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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
AlBadar Dental College and Hospital, Gulbarga offers a 5-year BDS programme affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, and approved by the Dental Council of India. The college admits 100 BDS students annually through NEET UG and Karnataka KEA counselling. Government quota tuition is INR 95,308 per year and management quota tuition is INR 2,51,950 per year.
📋 Admission Status: NEET UG 2026 result was declared on July 16, 2026. Karnataka KEA BDS counselling registration is expected to open in August 2026.
AlBadar Dental BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee per Year (Government Quota) | INR 95,308 |
| Tuition Fee per Year (Management Quota) | INR 2,51,950 |
| Tuition Fee per Year (NRI Quota) | INR 3,11,950 |
| Total Fees (4 academic years, Management Quota) | INR 10,07,800 |
- Government quota seats are allotted through Karnataka KEA counselling based on NEET UG merit and domicile eligibility.
- Management quota fees are regulated by the Karnataka Private Medical Educational Institutions Regulatory Committee.
- The mandatory one-year rotatory internship includes a stipend and carries no additional tuition charges.
AlBadar Dental BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration Opens | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Registration Closes | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | July 16, 2026 |
| Karnataka KEA Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- NEET UG 2026 was conducted as a re-exam on June 21 after the original May exam was cancelled by NTA.
- Karnataka UGNEET counselling is handled by KEA at kea.kar.nic.in for government and management quota BDS seats.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects from a recognized board approved by DCI.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- Qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid score above the minimum cutoff for Karnataka BDS admissions.
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026 per Dental Council of India regulations.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 with a score above the previous year closing cutoff for Karnataka private BDS colleges.
- Register on the KEA portal at kea.kar.nic.in for Karnataka UGNEET-2026 counselling and pay the registration fee.
- Upload NEET UG 2026 scorecard, 10+2 marksheet, Karnataka domicile proof, and category certificate as applicable.
- Participate in online choice filling and lock AlBadar Dental College and Hospital before the deadline.
- Report to the college with original documents within the allotment reporting window and complete enrollment formalities.
✓ Opt for this if
- Want a BDS seat in Kalaburagi with 100-seat annual intake and attached teaching hospital.
- Prefer Karnataka state quota fees regulated at INR 95,308 per year through KEA counselling.
- Seeking a dental college where MDS specialization is offered on the same campus.
- Want early clinical exposure through the campus hospital from the first year of BDS.
✗ Skip if
- Prefer a BDS college located in Bengaluru or another major Karnataka city.
- Seeking a NIRF-ranked or nationally prominent dental institution for the degree.
- Management quota fee of INR 2,51,950 per year does not fit the budget.
- Looking for a dental college with a dedicated corporate placement cell.
AlBadar Dental BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance | SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 lakhs via scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka Government Fee Reimbursement for SC/ST | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in Karnataka admitted through KEA counselling |
| NSP OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance | OBC candidates with family income below INR 1 lakh via scholarships.gov.in |
| NSP Scholarship for Minorities | INR 30,000 per year | Students from notified minority communities in professional degree programmes |
- Karnataka state fee reimbursement is applied through the Social Welfare Department portal each academic year.
- NSP scholarships require annual renewal before the notified deadline at scholarships.gov.in.
AlBadar Dental BDS FAQs
Ques. Is AlBadar Dental College and Hospital recognized by the Dental Council of India?
Ans. Yes, AlBadar Dental College and Hospital, Gulbarga is approved by the Dental Council of India and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. The college holds NAAC B++ accreditation. The BDS degree is recognized across India for registration with State Dental Councils, enabling graduates to practice as licensed dental surgeons after completing the mandatory one-year rotatory internship.
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at AlBadar Dental College under management quota?
Ans. The management quota BDS tuition fee is INR 2,51,950 per year, totalling INR 10,07,800 for the four academic years. Government quota tuition is INR 95,308 per year for Karnataka domicile candidates allotted through KEA NEET UG counselling. The mandatory one-year rotatory internship carries a stipend and no additional tuition fee.
Ques. How is BDS admission conducted at AlBadar Dental College Gulbarga?
Ans. BDS admission is based on NEET UG scores. Karnataka domicile candidates register on the KEA portal at kea.kar.nic.in, fill college preferences, and receive seat allotment across multiple rounds. The NEET UG 2026 result was declared on July 16, 2026 and Karnataka KEA BDS counselling is expected to begin in August 2026 with seat allotment in September 2026.
Ques. What was the NEET UG cutoff rank for BDS at AlBadar Dental College in 2024?
Ans. Based on 2024 Karnataka KEA counselling data, BDS seats at AlBadar Dental College were allotted to candidates with NEET UG ranks of 1,73,990 in Round 1 and 2,25,231 in Round 2. The cutoff shifts each year based on NEET UG difficulty and total applicants. Candidates should check the official KEA seat allotment data for the most current closing ranks.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from AlBadar Dental College?
Ans. After completing BDS and the one-year rotatory internship, graduates register with the Karnataka State Dental Council. Career paths include independent dental practice, corporate dental chains, or MDS specializations in orthodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery. The college offers 22 MDS seats across 7 specialties on campus. Government dental service positions are filled through Karnataka Public Service Commission examinations.
Ques. Does AlBadar Dental College Gulbarga offer hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, separate hostels are available for boys and girls with double and triple sharing non-AC rooms. Amenities include water coolers, laundry, indoor recreation, electricity backup, and round-the-clock security. Current hostel fee details are not published online and students should contact the college admission office at info@albadardentalcollege.org for charges and availability.