KCDS or the Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital is a private institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and was established in 1992. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Karnataka and recognized by the Dental Council of India. KCDS has been ranked among the Top Dental Colleges in India as per the MRDA Survey by the India Today Group. The college is spread over an area of 133 acres. The institute has a 20 bedded hospital with fully equipped OT and ICU. 

KCDS offers BDS and MDS courses and admissions to these courses are based on the results of the NEET, and NEET-PG exams for undergraduate and postgraduate courses respectively. Inquiries for admissions are done online, and only candidates who have qualified for NEET are eligible.

Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Quick Facts 

  • 5 consecutive years of being ranked among the top dental colleges in India Today's poll of best dental colleges in the country. 
  • 6 Gold Medals secured in BDS RGUHS Examinations. 
  • 3 Gold Medals secured in MDS RGUHS Examinations.
  • 22 University Ranks in BDS (2017 batch) RGUHS Examinations 
  • 11 University Ranks in MDS (2019 batch) RGUHS Examinations 

Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1992 | Private
Affiliated To Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Approved By Dental Council of India
Courses Offered BDS, MDS
Entrance exam NEET and NEET-PG
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance Based
Official Website https://www.kcdsh.org/ 

Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Courses

The KCDSH offers Bachelor's and Master's of Dental Surgery.

Course Details
BDS

Duration: 4 years and 1 year of internship (total 5 years)
Eligibility: Minimum qualification PUC 2nd year/12thStd/Equivalent Examination with English one of the languages mandatory. Minimum of 50% as aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC/category candidates & 45% for Physically disabled Candidates)
Selection Criteria: Entrance-Based (NEET-UG)
MDS Duration: 3 years
Specializations: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Periodontology, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Microbiology, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge, Public Health Dentistry
Eligibility: BDS degree from affiliated to any university established by the Law of India recognized by the Dental Council of India and the Government of India. The Candidate must have completed the 'Compulsory Rotating Internship' or complete it on or before 31st March of the year he/she is taking admission. Age limit for in-service candidates is 48, No age limit for non-service candidates. Candidates with Dental Degree outside India should have qualified in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) - Screening Test conducted by the Nation Board of Education/DCI
Selection Criteria: Entrance-Based (NEET-PG)

Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Seat Matrix & Fees

Details of the Seat Matrix & Fee Structure for BDS Course are given below:

Category of Admission

Percentage of Seat Sharing

Total Seats
Govt. Seats 35% of total Intake 21
Private Seats 45% of total Intake 27
NRI/Foreign Quota  15% of total Intake 9
Management  05% of total Intake 3
Category of Admission Tuition Fee Per Annum Addition Fee
Govt. Seats INR 83, 358 University Fees/Lab Fees/Miscellaneous Fixed by Directorate of Medical Education, Bangalore
Private Seats INR 4,00,000
NRI/Foreign Quota INR 5,50, 000
Management INR 5,50, 000

Details of the Seat Matrix & Fee Structure for MDS Course are given below:

Tuition fees (Rs.)
Pre/Para/Clinical Subject Government (G) Private (P) NRI (N) Other (O)
Clinical MDS. Oral Surgery INR 3,57,076 INR 60,5176 INR 13,00,000 0
Clinical MDS. Oral Medicine 0 0
Clinical MDS. Periodontics INR 7,50,000 0
Clinical MDS. Orthodontics INR 12,40,000 INR 12,40,000
Clinical MDS. Paedodontics INR 9,40,000 0
Clinical MDS. Conservative Dentistry INR 13,40,000 INR 13,40,000
Clinical MDS. Prosthodontics 0 INR 11,00,000
Clinical MDS. Oral Pathology 0 0
Clinical Public Health Dentistry 0 0

Category of Admission Tuition Fee Per Annum  Additional Fee
Govt. Seats INR 83,358 University Fees/Lab Fees/Miscellaneous Fixed by Directorate of Medical Education, Bangalore
Private Seats INR 4,25,000
NRI/Foreign Quota INR 5,00,000
Management INR 5,00,000

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Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Admissions

Admissions to KCDSH are done via counselling sessions undertaken by the MCC and Karnataka State. 15% of the All India Quota seats are allotted by the MCC and the rest of the 85% by the respective state.

How to Apply?

For All India Counselling

  • Candidates who have been given the “qualified” result for both NEET UG and NEET PG exams are eligible for counselling.
  • For the All-India Quota, candidates have to register themselves on the MCC website.
  • Depending on the counselling schedule released by the MCC, candidates have to show up for counselling and opt for their preferred institute/subject (for PG).
  • Candidates will be allotted seats according to their rank and choices.
  • Post allotment, the candidate can proceed to undertake admissions at the college.

For Karnataka State Counselling

  • Eligible candidates have to register themselves on the official website
  • Under the “Admissions” tab, they will find the UG NEET and PG NEET links for registration.
  • After registering themselves, candidates have to fill in the application form and pay the application fee.
  • Post submission of the form, candidates are advised to keep 2 printouts of the form for future reference.
  • Candidates will be called in for counselling depending on the schedule, and seats will be allotted based on merit and choice of college.
  • After allotment, candidates can proceed with final admissions.

Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Facilities 

  • Hostels: There are 4 boys’ hostels and 2 girls’ hostels on the campus, with an additional girls’ hostel under construction. These accommodate 640 boys and 300 girls. With round-the-clock security arrangements, the hostels also have various other facilities such as guest rooms, reading rooms, indoor games, and a gymnasium. 

  • Library: The KCDSH library consists of a vast collection of Indian and International standard textbooks and journals. Additionally, the digital section contains multiple E-journals. During exam season, the library functions outside the usual timings for convenience to students.

  • Transport: KCDSH makes travel easy for its students and faculty in different parts of the city by offering a fleet of college buses. Travel passes are issued to those who are interested.

  • Canteen: The KCDSH campus has a Canteen that offers both South Indian and North Indian dishes at reasonable rates. It remains open on all working days. For its proper functioning and upkeep, a committee consisting of staff, students, and trustees is responsible.

  • Clinic: The clinics are equipped with advanced equipment in diagnostics and treatment, including OPG, CBCT and other clinical tools, that is up to date with the current practice scenario. The institute has a 20 bedded hospital with a fully equipped OT and ICU, attached to the Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. 

  • Sports: Outdoor sports facilities like cricket and football fields, basketball courts and Indoor Stadium with badminton courts, table tennis and a well-equipped gym. 

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Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Scholarship

KCDS offers 8 different scholarships to the students of BDS and MDS. The scholarship is applied by students of different categories. The scholarship details are as follows:-

Type of Scholarships No. of Applicants
State Government Scholarship 64
Central Government Scholarship 26
Dharmastala 1
Teachers Scholarship 3
RGUHS 6
JINDAL Scholarship 9
Prime Minister Scholarship 1
M.S. Ramaiah Scholarship 1

Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital FAQs

Ques. What number of seats are available for BDS and MDS in Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital?

Ans. There are 60 seats for BDS. For MDS, the following table shows the number of seats in each department.

Department No. of Seats
Oral Surgery 3
Periodontology 6
Pedodontics 3
Public Health Dentistry 3
Conservative Dentistry 6
Oral Medicine 2
Orthodontics 5
Oral Pathology 5
Prosthodontics 5

Ques. Does Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital offer a fellowship program?

Ans. The Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital offers a fellowship program in Implantology in association with Nobel Biocare India Private Limited.

  • The program is spread over 6 months and consists of 3 modules.
  • Each module is of 3 days each (total of 9 days).
  • The program involves live demonstrations of implant placement and advanced surgical procedures. These include sinus lift techniques, ridge augmentation, guided bone regeneration, ridge splits, and CBCT-guided implant placements. Additionally, the candidates are also taught how to handle the management of complications.
  • Each participant places 4 implants with experienced teaching faculty and Nobel Biocare India Mentors guiding them.

Ques. What documents does one require during counselling at Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital?

Ans. Listed below are the documents the candidate has to carry with them during the counselling process.

BDS

  • 10th standard Marks Card
  • 12th standard Marks Card
  • NEET Score Card
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Conduct Certificate
  • Migration Certificate (for candidates other than Karnataka)
  • Eligibility Certificate
  • Physical Fitness Certificate + Blood Group
  • Three Passport size and two stamp-size photographs
  • All the above documents are scanned in PDF form
  • Aadhaar Card

MDS

  • 10th standard Marks Card
  • 12th standard Marks Card
  • NEET Score Card
  • BDS Marks Card of all years
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Conduct Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Eligibility Certificate
  • Qualifying Degree Certificate
  • Certificate of Internship completion on or before 31st March of the year of Admission
  • State Dental Council Registration Certificate
  • Physical Fitness Certificate + Blood Group
  • Three Passport size and two stamp-size photographs
  • All the above documents are scanned in PDF form
  • Aadhar Card

Ques. Where is the Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital located?

Ans. Krishnadevaraya Nagar, Hunasamaranahalli,

International Airport Road,

Bengaluru – 562157, Karnataka

Alternatively, you can get in touch with the institute at these phone numbers – (+91) 28467083, 28477083.