Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences

NEET and BDS eligibility requirements for admission to Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital (KCDS&H), Bengaluru for the 2025 academic session:

 BDS Eligibility Criteria

To secure admission into the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Academic Qualification
  Must have passed 10 2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with the following subjects:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology/Biotechnology
  • English (as a compulsory subject)

• Minimum Marks Requirement

  • General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology
  • SC/ST/OBC Categories: Minimum 40% aggregate in the same subjects
  • Candidates must also pass each subject individually

• NEET-UG Qualification
  Admission is strictly based on performance in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates must:

  • Qualify with the minimum percentile set by NTA for the respective category
  • Participate in centralized counseling based on NEET rank

• Age Requirement
  Must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025

 Admission Process Overview

• Entrance Exam: NEET-UG is mandatory for all BDS aspirants
• Counseling Registration:
  • For State Quota (Karnataka): Register through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
  • For All India Quota (AIQ): Register via Medical Counseling Committee (MCC)
• Choice Filling: Select Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences during counseling rounds
• Seat Allotment: Based on NEET rank, category, and seat availability
• Reporting: Candidates allotted a seat must report to the college for document verification and fee payment.

For more details please visit:https://www.kcdsh.org/