Hello Dental Aspirants, I am Dr. Pratiksha Gupta, a renowned Senior Quality & Research Expert at CareerMudhra. I am here to guide you through the MDS Admission process for Bangalore by sharing my knowledge in this article.

Bangalore is one of the most sought-after cities in Karnataka for pursuing a Master’s in Dental Surgery (MDS). The city is home to top-ranked dental colleges, offering world-class infrastructure, experienced faculty, and diverse specializations.

Karnataka is an open state for MDS admission, allowing students from other states to apply for Karnataka private dental college seats. This means students from other states can apply for MDS admission in Bangalore’s private dental colleges.

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MDS admission in Bangalore is conducted through NEET MDS, followed by a centralized counseling process. For government and private colleges, counseling is managed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), while deemed universities participate in MCC counselling.

After completing the NEET MDS 2025 exam and receiving the results, you can apply for Karnataka MDS counselling if you meet the minimum qualifying marks.

Before starting the registration process, ensure you understand the eligibility criteria, admission process, and counseling procedures, as these are crucial for securing admission.

This article provides detailed insights into the MDS admission process, eligibility, fee structure, and counseling procedure in Bangalore. Read through carefully to get complete information and avoid missing out on important details.

Latest NEET MDS 2025 Update

Latest Update From KEA

-> KEA is inviting applications online for admissions to MDS courses for the eligible candidates who have qualifies in NEET - MDS 2025 in Government and Private Quota.

-> Eligible candidates can register and apply online for PGET - 2025 from 24th June 2pm to 29th June 11:59pm. 

-> The fee has to be paid by the registered and applied candidate on or before 30th June 6pm. 

List of MDS Colleges in Bangalore

This table lists the dental colleges in Bangalore, Karnataka, that offer Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs, along with the number of MDS seats available and the type of institution (Private or Government). There are a total of 15 dental colleges in Bangalore that offer MDS seats for eligible candidates.

College Name	Number of MDS Seats	Type
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	27	Private
R.V. Dental College, Bangalore	32	Private
Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	22	Private
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore	27	Govt.
KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore	24	Private
Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	38	Private
M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	38	Private
M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore	40	Private
Maruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	31	Private
Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore	44	Private
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore	24	Private
The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore	66	Private
V.S. Dental College, Bangalore	54	Private
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore	21	Private

NEET MDS Admission in Bangalore

The NEET MDS examination is scheduled to be conducted on April 19th, 2025, and the results will be declared by May 19th, 2025. After that, a crucial part of the admission process begins—the counseling process. You must register on the official website.

For Bangalore MDS admission, you must visit KEA, as they are the regulatory body for MDS admissions. Note that only candidates who have qualified for the NEET MDS examination with the required cut-off percentage will be eligible to participate in the counseling process.

NEET-MDS SCHEDULE – 2025
All India Quota/ Deemed/ Central/ State Quota

S.No.	Schedule for Admission	All India Quota/ Deemed & Central Universities	Sharing of Joined candidates Data by MCC	State Counselling	Sharing of Joined candidates Data by state DMEs/ State Counselling Authorities*
1	1st Round of Counselling	24th June, 2025 to 3rd July, 2025	9th July to 11th July, 2025	1st July, 2025 to 8th July, 2025	14th July, 2025
2	Last date of Joining	8th July, 2025	–	13th July, 2025	–
3	2nd Round of Counselling	12th July, 2025 to 18th July, 2025	28th July to 30th July, 2025	16th July, 2025 to 27th July, 2025	4th Aug, 2025
4	Last date of Joining	27th July, 2025	–	3rd Aug., 2025	–
5	Round-3	1st Aug, 2025 to 8th Aug, 2025	17th Aug to 18th Aug, 2025	6th Aug, 2025 to 16th Aug, 2025	21st Aug, 2025
6	Last date of Joining	16th Aug, 2025	–	20th Aug, 2025	–
7	Stray Vacancy	19th Aug, 2025 to 23rd Aug, 2025	–	22nd Aug, 2025 to 25th Aug, 2025	–
8	Last date of Joining	30th Aug, 2025	–	30th Aug, 2025	–
9	Commencement of Academic Session for MDS Courses	25th July, 2025

Note: For ensuring faithful obedience of time schedule and also keeping in view the limited time available for conducting counselling, all participating institutes/colleges are directed to treat all Saturdays/ Sundays and Gazetted Holidays as working days.

*: The data of joined candidates will be shared by DMEs/ State Counseling Authorities to MCC for weeding out during seat processing of Round-3.

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Also See: Interested in knowing about MDS admission in cities near Bangalore? Check the following article: MDS Admission in Karnataka

Eligibility Criteria for MDS Admission in Bangalore

Here, I will tell you in detail about the eligibility criteria for taking MDS admission in 2025:

• You should have a BDS degree recognized by a dental college/institute recognised by the Dental Council of India.
• You should have qualified in the NEET MDS entrance exam with the required cut-off.
• You should have completed the compulsory rotational internship before 31st March 2025.
• If you want to join a deemed university, then you should attend counselling conducted by MCC.

Please do keep in mind that, without registering and attending the online counselling, you won’t be eligible for MDS admission through management or NRI quota.

NEET MDS cut-off 2024

The table provides the NEET MDS cut-off for 2024 for all categories. Note that this is just for your reference, as the NEET MDS cut-off for 2025 will be released only after the exam results are announced and will be updated here.

Category	Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria	Cut-Off Scores (Out of 960)
General/EWS	50th percentile	263
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)	40th percentile	230
General PwBD	45th percentile	246

MDS Admission in Bangalore

If you wish to pursue an MDS in Bangalore, you should note that it requires you to go through a structured admission process. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is responsible for conducting the counseling and seat allotment process for MDS admissions in government and private colleges across the state. Below is a step-by-step guide to the admission process for MDS in Bangalore.

Here, I will tell you in detail about the admission process for Karnataka state as the same follows for Bangalore as well.

1. Entrance Exam Qualification

The first and foremost requirement for MDS admission in Bangalore is to qualify for the NEET-MDS entrance examination. This exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and serves as the mandatory eligibility criterion for candidates seeking admission to MDS programs in India. Only candidates who achieve the minimum required cutoff percentile in NEET MDS will be eligible to participate in the counseling process conducted by KEA.

2. Registration for Online Counseling

Once the NEET MDS results are declared, eligible candidates must register online for counseling through the official KEA website. Registration is a crucial step, and candidates must provide accurate details while filling out the application form. This process includes:

• Providing personal and academic details
• Uploading required documents
• Paying the counseling registration fee

Candidates must complete their registration before the deadline, as failing to do so will make them ineligible for further admission processes.

3. Document Verification

After completing the online registration, candidates are required to verify their documents in person at the KEA office in Bangalore. This step ensures that all the provided information is accurate and valid. Candidates must carry both original documents and photocopies for verification. The required documents generally include:

• NEET MDS scorecard
• BDS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Karnataka domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Government-issued ID proof

Only after successful document verification will candidates be eligible to participate in the choice-filling and seat allotment process.

4. Attending Online Counseling

Once the document verification is completed, candidates must log in to the KEA website on the scheduled date to participate in online counseling. This step involves selecting preferred MDS colleges and specializations based on rank, availability of seats, and personal preference.

5. Choice Filling and Locking

After logging in, candidates must:

• Choose their preferred department and college from the available options.
• Carefully rank their preferences based on their priority.
• Lock their choices before the deadline to confirm their selections.

Once choices are locked, modifications cannot be made. Therefore, candidates must review their selections thoroughly before submitting.

6. Seat Allotment Results

After the first round of online counseling, KEA will publish the seat allotment results. Candidates who are allotted seats must:

• Confirm their admission by paying the prescribed fees.
• Download the admission order from the KEA portal.

If a candidate does not secure a seat in the first round, they can participate in the second round of counseling.

7. Mop-Up Round

If candidates are unable to secure a seat in the first and second rounds, they can participate in the Mop-Up Round. This round is conducted to fill any remaining vacant seats after the second counseling round. Candidates who wish to participate must:

• Have completed the option entry process before the deadline.
• Log in to the KEA portal and check the availability of seats.

The Mop-Up Round is conducted online, and only eligible candidates will be considered for seat allotment.

Final Admission and Reporting to College

Once a seat is allotted in any of the rounds, candidates must:

• Pay the admission fees.
• Report to the allotted college within the given timeframe.
• Complete any additional formalities required by the institution.

Failing to report to the allotted college within the given timeframe may result in cancellation of admission.

 

Note: If you didn’t register and attend the counselling procedures, then you won’t be eligible to take direct admission after the MOP-UP rounds unless and until the counselling authority comes up with a new set of registration and document verification.

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I guide most of the dental colleges on the list. I also guide most of the private dental colleges in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, etc.

Dr. Sushil Agarwal breaks down the MDS admission process in Bangalore.

Why MDS Admission in Bangalore 2025?

Bangalore is one of the best destinations for private colleges in India. I have seen a lot of students from North India and abroad studying in many dental colleges in India.

The major reasons why you must join MDS in Bangalore are given below:

• Colleges: There are many private dental colleges to choose from.
• Affordable Fee: There are many dental colleges in Bangalore that charge a reasonable tuition fee etc.
• Patient Flow: Most of the dental colleges in Bangalore have excellent patient flow.
• Climate: Bangalore is one of the cities with the best climate in India.
• Connectivity: Bangalore is well connected by road, rail, and air to all the major cities in India. It also has an international airport.
• CDE Programmes: Since Bangalore serves a place that has the maximum number of private dental colleges in one single location, lots of CDE programs seminars, and conferences are held at regular intervals in private dental colleges. So, students who have taken MDS admission in Bangalore get the opportunity to keep themselves updated with the regular and upcoming trends and techniques in dentistry.

MDS Branches in Bangalore

The list of MDS branches available in Bangalore are:

Specialty	Seats
Endodontics	66
Prosthodontics	65
Orthodontics	70
Oral Surgery	53
Oral Pathology	36
Oral Medicine	45
Preventive and Community Dentistry	41
Periodontics	63
Pedodontics	52

These are the total seats available in Bangalore for MDS. Major departments like Endodontics, Orthodontics, and OMFS get filled very quickly, so make sure to decide on your preferred branch in advance. If you are having difficulty, contact us by filling out the form below, and we will help you.

MDS Course Fees in Bangalore 2025

The fee structure for each department and college is fixed by KEA and the college management. The fee structure differs from college to college. I will give you an idea about the fee structure for each department. This is not the exact fee structure for MDS in Bangalore. These are approximate fees charged for any department.

Specialty	Annual Fees Range (in lakhs)
Orthodontics	6.8 lakh – 18 lakh
Endodontics	6.8 lakh – 18 lakh
Oral Surgery	6.8 lakh – 15 lakh
Prosthodontics	6.8 lakh – 14 lakh
Periodontics	4.5 lakh – 14 lakh
Pedodontics	4.5 lakh – 8 lakh
Oral Pathology	1.62 lakh – 5 lakh
Oral Medicine	1.62 lakh – 5 lakh
Preventive and Community Dentistry	1.62 lakh – 5 lakh

Most dental colleges will charge extra for materials, hostel, and food. You can expect around Rs.80,000 to Rs.1 lakh/per year for materials and Rs.70,000 to Rs.1 lakh per year for hostel and food.

You can read my detailed post about MDS course fees in Bangalore. If you want to have a general idea about the fee structure for MDS in dental colleges in India, then you can read my article about MDS Course Fees in Private Colleges.

If you feel you are not able to afford the tuition fees in Bangalore, then you can also opt for MDS admission in other states of India. I would suggest you go for MDS admission in Delhi, as many reputed dental colleges near Delhi have comparatively low fees.

Choosing a College for MDS Admission in Bangalore

There are around 12 dental colleges in Bangalore that have MDS courses recognized by DCI, and it is a bit difficult to choose the best one for you.

First of all, decide which branch you want to take admission to. I always keep it in the first row because each college will be known for a few departments. There are very few colleges where all the departments are good.

So after you let me know about a department, I will tell you which colleges are good. Only then will you have to think of other factors when choosing a college.

Patient Flow

The college must have very good patient exposure, especially if you are choosing a clinical branch. It is not the number of patients the hospital has. I would say the student-patient ratio must be good.

Faculties

The college must have good faculty who can guide and teach you well. There are many colleges in Bangalore where the HOD is not that good and doesn’t give cases to students.

To enquire about the Head of the Department, the guide and other supporting staff. Whether they are good at supporting students academically or mentally.

Fee Affordability

Also, see whether the college rips off your pockets. I didn’t mean the tuition fee.

I mean the extra fees charged by the college in the name of Material Fees and other extra fees. Almost all the colleges in Bangalore charge a material fee, which ranges from Rs.80,000 to Rs.1.5 lakhs per annum.

Conclusion

I had tried my best to give you complete information regarding MDS admission in Bangalore. If you loved the post, please do share it with your friends and family. If you have any questions regarding the admission procedures, feel free to comment on the questions below.

This post will be useful for people who are searching for MDS management quota seats in Karnataka, the best dental colleges in Bangalore for MDS, etc.

You can also read my detailed post about MDS admission through management or NRI quota to get a clear idea of the admission procedures for MDS.

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