Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences — BDS Fees & Admission 2026

📌 MSR Nagar, New BEL Road, Mathikere, Bangalore · Estd 1991 · 60 BDS seats · BDS Colleges in Karnataka

Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences offers BDS in Bangalore. 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

Quick Answer Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSR Nagar, New BEL Road, Mathikere, Bangalore) offers BDS (5-yr). Per the official KEA 2025-26 structure, the Government/KEA-merit seat is ₹95,308/year; private/management ₹7,44,575/year, NRI ₹10,04,650/year. NEET-UG is required. Confirm fees at counselling.

About Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Dental Sciences is the dental school of M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS), Bangalore. Established in 1991 as M.S. Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital, it was integrated into MSRUAS — a private university created by Karnataka State Act in 2013 — which now grants its degrees. It offers a five-year BDS (four years plus a one-year internship) along with MDS and PhD programmes. The faculty is DCI-recognised, runs a teaching dental hospital, and has consistently featured among NIRF's top dental institutions.

Affiliation / approval: M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (own degree-granting; private university established by Karnataka State Act, 2013) — not RGUHS-affiliated; Dental Council of India (DCI), M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS) — UGC-recognised private university.

M.S.Ramaiah Univerisity BDS fees in Bangalore (2025-26, official KEA)

📊 2025 KEA Round-1 BDS closing rank: General (GM) ~73,735 (NEET-UG All-India rank); 44 seats allotted in Round 1. Reserved-category, COMEDK, management & NRI seats close at higher (numerically larger) ranks, and later/mop-up rounds go higher still. Source: KEA 2025 1st-round seat allotment.

BDS fee tiers at Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied 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)	₹7,44,575	KEA management quota / COMEDK
Other / COMEDK (Q)	₹6,54,650	COMEDK / other-state quota
NRI (N)	₹10,04,650	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

Pass in 10+2 (PUC/12th) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus English, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories), and a qualified NEET-UG score for the admission year. Admission is through merit-based counselling — KEA (Karnataka state quota), MCC (15% All India Quota), COMEDK, and management/NRI quota.
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

Is M.S. Ramaiah's Faculty of Dental Sciences affiliated to RGUHS or a deemed/own university?

The dental college (founded 1991 as M.S. Ramaiah Dental College & Hospital) is now part of M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS), a UGC-recognised private university created by a Karnataka State Act in 2013. MSRUAS itself awards the BDS degree, so it is no longer affiliated to RGUHS.

How do I get BDS admission at M.S. Ramaiah Faculty of Dental Sciences (KEA code D104)?

You need a qualified NEET-UG score. Seats are filled through merit counselling — KEA for Karnataka state quota (college code D104), MCC for the 15% All India Quota, COMEDK, and a management/NRI quota. There is no separate entrance test beyond NEET.

How many BDS seats does M.S. Ramaiah Faculty of Dental Sciences have?

The DCI-recognised annual BDS intake is widely listed as 60 seats (a few sources state 50). Applicants should confirm the current sanctioned intake on the official MSRUAS website and the DCI/National Dental Commission notification before applying.

What is the BDS fee at M.S.Ramaiah Univerisity in Bangalore?

Per the official KEA 2025-26 fee structure, the Government/KEA-merit BDS seat at Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is ₹95,308/year; the management/private seat is ₹7,44,575/year and NRI ₹10,04,650/year. Confirm the current figure during counselling.

Is NEET required for BDS admission here?

Yes — BDS admission in India requires a qualified NEET-UG score. Seats are then filled via Karnataka KEA (state quota), MCC (15% All-India Quota), COMEDK and management/NRI quotas.

Fees, scholarships & funding BDS at Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Official fee tiers for Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences 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 Bangalore, which are billed over and above the tuition shown above.

Bds admission 2026 at Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences: 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 Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences 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) ~73,735 (NEET-UG All-India rank); 44 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 Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore?

Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences 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 Bangalore 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 Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, 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 Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences 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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