SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad — BDS Fees & Admission 2026
📌 Sattur, Dharwad, Dharwad · Estd 1986 · 100 BDS seats · BDS Colleges in Karnataka
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad offers BDS in Dharwad. 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 SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, established in 1986 under the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society, is a leading private dental institution at Sattur on the Hubli-Dharwad highway. Long affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, it is now a constituent college of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University and is recognised by the Dental Council of India. It offers a 100-seat BDS programme plus MDS specialisations across a large campus. The NAAC-accredited college consistently ranks among India's top dental colleges in NIRF.
Affiliation / approval: Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad (a Karnataka State Private University; the college was previously affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru); Dental Council of India (DCI), Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad, Formerly Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, NAAC accredited.
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara BDS fees in Dharwad (2025-26, official KEA)
BDS fee tiers at SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad 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) | ₹5,11,950 | KEA management quota / COMEDK |
| Other / COMEDK (Q) | ₹6,11,950 | COMEDK / other-state quota |
| NRI (N) | ₹7,11,950 | 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: Pass 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology plus English, meeting the minimum aggregate prescribed for the candidate's category, and a qualified NEET-UG score. Final admission is through counselling (Karnataka KEA 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
Fees, scholarships & funding BDS at SDM
Official fee tiers for SDM are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at SDM 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 Dharwad, which are billed over and above the tuition shown above.
Bds admission 2026 at SDM: 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 SDM at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
- Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to SDM 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) ~92,873 (NEET-UG All-India rank); 88 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 SDM, Dharwad?
SDM 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 Dharwad 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 SDM, 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 SDM 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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