Karnataka MDS Admission 2027: Application Form, Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Counselling, Top Colleges

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Shahrukh Qureshi

Updated on - Sep 28, 2026

Karnataka MDS Admission 2027 is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Candidates are provided seats in MDS courses based on their NEET PG or NEET MDS scores. The duration of the MDS program is three years and candidates who have completed an undergraduate medical/dental degree in a relevant field can apply for Karnataka MDS Admission 2027.

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Karnataka MDS Admission Highlights 2027

Exam Name NEET MDS
Course Name MDS
Conducting Body KEA
Exam Level National Level
Mode of Exam Computer Based
Mode of application Online
Medium of Exam English/Hindi
KEA Official Website Check Here

Karnataka MDS Admission Dates 2027

The important dates for Karnataka MDS admission are mentioned below.

Events Dates
NEET MDS 2027 Exam March 2027
NEET MDS 2027 Result April 2027
Round 1
Registration/Online Application July 2027
Fee Payment July 2027
Display of Seat Matrix and Fee Structure July 2027
Document Verification July 2027
Option Entry by Eligible Candidates July 2027
Publication of Provisional Allotment  July 2027
Publication of Final Allotment  July 2027
Round 2
Display of Seat Matrix August 2027
Rearrangement of Options August 2027
Processing of Seat Allotment  August 2027
Publication of Provisional Allotment  August 2027
Publication of Final Allotment  August 2027
Challan Download August 2027
Fee Payment and Collection of Allotment Order August 2027
Downloading of Admission Order August 2027
College Reporting August 2027
Mop Up Round
Display of Seat Matrix August 2027
Challan Download August 2027
Caution Deposit August 2027
Option Entry by Eligible Candidates  August 2027
Seat Allotment Result August 2027
Fee Payment August 2027
Downloading of Admission Order August – September 2027
College Reporting September 2027
Stray Vacancy Round
Display of Seat Matrix September 2027
Caution Deposit September 2027
Option Entry by Eligible Candidates  September 2027
Seat Allotment Provisional Result September 2027
Seat Allotment Final Result September 2027
Fee Payment September 2027
Downloading of Admission Order September 2027
College Reporting September 2027
Special Stray Vacancy Round
Registration, Application Submission and Fee Payment October 2027
Offline Document Verification and Deposition of Original Documents October 2027
Caution Deposit October 2027
Option Entry  October 2027
Seat Allotment Provisional Result October 2027
Seat Allotment Final Result October 2027
Fee Payment October 2027
College Reporting October 2027
Re-registration for New Rounds October – November 2027
Document Verification November 2027
Round 1
Display of Seat Matrix November 2027
Release of Allotment Result November 2027
Payment of Fees by Choice 1 and 2 Candidates November – December 2027
Submission of original documents and collection of admission order (Choice 1 Candidates) November – December 2027
College Reporting December 2027
Round 2
Deposition of original documents December 2027

Karnataka MDS Admission 2027: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Karnataka MDS admission are as follows.

  • Candidates should have scored more or equal to the prescribed minimum score in the NEET PG or NEET MDS exam. 
  • Candidates should have completed their MBBS/BDS from a recognized institute. 
  • They should have completed or completing the compulsory rotating internship on or before June 30, 2027.
  • For in-service candidates, the age limit is 48 years as of March 31, 2027.
  • SC/ST/OBC/Linguistic minority eligibility criteria are applicable as per the State Government Policy. 
  • Candidates already holding a PG  degree in any clinical speciality will not be eligible. 

Karnataka MDS Admission Process 2027

To apply for Karnataka MDS counselling, candidates can follow the following steps.

Step 1: Visit the official Karnata MDS Admission website and register yourself. 

Step 2: Login and fill out the application form. 

Step 3: Upload the necessary documents. 

Step 4: Pay the application fee online

Step 5: Save a copy of the application form for future reference. 

Karnataka MDS Application Fee

The application fees for Karnata MDS counselling are as follows.

Category Fees
Unreserved INR 1,500
Reserved/PwD INR 750
Non-Karnataka Candidates INR 4,000
NRI/Foreign Nationals INR 7,000

NEET MDS Documents Required

The documents needed for Karnataka MDS admission are.

  • KEA PGET Registration Form.
  • Photo Identity and Address Proof Document. 
  • NEET PG/ NEET MDS Score Card and Admit Card. 
  • Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheets. 
  • MBBS/BDS Marksheets. 
  • Qualifying Degree Certificate. 
  • Provisional Degree Certificate (For those who have passed MBBS/BDS during 2027).
  • Certificate of Internship Completion.
  • Certificate from the head of the institute certifying that the college from which the candidate has passed is recognized by the MCI/DCI. 
  • State/Central/Medical/Dental Council Registration Certificate. 

Top Karnataka MDS Colleges

Karnataka MDS Admission 2027: FAQs

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for Karnataka MDS Admission?

Ans. To be eligible for the Karnataka MDS admission , candidates must hold an MBBS/BDS from a recognized institute. Additionally, they should have scored more or equal to the prescribed minimum score in the NEET PG or NEET MDS exam. Their compulsory rotating internship should be completed or completing on or before June 30, 2027.

Ques. What are the top MDS colleges in Karnataka?

Ans. Some of the top MDS colleges in Karnataka include. 

  • A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Science
  • Bapuji Dental College and Hospital 
  • Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences
  • Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences
  • DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College

Ques. Who conducts the Karnataka NEET MDS Counselling for Karnataka MDS admission?

Ans. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) oversees the Karnataka MDS admission. It is responsible for the entire process and counselling based on NEET PG or NEET MDS scores. Before applying, candidates should check the eligibility criteria and participate in the counselling process to secure a seat in their desired dental college for MDS. 

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