Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program vary significantly based on the quota under which admission is secured. Government quota tuition fees are approximately INR 60,000 to 1,00,000 per year, depending on student residency. Private seats command higher fees ranging from INR 11,00,000 to 12,00,000 annually, and management quota fees escalate dramatically, reaching from INR 90,00,000 to 1.8 crores for the full course.
Additional fees include examination fees ranging from INR 5,500 to 8,000 each year, with hostel charges approximately INR 38,000 per course duration. Mess fees are around INR 3,000 to 4,100 per month. Scholarships like SSP and NSP are available for eligible students, particularly those from reserved categories, potentially covering nearly full tuition costs. Financial aid varies with governmental policies and student socioeconomic background. Stipends are provided during compulsory internships, offering financial relief to enrolled candidates.
About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)-affiliated dental colleges in Karnataka is a five-year professional degree comprising four years of academic study and one year of compulsory rotating internship. RGUHS regulates dental education at affiliated colleges under the Dental Council of India (DCI) framework, with training provided at affiliated teaching dental hospitals equipped with multiple clinical chairs and specialist departments. The curriculum covers oral anatomy, dental materials, conservative dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, periodontology, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and paediatric dentistry, combined with supervised clinical practice in outpatient and inpatient dental care. Graduates register with the Karnataka Dental Council and are eligible for dental practice, government dental officer posts, and postgraduate studies (MDS) at RGUHS.
📋 Admission Status: BDS admissions at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges for 2026-27 are open. NEET UG 2026 is mandatory for all BDS admissions. Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts centralised dental counselling for government-quota seats. Monitor kea.kar.nic.in for the 2026-27 BDS counselling schedule.
Key Points
- Five-year BDS programme (4 years academic + 1 year internship) at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges; regulated by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
- Clinical training in conservative dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics at affiliated teaching dental hospitals.
- Total fees at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges: INR 3,83,000 for five years.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology; minimum 50 percent aggregate; NEET UG mandatory.
- Graduates register with Karnataka Dental Council; eligible for dental officer posts, private practice, and MDS specialisation.
RGUHS Bangalore BDS Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Fee | INR 80,000 |
| Year 2 Fee | INR 78,000 |
| Year 3 Fee | INR 78,000 |
| Year 4 Fee | INR 78,000 |
| Year 5 (Internship) | INR 69,000 |
| Total Fees (5 Years) | INR 3,83,000 |
- Total fees at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges: INR 3,83,000.
- Management-quota seats carry higher fees; verify with the college.
- Verify current fee at rguhs.ac.in or the allotted dental college.
RGUHS Bangalore BDS Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Examination | Jun 21, 2026 (re-exam) |
| NEET UG Result Declaration | N/A |
| KEA BDS Counselling | July to August 2026 (check kea.kar.nic.in) |
| MCC All-India Quota Counselling | July to August 2026 (check mcc.nic.in) |
| Seat Allotment and Reporting | August to September 2026 |
| Classes Commence | October 2026 |
- NEET UG mandatory; register at nta.ac.in.
- KEA dental counselling: kea.kar.nic.in; MCC counselling: mcc.nic.in.
- Carry originals: 10+2 marksheet, NEET scorecard, community certificate.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects.
- Minimum 50 percent aggregate in the qualifying 10+2 examination (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- A valid NEET UG score is mandatory for all BDS admissions as per DCI and Supreme Court directives.
- Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET UG at nta.ac.in; qualify with the minimum cutoff for BDS (50th percentile general, 40th percentile SC/ST/OBC).
- After NEET UG result, register for KEA dental counselling at kea.kar.nic.in for government-quota seats in RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges.
- All-India-quota (15 percent) seats are allotted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- Accept seat allotment; pay first-year fee at the allotted dental college and complete document verification with original 10+2 marksheets and NEET scorecard.
- Classes commence October 2026 at the allotted RGUHS-affiliated dental college.
✓ Opt for this if
- NEET UG qualified candidates aspiring to dental surgery in Karnataka
- Fee-conscious applicants (government-regulated quota total INR 3,83,000)
- Planning private dental practice or government dental officer career in Karnataka
- Interested in MDS specialisation at RGUHS after BDS
- Karnataka-domicile students eligible for state-quota counselling
✗ Skip if
- High NEET rank suitable for MBBS admission at a medical college
- Seeking top-ranked private dental institution with strong national brand
- Require placement in metro corporate dental chains outside Karnataka
- Prefer non-clinical health management or research path
RGUHS Bangalore BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Scholarship | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students; apply via state scholarship portal after admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 20,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship | INR 30,000/year | For wards of ex-servicemen and ex-Coast Guard; apply via KSB portal |
- Karnataka SC/ST students: apply for fee reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in; income criteria apply.
- Verify eligibility at the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in) after admission.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, RGUHS ranks 287 out of 346 colleges in India and 41 in state Karnataka for its BDS program.
Read more on RGUHS Rankings here
RGUHS Bangalore BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the fee for BDS at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges?
Ans. Total fees for BDS at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges are INR 3,83,000 for the five-year programme. Management-quota seats at private dental colleges may carry higher fees. Verify the current fee at rguhs.ac.in or the allotted dental college.
Ques. What is the eligibility for BDS at RGUHS?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects, securing a minimum of 50 percent aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC). A valid NEET UG score is mandatory for all BDS admissions. Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission.
Ques. How is BDS admission done at RGUHS?
Ans. Admission to BDS at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges is based on the NEET UG score. Candidates participate in KEA dental counselling for government-quota seats in Karnataka. All-India-quota (15 percent) seats are allotted through MCC centralised counselling at mcc.nic.in. Management-quota seats are filled directly by individual dental colleges.
Ques. What are career options after BDS from RGUHS?
Ans. BDS graduates register with the Karnataka Dental Council and can work as dental surgeons in government dental services, private dental clinics, multi-speciality hospitals, and corporate hospital dental departments. Career options also include teaching, dental research, and dental public health. Graduates may pursue Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) at RGUHS for specialisation in orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, or prosthodontics.
Ques. What is the duration of BDS at RGUHS?
Ans. The BDS programme at RGUHS-affiliated dental colleges spans five years: four years of academic study across eight semesters, followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the affiliated teaching dental hospital. The internship covers rotations in all major dental specialities and is mandatory for Karnataka Dental Council registration.