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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia is a DCI-approved institution affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, offering BDS over 5 years plus a mandatory 1-year internship. Admission is through NEET-UG scores and KEA state counselling. The college has 100 BDS seats with management quota fees of INR 3,11,950 per year. Its attached dental hospital enables clinical training across all dental disciplines from the second year.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling Registration begins August 2026 (Tentative).
KVG Dental BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 95,308 |
| Management Quota Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 3,11,950 |
| NRI Quota Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 3,61,950 |
| Hostel Fee (per year, optional) | As notified by the college |
| Total Fees (Management Quota, 5 years) | INR 15,59,750 |
- Government quota seat fees are fixed by the Karnataka state fee fixation committee.
- NRI quota students pay INR 3,61,950 per year across 5 years totalling INR 18,09,750.
- Hostel charges are separate from tuition and vary by room type and occupancy.
KVG Dental BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Start | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration End | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Release | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | Jul 16, 2026 |
| KEA Counselling Registration Opening | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA Counselling Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA Round 2 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA Mop-Up Round | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- Karnataka BDS counselling is conducted entirely online by KEA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Candidates must carry original documents including NEET scorecard and 10+2 mark sheets for reporting.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General category candidates
- Minimum 40% aggregate in PCB for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per DCI norms
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory and is the sole basis for admission to BDS
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026 with no upper age limit as per current DCI guidelines
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA to obtain a valid rank
- Register for Karnataka state BDS counselling at the official KEA portal with NEET scorecard and personal documents
- Pay the counselling registration fee and complete online choice filling for preferred dental colleges
- Lock choices and await KEA Round 1 seat allotment result published online
- Confirm provisional allotment by paying the seat acceptance fee within the KEA-stipulated deadline
- Report to KVG Dental College with all original documents for physical verification
- Pay remaining fees and complete institutional admission formalities to secure final admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Clinical training from an attached dental hospital is a priority
- Government quota fees are within the family budget
- Planning to practise dentistry in coastal Karnataka or the Dakshina Kannada region
- A focused standalone dental institution is preferred over a large medical campus
✗ Skip if
- A metro campus with high-volume urban patient diversity is needed
- Management quota fees of INR 15,59,750 over 5 years exceed the available budget
- A college with an established post-BDS MDS programme is strongly preferred
KVG Dental BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students in DCI-approved dental courses |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (NSP) | INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based, family income below INR 4.5 Lakh per year |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka) | INR 10,000 per year | OBC Karnataka domicile students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakh |
- SC/ST students apply through the Karnataka Social Welfare Department scholarship portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship applications open at scholarships.gov.in in July each year.
- Scholarship benefits are available in addition to any government quota fee concession.
KVG Dental BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at KVG Dental College Sullia for management quota?
Ans. The total BDS fee at KVG Dental College under management quota is INR 15,59,750 for the 5-year programme, charged at INR 3,11,950 per year. Government quota students pay INR 95,308 per year totalling INR 4,76,540. NRI quota students pay INR 3,61,950 per year totalling INR 18,09,750 over 5 years.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for BDS admission at KVG Dental College?
Ans. NEET-UG is the sole entrance exam accepted for BDS admission at KVG Dental College Sullia. Candidates must obtain a valid NEET-UG 2026 rank and then participate in Karnataka state BDS counselling conducted by KEA through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea to get a seat allotted at the college.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at KVG Dental College Sullia?
Ans. KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia has 100 BDS seats distributed across government quota, management quota, and NRI quota categories. The exact seat matrix for each category is notified by KEA before the counselling process begins each year.
Ques. What is the total duration of the BDS programme at KVG Dental College?
Ans. The BDS programme at KVG Dental College is 5 years of academic study followed by a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship, making the total duration 5.5 years. The internship must be completed at the college or an approved dental facility before the candidate can register with the State Dental Council.
Ques. Is KVG Dental College Sullia recognised by the Dental Council of India?
Ans. Yes, KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia is approved by the Dental Council of India and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. The institution has been operational since 1991 and runs its BDS programme from its own attached dental hospital in Sullia, Karnataka.