Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, offers a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme (four academic years and one mandatory internship year) affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and recognised by the Dental Council of India. Admission is through NEET UG scores via KEA Karnataka counselling. The college has an intake of 100 seats, with annual government quota fees of INR 96,058.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

RR Dental BDS Fees 2026

• NRI quota annual fee is INR 5,12,700 per annum.
• Fees are revised annually by the KEA fee fixation committee.

RR Dental BDS Admission 2026

• KEA Karnataka counselling is conducted at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• 15% of BDS seats fall under the All India Quota via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects from a recognised board
• Minimum 50th percentile in NEET UG for General category candidates (40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC)
• Minimum age 17 years by December 31 of the year of admission

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 with minimum required percentile in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
• Register for KEA Karnataka counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after KEA notification
• Pay the security deposit and upload scanned documents for the KEA counselling process
• Fill and lock college and course preferences during the KEA choice-filling window
• Round 1 and Round 2 seat allotment are released based on NEET UG rank and preference list
• Report to Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital with original certificates and pay the first-year fee

✓ Opt for this if

• NEET-qualified candidates targeting BDS at a hospital-attached college in Bangalore
• Karnataka domicile students eligible for government quota seats at INR 96,058 per year
• Students who value clinical training within an attached dental hospital
• Candidates targeting South India dental practice or government dental services

✗ Skip if

• Management quota fee of INR 4,12,700 per year is not feasible
• NEET UG score does not meet the college’s current cutoff range
• Students looking for dental colleges in other metros outside Bangalore

RR Dental BDS Scholarships 2026

• Apply for state scholarships through the Karnataka Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha portal or Sakala portal.
• Central scholarships are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

RR Dental BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the BDS fee at Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore?

Ans. The BDS programme at Rajarajeshwari Dental College has an annual tuition fee of INR 96,058 for government quota seats, totalling INR 3,84,232 for four years. Management quota seats carry an annual fee of INR 4,12,700, totalling INR 16,50,800 for four years. NRI quota fee is INR 5,12,700 per annum. Fees are subject to revision by the KEA fee fixation committee each academic year.

Ques. How is BDS admission done at Rajarajeshwari Dental College?

Ans. BDS admission is through NEET UG scores. Karnataka domicile students participate in KEA Karnataka counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, where seats are allotted based on NEET UG rank. Non-Karnataka students may apply through the 15% All India Quota via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. After seat allotment, candidates report to the college with original mark sheets, NEET scorecard, caste certificate (if applicable), and pay the first-year fee to secure admission.

Ques. Is the BDS degree from Rajarajeshwari Dental College recognised?

Ans. Yes. The programme is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. DCI recognition is mandatory for practising dentistry in India. The RGUHS-affiliated BDS degree is accepted for government dental service recruitment, MDS admissions through NEET MDS, and for professional registration with State Dental Councils across India.

Ques. What is the total duration of BDS at Rajarajeshwari Dental College?

Ans. The BDS programme comprises four years of academic study followed by one year of mandatory rotating internship at the attached Rajarajeshwari Dental Hospital. The total duration is five years. During the internship, students rotate through departments such as oral medicine, oral surgery, conservative dentistry, orthodontics, and periodontics. The internship completion certificate is required for State Dental Council registration and MDS admission eligibility.

Ques. What are the career options after BDS from this college?

Ans. BDS graduates can register with the State Dental Council and set up private dental practice, join government dental services through Karnataka PSC or UPSC, or work in corporate dental chains and hospitals. Those targeting academic or specialised careers can appear for NEET MDS to join MDS programmes in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, or Oral Medicine. Opportunities also exist in dental product companies and public health dentistry roles.

Ques. Are there scholarships for BDS students at Rajarajeshwari Dental College?

Ans. Yes. Karnataka SC/ST students in government quota seats are eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement under the Karnataka government’s SC/ST welfare scheme. Karnataka OBC/BC students may apply for the state backward class scholarship. All eligible students can apply for the NSP Central Sector Scholarship (INR 12,000 per annum for top 20 percentile in class 12). Applications for central scholarships are submitted at scholarships.gov.in, while state scholarships are processed through the Karnataka Sakala portal.