The candidate must have passed the Higher Secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary examination. The student must have obtained 50% marks in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have qualifying marks in English. For SC, ST or OBC, the minimum marks shall be 40%. Criteria are subjected to change as per the notifications of state/central government or order from supreme/high court.

The candidate must complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the BDS course. Only NEET qualified candidates are eligible for admission in the BDS course at Kalka Dental College.