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MDS Admission in Karnataka 2025: A Complete Overview  

KEA handles MDS admission in Karnataka. Karnataka has over 48 dental colleges, out of which 

  • 1 Government College
  • 7 Deemed Universities (should participate in MCC counselling)
  • 32 State Private Colleges

Total MDS seats in Karnataka

There are a total of 1216 MDS seats offered across 48 dental colleges in Karnataka. These include seats from both government and private institutions offering a wide range of specializations in dentistry.  

MDS Admission in Karnataka 2025: A Complete Overview  

MDS Admission in Karnataka​ 2025: NEET MDS Admission in Karnataka

Eligibility Criteria for MDS admission in Karnataka 

  • Candidates should have a BDS degree from a college and university recognized by the Dental Council of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the DCI and should have a permanent registration with the State Council of India.
  • He/she should have attended and qualified in the NEET entrance examination conducted by NTA.

Quota Eligibility:

  • Karnataka Domicile Students: Eligible for GMP, P, Management, and NRI Quotas.
  • Non-Karnataka Students: Eligible only for P, Management, and NRI Quotas.

List of Dental Colleges in Karnataka offering MDS course 

In all over Karnataka there are almost 48 dental colleges out of which 1 in government, 7 is deemed to be university, and 32 are state private colleges. This list of colleges is in reference to MDS seats.

Government MDS Colleges in Karnataka

There is only one government dental college in Karnataka which offers MDS seats and the college is Govt. Dental College, Bangalore, this college was established in the year 1964-65 and a total of 27 MDS seats are available in different specialisations.

Private MDS Colleges in Karnataka 

Listed below are the private dental colleges that offer MDS seats.

College Name Established Year 
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore1985-86
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore2002-03
Al Ameen Dental College & Hospital, Bijapur1992-93
Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga1992-93
AME’s Dental College & Hospital, Raichur1991-92
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore1991-92
Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere1979-80
College of Dental Sciences, Davangere1990-91
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet1999-00
D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore1992-93
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore1991-92
Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore1991-92
Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore1992-93
H.K.E. Society’s, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research1986-87
JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore1986-87
K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, KGF1991-92
K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia1991-92
KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences,Bangalore1992-93
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum1985-86
Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore1992-93
M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore1986-87
M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore1991-92
Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore1992-93
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore1987-88
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal1965-66
Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum1992-93
Navodaya Dental College, Raichur2006-07
P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot1987-88
Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore1992-93
S.B. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Bidar1991-92
S.J.M. Dental College & Hospital, Chitradurga1986-87
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad1986-87
Sharavathi Dental College & Hospital, Shimoga1992-93
Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan1990-91
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore1992-93
Sri Siddhartha Dental College, Tumkur1992-93
Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore2012-13
Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga2014-15
The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore1992-93
V.S. Dental College, Bangalore1986-87
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore2003-04
Yenepoya Dental College & Hospital, Mangalore1992-93

Seat Matrix for MDS Admission in Karnataka 

  • General Merit Private (GMP) Quota: The seats under this quota are reserved for Karnataka domicile students and for those who completed their BDS in Karnataka. These seats are in private colleges comprising about 30-35% of the total seats.
  • Private (P) Quota: Available to students outside Karnataka but with higher fees compared to GMP. Constitutes around 40-45% of seats in private colleges.
  • Management Quota: Open to all eligible students with varying fee structures and 10% of the total seats are allotted under this quota.
  • NRI Quota: Reserved for Non-Resident Indians and international students, comprising approximately 15% of seats.

Fee Structure for Karnataka MDS Seats 

Following is the fee range for different quotas for the MDS course:

Seat CategoryFee Range (Per Annum)Required Rank
GMP Quota₹3,72,000 to ₹5,00,000Under 500-1,000
P Quota₹115750 to ₹6,81,0007,000-9,000 may face challenges
Management Quota₹7,00,000 to ₹22,00,000Lower fees for ranks under 1,000
NRI Quota₹9,00,000 to ₹22,00,000

MDS govt fees in Karnataka

The following is the government fee for the MDS course in Karnataka.

College Name G-Govt Quota Fees 
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore64150/-

Fee Structure for Private Dental Colleges in Karnataka 

The following is the fee structure for different quotas in private dental colleges in Karnataka for the academic year 2024-2025.

College Name G-Govt Quota Fees P-Priv Quota Fees N-Q Quota Fees 
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore372826/-681434/- 315750/- to 2015750/- 
Al Ameen Dental College & Hospital, Bijapur372826/-681434/-1515750/- 
Al-Badar Rural Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga372826/-681434/- 372826/- to 1115750/- 
AME’s Dental College & Hospital, Raichur372826373750 to 681434  515750 to 1415750 
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore215750/- to 372826/- 215750/- to  681434/-215750/- to 1815750/- 
Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere265750 to 372826265750/ to 681434/-265750/- 1365750/-
College of Dental Sciences, Davangere265750 – 372826265750/- 681434/-265750/- 1365750/- 
Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat265750/- to 372826/- 265750/- to 681434/- 265750/-  to 2015750/- 
D.A. Pandu Memorial R.V. Dental College, Bangalore115750/-  to 372826/- 115750/- to 681434/- 115750/- to 1815750/- 
Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore372826/-681434/-1140750/- to 1715750/- 
H.K.E. Society’s, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research372826/- 681434 /-1215750/- to 1415750/-
JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore372826/- 
K.V.G. Dental College & Hospital, Sullia372826/-372826/- 681434/- 140750/- 1415750/-
KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore215750/- to 372826/- 215750/- to 681434/- 1115750/- to 1415750/- 
Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore305750/- to 372826/-305750/- to 681434/- 305750/- to 1455750/- 
M.R. Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore190750/- to 372826/- 190750/- to 681434/- 190750/- to 2067250/- 
M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore439276/- 512200/- to 1557200/- 512200/- to 1964200/- 
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore890750/- 
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal1175750/-
Maratha Mandal’s Dental College & Research Centre, Belgaum372826/-681434/-1115750/- to 1240750/- 
Navodaya Dental College, Raichur372826/-681434/-375750/- to 1515750/- 
P.M.N.M. Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot372826/-372826/- to 681434/- 151575/- 
Raja Rajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore372826/-681434/-165750/- to – 2015750/-
S.B. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Bidar372826/- 465750/- to 681434/- 465750/- to 1215750/- 
S.J.M. Dental College & Hospital, Chitradurga372826/- 681434/- 1315750/-
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad372826/-180750/- 1362750/-180750/- to 1444750/- 
Sharavathi Dental College & Hospital, Shimoga372826/-515750/- to 681434/-815750/- 1415750/-
Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan372826/- 681434/- 815750/- to 1290750/- 
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bangalore372826/-681434/- 215750/- to 1395750/- 
Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore372826/- 681434/-1015750/- to 1615750/- 
Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Purale, Shimoga65750/- to 372826/- 65750/- 681434/-65750/- 1215750/-
The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore265750/- to 372826/- 265750/- to 681434/- 265750/- to 1815750/- 
V.S. Dental College, Bangalore215750/- to 372826/- 215750/- to 681434/- 215750/- to 1815750/- 
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bangalore372826/- 681434/- 265750/- to 1515750 /- 
K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, KGF372826/- 681434/- 1240750/- 

MDS management Quota fees in Karnataka

The fee structure for MDS Management Quota in the state of Karnataka ranges from ₹7,00,000 to ₹22,00,000, in this the lower fees will be for those candidates who have secured ranks under 1000.

Admission Process for MDS Admission in Karnataka 

Following is the registration process for admission to MDS in Karnataka which the candidates will have to follow in order to secure a seat in their preferred colleges and will have to follow all the required steps in order to undergo a smooth and successful admission process.

NEET MDS Admission in Karnataka

  • Registration: Candidates must visit the official KEA website to register for MDS admission.
  • Application Form: Login with basic details, fill out the form, and complete all sections accurately.
  • Document Upload: Ensure that the documents uploaded are as per KEA’s prescribed format and list.
  • Fee Payment: Pay the application fees online, and keep a receipt or confirmation of the payment for future reference.

MDS Admission in Karnataka 2025: A Complete Overview  

Counselling Process for MDS Admission in Karnataka 

MDS admission in Karnataka is done through KEA based on NEET MDS 2025 scores. Candidates need to register, verify documents, choose colleges, and secure a seat through counselling rounds. The following are the rounds that eligible candidates will have to undergo.

First Round

–> Candidates are allotted seats based on their rank and preferences.
–> Those satisfied with the allotment can confirm the seat by paying the prescribed fees and downloading the admission order.

Second Round

–> Vacant seats from the first round are made available.
–> Candidates who did not secure a seat or wish to upgrade their allotted seat can participate in this round.

Mop-Up Round

–> Conducted to fill the remaining vacant seats after the second round.
–> Open to eligible candidates who did not get a seat in the earlier rounds or did not participate.

Stray Vacancy Round

–> This round is held only if seats remain vacant after the Mop-Up Round.
–> Allocation is made on a first-come, first-served basis or as per KEA guidelines.

Top Dental Colleges in Karnataka 

Following are the list of top dental colleges according to the NIRF Dental ranking as they have been ranked in the top 50 list of best colleges based in different factors set to rank the college.

  • Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
  • A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
  • Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
  • JSS Dental College and Hospital
  • M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
  • Government Dental College, Bangalore
  • Yenepoya Dental College
  • KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences
  • SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
  • Bapuji Dental College & Hospital

MDS Admission in Karnataka 2025: Wrapping Up

MDS admissions in Karnataka are handled by KEA and require NEET MDS qualification. Seats are available in government, private, and deemed universities under different quotas. For deemed universities, candidates must attend MCC counselling. Fees vary based on the quota, with government seats being the most affordable. Candidates must complete the KEA counselling process to secure admission. Karnataka offers top dental colleges, making it a great choice for MDS aspirants.

FAQs 

Q1: How to apply for Karnataka MDS counselling?

A1: The candidates will have to visit the official KEA website to apply for the Karnataka MDS Counselling.

Q2: What is the fees of MDS in Karnataka?

A2: The Fees for MDS in Karnataka range from ₹3,72,000 to ₹22,00,000 based on the quota is differs.

Q3: Can I join MDS without NEET?

A3: No, you can’t join MDS without attending NEET MDS, has it is mandatory for every candidate to take the exam.

Q4: How many seats are there for MDS?

A4: There are a total of 6501 seats for MDS in India.

Q5: How many years is MDS?

A5: The MDS program is offered for a duration of 3 years. 

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