KUHS BDS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The college hosts about 250-300 students, supported by around 80 teaching staff, creating a favorable student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 1:3.75. Each department features around 20 teachers, including at least 5 assistant professors, ensuring personalized attention. The faculty are generally enthusiastic and skilled, utilizing modern teaching methods. A mentor system pairs every 10 students with both a faculty and a senior student mentor, although some students have reported instances of biased behavior.

The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical elements, with frequent assessments such as two internal and one model exam per academic year, preceding the university exams. High academic standards are maintained, requiring 85% attendance and passing internal exams to qualify for university exams. A compulsory one-year internship at the college's dental hospital offers hands-on experience, though no direct company placements are available in this healthcare course. Interns in government colleges earn about INR 25,000 to 27,000 monthly, while private college stipends range from INR 4,000 to 15,000.

Post-internship, students can pursue further studies or establish their dental practices. Tuition fees for general category students can reach INR 3,64,613 annually, excluding additional costs for books, instruments, and hostels. Management quota fees are considerably higher, up to 22 lakhs. Government scholarships are available for reserved categories, covering tuition and sometimes hostel fees, while merit-based and minority scholarships offer INR 13,000 to 30,000 annually. Internship stipends range from INR 1,500 to 30,000 per month, depending on the college.

Private colleges typically charge around 4 lakhs annually in tuition, whereas government colleges charge approximately INR 30,000. Hostel fees can be about INR 6,500 per month, with total program costs potentially reaching up to INR 17,53,200 over the course duration.