About SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital is in Sattur, Dharwad, and operates as a unit of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University. The college began in 1986, and the Dental Council of India recognised its BDS course in 1991. It admits 100 BDS students and offers MDS in specialities such as Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery and Public Health Dentistry, along with digital dentistry courses and a fellowship in forensic odontology.
Programmes and admission
Programmes listed on the official site of SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), 4 years plus 1 year rotatory internship. For how these courses work in Karnataka, see the BDS course guide.
The admission information published by the college refers to NEET UG for entry. Dates and eligibility are on the exam pages: NEET UG exam details.
Fees, intake and entrance routes change every year. These details were checked against official pages in October 2026, so confirm with the college before making admission decisions.