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A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences — BDS Fees & Admission 2026
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences is a private dental college at Kuntikana in Mangaluru, admitting BDS students through Karnataka’s KEA counselling on a NEET-UG score. The 2026-27 published annual government-quota fee is ₹95,308; the private category is ₹5,77,950 and management and NRI are ₹6,11,950 each.
On the number that decides it: General Merit closed at All-India rank 1,34,615 in the final result for Round 2 of 2026. Every figure here returns below beside the document it came from and the date we read it.
By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor
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How we source the numbers: college and regulator documents establish identity and intake; KEA documents establish the year, category, fees and rank records. Historical closing ranks describe a completed round, not a promise of admission. Read the official sources.
College Snapshot
BDS · Kuntikana, Mangaluru · Established 2002 · KEA D556
The institute describes a 100-seat BDS intake; KEA’s 2026 Round 2 list contains 100 records for D556. Round 2 2026: 100 published records across 22 categories.
About A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences
The institute’s President’s message identifies Dr. A.J. Shetty. This profile covers the dental college and its BDS course; medical-college MBBS fees and cutoffs are separate.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute Name | A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences |
| Also Known As | A.J. Dental Mangalore |
| Institute Type | Private; not a government college. Affiliated to RGUHS, Bengaluru. The institute describes a 100-seat BDS intake; KEA’s 2026 Round 2 list contains 100 records for D556. |
| Established | 2002 |
| Location | Kuntikana, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004 |
| Degree Offered | BDS — official college information |
| Exams Accepted | NEET-UG; qualification and KEA category eligibility are separate requirements. |
| Institute Code | D556 — use the KEA code to identify the college during option entry and when reading allotment results. |
| Official Website | ajids.edu.in |
Official source: College website.
Official source: Intake / permission evidence.
A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences is at Kuntikana, Mangaluru. Its official academic page confirms affiliation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and Dental Council of India recognition. KEA’s fee document classifies D556 as Minority (L,R); the separate MU category in the allotment list has its own eligibility requirements.
BDS fee structure and annual cost (2026-27)
In one line: The 2026-27 published annual government-quota fee is ₹95,308. Private is ₹5,77,950; management and NRI are ₹6,11,950 each.
| Fee category | Annual fee (2026-27) | Allotment route |
|---|---|---|
| Government / KEA-merit | ₹95,308 | Government-share category through KEA |
| Private (P) | ₹5,77,950 | KEA private-share categories |
| Management / Others (Q) | ₹6,11,950 | KEA OTH category |
| NRI (N) | ₹6,11,950 | KEA NRI category |
Official source: KEA Dental College-Wise Fee Structure 2026-27, order MED 207 RGU 2026 dated 14 August 2026.
Read the fee category on the allotment letter before comparing prices. These are annual figures, not a complete course quotation. Do not multiply them by the course duration or infer a hostel, mess, deposit or internship-year bill from them.
Private and management are separate fee columns at A.J. Dental. Combining them hides a ₹34,000 annual difference. Four academic years plus internship is the course duration; it is not evidence that an annual fee is charged five times.
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BDS cut off — KEA 2026 Round 2 final result
In one line: GM closed at AIR 1,34,615 across 8 records; the complete college entry has 100 records in 22 categories.
| Category code | Records | Opening AIR | Closing AIR | Course fee in the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 8 | 1,00,297 | 1,34,615 | ₹95,308 |
| GMR | 2 | 1,37,402 | 1,42,105 | ₹95,308 |
| 2BG | 1 | 1,42,552 | 1,42,552 | ₹95,308 |
| 3BG | 1 | 1,44,423 | 1,44,423 | ₹95,308 |
| 2AG | 2 | 1,39,455 | 1,47,406 | ₹95,308 |
| 3BR | 1 | 1,51,211 | 1,51,211 | ₹95,308 |
| 2AR | 1 | 1,55,287 | 1,55,287 | ₹95,308 |
| 3AG | 1 | 1,72,691 | 1,72,691 | ₹95,308 |
| GMH | 1 | 2,07,214 | 2,07,214 | ₹95,308 |
| S3G | 1 | 2,08,563 | 2,08,563 | ₹95,308 |
| GMK | 1 | 2,42,294 | 2,42,294 | ₹95,308 |
| S3R | 1 | 2,55,704 | 2,55,704 | ₹95,308 |
| S2G | 1 | 2,57,372 | 2,57,372 | ₹95,308 |
| 3BH | 1 | 2,72,911 | 2,72,911 | ₹95,308 |
| 1G | 1 | 2,83,049 | 2,83,049 | ₹95,308 |
| OPN | 7 | 1,83,339 | 3,21,168 | ₹5,77,950 |
| S1G | 1 | 3,62,688 | 3,62,688 | ₹95,308 |
| GMP | 31 | 3,24,963 | 6,52,298 | ₹5,77,950 |
| OTH | 17 | 3,58,587 | 6,78,951 | ₹6,11,950 |
| NRI | 3 | 4,95,819 | 11,39,206 | ₹6,11,950 |
| MU | 13 | 6,63,411 | 11,69,544 | ₹5,77,950 |
| GMPH | 4 | 7,15,743 | 11,86,816 | ₹5,77,950 |
Official source: KEA UGNEET-2026 Dental 2nd Round Final Seat Allotment List, 16 September 2026.
The table is calculated from every matching college-code record in the published list, including entries retained or reported from an earlier round where the document carries that status. It is not a count of newly joined students. “Final” means the final result of Round 2, not the last round of the entire counselling year.
GM is General Merit; OPN is the open/private share and OTH is the management/other category. Other codes must be read with KEA’s category eligibility rules. Reserved and minority categories are not interchangeable with open categories. A larger closing AIR in one category does not make it available to an ineligible applicant.
Closing ranks depend on vacancies, preferences and eligible candidates. Later rounds can move in either direction, and a prior-year rank does not guarantee a seat. Compare the same course, category, authority, year and round.
Intake and allotment records
In one line: The institute describes a 100-seat BDS intake; KEA’s 2026 Round 2 list contains 100 records for D556.
The 2026 Round 2 list contains 100 records for D556. Permission is the approved capacity for its stated academic session; a counselling list is a snapshot of allocations. Neither a round count nor its difference from capacity establishes a current vacancy.
Official source: College / regulator intake record.
Official source: KEA UGNEET-2026 Dental 2nd Round Final Seat Allotment List, 16 September 2026.
A.J. Dental Mangalore vs other Karnataka BDS colleges
In one line: compare the same GM category in KEA Round 2, 2026; this is a historical rank comparison, not a college-quality ranking.
| College | GM closing AIR | Course fee in allotment list |
|---|---|---|
| A.J. Dental, Mangaluru (D556) | 1,34,615 | ₹95,308 |
| AME Dental, Raichur (D446) | 2,23,171 | ₹95,308 |
Official source: KEA UGNEET-2026 Dental 2nd Round Final Seat Allotment List, 16 September 2026.
A lower closing rank records a more selective result in that category and round. It does not establish better teaching, hospital exposure or outcomes. Use location, the applicable fee category and a campus visit alongside these ranks.
BDS eligibility and counselling route
In one line: qualify NEET-UG and meet the course’s qualifying-examination and KEA category requirements.
The qualifying examination must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English under the applicable admission rules. Read the current NEET bulletin and KEA information bulletin for age, category and documentary conditions before registration.
Official source: NTA NEET-UG information.
For A.J. Dental, use KEA UGNEET counselling, college code D556, for government, private, management and NRI categories. COMEDK is not the admission route for this BDS college. The MCC 15% AIQ route for government dental colleges must not be applied to this private college.
Official source: KEA UGNEET official notices and information bulletin.
Documents and reporting
In one line: prepare NEET and qualifying-examination records, then follow the checklist attached to your allotted category.
Keep your NEET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 date-of-birth proof, Class 12 marks and passing records, photo ID and photographs ready. Reserved, minority, NRI and Karnataka eligibility claims require their applicable supporting documents. After allotment, use the authority’s reporting instructions and college checklist for originals, certificates and payment proof.
The documents required depend on your category; a general checklist cannot replace the authority’s instructions. Retain copies and official receipts.
Official source: KEA UGNEET information bulletin and reporting instructions.
How to apply for BDS
In one line: NEET qualification → KEA registration and verification → option entry → allotment and reporting.
- Qualify NEET-UG and check your eligibility for the seat category.
- Register with KEA and complete the required document verification.
- Enter the college code D556 with the correct course and fee category; order preferences according to the choices you would accept.
- Read the round’s acceptance, upgrade and exit conditions before choosing an option.
- Follow the allotment letter’s payment and reporting instructions and retain receipts.
For changing registration and reporting windows, use KEA’s current official notice page.
Course duration, internship and further study
In one line: BDS comprises four academic years plus a one-year internship.
Graduation, internship completion and the applicable professional registration requirements are separate stages. Further study requires its own eligibility and entrance process; the degree does not guarantee a job, postgraduate seat or overseas licence.
Official source: College curriculum / statutory course regulations.
Official sources
Use the academic year and quota beside each figure. Intake permission, annual fees and historical allotment results answer different questions.
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A.J. Dental Mangalore: frequently asked questions
Is A.J. Dental Mangalore a government or private college?
It is a private BDS college in Kuntikana, Mangaluru. A government-share fee is a category of seat in this private college; it does not make the institution a government college.
What is the KEA code for A.J. Dental Mangalore?
D556. Match the college code, course and category when entering preferences or checking an allotment result.
What is the BDS fee at A.J. Dental Mangalore?
The 2026-27 published annual government-quota fee is ₹95,308. Private is ₹5,77,950; management and NRI are ₹6,11,950 each.
What was the GM cutoff at A.J. Dental Mangalore?
In KEA’s 2026 Round 2 final result, GM opening AIR was 1,00,297 and closing AIR was 1,34,615 across 8 records. These are historical allotment ranks, not qualifying marks or guaranteed future thresholds.
How many records are in the Round 2 allotment list?
The 2026 Round 2 result contains 100 records for D556, across 22 categories. Reported or retained entries may be included; this is not a count of new admissions or current vacancies.
How many BDS seats does the college have?
The institute describes a 100-seat BDS intake; KEA’s 2026 Round 2 list contains 100 records for D556. Always read the academic session on the permission document separately from the counselling-round count.
Is NEET required for BDS admission?
Yes. A qualified NEET-UG score and the applicable course and category eligibility are required. A management or NRI fee category does not waive NEET.
Which authority handles admission to this college?
KEA handles the college categories described here under code D556. Do not use COMEDK or assume MCC’s government-college 15% AIQ route applies to this private dental college.
Are private and management fees the same at A.J. Dental?
No. KEA’s 2026-27 fee table lists private at ₹5,77,950 and management at ₹6,11,950 per year, a ₹34,000 difference. NRI is also ₹6,11,950. Check the P, Q or N fee category rather than grouping every non-government seat as management.
Can I multiply A.J.’s annual BDS fee by five?
The official course structure is four academic years plus one year of internship. This duration does not prove five annual fee instalments. Use an official year-wise payment schedule for a course-total calculation rather than multiplying the annual KEA fee.
What does the MU category mean for an A.J. Dental applicant?
KEA’s D556 fee record classifies the institution as Minority (L,R), and its Round 2 result includes 13 MU records with closing AIR 11,69,544. Eligibility for that category must be established under KEA’s rules; its closing rank cannot be used by every applicant.
Where is the college located?
Kuntikana, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004. Use the official college website for campus contact details and directions.
What is the OPN cutoff at A.J. Dental?
In KEA’s 2026 Round 2 final result, OPN has 7 records, opening AIR 1,83,339 and closing AIR 3,21,168. The printed course fee is ₹5,77,950. GMP, OTH and NRI have different rows and must not be substituted for OPN.
Where can I find current counselling dates?
Use KEA’s current UGNEET notice page for registration, option entry, allotment and reporting instructions. Historical cutoff dates identify the source round and are not application deadlines.
How does A.J. Dental compare with AME Dental Raichur on GM?
KEA’s 2026 Round 2 GM closing AIR was 1,34,615 for A.J. Dental Mangaluru and 2,23,171 for AME Dental Raichur. Both printed ₹95,308 for government-share records. Compare their location and applicable private-category fees separately; this is not a quality ranking.
How long is the course?
BDS has four academic years plus one year of internship. Professional registration follows the applicable requirements after course and internship completion.
- Data Sources: KEA 2026-27 dental fees and 2026 Round 2 final allotment records; college and regulator documents for identity and intake. Sources are linked beside the figures.
- Verification: Figures can change. Verify the relevant academic year, quota and official instructions at the college website before admission or payment.
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