside Gujarat (only if birthplace is outside Gujarat) 

Things Students Should Keep In Mind 

The release of this notification is extremely crucial for all concerned students and it’s very important to verify and make sure that all the certificates and documents are available and valid as per the requirements in the official notification. 

Other than this, students should also regularly check for any official announcement or updates regarding registration date, merit list publication, choice filling schedule or seat allotment updates.