Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Srinivas University, Mangaluru, is a five-year undergraduate dental programme offered through the Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences (SIDS), a constituent college of UGC-recognised, NAAC Grade A accredited Srinivas University. The programme is approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and covers the full spectrum of clinical dentistry including oral medicine, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and paediatric dentistry. The five-year duration includes four academic years and one year of compulsory rotating clinical internship. Admission is through NEET UG, with state quota seats allotted through KEA Karnataka counselling. The total fee for the programme under the state quota is INR 4,80,290.

📋 Admission Status: BDS admissions at Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru, are open for 2026-27. Apply via NEET UG; state quota seats through KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.

Key Points

• Five-year DCI-approved BDS (4 academic years + 1-year compulsory internship), Mangaluru.
• State quota seats allotted through KEA Karnataka NEET counselling.
• Clinical training in oral medicine, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery.
• Graduates eligible for MDS postgraduate dental programmes and private dental practice.
• NAAC Grade A accredited Srinivas University; DCI-approved dental college.

Srinivas University Mangalore BDS Fees

• State quota fee: INR 4,80,290 total over 5 years.
• Management quota fees differ; confirm at srinivasuniversity.edu.in.
• Hostel (optional): INR 31,000-42,000/year; payable separately.
• Confirm current fees at srinivasuniversity.edu.in before applying.

Srinivas University Mangalore BDS Admission 2026

Important Dates

• NEET UG score mandatory for all BDS candidates.
• Karnataka state quota: KEA NEET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
• Management quota: apply directly at srinivasuniversity.edu.in.
• Carry originals: 10+2 marksheets, NEET scorecard, domicile certificate.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• Minimum 50 percent aggregate in PCB (40 percent for SC/ST).
• Valid NEET UG score mandatory.
• Minimum age: 17 years as on 31 December of admission year.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG; Karnataka-domicile students register for KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
• Participate in Karnataka NEET counselling rounds for state quota BDS seat allotment.
• Management quota applicants apply directly at srinivasuniversity.edu.in.
• Report with original documents for verification at Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences.
• Pay the BDS fee and confirm the seat; collect the admission order.

✓ Opt for this if

• Karnataka-domicile NEET UG qualified students seeking DCI-approved BDS at state quota fee
• Students targeting dental practice or MDS in coastal Karnataka region
• Candidates wanting multi-disciplinary deemed university with clinical exposure
• Students aiming for BDS close to home in Mangaluru at lower state quota fee

✗ Skip if

• Students expecting premier government dental college brand (RGUHS/AIIMS)
• Candidates not qualifying NEET UG or seeking non-NEET dental admission
• Students targeting metro dental placements outside Karnataka after BDS

Srinivas University Mangalore BDS Scholarships 2026

• Karnataka SC/ST students: full fee reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
• NSP scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in; income and merit criteria apply.
• University merit scholarships: apply at srinivasuniversity.edu.in during admission.

Srinivas University Mangalore BDS FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BDS at Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru?

Ans. The total fee for the BDS programme at Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences (Srinivas University), Mangaluru, under the state/government quota is INR 4,80,290 for the five-year programme, payable at INR 96,058 per year. Management quota fees differ. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees and quota-wise fee details at srinivasuniversity.edu.in or the SIDS admission office.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BDS at Srinivas University Mangaluru?

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as subjects, securing a minimum aggregate of 50 percent in PCB. A valid NEET UG score is mandatory. The minimum age is 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year.

Ques. How are BDS seats allotted at Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences?

Ans. State quota BDS seats at Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences are allotted through the KEA Karnataka NEET counselling (kea.kar.nic.in). Management quota seats are filled directly through the college admission office at srinivasuniversity.edu.in. Karnataka-domicile candidates must register for NEET counselling through KEA.

Ques. What clinical training is available in the BDS programme at Srinivas University?

Ans. The BDS programme at Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences includes clinical postings from the second year across departments of oral medicine and radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, conservative dentistry and endodontics, and paediatric and preventive dentistry. The one-year compulsory rotating internship provides comprehensive clinical exposure across all dental specialities.

Ques. What are the career options after BDS from Srinivas University?

Ans. After completing BDS from Srinivas University, Mangaluru, graduates can pursue private dental practice (after MCI/DCI registration), enrol for MDS postgraduate dental specialisation, join dental hospitals or corporate dental chains, work in government dental services through state health department recruitment, or pursue dental research and academics. NEET PG or AIIMS MDS entrance exams are the pathway to postgraduate dental study.