Karnataka MDS Admission 2024 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 online registration was enabled again for new counselling rounds. Round 1 choice 2 fee paid candidates, choice 3 candidates and un-allotted candidates must deposit their original documents for 2nd round from Dec 6 – 7, Dec 9 – 13 and Dec 16 – 17, 2024. Candidates failing to deposit documents will not be considered for allotment.
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 2024.
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Karnataka MDS Admission Highlights 2024
| 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 2024
The important dates for Karnataka MDS admission are mentioned below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET MDS 2024 Exam | March 18, 2024 |
| NEET MDS 2024 Result | April 3, 2024 |
| Round 1 | |
| Registration/Online Application | July 8 – 11, 2024 |
| Fee Payment | Till July 11, 2024 |
| Display of Seat Matrix and Fee Structure | July 11, 2024 |
| Document Verification | July 9 – 11, 2024 |
| Option Entry by Eligible Candidates | July 12 – 15, 2024 |
| Publication of Provisional Allotment | July 17, 2024 |
| Publication of Final Allotment | July 18, 2024 |
| Round 2 | |
| Display of Seat Matrix | August 3, 2024 |
| Rearrangement of Options | August 4 – 6, 2024 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | August 6, 2024 |
| Publication of Provisional Allotment | August 12, 2024 |
| Publication of Final Allotment | August 13, 2024 |
| Challan Download | August 16, 2024 |
| Fee Payment and Collection of Allotment Order | Till August 17, 2024 |
| Downloading of Admission Order | August 18, 2024 |
| College Reporting | August 19, 2024 |
| Mop Up Round | |
| Display of Seat Matrix | August 25, 2024 |
| Challan Download | August 26 – 27, 2024 |
| Caution Deposit | August 26 – 27, 2024 |
| Option Entry by Eligible Candidates | August 27 – 29, 2024 |
| Seat Allotment Result | August 29, 2024 |
| Fee Payment | August 30 – 31, 2024 |
| Downloading of Admission Order | August 30 – September 1, 2024 |
| College Reporting | September 2, 2024 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | |
| Display of Seat Matrix | September 6, 2024 |
| Caution Deposit | September 9, 2024 |
| Option Entry by Eligible Candidates | September 9 – 11, 2024 |
| Seat Allotment Provisional Result | September 11, 2024 |
| Seat Allotment Final Result | September 12, 2024 |
| Fee Payment | September 12 – 13, 2024 |
| Downloading of Admission Order | September 12 – 13, 2024 |
| College Reporting | September 14, 2024 |
| Special Stray Vacancy Round | |
| Registration, Application Submission and Fee Payment | October 14 – 16, 2024 |
| Offline Document Verification and Deposition of Original Documents | October 16 – 17, 2024 |
| Caution Deposit | October 18 – 19, 2024 |
| Option Entry | October 19 – 21, 2024 |
| Seat Allotment Provisional Result | October 21, 2024 |
| Seat Allotment Final Result | October 22, 2024 |
| Fee Payment | October 22 – 24, 2024 |
| College Reporting | Till October 25, 2024 |
| Re-registration for New Rounds | October 30 – November 4, 2024 |
| Document Verification | November 15 – 16, 2024 |
| Round 1 | |
| Display of Seat Matrix | November 19, 2024 |
| Release of Allotment Result | November 26, 2024 |
| Payment of Fees by Choice 1 and 2 Candidates | November 27 – December 2, 2024 |
| Submission of original documents and collection of admission order (Choice 1 Candidates) | November 28 – 30, 2024, December 2, 2024 |
| College Reporting | December 4, 2024 |
| Round 2 | |
| Deposition of original documents | December 6 – 7, 9 – 13, 16 – 17, 2024 |
Karnataka MDS Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Karnataka MDS admission 2024 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, 2024.
- For in-service candidates, the age limit is 48 years as of March 31, 2024.
- 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 2024
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 2024 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 2024).
- 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
| College | Average Fee |
|---|---|
| A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | INR 10,15,000 |
| Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere | INR 6,21,000 |
| Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpat | INR 2,75,000 |
| Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore | INR 6,21,000 |
| DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College | INR 18,62,000 |
| Faculty of Dental Sciences, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore | INR 12,72,000 |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | INR 18,50,000 |
| MAHE Manipal | INR 17,60,000 |
| SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital | INR 12,28,000 |
| The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore | INR 6,21,000 |
Karnataka MDS Admission 2024: FAQs
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for Karnataka MDS Admission 2024?
Ans. To be eligible for the Karnataka MDS admission 2024, 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, 2024.
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 2024. 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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