🦷 Quick Overview
Duration: 5 years + 1 year internship · NEET: Mandatory (NEET-UG)
Eligibility
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology — minimum 50% (General category)
- Cleared NEET-UG 2025 with minimum qualifying percentile
- Minimum age 17 years on or before 31 December of admission year
- Karnataka domicile for state quota (Domicile certificate required)
Fees in Karnataka 2025
| College | City | Fees Per Year (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad | Dharwad | ₹1.5–2L |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences | Mangalore | ₹1.8–2.5L |
| Yenepoya Dental College | Mangalore | ₹1.5–2L |
| KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences | Belagavi | ₹1.2–1.8L |
| RV Dental College | Bangalore | ₹1.5–2L |
| JSS Dental College | Mysuru | ₹1.2–1.8L |
⚠️ Note: Fees are approximate. Verify with the college for exact 2025–26 figures before making any payment.
Career Scope
BDS graduates can work as Dental Surgeons in private clinics, hospitals, armed forces and government hospitals. Career options include orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics and dental public health. MDS (Masters in Dental Surgery) is the PG pathway. Starting salary ₹30,000–₹60,000/month in private practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
KEA state quota BDS cutoffs are typically 100–150 marks lower than MBBS cutoffs. For top colleges like SDM Dharwad and Manipal Dental, General category KEA cutoffs are 480–540 marks. Management quota BDS requires NMC minimum 200 marks (General). Exact cutoffs change annually.
Management quota BDS fees range from ₹15–35 lakhs for the full 5-year course in Karnataka. Government quota BDS fees through KEA are ₹2–5 lakhs total. Exact fees vary by college — verify directly with the institution.