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SDM College of Dental Sciences Ranking 2024: NIRF, India Today
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SDM College of Dental Sciences is known for its persistent excellence in higher education, successfully earning top ranks in national rankings. In NIRF rankings 2025, it ranked #25 under the 'Dental' section, making it one of the premier higher education institutes in the country.
- SDM College of Dental Sciences Ranking Highlights 2025
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- SDM College of Dental Sciences The Week Ranking 2025
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SDM College of Dental SciencesSDM College of Dental Sciences Ranking Highlights 2025
SDM College of Dental Sciences has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national ranking agencies. The institute is ranked #25 in the Dental category by the NIRF 2025. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The article below covers all the information around SDM College of Dental Sciences rankings:
6th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2025->SDM College of Dental SciencesNIRF Ranking 2025
As per the overall score, SDM College of Dental Sciences has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Dental' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Dental' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend. In 2025, SDM College of Dental Sciences climbed 6 ranks to #
As per the overall score, SDM College of Dental Sciences has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Dental' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Dental' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend. In 2025, SDM College of Dental Sciences climbed 6 ranks to #25 rank in the 'Dental' category by the NIRF ranking.
Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental | 22 | 31 | 25 |
SDM College of Dental Sciences RankingNIRF Ranking Comparison
SDM College of Dental Sciences secured #25 rank in the 'Dental' category of NIRF 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences and Sree Balaji Dental College And Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research. Check out how SDM College of Dental Sciences compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.
| SDM College of Dental Sciences vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | Dental 2025 | ||
| SDM College of Dental Sciences | 25 | ||
| Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences | 23 | ||
| CDC Ludhiana | 24 | ||
| Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences | 26 | ||
| Sree Balaji Dental College And Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | 27 | ||
Similar ranked Dental colleges by NIRF
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences  Compare | 22 |
Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Compare | 23 |
CDC Ludhiana Compare | 24 |
SDM College of Dental Sciences | 25 |
KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, (KIDS) Compare | 26 |
Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital Compare | 27 |
AMU Compare | 28 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
SDM College of Dental SciencesIndia Today Ranking 2025
Based on the rankings from India Today, SDM College of Dental Sciences outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system. It can be seen that the SDM College of Dental Sciences's rankings in 'Dental' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, SDM College of Dental Sciences fell 1 rank to #14 rank in th
Based on the rankings from India Today, SDM College of Dental Sciences outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system. It can be seen that the SDM College of Dental Sciences's rankings in 'Dental' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, SDM College of Dental Sciences fell 1 rank to #14 rank in the 'Dental' category by the India Today ranking.
Refer to the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies in the table below.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental | 13 | 14 | 13 |
SDM College of Dental Sciences RankingIndia Today Ranking Comparison
SDM College of Dental Sciences secured #14 rank in the 'Dental' category of India Today 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital and Government Dental College, Trivandrum. Check out how SDM College of Dental Sciences compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.
| SDM College of Dental Sciences vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | Dental 2024 | ||
| SDM College of Dental Sciences | 14 | ||
| CDC Ludhiana | 12 | ||
| Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | 13 | ||
| Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital | 15 | ||
| Government Dental College, Trivandrum | 16 | ||
Similar ranked Dental colleges by India Today
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Compare | 10 |
Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore Compare | 11 |
CDC Ludhiana Compare | 12 |
SDM College of Dental Sciences | 13 |
Government Dental College, Trivandrum Compare | 14 |
Government Dental College And Hospital, Aurangabad Compare | 15 |
SRIHER Chennai Compare | 16 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
SDM College of Dental SciencesOutlook Ranking 2025
SDM College of Dental Sciences has received strong ranks by the Outlook-ICARE under the 'Dental (Private)' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the Outlook-ICARE 2024.
Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.
SDM College of Dental Sciences RankingOutlook Ranking Comparison
SDM College of Dental Sciences secured #2 rank in the 'Dental (Private)' category of Outlook-ICARE 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore and Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. Check out how SDM College of Dental Sciences compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.
| SDM College of Dental Sciences vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | Dental (Private) 2024 | ||
| SDM College of Dental Sciences | 2 | ||
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences | 1 | ||
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore | 3 | ||
| Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | 4 | ||
SDM College of Dental SciencesThe Week Ranking 2025
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Dental | 7 |
SDM College of Dental Sciences RankingThe Week Ranking Comparison
Similar ranked Dental colleges by The Week
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
Government Dental College And Hospital,Mumbai Compare | 3 |
Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore Compare | 4 |
Nair Hospital Dental College Compare | 5 |
SDM College of Dental Sciences | 7 |
Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore Compare | 8 |
ABSMIDS Compare | 9 |
GDC Chennai Compare | 10 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.SDM College of Dental SciencesCourse Ranking
Dental
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Today | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| The Week | - | - | 7 |
| NIRF | 22 | 31 | 25 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 7 months ago
Yes, SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital (SDMCDSH) in Dharwad is widely regarded as the best dental college in the city and ranks among the top dental institutions in India.
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Answered 7 months ago
Average Package for BDS students at SDM College of Dental Sciences
INR 4.5L–6L per annum for freshers in private dental clinics/hospitals.
Government jobs (Dental Surgeon roles): INR 5L–7L PA (including allowances).
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Answered 7 months ago
SDM College of Dental Sciences (Dharwad) for MDS in Periodontics is a top-tier choice in India.
- NAAC A+ Accredited & NIRF Ranked (Top 15 Dental Colleges, 2023).
- Expert Faculty: Renowned periodontists with research publications.
- Clinical Exposure: 100+ gum surgery cases/year, advanced tech like LAS
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 8 months ago
There are 6 seats for the MDS programme in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in SDM College of Dental Sciences. The college provides a competitive setting to pursue this specialty with admissions through the NEET MDS entrance examination. The course is for three years, with concentration on
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 8 months ago
The overall amount one spends on BDS in SDM College of Dental Sciences is about INR 3.83 Lacs for the entire five years. The fee structure is a combination of payments like fees, admission fee, and any other spending incurred. Payment would be different when various categories of admission are being
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