Navodaya Dental College Raichur BDS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, NEET UG is the only accepted entrance exam for BDS admission at Navodaya Dental College, Raichur. Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 with the minimum required percentile and then register for Karnataka state quota counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. There is no direct admission or management quota outside the KEA counselling process for state-domicile candidates.

Ans. The total tuition fee for the four academic years of the BDS programme at Navodaya Dental College, Raichur is INR 3,81,000. The fifth year is the compulsory rotating internship and may carry additional institutional charges. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 70,000 per year and is billed separately. All fees are subject to revision as per KEA and RGUHS notifications.

Ans. Navodaya Dental College, Raichur operates an attached dental hospital that serves as the primary site for clinical training throughout the BDS programme. Students begin supervised patient care from the second year onwards and rotate through all dental specialties including oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontology, pedodontics, orthodontics, and oral medicine before the internship year.

Ans. After completing BDS, graduates can register with the Karnataka State Dental Council and establish private dental practice. Other options include applying for dental officer posts in government healthcare services, pursuing MDS specialisation through NEET MDS, joining the Indian Armed Forces Dental Corps, working at hospitals and dental chains, or taking up academic roles after completing postgraduate education.

Ans. Karnataka Examinations Authority typically conducts two regular rounds of counselling for MBBS and BDS seats, followed by a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round if unfilled seats remain. Each round involves choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting within the stipulated period. Candidates must monitor the official KEA portal for round-wise schedules after NEET UG results are declared.

Ans. Yes, Navodaya Dental College, Raichur provides separate hostel facilities for male and female BDS students on campus. Hostel charges are billed at INR 70,000 per year and are separate from the academic tuition fee. Students planning to use hostel accommodation are advised to contact the college admissions office directly to confirm availability and intake for the 2026 batch.