Best Public Health Colleges in Belgaum

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.

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.

Yes.

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.

Yes, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is a good college. The institute is approved by the AICTE, NMC, BCI, DCI, PCI and the NBA.The University has been accredited by the NAAC with Grade-A+ recognising its excellence in academics. MSRUAS is ranked 75 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. The university has modern infrastrcture which includes classrooms, library, medical facility, labs, seminar halls, hostel, cafeteria, etc.

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.

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)

In the past three years a total of 303 students were placed during Oxford Dental College and Hospital placements. The table below provides the course wise breakdown of the total students band the number of students placed:

 

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

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.

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.