KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences Belgaum BDS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the dental college is contingent on NEET examination scores, followed by a counseling and interview process. The college is selected based on recommendations and its infrastructure. Teaching methods include presentations and practical demonstrations, led by experienced faculty. The college conducts two internal assessments, a prelim, and a university exam each year, with a 10-15% failure rate. The fee structure is considered reasonable, with the dental mechanics course costing 35,750 INR for the 1st year and 32,250 INR for the 2nd year.

The total fee for the 5-year BDS program is approximately 16 lakhs INR, with an annual fee of about 3,11,000 INR, including additional costs for hostel and commuting. Scholarships are available for minority groups. The college does not offer direct placements, but annual job fairs and external opportunities with hospitals are accessible. The BDS program includes a 3-month internship, similar to other colleges, with a small stipend. The tuition is 3,12,500 INR for the 1st year and 3,12,000 INR for subsequent years, totaling 12,48,500 INR over four years.

Hostel fees are 1 lakh INR annually. Despite high costs, the career prospects post-graduation are promising.