Q1: Who is eligible for BDS 2024?

A: According to 2024, in India a person who attends NEET UG and secures a minimum percentile registers on the MCC counseling portal in their preferred state and participates in all rounds of counseling is eligible for BDS admission in 2024.

Q2: Which entrance exam is required for BDS?

A: NEET UG is the entrance exam required for BDS admission.

Q3: Can I get a BDS seat through KCET?

A: No, candidates should attend the NEET UG entrance exam; and secure a minimum percentile, register on the MCC counseling portal in their preferred state, and participate in all rounds of counseling to be eligible for BDS admission in 2024.

Q4: What is the minimum NEET score for BDS?

A: As per the 2024 NEET UG minimum cut-off for the general category is 164 and the OBC, SC, ST category is 129.

Q5: Can I join BDS without NEET in Karnataka?

A: No, you can’t choose BDS without NEET. A person who attends NEET UG, secures a minimum percentile and attends KEA counseling in Karnataka, registers on the MCC counseling portal in their preferred state, and participates in all rounds of counseling is eligible for BDS admission in 2024.

Q6: How many BDS seats are there in Karnataka?

A: According to the Dental Council of India DCI there are BDS seats in Karnataka for the year 2024. Numerous private colleges like A.B. Shetty Memorial, Bapuji, JSS, KLE Vishwanath Katti, Manipal, and Yenepoya offer 100 seats each. Govt. colleges like ESIC Gulbarga (62 seats) and Govt. Dental College Bangalore (60 seats) also has a significant intake.

Q7: What is the BDS course duration?

A: The duration of the BDS course is which includes 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.

Q8: What is the cutoff for BDS in Karnataka?

A: As per the 2024 NEET UG in Karnataka the cut-off for the general category is 720-164 and the OBC, SC, and ST categories are 163-129.

Q9: Which is the cheapest BDS college in Karnataka?

A: Hyderabad Karnataka Education Societies Dental College in Gulbarga is the cheapest BDS college in Karnataka with INR 1,87,700 per annum for private quota.

BDS Admission In Karnataka 2025-26 | Fees Structure & College List

If you have a passion for improving people’s oral health and a desire to build a successful career, then pursuing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree could be the right choice for you.

This article is for people who are looking to get all the information about BDS admission in Karnataka and detailed information about all colleges and their fee structures.

If you want to get into BDS College in Karnataka but are having problems with admission and selecting the right college, don’t worry. Just go through this article on Admission to BDS to get all the information you need.

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NEET UG 2024 Cut-off

Category	Cut off Score	No. of Candidates
UR/EWS	720-164	1165904
OBC	163-129	100769
SC	163-129	34326
ST	163-129	14478

NEET UG 2024 Cutoff is higher than expected this year with 164 as the minimum score limit for the General category, check out the detailed description of the cutoff table given below:

For the Unreserved/EWS (UR/EWS) category, the cut-off percentile is the 50th percentile, with a cut-off score range of 720 to 164. The number of candidates in this category is 1,165,904.
For the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, the cut-off percentile is the 40th percentile, with a cut-off score range of 163 to 129. The number of candidates in this category is 100,769.
For the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, the cut-off percentile is the 40th percentile, with a cut-off score range of 163 to 129. The number of candidates in this category is 34,326.
For the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, the cut-off percentile is the 40th percentile, with a cut-off score range of 163 to 129. The number of candidates in this category is 14,478.

The date of declaration of the NEET UG 2024 result was 04.06.2024. and the academic session for the UG courses started on 01.10.2024. If you want to take admission to neet ug courses you have to wait for NEET UG 2025.

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BDS Admission in Karnataka Eligibility for 2024

The following steps are required to get admission to any BDS college in Karnataka-

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 counseling rounds

Step 5: A seat will be allotted to you in a BDS college based on your score and your choices

BDS Admission in Karnataka Process

To get admission to any college in Karnataka, candidates first need to be qualified for the NEET. Then, the candidate has to attend the online counseling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority to get admission to any dental colleges in Karnataka.

KEA Counseling Procedure 2024

Qualification

The first and foremost the candidate must qualify for the NEET-UG entrance exam.

Online Registration

If you have qualified for NEET, then you must go to the official website at kea.kar.nic.in and register by paying a fee of around Rs.2500.

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.

Online Counseling Rounds

The candidate must log in to the KEA account on the counseling 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 counseling.

MOP-UP Round

After the second round of counseling, the vacant seats will be allotted in the MOP-UP round.

Stray Vacancy Round

The KEA will conduct stray vacancy and extended stray vacancy rounds after the MopUp round for the vacant seats.

Required Documents for KEA Counseling

These are the documents you must provide during the document verification procedure. All the documents must be original.

Document
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)

List of Private BDS Colleges in Karnataka with Fee Structure

In Karnataka there are total 43 private BDS colleges. List of all colleges which provide BDS admission is given below.

Sl. No	College Name	Est. Year
1	A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	1985-86
2	A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	2002-03
3	Al Ameen Dental College & Hospital, Bijapur	1992-93
4	Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga	1992-93
5	AME’s Dental College & Hospital, Raichur	1991-92
6	Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	1991-92
7	Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere	1979-80
8	College of Dental Sciences, Davangere	1990-91
9	Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat	1999-00
10	D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore	1992-93
11	Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	1991-92
12	Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore	1992-93
13	H.K.D.E.Ts Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute, Humnabad	1992-93
14	H.K.E. Society’s, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research	1986-87
15	JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore	1986-87
16	K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, KGF	1991-92
17	K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia	1991-92
18	KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	1992-93
19	KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum	1985-86
20	Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	1992-93
21	M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	1986-87
22	M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore	1991-92
23	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	1965-66
24	Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal	1965-66
25	Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum	1992-93
26	Navodaya Dental College, Raichur	2006-07
27	P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot	1987-88
28	Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	1992-93
29	S.B. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Bidar	1991-92
30	S.J.M. Dental College & Hospital, Chitradurga	1986-87
31	SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad	1986-87
32	Sharavathi Dental College & Hospital, Shimoga	1992-93
33	Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan	1992-93
34	Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	1992-93
35	Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur	1992-93
36	Sri Venkateshwara Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	1992-93
37	Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	2012-13
38	Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga	2014-15
39	The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore	1992-93
40	V.S. Dental College, Bangalore	1986-87
41	Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore	2003-04
42	Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital, Mangalore	1992-93