The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, also known as MCODS, was established in 1965 and received accreditation by the Dental Council of India in 1970. It was India's first private dental college and 14th dental college. It is a constituent college of Manipal University. On 29–30 May 2006 a certification audit was completed by TÜV Rheinland it was recommended certification for ISO 9001:2000