Courses and Fees
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – Course Overview
Course Name: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Duration: 4 years of academic study followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship, totaling 5 years (or 5.5 years depending on the academic calendar) Eligibility Criteria:
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Completion of 10 2/PUC or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as core subjects, along with English.
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Minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General category candidates; 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
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Must have qualified the NEET-UG entrance exam.
Admission Process:
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Admission is based on the NEET-UG merit list.
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Seat allocation is conducted through centralized counseling managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
Annual Intake:
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100 seats, distributed across various quotas including Government, Private, and NRI categories.
BDS Fee Structure (Indicative Figures)
The total fee for the BDS course varies depending on the seat category allotted during counseling. The following are approximate annual and total tuition fees, subject to revision by the government, university, or KEA:
| Seat Category | Annual Fee (Approx.) | Total Course Fee (Approx. for 5 Years) |
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| Government Quota (G) | ₹98,858 – ₹5,08,850 | Varies; generally lower overall tuition |
| Private Quota (P) | ₹4,69,600 – ₹5,11,950 | Around ₹18.77 Lakhs |
| NRI/PIO/OCI Quota | ₹5,50,200 – ₹6,11,950 | Around ₹26.30 Lakhs |
Disclaimer: These fee figures are based on recent data and are intended for reference only. Actual fees may vary each year depending on official notifications from KEA or the respective college. It is strongly advised to consult the latest fee circulars or visit the official college website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
For more details please visit:https://www.sdmcds.org/
