Colleges

The higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period of 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 a period of 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.

• Have completed 17 Years of age as on the 31st December of the Admission Year.
• Be medically fit to undergo the course and practice dentistry.
• Have passed the Karnataka II PUC examination or an equivalent examination 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 has taken together. However, for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, the minimum marks are 40%.