CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial Highlights" and "Counsel and Independent Auditors" and to the use of our report dated December 12, 2003, which is incorporated by reference, in this Registration Statement (Form N-1A 33-41078 and 811-6325) of Dreyfus Midcap Index Fund.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

   New York, New York

   February 25, 2004