AJIDS Mangalore BDS FAQs
Ques. What are the BDS fees at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore?
Ans. The BDS fees at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore for the government or KEA quota are INR 95,808 per year, with a total of INR 5,27,944 for the 5.5-year programme. The management and NRI quota annual fee is INR 7,12,450, with a total of INR 39,18,475 for the full duration. Fees are as per the Karnataka State Fee Determination Committee for 2026-27 and are subject to revision.
Ques. What is the admission process for BDS at AJ Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore?
Ans. BDS admission at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore is through Karnataka KEA NEET counselling. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG 2026 and register for Karnataka KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in by July 30, 2026. After choice filling and seat allotment, selected candidates must report to the college with original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
Ques. When does Karnataka KEA BDS counselling registration close in 2026?
Ans. The Karnataka KEA NEET UG counselling registration for BDS 2026 is extended until July 30, 2026. Candidates must register on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Round 1 seat allotment is expected in August 2026 and classes are expected to commence in November 2026 across all Karnataka dental colleges.
Ques. What is the duration of BDS at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore?
Ans. The BDS programme at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore spans 5.5 years, which includes 4 years of academic coursework across 8 semesters and one year of compulsory rotating internship. The degree is conferred by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, and is recognised by the Dental Council of India for practice registration in India.
Ques. What is the eligibility for BDS at AJ Institute Mangalore?
Ans. To be eligible for BDS at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, candidates must have qualified NEET-UG 2026, passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and have a minimum of 50% aggregate in PCB subjects for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per DCI norms). The minimum age requirement is 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
Ques. Are there scholarships for BDS students at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore?
Ans. Yes, BDS students at A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore can apply for several scholarships. SC/ST students from Karnataka can apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship covering full tuition. OBC students may apply for the Karnataka OBC Scholarship. Students in the top 20th percentile in 10+2 qualify for the Central Sector Scholarship of INR 12,000 per year. Applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal or the Karnataka state scholarship portal.
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