Colleges

"The higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after 12 years 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

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

• The candidate must have completed 17 Years of age at the time of admission or shall complete this age as on the 31st December of the Admission Year.
• He/ She should be medically fit to undergo the course and practice dentistry.
• Have passed the Karnataka II PUC examination or an equivalent examination in CBSE, ICSE, or State Boards with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages.
• Have secured 50% Marks in these three subjects and English taken together. However, for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, the minimum marks are 40%.