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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is a private dental college affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, offering BDS with an intake of 100 seats. The programme covers 4 years of academic coursework followed by one year of compulsory rotatory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG merit via Karnataka KEA counselling. Government quota annual fees are INR 95,808 and management quota annual fees are INR 7,12,450.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 30 July 2026.
AJIDS Mangalore BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Government/KEA Quota (annual fee) | INR 95,808 |
| Management Quota (annual fee) | INR 7,12,450 |
| NRI Quota (annual fee) | INR 7,12,450 |
| Total Fees (Government Quota, 5.5 years) | INR 5,27,944 |
- Management and NRI quota total fees for 5.5 years are INR 39,18,475.
- Fees are as per the Karnataka State Fee Determination Committee for 2026-27 and are subject to revision.
- Internship year fees, if any, are payable separately at the college level.
AJIDS Mangalore BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Re-Exam Conducted | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
| KEA NEET Counselling Registration Closes | July 30, 2026 |
| KEA Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 |
- Karnataka KEA NEET counselling registration is done at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Both government and management quota BDS seats at AJ Institute are filled through KEA counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified NEET-UG 2026 with the minimum qualifying percentile as per DCI norms.
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects from a recognised board.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB subjects for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per DCI norms).
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 and check Karnataka BDS seat availability and cutoff trends.
- Register for Karnataka KEA NEET counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in by July 30, 2026.
- Upload required documents and pay the counselling registration fee on the KEA portal.
- Fill college and course preferences during the KEA choice-filling window.
- Accept KEA seat allotment for A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore.
- Report to the college admissions office with original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka NEET-UG candidate seeking BDS through KEA government quota
- Goal is to complete BDS and pursue MDS through NEET-PG dental stream
- Comfortable with private dental college environment and fees in coastal Karnataka
- Prefer Mangalore as a study destination for dental sciences
- Management quota fees are affordable if the government quota cutoff is not achievable
✗ Skip if
- NEET-UG score is below the Karnataka BDS government quota cutoff
- Management quota fees of INR 7,12,450 per year exceed the budget
- Prefer a government dental college with significantly lower tuition
- Plan to pursue MBBS or a non-dental medical programme
AJIDS Mangalore BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship | Full tuition fee | SC/ST students domiciled in Karnataka |
| Karnataka OBC Scholarship | Tuition and maintenance | OBC students with annual family income below INR 1 Lakh |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20th percentile in 10+2 qualifying examination |
| PM YASASVI Scholarship | INR 75,000 per year | OBC/EBC/DNT students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
- Karnataka state scholarships are applied through the Karnataka Rajyotsava or state scholarship portal.
- Central Sector and PM YASASVI applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal.
AJIDS Mangalore BDS FAQs
Ques. What are the BDS fees at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore?
Ans. The BDS fees at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore for the government or KEA quota are INR 95,808 per year, with a total of INR 5,27,944 for the 5.5-year programme. The management and NRI quota annual fee is INR 7,12,450, with a total of INR 39,18,475 for the full duration. Fees are as per the Karnataka State Fee Determination Committee for 2026-27 and are subject to revision.
Ques. What is the admission process for BDS at AJ Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore?
Ans. BDS admission at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is through Karnataka KEA NEET counselling. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG 2026 and register for Karnataka KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in by July 30, 2026. After choice filling and seat allotment, selected candidates must report to the college with original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
Ques. When does Karnataka KEA BDS counselling registration close in 2026?
Ans. The Karnataka KEA NEET UG counselling registration for BDS 2026 is extended until July 30, 2026. Candidates must register on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Round 1 seat allotment is expected in August 2026 and classes are expected to commence in November 2026 across all Karnataka dental colleges.
Ques. What is the duration of BDS at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore?
Ans. The BDS programme at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore spans 5.5 years, which includes 4 years of academic coursework across 8 semesters and one year of compulsory rotating internship. The degree is conferred by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, and is recognised by the Dental Council of India for practice registration in India.
Ques. What is the eligibility for BDS at AJ Institute Mangalore?
Ans. To be eligible for BDS at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, candidates must have qualified NEET-UG 2026, passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and have a minimum of 50% aggregate in PCB subjects for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per DCI norms). The minimum age requirement is 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
Ques. Are there scholarships for BDS students at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore?
Ans. Yes, BDS students at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore can apply for several scholarships. SC/ST students from Karnataka can apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship covering full tuition. OBC students may apply for the Karnataka OBC Scholarship. Students in the top 20th percentile in 10+2 qualify for the Central Sector Scholarship of INR 12,000 per year. Applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal or the Karnataka state scholarship portal.