Colleges

• Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (*40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
• The candidate must have declared qualified in UGNEET for that particular year. Admission to the BDS program is strictly through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) allotment, based on NEET merit and seat allocation by the KEA.

The higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after 12 years of study, the last two years of study comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or any other elective subjects with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council for Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 years educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on education;

Note: Where the course content is not as prescribed for the 10+2 education structure of the National Committee, the candidates will have to undergo one year of pre-professional training before admission to the dental colleges.

or

The intermediate examination in science of an Indian University/Board or other recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject.