Best Dental Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Being a private Institution it is quite expensive but is superior in the field and provides ample amount of opportunities to the students and therefore is worth it. The total expense during the BDS programme is around 30 Lakhs INR . Counting the benefits that come after completion of the degree from MCODS should make students and parents invest in the courses here.

ABSMIDS, Mangalore offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and fellowship courses in dental sciences. The only undergraduate course offered by ABSMIDS is BDS with a duration of 5 years. ABSMIDS Mangalore offers MDS programmes in eight specialisations.

1. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
2. Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specializations such as Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, and Crown and Bridge
3. Fellowship Programme in Cleft Lip and Palate
4. Fellowship Programme in Oral Implantology
5. Certificate Course in Forensic Odontology
6. Certificate Course in Cone Beam Computed Tomography
7. Certificate Course in Oral Implantology

J.S.S. Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research offers median package range of INR 1,642,309 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance programme and has been rated 4.6 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.

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Manipal College of Dental Sciences is one of the most prestigious universities in India and offers excellent opportunities for U.G. and P.G. students. It generally offers two courses: BDS and MDS. For BDS, the total tuition fee is approximately 14.8L. Students with 50% marks in 10+2 or an equivalent course who cleared the NEET-UG cut-off meet the eligibility criteria for this course. And the MDS total tuition fee is around 26-58L. The students who cleared the NEET-MDS cut-off are eligible for this course. 

Whereas, at Kohinoor Management School, the total average tuition fee for all courses ranges from 7-10L.

MS Ramaiah University (MSRUAS) admissions are based on entrance exam scores. Candidates who want to apply for the UG/ PG courses are required to appear for RUASAT. Moreover, the candidates who want a Ph.D. course admissions must appear for RUASAT followed by a presentation round. Moreover, courses like B.Tech, BDS and MS accept national-level entrance scores like JEE, KCET COMEDK, and NEET respectively.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi provides programmes including MDS, BDS in streams such as Medicine & Health Sciences, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Public Health, Oral Medicine & Radiology.

Fee for the PG courses at Yenepoya Dental College And Hospital are listed below:

Course	Fees
MDS	8 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
Certification	2.9 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Fellowship	6 Lakhs (Total Fees)
BDS	5.25 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)

A significant number of applicants compete for a limited number of seats in government medical colleges under the All India quota based on NEET exam, making admission extremely competitive.

For General AI category, the cutoffs are substantially higher than the cutoff for other All India quota seats. A considerably higher score—often in the range of 650–700 or more out of 720—is typically needed to be eligible for a place in a government medical college through the All India quota.

A candidate who scores only 2–4 marks above the cutoff is likely to enter a highly competitive zone where their prospects of getting an All India quota seat are unpredictable and dependent on a number of variables, including the distribution of their overall score and the number of seats available.

The number of candidates taking the NEET exam has a direct effect on the cut-off as well. A big candidate pool raises the level of competition and could result in higher cutoffs. The cut-off scores are impacted by the number of seats available in medical colleges.

 

JSS Medical college was established between 1984-85. It is a private medical college located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is recognised by the Medical Council of India. It has now become a constituent college of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research which is accredited with NAAC with Grade "A+". JSS Medical college is ranked 37th by NIRF in "Medical" category in 2025. JSS medical college has a big campus spread over 43 acres & offers facilities like Hostel, Library, Sports, Medical, Research, Banking, etc. to the students. The JSS hospital is one of the India's the biggest hospital equipped with 1800 beds under one roof with the latest technology and best medical practices. The hospital provides services in 37 specialties/super specialties and has 67 special clinics offering both inpatient and outpatient services. Overall it is a very good college for doing medical related courses.

The placement rate for Oxford Dental College and Hospital has not been disclosed yet, once out it will be updated on this page. In the meantime, students can have a look at the table given below which states the total number of students and the number of students placed in the past three years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students	69 (BDS) 45 (MDS)	72 (BDS) 44 (MDS)	86 (BDS) 38 (MDS)
Students placed	60 (BDS) 45 (MDS)	59 (BDS) 43 (MDS)	58 (BDS) 38 (MDS)

NOTE: The data has been taken from NIRF report 2025

Some top recruiters of Bapuji Dental College and Hospital (BDCH) include: 

L&T, Tata Motors, Reliance, BHEL, NTPC, Professor, Assistant. 

BDCH is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS). It offers Bachelor's, Masters, and Doctoral degree programs. 

D. A. Pandu Memorial R. V. Dental College offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses including 1 UG and 12 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. D. A. Pandu Memorial R. V. Dental College has specializations such as Ph.D. specializations in Oral Medicine & Radiology, Orthodontics, Oral Pathology, Periodontology, PG Diploma specializations in Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, MDS specializations in Endodontics, Oral Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Public Health.

Aspirants need to apply for NEET for BDS and NEET MDS for MDS programme at Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences. Aspirants need to first register on the official website of NTA with the basic details to generate login credentials. Candidates then need to login and fill out the application form. Aspirants also need to pay an application fee and upload documents to complete the form.

 

Choosing Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital can be a good option for students willing to pursue a career in the medical field. Candidates can take a look below at the various aspects of choosing Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital:

• The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Additionally, it is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI), New Delhi and the Government of India. 
• It provides internship and scholarship programs for the students.
• In 2024, the college was ranked 44 by India Today under the Dental category.
• The faculty is well-experienced and has expertise in various dental specialities.
• The college organises annual cultural and sports events to boost the vibrant student life of students.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Indian School of Technology and Management, Mumbai admissions are open online. Till now, no result schedule has been released by the institute. 

Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre is a well-known institution for MDS, BDS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre has course specializations in Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Public Health.

The college is best known for it's dental degree. It offers 1 UG programme, 1 PG programm with 9 specialisations and a PHd course. 

There are 4 types of courses offered at Rajarajeswari Dental College. They are:

• Bachelor of dental surgery (BDS): 4 years + 1-year Internship.
• Master of dental surgery (MDS): 3 years.
• Ph.D
• Certificate Course

 

RGC - Rajiv Gandhi Group of Institution is a good institution for B.Ed, B.E. / B.Tech, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, BDS, MDS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at RGC - Rajiv Gandhi Group of Institution are Biomedical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontology.

Wockhardt / Fortis Institute of OTT has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.