
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore
About the College
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences (DSCDS) is one of Bangalore’s top private dental colleges, offering world-class dental education since its establishment. The college is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI). With a strong focus on academic excellence, clinical exposure, and modern infrastructure, DSCDS is a preferred choice among aspiring dentists across India.
Courses Offered
DSCDS offers undergraduate and postgraduate dental programs with hands-on clinical training.
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Duration: 5 Years (including 1-year internship)
- Annual Intake: 100 Seats
- Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) – Specializations include:
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Prosthodontics
- Periodontology
- Orthodontics
- Conservative Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Public Health Dentistry
Eligibility Criteria
- BDS: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and qualified in NEET-UG.
- MDS: BDS degree from a DCI-recognized institution and qualified in NEET-MDS.
Admission Process
- BDS
- Appear for NEET-UG:
- Register for Karnataka State Counseling (KEA)
- Document Verification.
- Choice Filling & Seat Allotment
- Admission Confirmation
- For Management/NRI Quota Seats
- Apply directly through the college or authorized consultants.
- Submit NEET scorecard and NRI documents if applicable.
- Admission is subject to KEA approval.
- MDS
- NEET-MDS Registration and Examination: NBE official website.
- Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Counseling:
- Register for the KEA counseling at KEA official website.
- Participate in document verification and choice filling.
- Seats are allotted based on NEET-MDS ranks during the counseling rounds.
- Seat Allotment and College Reporting:
- Upon seat allotment, download the allotment letter from the KEA portal.
- Report to DSCDS within the stipulated time frame with the necessary documents and fees to confirm admission.
Fee Structure (Approximate)
- BDS
Government Quota | Private Quota | NRI Quota |
₹97,350/year | ₹3.5–4 Lakhs/year | ₹6–7 Lakhs/year |
- MDS
Private Quota Fees (Per Annum)
Specialization | Annual Fee (INR) |
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | ₹6,81,434 |
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | ₹6,81,434 |
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | ₹6,81,434 |
Prosthodontics | ₹6,81,434 |
Periodontics | ₹6,81,434 |
Oral Medicine & Radiology | ₹6,81,434 |
Public Health Dentistry | ₹6,81,434 |
NRI Quota Fees
Specialization | Annual Fee (INR) |
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontic | ₹20,44,302 |
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | ₹20,44,302 |
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | ₹20,44,302 |
Prosthodontics | ₹20,44,302 |
Periodontics | ₹20,44,302 |
Oral Medicine & Radiology | ₹20,44,302 |
Public Health Dentistry | ₹20,44,302 |
Government Quota Fees (Per Annum)
Specialization | Annual Fee (INR) |
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | ₹3,72,826 |
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | ₹3,72,826 |
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | ₹3,72,826 |
Prosthodontics | ₹3,72,826 |
Periodontics | ₹3,72,826 |
Oral Medicine & Radiology | ₹3,72,826 |
Public Health Dentistry | ₹3,72,826 |
Campus Facilities
- Modern dental labs and clinics
- Digital radiography and simulation centers
- Hostel with mess facilities
- Sports, library, Wi-Fi-enabled campus
- Internships and clinical rotations in top hospitals
Why Choose DSCDS?
- Highly qualified faculty
- Excellent academic results
- Advanced infrastructure
- Comprehensive patient inflow for clinical exposure
- Good placement support for postgraduates