A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences — BDS Fees & Admission 2026
📌 Kuntikana, Mangalore · Estd 2002 · 100 BDS seats · BDS Colleges in Karnataka
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences offers BDS in Mangalore. Official KEA 2025-26 fees, eligibility & admission below. NEET-UG required.
By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor · Reviewed by Shijin Joy, Admissions Lead · Updated 27 June 2026
About A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences is a private linguistic-minority dental college in Kuntikana, Mangaluru, established in 2002 under the Laxmi Memorial Education Trust founded by educationist A.J. Shetty. Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and approved by the Dental Council of India, it offers a 100-seat BDS programme plus MDS specialities. The college operates a large attached dental hospital on the A.J. Group campus, providing clinical training in coastal Karnataka. NEET-UG qualification is mandatory for admission.
Affiliation / approval: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru; Dental Council of India (DCI), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
A.J. BDS fees in Mangalore (2025-26, official KEA)
BDS fee tiers at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences per the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) 2025-26 fee structure (per year, incl. RGUHS registration):
| Quota | Annual fee (2025-26) | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Government / KEA-merit (NEET) | ₹95,308 | KEA state-quota seat |
| Private / Management (P) | ₹5,77,950 | KEA management quota / COMEDK |
| Other / COMEDK (Q) | ₹6,11,950 | COMEDK / other-state quota |
| NRI (N) | ₹6,11,950 | NRI quota |
💡 The Government/KEA-merit seat is the cheapest route (₹95,308/yr, uniform across Karnataka private dental colleges); management/COMEDK & NRI tiers cost more. Source: KEA provisional BDS fee structure 2025-26. Confirm the current figure at counselling.
BDS eligibility
- BDS: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (minimum 50% aggregate in PCB; 40% for SC/ST/OBC) plus a qualified NEET-UG score. Karnataka admissions are through KEA (state quota, college code D556), MCC (15% All India Quota), COMEDK, and management/NRI seats.
- Admission requires a qualified NEET-UG score — there is no BDS admission without NEET.
- Indian nationals; age & category norms as per DCI / RGUHS / Karnataka rules.
How to get BDS admission
Qualify NEET-UG, then participate in counselling: Karnataka KEA (state-quota merit seats), MCC (15% All-India Quota), COMEDK and the college's management / NRI quota. Government and KEA-merit seats are filled purely on NEET rank — no donation. Management & NRI seats are also NEET-qualified — beware agents promising "guaranteed" seats for cash.
Career & scope after BDS
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a 5-year programme (4 years + 1-year rotating internship) leading to registration as a dental surgeon. Graduates work in dental clinics & hospitals, set up private practice, pursue MDS specialisations (orthodontics, endodontics, oral & maxillofacial surgery, etc.), or roles in public health, academia and dental research; many also pursue licensure abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Fees, scholarships & funding BDS at A.J.
Official fee tiers for A.J. are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at A.J. and is allotted purely on merit — so a strong rank is the single best way to cut your cost. For management or NRI seats, plan funding early: education loans are available from SBI (Scholar Loan), HDFC Credila, Axis and most banks via the Vidya Lakshmi portal, often covering tuition plus hostel. Reserved-category students (SC/ST/OBC/Category-1) can claim Karnataka fee-reimbursement and post-matric scholarships through the Social Welfare / Backward Classes departments, and EWS and central-sector scholarships further reduce the net cost. Budget separately for hostel, mess and one-time charges in Mangalore, which are billed over and above the tuition shown above.
Bds admission 2026 at A.J.: step by step
- Meet the eligibility (10+2 with the required subjects) and qualify NEET-UG.
- Register for NEET-UG followed by KEA (state quota), MCC (15% AIQ), COMEDK counselling and pay the counselling fee/deposit.
- Fill your choice list carefully — list A.J. at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
- Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to A.J. within the deadline.
- Carry originals: 10th/12th marksheets, NEET admit card & scorecard, ID, category & domicile certificates and the fee payment.
Admission is through NEET-UG followed by KEA (state quota), MCC (15% AIQ), COMEDK and management/NRI quotas. 📊 2025 KEA Round-1 BDS closing rank: General (GM) ~81,864 (NEET-UG All-India rank); 90 seats allotted in Round 1. Reserved-category, COMEDK, management & NRI seats close at higher (numerically lar A round-by-round upgrade plan matters — many applicants lose a better seat by mis-ordering choices, so shortlist with the actual cut-off trend in mind.
Why choose A.J., Mangalore?
A.J. gives students hands-on clinical/practical exposure through its attached teaching facilities and a structured internship, which is what employers and PG-entrance examiners value most. Studying in Mangalore adds the advantage of a established healthcare-education ecosystem, peer hospitals for postings, coaching for licensure/PG entrances, and good transport connectivity for students from across Karnataka and other states. When you shortlist A.J., weigh the fee tier you qualify for, the campus and hospital infrastructure, faculty strength and the internship stipend — not just the brand name.
After BDS: internship, registration & higher studies
The programme includes a compulsory rotating internship, after which graduates register with the Dental Council of India (DCI) and the state dental council to practise. From there the common paths are MDS specialisations (orthodontics, endodontics, oral & maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics and more), or going straight into work — typical roles include clinical dentistry in hospitals and private practice, MDS specialisation, public-health dentistry, academia, and licensure abroad. Many A.J. graduates also prepare during internship for PG-entrance exams or overseas licensure, so it pays to plan that timeline from the first year rather than the last.
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