Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore offers a 5-year Bachelor of Dental Science programme with an annual intake of 50 seats, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the Dental Council of India. Admission is through NEET-UG 2026 followed by Karnataka KEA counselling. Government quota tuition fees total INR 4,76,540 for the full programme, while management quota fees stand at INR 20,59,750.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Document Verification begins August 2026.

KLE Dental BDS Fees 2026

• Management quota total tuition fee for 5 years is INR 20,59,750.
• NRI quota annual fee is INR 5,11,950 payable each year of the programme.

KLE Dental BDS Admission 2026

• Karnataka NEET counselling is conducted by KEA via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• 15% of BDS seats are under All India Quota filled through MCC counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
• Minimum 50th percentile in NEET-UG 2026, with 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC and 45th for General-PH candidates.
• Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission or by December 31, 2026.

Admission Process

• Qualify in NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA and obtain the scorecard after result declaration.
• Register on the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using NEET credentials.
• Complete document verification and fill in college and course preferences during choice filling.
• Seat allotment is released based on NEET rank, category, and locked preference order.
• Report to KLE Dental Sciences Bangalore with original documents within the reporting deadline.
• Admission is confirmed after verification and payment of first-year fees at the institution.

✓ Opt for this if

• Secured a government quota NEET rank eligible for DCI-approved Bangalore college.
• Planning a dental career in Bangalore with access to city-based clinical exposure.
• Karnataka domicile student seeking affordable BDS through KEA state quota.
• Prefer a smaller batch size of 50 for closer faculty interaction.

✗ Skip if

• Management quota fee of INR 20,59,750 exceeds your budget.
• Looking for a dental college with strong and documented placement records.
• Prefer a college with a large hospital network for rotatory internship.
• Targeting premier government dental colleges with lower fee structures.

KLE Dental BDS Scholarships 2026

• Apply for scholarships via the Karnataka state portal or NSP at scholarships.gov.in.
• Scholarship eligibility is confirmed at the time of KEA document verification.

KLE Dental BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between government quota and management quota fees for BDS at KLE Dental Sciences Bangalore?

Ans. Under the government quota, the annual tuition fee is INR 95,308, totalling INR 4,76,540 for 5 years. Management quota students pay INR 4,11,950 per year, which amounts to INR 20,59,750 for the full programme. Government quota seats are allotted through KEA Karnataka counselling based on NEET rank, while management quota seats are filled by the institution directly under regulated fee norms.

Ques. What NEET percentile or rank is needed for a government quota BDS seat at KLE Dental Sciences Bangalore?

Ans. The minimum NEET eligibility is the 50th percentile for general category students (40th for SC/ST/OBC). The closing rank for government quota BDS seats at KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences Bangalore changes each year. In 2024, the Round 1 closing rank was 1,29,570 and Round 2 was 1,42,454. Students should check the KEA official website for 2026 provisional results once available.

Ques. Is KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences Bangalore the same as KLE VK Institute in Belagavi?

Ans. No, these are two separate institutions under the KLE group. KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences is located in Bangalore and is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences is located in Belagavi (Belgaum) and operates under KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER). Students should confirm the specific campus while filling KEA college choices.

Ques. What documents are required for KEA document verification before BDS counselling at KLE Dental Bangalore?

Ans. Candidates must submit original Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, NEET-UG 2026 scorecard, Karnataka domicile or caste certificate (as applicable), Aadhaar card, passport-size photographs, and the KEA application receipt. OBC/SC/ST candidates must present income and caste certificates issued by a competent authority. Documents must be verified at the KEA-notified centres before seat allotment rounds.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available at KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences Bangalore?

Ans. KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences Bangalore campus provides hostel facilities for students. Hostel charges are separate from the tuition fees and vary by room type. Students are advised to contact the institution directly for the current hostel fee structure, availability, and application process, as accommodation may be subject to prior booking and seat availability for the 2026 batch.

Ques. What career options are available after BDS from KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences Bangalore?

Ans. BDS graduates can register with the Karnataka State Dental Council and set up a private practice, join government dental health services, or appear for NEET-MDS for postgraduate specialisation in fields like orthodontics, oral surgery, or prosthodontics. Being based in Bangalore, graduates also have access to corporate dental chains, dental product companies, and academic positions at dental institutions in the region.