Faculty of Dental Sciences
Precision, care, and a lifetime of smiles.
RGUHS's Faculty of Dental Sciences encompasses 44 affiliated dental colleges offering BDS and MDS programmes. Karnataka is one of India's largest hubs for dental education, with strong clinical training in oral surgery, orthodontics, pedodontics, and prosthodontics.
Regulated by: Dental Council of India (DCI)
44
Affiliated Colleges
28,000+
Students Enrolled
12
Programmes Offered
36
PG Colleges
4,400 BDS Seats
Karnataka offers one of the highest numbers of BDS seats in India.
DCI Recognised
All colleges comply with Dental Council of India norms for infrastructure and faculty.
9 MDS Specialties
Oral surgery, orthodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontics, and 5 more.
NEET MDS via RGUHS
State quota MDS counselling through KEA; All-India quota via AIAPGET.
All 12 programmes offered across 44 affiliated colleges. Click any programme to see eligibility, intake, fees, and admission routes.
Duration
5 years
Annual Intake
4,400
Entrance Exam
NEET UG
Fee Range
₹60,000 – ₹7 L / yr
Eligibility
10+2 PCB, 50% · NEET UG
Duration
3 years
Annual Intake
660
Entrance Exam
NEET MDS
Fee Range
₹1 L – ₹10 L / yr
Eligibility
BDS + Internship · NEET MDS
Duration
3–5 years
Annual Intake
40
Entrance Exam
RGUHS Research Entrance Test
Fee Range
₹50,000 / yr
Eligibility
MDS with 55%
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Programmes:BDSUGMDSPGPhD (Dental)Doctoral