DSCDS BDS FAQs
Ques. What is the BDS fee under government quota at Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences?
Ans. The government quota tuition fee at DSCDS is INR 95,308 per year. For the 4 academic years of the BDS programme, the total government quota tuition comes to INR 3,81,232. This fee is subject to revision each year by the State Level Fee Determination Committee and applies only to seats allotted through KEA counselling under the government quota category.
Ques. What NEET-UG percentile is needed for BDS admission at DSCDS?
Ans. General category candidates must secure at least the 50th percentile in NEET-UG to be eligible for BDS admission. The actual cutoff rank at DSCDS varies each year based on the KEA counselling rank list, the total number of applicants, and category-wise seat availability. Candidates are advised to check previous-year KEA closing ranks for a realistic benchmark.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available at Dayanand Sagar Dental College Bangalore?
Ans. DSCDS has an annual intake of 60 BDS seats distributed across government quota, private quota, and NRI quota categories. All seat allotments are done through KEA counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority, based on the candidate’s NEET-UG rank, category, and Karnataka domicile status.
Ques. What documents are required during KEA counselling for BDS at DSCDS?
Ans. During KEA counselling for BDS admission, candidates must submit the NEET-UG 2026 scorecard, class 10 and 12 mark sheets and pass certificates, a Karnataka domicile or residence certificate, category certificate if applicable, transfer certificate from the last attended institution, and recent passport-sized photographs. Both originals and self-attested copies must be carried to the KEA reporting centre at the time of allotment.
Ques. What are the career options after completing BDS from Dayanand Sagar Dental College?
Ans. BDS graduates from DSCDS can register with the Karnataka State Dental Council and practise as licensed dental surgeons, set up independent clinics, or work in dental hospitals and corporate dental chains. Those seeking specialisation can appear in NEET-MDS to pursue a two or three year MDS programme in areas like orthodontics, oral surgery, or prosthodontics. Government dental officer positions in Karnataka health services are also open to RGUHS-affiliated BDS degree holders.
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