SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital

BDS Admission Process

Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at SDM College is based on the candidate’s performance in the NEET UG examination. The process is coordinated through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) via centralized state-level counseling.

Step-by-Step Process

1. NEET UG Examination

   • Candidates must appear for and qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG).

2. Eligibility Criteria

   • Academic Qualification: Must have passed 10 2 or an equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects, securing at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB.

   • English: A pass in English is mandatory.

   • Relaxation: SC/ST and other specified categories receive a 10% relaxation in the required aggregate marks.

   • Age Requirement: Candidates must be 17 years or older as of December 31 of the admission year.

3. Counseling Registration

   • Eligible candidates must register for KEA counseling, which manages seat allocation for government, private, and NRI quotas across Karnataka dental colleges.

4. Option Entry and Seat Allotment

   • During counseling, candidates submit their college preferences.

   • Seat allotment is based on NEET rank, category, seat availability, and chosen preferences.

5. Reporting to College

   • Candidates allotted a seat must report to SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad with all required documents.

   • Final admission is confirmed upon document verification and fee payment.

NEET UG Cutoff Trends (Approximate)

The cutoff ranks for BDS admission at SDM College vary annually depending on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and seat matrix. Below are indicative All India Ranks (AIR) from Round 2 of KEA counseling for a recent year:

Note: The letter “G” in category codes (e.g., 1G, SCG) refers to the General quota within that reservation category. These ranks are subject to change each year, so candidates should refer to the latest KEA notifications for accurate and updated cutoff data.