BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery or BDS course is an undergraduate course in the field of dentistry.)
The BDS programme basic knowledge and treatment of the dental sciences. The students who dream to have a flourishing career as dentists can take up BDS and fulfil the same. The BDS widens the understanding of dental care and oral health. The BDS programme provides a thorough understanding of the dental procedures and also provides hands-on experience about oral medicine applications.
The students can choose to start their career as dentists in hospitals or polyclinics. If they are entrepreneurs at heart than they can set-up own clinics and start practising
The BDS students will be studying about diverse topics in their BDS programme such as; Embryology, Dental Anatomy, Dental materials, General pathology, General Surgery, Oral Microbiology, Dental Therapeutics and many more
List of Top BDS Colleges in Bangalore
| Duration | 4 Years + 1 Year Internship |
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| Level | Bachelor Programme |
| Mode of Admission | Merit |
| Entrance Exam | UG NEET |
| Eligibility | Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also must have secured 50% marks in PCB |
| Fees |
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| Admission Process |
The students seeking admission to dental colleges affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) should undergo the counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).The candidates seeking admission to BDS should mandatorily qualify NEET-BDS Exam. The NEET-BDS qualified students are required to undergo two types of counselling. The students seeking admission to private deemed universities should undergo counselling conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). |
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Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital(KIMS)
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: VISVESWARAPURA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 22nd Main, 24th Cross, Opp to BDA Complex BSK 2nd Stage, Bangalore-560070, Karnataka, India
Distance:
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science is located in the 'Garden City of Bangalore'. Bangalore has become the new hub of students seeking to pursue further academic studies. Well connected by road, rail and airways, Bangalore offers ample opportunities to the graduates.
Distance from Airport is 37 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 5.1 km -
Dr. MR Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: 1/36, Cline Road, Cooke Town, Bangalore 560 005 Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 31 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 7.8 km -
KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences- Bangalore
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB. NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: KLE Society's Institute of Dental Sciences # 20, Yeshwanthpur Suburb, II Stage, Tumkur Road, Bangalore - 560 022. Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 34 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 11.5 km -
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB. NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: 82 EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560 066, Karnataka - INDIA
Distance:
The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 40.4 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 22.2 km -
RajaRajeswari Dental College and Hospital
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and pass in English in XII std or equivalent Exam. Age should complete 17 years by 31st December of admission year. NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: RajaRajeswari Dental College & Hospital No.14, Ramohalli Cross, Kumbalgodu, Bengaluru - 560 074, Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 61.8 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 18.8 km -
The Oxford Dental College
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/PDC/10+2 or equivalent with Science subject PCB and English 50% marks in aggregate (40% marks in case of SC/ST Karnataka candidates only). Must have completed 17 years of age by 31st December of the year of admission. Candidate should be medically fit. NEET Qualifying Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: 10th milestone,Bommanahalli, Hosur road, Bangalore 560068
Distance:
College is located well connected to bus stations.
College is 15.3 km away from satallite bus station and 13.5 Km from Majestic(Central Railway Station, Bangalore(SBC))
Airport to the college is 44.4 kms -
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital(BIDS)
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Should have passed the two years Pre-University Examination of Pre-University Board of Karnataka with English and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually* also. NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: Hosur Main Road, Lakkasandra Adjacent to Nimhan’s Convention Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560027.
Distance:
Brindavan Group of Institution is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 40.4 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 6.5 km -
Krishnadevaraya Dental College
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: Krishnadevaraya College Of Dental Sciences & Hospital Krishnadevaraya Nagar, Hunasamaranahalli, International Airport Road, Bengaluru – 562157, Karnataka
Distance:
- The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
- The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 15.5 km
- The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 24 km
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Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: A candidate shall be eligible to join the BDS course if he /she has passed the two-year Pre-University Examination of Karnataka’s Pre-University Board (or equivalent qualifying examination of other recognised boards) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as one of the languages of study. He/she should have appeared and qualified in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Candidate shall have obtained not less than 50% of the aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together, and a pass in the English language in the qualifying examination, or any other examination recognised as equivalent by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka.
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore 560 078, Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The College is located in the residentioal area of Bangalore, well connected to Railways, Airways and Bus Connectivity.
Distance from Central Railways is Aprox. of 10 km.
Distance from Kempegowda International Airport is Approx. of 45 Km. -
JSS Dental College and Hospital- Mysore
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: A candidate shall be eligible to join the BDS course if he /she has passed the two-year Pre-University Examination of Karnataka’s Pre-University Board (or equivalent qualifying examination of other recognised boards) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as one of the languages of study. He/she should have appeared and qualified in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year Internship
Campus Location: Mysore Bangalore road, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Bannimantap, Mysuru, Karnataka 570015
Distance:
The College is 150 km from Bangalore.
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AJ Institute of Dental Sciences
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: A candidate shall be eligible to join the BDS course if he /she has passed the two-year Pre-University Examination of Karnataka’s Pre-University Board (or equivalent qualifying examination of other recognised boards) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as one of the languages of study. He/she should have appeared and qualified in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year Internship
Campus Location: NH-66, Near Kuntikana Road, Kuntikana, Mangalore, Karnataka 575004
Distance:
The college is 355 km from Bangalore.
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RV Dental College
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - [RGUHS]
Eligibility: A candidate for admission to BDS course must have passed individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste , Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination be 40% instead of 50% as above and must have passing marks in English. NEET is mandatory.
Duration: 4 Years and one year of internship
Campus Location: CA-37, 24th Main, JP Nagar, ITI Layout, 1st Phase, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078
Distance:
The college is well conneceted to Bus Stations Railway Stations & airport
Distance from Airport is 43.7km
Distance from Majestic(Central Railway Station(SBC)) is 10.7 km -
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB. NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: Bapuji Dental College and Hospital MCC B Block, MCC, Davanagere, Karnataka 577004
Distance:
The college is 270 km from Bangalore.
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Navodaya Dental College and Hospital
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: A candidate shall be eligible to join the BDS course if he /she has passed the two-year Pre-University Examination of Karnataka’s Pre-University Board (or equivalent qualifying examination of other recognised boards) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as one of the languages of study. He/she should have appeared and qualified in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Duration: 4 Year+1 Year internship,Full Time,Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Ashok Nagar, Raichur, Karnataka 584102
Distance:
The college is located in Raichur which is 408.4 km from Bangalore.
The college is 182 km from Hyderabad Airport.
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KVG Dental College
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: A candidate shall be eligible to join the BDS course if he /she has passed the two-year Pre-University Examination of Karnataka’s Pre-University Board (or equivalent qualifying examination of other recognised boards) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as one of the languages of study. He/she should have appeared and qualified in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Duration: 4 Years+1 Year internship,Full Time,Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Kurunjibhag, Sullia, Karnataka 574327.
Distance:
- The college is located in Sullia which is 301.5 km from Bangalore and 87.8 km from Mangalore.
- The distance from Mangalore Airport is 94.3 km.
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SJM Dental College and Hospital
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of BDS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Dental College. PG NEET Qualification mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: S.J.M Dental College and Hospital P.B Road Chitradurga 577501, Karnataka
Distance:
The college is 203 km from bangalore.
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Al-Ameen Dental College
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: Al-Ameen Dental College, Bijapur- 586108,Karnataka,India
Distance:
- The college is located in Bijapur which is 527.4 km from Bangalore and 554.9 km from Mangalore.
- The college is well connected to Bus,Railway and Airport.
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Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Minimum eligibility for a candidate to pursue BDS course is he/ she should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages. He / she has to obtain minimum 50% of aggregate marks or equivalent grade in the optional subjects. In case of the candidates belonging to minority caste category, the minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be 40% of the aggregate in the optional subjects. Students from Outside Karnataka state have to obtain Eligibility certificate from RGUHS and submit at the time of admission. He/ She shall complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission. NEET is mandatory.
Duration: 4 Years+1 Year,Full Time,Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Holebenavalli, Karnataka 577222.
Distance:
- The college is located in Holebenavalli which is 306.2 km from Bangalore and 198.6 km from Mangalore.
- The college is well connected to Bus,Railway and Airport.
RGUHS colleges
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MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Dental Council of India
Eligibility: A candidate shall be eligible to join the BDS course if he /she has passed the two-year Pre-University Examination of Karnataka’s Pre-University Board (or equivalent qualifying examination of other recognised boards) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as one of the languages of study. He/she should have appeared and qualified in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Duration: 4 years + 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: University House, Gnanagangothri Campus New BEL Road, M S R Nagar, Bangalore Karnataka, INDIA - 560 054.
Distance:
The University is well connected with Airport, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport: 30.2kms
Distance from City Bus stand: 7.1kms -
KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences - Belgaum
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed-to-be-University)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences J.N. Medical College Campus, Nehrunagar, Belagavi - 590010 Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The college is 503 km from bangalore.
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Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Yenepoya University, Deemed To Be University
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB. NEET Eligibility Mandatory
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: University Road, Yenepoya University Campus, Deralakatte, Karnataka 575018
Distance:
The college is located 345 km from Bangalore
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AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: NITTE University
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also 50% marks in PCB. NEET Eligibility mandatory*
Duration: 4 years plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Campus Location: A B shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte, Mangaluru - 575018
Distance:
The college is 355 km from Bangalore
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Sri Siddhartha Dental College
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Course name: BDS
Affiliation: Sri Siddhartha University,Deemed University.
Eligibility: The candidate should have passed in the second year Pre-University or 12th standard or Equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry & Biology and optional subjects and English as one of the language. It is mandatory, that the candidate has obtained not less then 50% of the aggregate marks or equivalent grade in the optional subjects is eligible for admission. (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category ) He/She shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year for Admission to BDS Course. NEET is mandatory.
Duration: 4 Years+1 Year internship,Full Time,Graduation programme
Campus Location: Agalakote, B.H. Road, Tumakuru, Karnataka 572107
Distance:
- The college is located in Tumakuru which is 76.9 km from Bangalore.
- Distance from Airport is 72.3 km from college.
- The college is well connected to Bus and Railway.
Other Universities colleges
Career Scope of BDS
BDS students have great opportunities in the field. A large number of hospitals and polyclinics hire BDS professionals. After completion of the BDS course, the professionals can take up MDS and pursue their desired specializations.
BDS students can start their clinics and start practising. If interested in research the BDS graduates can take up MDS and join research centres and take up research in oral and dental sciences.
Some of the careers after BDS are:
- Medical Writer
- Oral Pathologist
- Dentist
- Dental Health Consultant
- Lecturers
Placements for BDS
Some of the top Recruiters for BDS graduates are:
- Apollo Hospitals
- Fortis Healthcare
- Columbia Asia
- Aster Healthcare
- AIIMS
- Wockhardt Hospitals
- Hosmet Hospitals
- Fiabila India
- Prime Dental Products
- Teidental Pvt Ltd
The top recruiters for dental sciences are majorly Government and Private Hospitals, Medical Research Centres, Dental colleges and Dental Equipment Manufacturers. The BDS students can find ample job opportunities in different organisations
