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DENTAL PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – 03.01

Intake: 100 (40 Govt., 40 Private / Open, 15 NRI & 5 Others) seats

Duration: 4 years plus one year Compulsory Rotating Internship.

Eligibility Criteria:
• Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination conducted by Department of Pre-University Education,
Karnataka State or any other boards / Councils / Intermediate Education established by State
Governments / Central Government or any recognised two-year Pre-University, with Physics, Chemistry,
Biology and English, with a minimum 50 % marks scored together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
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• Candidate shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31 December of the year of admission.
• Candidates are advised to check NEET UG brochure for the final eligibility criteria

Admission Process:
• Qualify in NEET UG 2021 for details visit https://neet.nta.nic.in/
• Registration & Option entry / Choice Filling by candidates on https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
• Online counselling & Seat allotment by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
• Reporting to the Institute for Admission Formalities

Last date to apply: Refer NEET UG Guidelines

Course Commencement: As per National Dental Commission and Govt. of Karnataka notifications

Program Fees, Hostel Fees & Mess Advance (Amount figure in Rupees)

Tuition Fees Category 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Total
Government As per government notification

Private/Open 5,50,000 5,50,000 5,50,000 5,50,000 22,00,000

Others 6,30,000 6,30,000 6,30,000 6,30,000 25,20,000
NRI 7,35,000 7,35,000 7,35,000 7,35,000 29,40,000
Other Fees: ₹52,000 per year | Hostel: ₹30,000–45,000 per year | Mess Advance: ₹75,000 approx. per year

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