Welcome to Career Mudhra! I am Dr. Aditya Maitra, Quality & Research Expert. In this article, we will discuss BDS fees in Karnataka. I will explain every college’s fees in Karnataka that is approved by DCI, providing you with both government and private BDS fees, along with complete information on Karnataka BDS College Fees structure for all categories for your BDS Admission in Karnataka.
Key Takeaways
- Government college BDS fees in Karnataka: ₹50,100 to ₹1,10,100 per year.
- Private college fees in Karnataka: Range from ₹2–7.5 lakhs annually.
- NRI BDS Fees in Karnataka: ₹2.2 lakhs to ₹24+ lakhs (total).
- Seat categories: G (Govt), P (Private), Q (Management), NRI, and multiple quota types.
- Domicile benefit: Karnataka students may qualify for lower fees under G-category seats.
- Additional costs: Registration, labs, library, exam, and hospital fees.
BDS fees in Karnataka vary significantly across government, private, and NRI quotas. In government colleges, BDS fees range from ₹50,100 to ₹1,10,100 per annum, making them the most affordable option. In contrast, private college BDS fees range widely—from ₹1,97,700 to ₹20,26,000 annually—depending on the institution’s infrastructure, location, and reputation. For NRI students, the fee structure is substantially higher, with BDS NRI fees in Karnataka ranging from ₹2,12,700 to ₹1,68,55,932 per annum.
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BDS Fee Structure in Karnataka
Every private dental college in Karnataka decides its own fee structure. The college then sends this fee structure to the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). KEA uses this information during the counseling process for BDS admissions in private dental colleges across Karnataka.
If you are interested in joining deemed universities, the counseling is not done by KEA. Instead, the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) conducts counseling for deemed dental colleges. You can check our separate post about the BDS fee structure in deemed universities for more details.
According to the official KEA website, the total BDS fee package usually ranges between ₹3 lakhs to ₹6 lakhs. This fee amount changes from college to college.
In some cases, after the main counseling rounds are over, a few colleges may still have vacant seats. To fill these seats, they may reduce the fees. But this happens in only a few selected colleges and is not a common practice.
Make sure to regularly check the KEA website or contact the colleges directly for the latest updates on fees and seat availability.
KEA BDS Fees Structure 2024-25
The following section will give you information on the G quota, P quota, Q quota, and NRI quota fees of various dental colleges in Karnataka according to KEA.
UGNEET_FEES_D_250319_132030BDS Management Quota Fees
BDS management quota fees range from ₹2,11,700 to ₹6,78,723 per annum across various private dental colleges in Karnataka. The BDS management quota fees, also called BDS Payment Seat fees, are significantly higher than government quota fees. Under payment seats, Private (P), Other (Q), and NRI (N) quotas of seats will come.
The management quota fees vary considerably depending on the college reputation and location:
- Lowest fees: Al-Badar Rural Dental College, Kalaburagi at ₹2,11,700 (Private quota)
- Highest fees: Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore at ₹6,78,723
- Popular colleges in Bangalore: Range from ₹3,97,700 to ₹6,78,723
- Colleges outside Bangalore: Generally offer more affordable options ranging from ₹2,11,700 to ₹3,62,700
Private universities like M.S. Ramaiah University charge premium fees up to ₹9,92,700 for Other and NRI quotas, while SDM College Dharwad charges ₹6,57,700 for NRI quota.
BDS Government Quota Fees
BDS government quota fees are highly subsidized and affordable, ranging from ₹50,100 to ₹1,10,100 per annum. Government dental colleges offer the most economical BDS education:
- Government Dental College, Bangalore: ₹50,100 per year
- Government Dental College, Ballari: ₹50,100 per year
- ESI Corporation Dental College, Gulbarga: ₹1,10,100 per year
Government quota seats are available only in government colleges and represent the most cost-effective option for BDS education in Karnataka. These seats are allocated based on NEET UG merit and various reservation categories as per government norms.
Also See: BDS Course Fees in Private College in India
BDS Government College Fees in Karnataka
| SL. No | Colleges | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore | – |
| 2 | ESIC Dental College, Gulbarga | INR 110100 |
| 3 | Govt. Dental College & Research Institute, Bellary | INR 50100 |
| 4 | Govt. Dental College, Bangalore | INR 50100 |
BDS government college fees in Karnataka ranges from INR 50,100 to INR 1,10,100. The most affordable options are Government Dental College & Research Institute in Bellary and Government Dental College in Bangalore, both charging INR 50,100 annually. ESIC Dental College in Gulbarga has slightly higher fees at INR 1,10,100. The Air Force Institute of Dental Sciences in Bangalore does not have publicly available fee information. Government dental colleges offer significantly lower fees compared to private institutions, making dental education more accessible and affordable for students, with the fee structure representing less than 5% of what most private colleges charge for the same BDS program.
BDS Course Fees in Private College in Karnataka
BDS Course Fees in Private Dental Colleges in Karnataka ranges from INR 1,97,700 to INR 20,26,000. The most affordable option is Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital in Gulbarga at INR 1,97,700, while Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital in Mangalore has the highest fees at INR 20,26,000. Most colleges fall within the INR 3,00,000 to INR 5,00,000 range, with several premium institutions like Manipal College of Dental Sciences charging around INR 7,00,000. The fee structure varies significantly based on the college’s location, infrastructure, and reputation, with colleges in Bangalore and Mangalore generally commanding higher fees compared to those in smaller cities across Karnataka.
Also See: BDS course fees in Bangalore
BDS NRI fees in Karnataka
Following are the BDS NRI fees in Karnataka:
| S.NO | College Name | NRI Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | INR 7,12,700 |
| 2. | Al Ameen Dental College & Hospital, Bijapur | INR 3,62,450 |
| 3. | Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga | INR 2,27,700 |
| 4. | Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore | INR 4,12,700 |
| 5. | Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere | INR 4,62,700 |
| 6. | College of Dental Sciences, Davangere | INR 4,62,700 |
| 7. | Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat | INR 4,12,700 |
| 8 | D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore | INR 5,62,700 |
| 9. | Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore | INR 4,25,700 |
| 10. | Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore | INR 5,80,000 |
| 11. | Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore | INR 2,72,700 |
| 12. | H.K.D.E.Ts Dental College, Hospital & Research Institute, Humnabad | INR 2,62,700 |
| 13. | JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore | INR 11,12,320 |
| 14. | K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, KGF | INR 3,59,400 |
| 15. | K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia | INR 2,62,700 |
| 16. | KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore | INR 4,12,700 |
| 17. | Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore | INR 4,37,700 |
| 18. | M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore | INR 5,07,700 |
| 19. | M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore | INR 5,66,850 |
| 20. | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | INR 1,68,55,932 (Total) |
| 21. | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | INR 1,68,55,932 (Total) |
| 22. | Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum | INR 3,42,700 |
| 23. | Navodaya Dental College, Raichur | INR 2,62,700 |
| 24. | P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot | INR 3,12,700 |
| 25. | Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore | INR 4,12,700 |
| 26. | S.B. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Bidar | INR 4,02,700 |
| 27. | SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad | INR 5,50,200 |
| 28. | Sharavathi Dental College & Hospital, Shimoga | INR 3,12,700 |
| 29. | Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan | INR 3,62,700 |
| 30. | Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore | INR 4,62,700 |
| 31. | Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur | INR 6,01,000 |
| 32. | Sri Venkateshwara Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore | INR 3,12,700 |
| 33. | Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | INR 3,62,700 |
| 34. | Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga | INR 2,12,700 |
| 35. | The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore | INR 4,12,700 |
| 36. | V.S. Dental College, Bangalore | INR 5,80,250 |
| 37. | Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore | INR 3,62,700 |
| 38. | Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital, Mangalore | INR 24,26,000 |
BDS NRI fees in Karnataka ranges from INR 2,12,700 to INR 1,68,55,932. The most affordable NRI option is Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences in Purale, Shimoga at INR 2,12,700, while Manipal College of Dental Sciences (both Mangalore and Manipal campuses) commands the highest total NRI fees at INR 1,68,55,932. Most colleges charge NRI fees between INR 3,00,000 to INR 6,00,000 annually, with notable exceptions like Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital in Mangalore at INR 24,26,000 and JSS Dental College & Hospital in Mysore at INR 11,12,320. The NRI fee structure generally ranges 20-50% higher than regular private fees, reflecting the premium charged for international student admissions across Karnataka’s dental colleges.
Karnataka BDS College Fees Structure for all Category 2025
Karnataka dental counseling features numerous categories, making the application process complex but offering diverse opportunities. The main categories include:
| Category Code | Category Type | Full Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1G | General | General Category |
| 1H | General | General Category under Hyderabad and Karnataka Quota |
| 2AG | General | General Category (2A) |
| 2AH | General | General Category under Hyderabad and Karnataka Quota |
| 2BG | General | General Category (2B) |
| 2BH | General | General Category under Hyderabad and Karnataka Quota |
| 3AG | General | General Category (3A) |
| 3AH | General | General Category under Hyderabad and Karnataka Quota |
| 3BG | General | General Category (3B) |
| 3BH | General | General Category under Hyderabad and Karnataka Quota |
| SC/ST | Reserved | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe |
| GM | Reserved | General Merit |
| GMH | Reserved | General Merit under Hyderabad and Karnataka Quota |
| PWD | Reserved | Persons with Disability |
| OBC | Reserved | Other Backward Classes |
| GMP | Private | General Merit Private (Karnataka candidates) |
| GMPH | Private | General Merit Private under Hyderabad and Karnataka candidates |
| ML | Linguistic Minority | Minority Linguistic Tamil |
| ME | Linguistic Minority | Minority Linguistic Telugu |
| MK | Linguistic Minority | Minority Linguistic Kannada |
| MU | Linguistic Minority | Minority Linguistic Tulu |
| MEH | Linguistic Minority | Minority Linguistic Telugu under Hyderabad and Karnataka |
| MC | Religious Minority | Minority Religious Christian |
| MM | Religious Minority | Minority Religious Muslim |
| MMH | Religious Minority | Minority Religious Muslim under Hyderabad and Karnataka Quota |
BDS FEES in Karnataka: Seat Categories Fees
Karnataka colleges divide their seats into four main categories:
1. Government Category (G)
- Available only for Karnataka domicile students
- Students who have studied classes 7-12 in Karnataka (7 years) are also eligible
- Lowest fee structure at ₹96,580 per annum (fixed for all government colleges)
2. Private Category (P)
- Open to both Karnataka domicile and non-Karnataka students
- Eligibility depends on NEET scores
- Moderate fee structure
3. Management Category (Q)
- Open to all students regardless of domicile
- Higher fee structure
- Admission based on management quota
4. Others Category
- Includes various special quotas and categories
- Fee structure varies by specific quota
Private BDS College Fee Structure 2025
Premium Colleges (₹5-7 Lakhs per annum)
| College Name | Location | P Category (₹) | Q Category (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | Bangalore | 6,42,700 | 6,92,700 |
| AJ Institute of Dental Sciences | Mangalore | 5,78,729 | – |
| V Dental College and Hospital | Bangalore | 6,78,723 | 6,78,723 |
| RV Dental College | Bangalore | 5,62,700 | 5,62,700 |
High-Range Colleges (₹4-5 Lakhs per annum)
| College Name | Location | P Category (₹) | Q Category (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adarsh Dental College and Hospital | – | 4,87,700 | 4,87,700 |
| Walawalkar Dental College and Hospital | – | 5,37,700 | 5,37,700 |
| Oxford Dental College | Bangalore | 5,22,700 | 5,22,700 |
| Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences | Bangalore | 4,97,700 | – |
| SDM College of Dental Sciences | Sattur | 4,69,600 | 5,50,000 |
Mid-Range Colleges (₹3-4 Lakhs per annum)
| College Name | Location | P Category (₹) | Q Category (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajaareswaari Dental College | Bangalore | 4,22,700 | 4,22,700 |
| Krishna Devaraya College of Dental Sciences | Bangalore | 4,72,700 | 4,62,700 |
| Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences (BIDS) | Bangalore | 4,22,700 | 4,37,700 |
| KLE Institute of Dental Sciences | Bangalore | 4,22,700 | 4,22,700 |
| Shasaa Institute of Dental Sciences | Mangalore | 3,62,700 | 3,62,700 |
| Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences | Kurki | 3,62,700 | 3,62,700 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences | – | 3,52,700 | 3,52,700 |
| College of Dental Sciences | Davanagere | 3,37,700 | 3,37,700 |
| Maratha Mandal Institute of Dental Sciences | Belgaum | 3,42,700 | 3,42,700 |
Budget-Friendly Colleges (₹2-3 Lakhs per annum)
| College Name | Location | P Category (₹) | Q Category (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Venkateshwar Dental College | Bangalore | 3,22,700 | 3,22,700 |
| KGF College of Dental Sciences | – | 3,17,700 | 3,17,700 |
| AME Dental College | Raichur | 3,22,700 | 3,22,700 |
| Sharavathi Dental College | Shimoga | 3,22,700 | 3,22,700 |
| KVG Dental College | Sullia | 2,22,700 | 2,72,700 |
| SJM Dental College | Chitradurga | 2,62,700 | 2,62,700 |
| HKD Dental College | Humnabad | 2,22,700 | 2,62,700 |
| Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences | Shimoga | 2,37,700 | 2,37,700 |
| Farook Dental College | Mysore | 2,47,700 | 2,72,730 |
| Al-Ameen Dental College | Bijapur | 2,37,700 | 2,62,000 |
| Bapuji Dental College | Davangere | 2,37,700 | 2,37,700 |
| KLES Institute of Dental Sciences | Kalburgi | 2,22,700 | 2,62,700 |
| Navodaya Dental College | Raichur | 2,62,700 | 2,62,700 |
Important Points to Remember
Additional Fees
Every college charges miscellaneous fees in addition to tuition fees. These include:
- Registration fees
- Laboratory fees
- Library fees
- Hospital fees
- Examination fees
NRI Category
Most Karnataka dental colleges offer NRI category seats with separate fee structures. NRI students, including those from outside India, can apply for these seats.
Domicile Benefits
Karnataka domicile students or those who have completed 7 years of education (classes 7-12) in Karnataka are eligible for government category seats in private colleges, significantly reducing the fee burden.
Counseling Complexity
Karnataka dental counseling is known for its complexity due to numerous categories and quotas. Professional guidance is often recommended for successful application and seat allocation.
Tips for Prospective Students
- Research thoroughly: Compare colleges based on infrastructure, faculty, and placement records, not just fees
- Understand categories: Determine which category you fall under to estimate realistic fee expectations
- Consider location: Factor in living costs when choosing between cities like Bangalore, Mangalore, or smaller towns
- Check accreditation: Ensure the college is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI)
- Visit campuses: If possible, visit shortlisted colleges to assess facilities firsthand
Conclusion
Karnataka offers excellent opportunities for dental education across various fee ranges. From premium institutions like MS Ramaiah and AJ Institute to budget-friendly options like Bapuji Dental College, students can find suitable options based on their financial capacity and academic preferences. The state’s comprehensive category system ensures representation across different backgrounds while maintaining high educational standards.
The key to successful admission lies in understanding the complex counseling process, choosing the right category, and having realistic expectations based on NEET scores and financial capacity. With proper planning and guidance, students can secure admission to quality dental colleges in Karnataka and build successful careers in dentistry.
FAQs
What is the average BDS course fee in Karnataka?
The average fee for the BDS course fee in Karnataka is around 3 lakhs to 6 lakhs.
Are there any additional charges besides the tuition fee?
Yes, students may need to pay for the hostel, library, lab fees, and exam fees, among other expenses.
Is there a difference in fees for management quota seats?
Yes, management and NRI quota seats generally have higher fees.
Are installment options available for the BDS course fee in Karnataka?
Not all colleges, but some colleges provide the installment option.
Do BDS fees increase every year?
Yes, some colleges may occasionally increase their tuition fees or other fees.
Are BDS fees the same in all private colleges?
The fees of the private colleges depend on the college’s reputation, location, infrastructure, etc.
What is the fee for BDS in Karnataka?
According to the KEA, the fee for BDS in Karnataka ranges between ₹3 lakhs to ₹6 lakhs. This fee amount changes from college to college.
How many years fees to be paid for BDS?
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course in India has a total duration of 5 years, which includes 4 years of academic study and 1 year of compulsory internship. However, students are required to pay the tuition fees only for the 4 academic years. During the final internship year, most colleges do not charge any tuition fees. Some colleges may charge for hostel, clinical materials, or other services during the internship, but these charges are usually separate from the main course fee. It is always a good idea to check the exact fee details with the respective college before admission.
