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Bapuji Dental College and Hospital is a private dental college located in Davangere, Karnataka, India. The college was founded in the year of 1979. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS). The college offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs in Dental Sciences leading to the BDS, MDS and Ph.D. degrees.
- Application process conducted by the college is offline.
- The selection of students to the BDS program shall be made on the basis of rank secured in NEET UG conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
- Admission to the MDS program will be through NEET MDS examination conducted by National Board of Examination (NBE).
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Highlights
| Name of College | Bapuji Dental College and Hospital |
| College Type | Private |
| Basic admission criteria | National/State Level Entrance |
| Application mode | Online |
| Name of entrance | NEET UG (BDS) NEET MDS (MDS) |
| Entrance mode | Online |
| Counselling | National Level |
| Scholarship | Yes |
BDCH Important Dates
Some Important Admission Dates are
NEET UG Exam Dates 2026
NEET MDS Exam Dates 2026
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital BDS Admission 2026
At the undergraduate level, the College offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Hospital degree with total intake capacity of 100 seats. The BDS program is of five-year including one-year of compulsory internship. Admission to BDS program is done through National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET UG which is conducted by CBSE.
Candidates must have passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually in the subjects and must have obtained at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying Examination.
| Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Dental Science | 100 | Passed 10+2 with PCME as subjects and minimum 50% aggregate in marks (40% for SC/ST) | NEET UG |
Key Points:
- For the candidates belonging to scheduled castes/ scheduled tribes, the minimum marks prescribed shall be at least 40% of the total marks in comparison with 50% marks for general candidates.
- Students studied other than pre-university board of Karnataka have to produce Eligibility Certificate issued by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka at the time of BDS admission.
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital MDS Admission 2026
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital offers three-year Master of Dental Surgery degree program in various specialization at the postgraduate level. To get admission in MDS, a candidate must hold a recognized degree of BDS or equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India and should have obtained permanent registration with the State Dental Council.
Admission will be done through NEET MDS conducted by National Board of Examination (NBE). It is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination to various Post Graduate MDS Courses.
| Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 6 | Must have a recognized degree of BDS awarded by an Indian University | NEET MDS |
| Periodontology | 6 | |||
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 6 | |||
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 6 | |||
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | 6 | |||
| Oral Pathology & Microbiology | 2 | |||
| Public Health Dentistry | 3 | |||
| Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry | 6 | |||
| Oral Medicine & Radiology | 4 |
Key Points:
- Students studied other than Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka have to produce Eligibility Certificate issued by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka at the time of MDS admission.
- Candidate should have completed one-year compulsory rotating internship after passing the final professional examination before April 30 of the academic year.
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Ph.D. Admission 2026
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital offers research oriented programs leading to Ph.D. degree in Dentistry. Candidates holding an MDS degree from a recognized College/ University recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI) or equivalent are eligible for enrollment in Ph.D. course.
Selection will be done based on merit in previous qualifying examination and entrance test conducted by the University on July 30.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Oral Medicine & Radiology | MDS degree or Medical M.Sc. degrees working in Dental Colleges | Entrance test conducted by RGUHS |
| Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, | |||
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | |||
| Periodontology |
Note: Candidates with Medical M.Sc. degree and working in Dental Colleges, can be considered eligible to register for Ph.D. under dental faculty allied science groups and the degree will be awarded as Ph.D. in Allied Health Sciences.
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Application Process 2026
For NEET UG and NEET PG, candidates need to visit the official website and register for entrance test. Application fees has to be paid Online for both NEET UG and NEET PG, through net-banking or credit/debit card
Note: Candidates who qualify NEET and get allotted this college have to download the application form from the official website and submit it in the admission office of college.
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