About Navodaya Dental College Raichur
Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder, OneCity Technologies · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006 Last Updated: June 30, 2026 · Verified with DCI, RGUHS and KEA data for 2026–27
Navodaya Dental College in Raichur holds NAAC A accreditation and is affiliated to RGUHS. Established in 1999 as part of the Navodaya group — which also operates Navodaya Medical College in Raichur — the dental college benefits from shared campus infrastructure and clinical exposure at the Navodaya Hospital. It serves students from Raichur, Koppal, Bellary, and the northern Karnataka districts.
Navodaya Dental College Raichur — College Profile 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| College Name | Navodaya Dental College Raichur |
| Type | Dental — BDS + MDS |
| Established | 1999 (27 years) |
| Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) |
| Accreditation | NAAC A — DCI recognised |
| Location | Raichur, Karnataka |
| BDS Intake | 100 seats per year |
| Admission | NEET UG → KEA dental counselling (govt quota) + management quota |
| Website | www.ndcraichur.org |
BDS Admission at Navodaya Dental College Raichur — 2026-27
Admission to BDS at Navodaya Dental College Raichur requires a valid NEET UG score. Karnataka students apply through KEA's dental counselling process for government quota seats. Management quota seats are filled directly by the college. The BDS programme is 5 years — 4 academic years plus 1 mandatory internship year at the attached dental hospital.
Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Minimum 50% aggregate for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per DCI norms). NEET UG qualification mandatory. Minimum age 17 years.
Documents required: NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, transfer certificate, caste/income certificate where applicable, Aadhaar card, and passport-size photographs.
Courses Offered at Navodaya Dental College Raichur
Navodaya Dental College Raichur offers BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) at the undergraduate level. MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) postgraduate programmes may be available in select specialisations — verify current MDS seat availability directly with the college for 2026-27. Common MDS specialisations at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges include:
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Periodontics
- Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Public Health Dentistry
Fee Structure — Navodaya Dental College Raichur
BDS fees at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges are regulated by the Karnataka Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC). The figures below are approximate — verify the exact 2026-27 fee directly with the college before admission.
| Quota | Approx Annual Fee | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| Government Quota (KEA) | Rs 77,000 – 1,50,000 | Rs 3.85L – 7.5L |
| Management Quota | Rs 4,00,000 – 8,00,000 | Rs 20L – 40L |
Fees are approximate. Verify exact 2026-27 fee with Navodaya Dental College Raichur admissions office before paying.
Clinical Training at Navodaya Dental College Raichur
Navodaya Dental College Raichur operates an attached dental hospital providing BDS students hands-on clinical training from the second year onwards. Clinical departments include Oral Medicine, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, and Public Health Dentistry. The mandatory 1-year internship after the 4th year is completed at the college hospital under faculty supervision before degree conferral and Karnataka State Dental Council registration.
Career Prospects After BDS from Navodaya Dental College Raichur
BDS graduates from Navodaya Dental College Raichur are eligible to register with the Karnataka State Dental Council. Career paths include private dental practice, hospital dentistry, MDS specialisation through NEET MDS, government dental services, dental corporate chains (Clove Dental, Sabka Dentist), public health programmes, and practice abroad in Gulf countries, UK, Australia, and Canada after completing local licensing requirements.
Starting salaries for BDS graduates in Karnataka range from Rs 25,000-50,000/month in clinical practice, with higher earnings through own practice built over time.
Location — Navodaya Dental College Raichur
Navodaya Dental College Raichur is located in Raichur — north Karnataka's agricultural district on the Tungabhadra plains. The college campus includes clinical departments, pharmacy labs, lecture halls, library, and computer facilities. Hostel availability varies — confirm with the admissions office for 2026-27.
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Content verified against publicly available DCI, RGUHS, and AICTE data. Fees are approximate — verify directly with Navodaya Dental College Raichur before admission. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006.