Welcome to our exclusive post about BDS admission. I’m Dr. Aditya Maitra, Quality & Research Expert at CareerMudhra. In this guide, I wish to provide complete information on BDS admission in Bangalore.
In this post, we will share complete details regarding BDS Admission in Bangalore 2025 which covers detailed admission procedures to dental colleges or BDS in Bangalore, the latest BDS fee structure, a list of documents needed for Admission or registration, and more.
FIRST IS FIRST: To gain BDS admission in Bangalore (or Karnataka in general), candidates must qualify NEET-UG and participate in either the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), or the Karnataka state counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). BDS admissions in Karnataka fall under two major categories: AIQ (managed by the MCC) and the state quota (managed by the KEA). While state quota seats in government colleges are primarily reserved for Karnataka domicile candidates, private college seats—including Management and NRI quotas—are open to NEET-qualified candidates from any state.
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Learn about Fees for BDS Courses in private colleges from one of our more popular posts on BDS fee structure throughout India. The cost of BDS admission in Bangalore is 12 to 16 lakhs for 5 years.
Let us dive into the basics of bds dental colleges in Bangalore.
Key points regarding dental colleges in Bangalore
- Total private dental colleges in Bangalore: 16
- BDS Colleges in Bangalore recognized by DCI: 14
- Colleges offering MDS programs: 13
- Colleges not offering MDS programs: 1
BDS Admission in Bangalore Process Highlights
The following steps are required to get admission to any BDS college in Bangalore-
Step 1: Clear NEET-UG Examination.
Step 2: Register yourself by paying INR 2500 at the KEA official website.
Step 3: Verification of your documents will be done by the KEA.
Step 4: Participate in the counselling rounds.
Step 5: A seat will be allotted to you in a BDS college based on your score and your choices.
Get an overview of this article through the video given below.
In the video, Dr. Sushil Agarwal explained about the topic – BDS admission in Bangalore
The two specific colleges that no longer provide BDS programs are Maruthi Dental College and Syamala Reddy Dental College (SJR Dental College).
There were, in total, 16 private dental colleges in Bangalore. Among them, 14 are recognized by DCI (Dental Council of India), and 13 colleges offer post-graduation dental programs as well. One college doesn’t offer an MDS program.
NEET Eligibility is mandatory to get a seat in any of the dental colleges under RGUHS. Students from other states are also eligible to participate in the counselling procedure.
Some are attached to medical colleges on the same campus. Some are on different campuses but are under the same management as medical colleges, whereas some are only pure dental colleges. All these colleges come under RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences).
BDS Admission in Bangalore Process
Before, if you qualified for NEET, you could go directly to the college and get BDS admission through the management quota.
But now, the situation is different. The candidate has to attend the online counselling conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority if you want to get admission to any dental college in Bangalore.
KEA Counseling Procedure 2025
Here, I will tell you the complete procedures for KEA online counselling. All the steps involved in the counselling are mentioned below in detail.
1. Qualification
The first and foremost thing is that the candidate must qualify for the NEET-UG entrance exam.
2. Online Registration
If you qualify for NEET, then you must go to the KEA official website at kea.kar.nic. and register by paying a fee of around Rs.2500.
3. Document Verification
KEA will announce the date for document verification on their website. The document verification will be done both offline and online.
The document verification will be done online for non-Karnataka students who wish to be admitted to private dental colleges in Karnataka.
– Upload the required documents and wait for the provisionally verified lists to be uploaded by KEA.
– You can check your name on that list and download the verification slip online.
– The documents will be verified offline for NRI-sponsored candidates and Karnataka-domicile candidates.
– The candidate must be physically present with all the original documents at the KEA office.
4. Online Counseling Rounds
The candidate must log in to the KEA account on the counselling date and be given the choice of college they want to join. The allotment result will be published in a few days. If you can’t get a seat in the first round, you can attend the second round of counselling.
5. MOP-UP Round
After the second round of counselling, the vacant seats will be allotted in the MOP-UP round
6. Stray Vacancy Round
The KEA will conduct stray vacancy and extended stray vacancy rounds after the MopUp round for the vacant seats.
Note: You won’t be eligible to be admitted to any dental college without registering and attending the counselling procedures.
Required Documents for KEA Counseling
These are the documents you must provide during the document verification procedure. All the documents must be original.
- 10th Marks Card.
- 12th Pass Certificate.
- 12th Marks Card.
- Transfer Certificate.
- Migration Certificate.
- Conduct Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate, if applicable.
- Community Certificate, if applicable.
- Income certificate, if applicable.
- NEET Rank Card.
- Photo Identity Proof, such as an Aadhar Card.
- Passport size photograph – 6 nos.
- Study certificate signed by BEO (For Karnataka domicile students only)
You might also have to deposit a refundable security deposit by downloading the challan during the extended stray round of counselling.
MCC Counselling Procedure 2025
- NEET Qualification
First, you must qualify for the NEET-UG exam conducted by NTA. Without a valid NEET score, you cannot participate in the MCC counselling process. - Online Registration
Visit mcc.nic.in and register for the UG counselling process.- Pay the registration fee and security deposit based on your category and the type of seat you are applying for (AIQ or Deemed University).
- For AIQ seats: General category pays ₹1,000 (non-refundable) + ₹10,000 (refundable deposit)
- For Deemed Universities: ₹5,000 (non-refundable) + ₹2,00,000 (refundable deposit)
- Choice Filling and Locking
After registration, you must fill in your preferred colleges and courses.- You can choose multiple colleges.
- Once done, lock your choices before the deadline.
- The choices are considered final after locking.
- Seat Allotment Rounds
MCC will publish the seat allotment results based on your NEET rank, category, and preferences.- Round 1: If allotted, you can either accept and report or choose to upgrade in Round 2.
- Round 2: New registrations and upgraded seat allotments.
- Candidates who take a seat in Round 2 cannot resign the seat as per MCC rules.
- Mop-Up Round (for Deemed Universities and Central Institutions)
Vacant seats in Deemed Universities are filled in the Mop-Up round.- No fresh registration for AIQ is allowed in the Mop-Up round.
- Only candidates who didn’t get a seat or didn’t join earlier can participate.
- Stray Vacancy Round
The leftover seats after the Mop-Up round are filled through the Stray Vacancy Round, conducted by the respective Deemed Universities.- MCC provides the list of eligible candidates, but allotment is handled by the colleges.
Note: You will not be eligible for admission under AIQ or Deemed Universities without registering and participating in the MCC counselling process.
Documents Required for MCC Counselling
Here is the list of documents you will need while reporting to the allotted college:
- NEET UG Admit Card
- NEET UG Score/Rank Card
- Class 10th Certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Class 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Provisional Allotment Letter (from MCC portal)
- Passport-size photographs (6–8 copies)
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- NRI candidates must also submit passport, visa, sponsor affidavit, and embassy certificate.
Eligibility Criteria for BDS Admission in Bangalore
To get admission to any dental college in Bangalore, the candidate must have the following eligibility:
- Must Qualify for the NEET-UG entrance exam.
- Must be at least 17 years of age by 31st December of the year of admission.
- 50% marks in 12th standard aggregate and separately in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Must have registered in KEA and applied for online counselling conducted by KEA.
BDS Colleges in Bangalore with Fee Structure
Given below is the list of private dental colleges in Bangalore fee structure, which are approved by the Dental Council of India:
BDS Course Fees in Private College of Bangalore
The table given below shows the BDS Course Fees in Private College of Bangalore, including Govt Fees, Private Fees, NRI Fees, and Other Fees.
Table 1: College name, Government fees, and Private fees
College Name | Govt Fees | Private Fees |
---|---|---|
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences | INR 96,058 | INR 4,12,700 |
Rajarajeshwari Dental College | INR 96,058 | INR 4,12,700 |
Vydehi Dental College | INR 96,058 | INR 6,78,723 |
M.S Ramaiah Dental College | INR 96,058 | INR 6,42,700 |
Dr. M.R Ambedkar Dental College | INR 96,058 | INR 4,87,700 |
Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences | INR 96,058 | INR 5,02,700 |
Oxford Dental College | INR 96,058 | INR 5,12,700 |
Sri Rajiv Gandhi Dental College | INR 96,058 | INR 3,97,700 |
KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Science | INR 96,058 | INR 4,12,700 |
Krishnadevaraya Institute of Dental Science | INR 96,058 | INR 4,07,700 |
Sri Venkateshwara Dental College and Hospital | INR 96,058 | INR 3,12,700 |
RV Dental College | INR 96,058 | INR 5,62,700 |
V.S. Dental College | INR 96,058 | INR 5,37,700 |
Table 2: College name, Other fees, and NRI fees
College Name | Other Fees | NRI Fees |
---|---|---|
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences | INR 4,37,700 | INR 4,37,700 |
Rajarajeshwari Dental College | INR 4,12,700 | INR 5,12,700 |
Vydehi Dental College | INR 6,78,723 | INR 6,78,723 |
M.S Ramaiah Dental College | INR 9,92,700 | INR 9,92,700 |
Dr. M.R Ambedkar Dental College | INR 4,87,700 | INR 4,87,700 |
Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences | INR 5,02,700 | INR 5,02,700 |
Oxford Dental College | INR 5,12,700 | INR 7,45,325 |
Sri Rajiv Gandhi Dental College | INR 4,97,700 | INR 8,82,700 |
KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Science | INR 4,12,700 | INR 4,12,700 |
Krishnadevaraya Institute of Dental Science | INR 4,62,700 | INR 4,62,700 |
Sri Venkateshwara Dental College and Hospital | INR 3,12,700 | INR 3,12,700 |
RV Dental College | INR 5,62,700 | INR 5,62,700 |
V.S. Dental College | INR 5,37,700 | INR 5,37,700 |
Also, if you want, you can check: BDS Course Fees in Private Colleges in India
I also guide many dental colleges in different states of India. I am placing students in dental colleges in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, etc.
These are Dental Colleges in Bangalore without donation. Yes, they can’t take any donations from the candidate as the admission fees are decided by the government.
If you want to know the detailed course fees for BDS programs in Bangalore, check out the following article: BDS Course Fees in Bangalore.
Best BDS Dental Colleges in Bangalore
- M.S Ramaiah Dental College
- Govt. Dental College, Bangalore
The two dental colleges in Bangalore mentioned above are the top dental colleges in Bangalore according to the NIRF ranking of top dental colleges in India. M.S. Ramaiah Dental College holds the 16th rank in the list and the Govt. Dental College, Bangalore, holds the 19th rank on the list.
Benefits of Choosing Dental College of Bangalore
The major reasons why I would prefer you to get admitted to dental colleges in Bangalore are:
- Wide range of private dental colleges to choose from.
- Excellent patient flow in most dental colleges.
- Affordable Fee Structure.
- Very good hostel facility and affordable hostel fee.
- Excellent climatic conditions.
- Bangalore is well connected to most of the cities via road, rail, and air.
- Advancements in dental technologies are reaching the colleges in Bangalore at a faster speed.
BDS Seats in Dental Colleges in Bangalore
The following table shows BDS Seats in Bangalore Dental Colleges for 2025 in a college-wise manner:
Of all the 16 BDS private colleges in Bangalore, there are 13 BDS colleges that we associate with, and 1040 BDS seats are available for the 2025-26 academic year.
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BDS Admission in Bangalore 2025 FAQs
Q1: Who is eligible for BDS 2025?
A: According to 2025, in India, a person who attends NEET UG and secures a minimum percentile registers on the MCC counselling portal in their preferred state and participates in all rounds of counselling is eligible for BDS admission in 2025.
Q2: Which entrance exam is required for BDS?
A: NEET UG is the entrance exam required for BDS admission. Additionally, candidates should register on the MCC counselling portal in their preferred state and participate in all rounds of counselling.
Q3: Can we join BDS without NEET?
A: No, you can’t choose BDS without NEET. A person who attends NEET UG, secures a minimum percentile, registers on the MCC counselling portal in their preferred state, and participates in all rounds of counselling is eligible for BDS admission in 2025.
Q4: Which is better BDS or BAMS?
A: BAMS graduates have options such as working as ayurvedic doctors, researchers, or academicians, or opening their own clinics. BDS graduates, on the other hand, can pursue careers as general dentists, orthodontists, or oral surgeons. The choice between BAMS and BDS should reflect the individual’s interests, strengths, and career aspirations.
Q5: What are the fees of BDS in Government Dental College Bangalore?
A: The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore, is a 5-year undergraduate course. It admits 60 students per year and has a total tuition fee of INR 2.15 lakh.
Q6: How many BDS seats are there in Karnataka?
A: As of 2025, according to the Dental Council of India DCI Karnataka has a total of 3405 BDS seats across 44 dental colleges, including 3 government and 41 private institutions. There are 640 total BDS Seats in Deemed Dental Colleges in Karnataka.
Q7: What is the duration of BDS in Bangalore?
A: The duration of the BDS course is 5 years which includes 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Q8: What is the fees for BDS in Bangalore?
A: For BDS the average college fee in Bangalore is INR 4,52,700.
Q9: What is the minimum NEET score for BDS?
A: Candidates should aim for at least 450 marks in NEET 2025 for admission to government dental colleges. Private dental colleges generally require candidates to reach at least the 50th percentile in the unreserved category.
Q10. How much can a BDS doctor earn by starting their own clinic in Bangalore?
A BDS doctor can earn around 1.5 lakhs to 3 lakhs by starting their own clinic in Bangalore, based on the experience, location, service etc
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Bds admission in bangalore 2021 fees structure
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BDS fees in private dental colleges in Bangalore starts from 412450 per annum to 941000 per annunm.
You can select among the private dental colleges.
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There are 14 private dental colleges in Bangalore with BDS fees ranging from Rs 412450 per annum to Rs 941150 per annum.
All these private dental colleges in Bangalore are affiliated to RGUHS and are recognized by DCI.
The allotment of seat for BDS is done as per merit through KEA Counselling.
Also, these colleges charges a additional material fees which ranges from 25k per annum to 50k per annum.
We can guide you the colleges as per your affordablity.
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There are 14 Private dental colleges in Bangalore.
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In Mangalore there are six private dental colleges.Both Deemed and colleges under RGUHS are there.
Oldest among them are Manipal college of dental sciences , AB Shetty and Sreenivasa Institute of dental sciences.
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