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About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
P.M. Nadagouda Memorial Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot offers a 5-year BDS affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and approved by the Dental Council of India. The programme admits 100 students annually through NEET-UG. Annual tuition under the government quota is INR 95,308, while management quota fees are INR 3,36,950 per year. The attached teaching hospital provides hands-on clinical exposure from the first year itself.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 30 July 2026.
PMNM Dental BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (Government/KEA Quota) | INR 95,308 per year |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Management Quota) | INR 3,36,950 per year |
| Total Course Fee (Government Quota, 5 years) | INR 4,76,540 |
| Total Fees (Management Quota, 5 years) | INR 16,84,750 |
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from tuition fees and paid directly to the college at the time of joining.
- Fee figures are based on 2025 data and subject to revision by the Karnataka fee regulatory authority for 2026.
- SC/ST students in government quota seats may be eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement under central government scholarship schemes.
PMNM Dental BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opened | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Released | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam Conducted | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Answer Key Released | Jul 6, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling Registration Opened | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Karnataka NEET Counselling Registration Closes | Jul 30, 2026 |
- Karnataka NEET counselling is conducted by KEA at kea.kar.nic.in for both government and management quota seats.
- Choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification dates will be announced by KEA after registration closes on Jul 30, 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects from a recognised board
- Minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined for general category candidates (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Valid NEET-UG qualifying score as per the cutoff notified by Karnataka Examinations Authority for dental admissions
Admission Process
- Register on the NTA portal and appear for the NEET-UG examination
- Check NEET-UG result and note the all-India rank and Karnataka state rank from the official NTA portal
- Register for Karnataka NEET counselling on the KEA portal at kea.kar.nic.in and pay the applicable registration and processing fee
- Upload self-attested documents and fill college and course preferences carefully during the option entry phase
- Download seat allotment letter and report to the allotted college for document verification within the stipulated time frame
- Pay the prescribed admission fee at the college counter to confirm and secure the allotted seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking DCI-approved BDS in North Karnataka at affordable government quota fee rates
- Planning to pursue MDS at the same RGUHS-affiliated campus after completing BDS
- Prefer a hospital-attached programme with live patient clinical training from year one
- Fee-sensitive students who qualify for government quota or reserved category seats
✗ Skip if
- Expecting a metropolitan location or Bangalore-based dental college environment
- Looking for colleges with strong corporate dental chain placement networks
- Targeting international clinical exchange or global dental practice opportunities
- Prefer a college with a documented annual BDS placement performance report
PMNM Dental BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Central Government) | INR 1,200 per month maintenance and full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST candidates with family income below INR 2.5 Lakh per year enrolled in government quota seats |
| NSP PM-YASASVI Scholarship | Varies by category and income level | OBC/EBC/DNT students applying via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka State Minority Scholarship | As notified annually by state government | Minority community students enrolled in professional degree courses in Karnataka |
- Apply via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in before the annual deadline.
- SC/ST students in government quota seats are eligible for full tuition reimbursement under the Post Matric Scholarship.
PMNM Dental BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at PMNM Dental College Bagalkot?
Ans. The total 5-year BDS fee at PMNM Dental College is INR 4,76,540 under the government quota and INR 16,84,750 under the management quota. These figures are based on 2025 data and are subject to revision by the Karnataka fee regulatory authority for 2026. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately and are not included in these totals.
Ques. How does Karnataka NEET counselling work for BDS admissions at this college?
Ans. After NEET-UG results are declared, eligible candidates register for Karnataka NEET counselling on the KEA portal at kea.kar.nic.in. They must upload documents, pay the registration fee, and fill in college and course preferences during the option entry window. Seat allotment is done based on NEET rank and category, and students must report to the allotted college for document verification to confirm the seat.
Ques. What is the intake capacity for BDS at PMNM Dental College?
Ans. The BDS programme at PMNM Dental College, Bagalkot has an annual intake of 100 seats. These are distributed across government quota, management quota, and NRI quota categories as determined by KEA during its annual Karnataka NEET counselling. Reserved category students are allotted seats as per Karnataka government reservation norms.
Ques. Does PMNM Dental College Bagalkot have hostel facilities for BDS students?
Ans. Yes, PMNM Dental College provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students on the BVV Sangha campus in Bagalkot. Hostel and mess charges are separate from the annual tuition fee and are paid directly to the institution. Students opting for day-scholar status may do so based on availability and local residential options.
Ques. What university is PMNM Dental College affiliated to and is it DCI approved?
Ans. PMNM Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and is fully approved by the Dental Council of India. Established in 1987, the college also offers postgraduate MDS programmes in multiple dental specialities for BDS graduates seeking further specialisation.