The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS), Bangalore, is a five-year full-time undergraduate dental programme offered by the Faculty of Dental Sciences at the Gnanagangothri Campus. MSRUAS is a NAAC Grade A+ accredited, UGC-recognised state private university with a Dental Council of India (DCI)-recognised dental faculty. The programme spans four years of clinical and classroom instruction followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship, covering all major dental specialities including oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontology, and paediatric dentistry. The Faculty of Dental Sciences is equipped with fully operational dental clinics providing hands-on patient care from Semester 3 onwards.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BDS programme at MSRUAS Bangalore for 2026-27 are through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) counselling based on NEET UG scores; apply at kea.kar.nic.in after NEET results.
Key Points
- MSRUAS BDS is offered by a NAAC Grade A+, UGC-recognised university with a DCI-recognised Faculty of Dental Sciences at the Gnanagangothri Campus, Bangalore.
- Five-year programme (four study years and one compulsory rotating internship) covering oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontology, and paediatric dentistry.
- Private quota annual fee is INR 6,42,700; total for four study years is INR 25,70,800 as per the official MSRUAS fee structure (2025-26).
- Admission is through NEET UG scores via Karnataka KEA counselling (government/state quota) or MSRUAS direct admission (management quota); intake of 50 seats.
- Clinical training begins from Semester 3 in fully operational MSRUAS dental clinics, building hands-on competency in patient diagnosis and treatment.
MSRUAS Bangalore BDS Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Private Quota) | INR 6,42,700 |
| Total Fees (4 Study Years, Private Quota) | INR 25,70,800 |
- Fees per MSRUAS BDS page, 2025-26; private quota only.
- State quota via KEA counselling may have lower fees.
- Year 5 internship fees may apply; contact MSRUAS Dental Faculty.
- Hostel charges separate; contact MSRUAS Directorate of Admissions.
MSRUAS Bangalore BDS Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Registration End | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Examination | Jun 21, 2026 (re-exam) |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | N/A |
| Karnataka KEA BDS Counselling | July-August 2026 (check kea.kar.nic.in) |
| MSRUAS Management Quota Admissions | July-August 2026 (check admissions.msruas.ac.in) |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET UG 2026 | Mar 8, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 (re-exam) | N/A |
- NEET UG qualification is mandatory for all BDS seats.
- State quota: register at kea.kar.nic.in after NEET result.
- Management quota: apply at admissions.msruas.ac.in after NEET results.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC / 12th Standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects, with English as a mandatory language.
- Minimum aggregate of 50 percent in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40 percent for reserved category candidates as per DCI/MCC norms).
- Candidates must have qualified in NEET UG for the respective admission year; a valid NEET UG score is mandatory for all seats.
- Minimum age: 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year.
Admission Process
- Appear in NEET UG 2026; a qualifying NEET score is mandatory for all BDS seats.
- Register for Karnataka KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in for state/government quota seats; upload NEET scorecard, 2nd PUC mark sheet, and documents.
- For management quota seats: apply directly at admissions.msruas.ac.in with NEET scorecard after results are declared.
- Receive a Provisional Seat Allotment Letter from KEA (state quota) or Offer Letter from MSRUAS (management quota); complete fee payment within the deadline.
- Submit original certificates at the MSRUAS Faculty of Dental Sciences, Gnanagangothri Campus, Bangalore, for verification and complete enrolment before classes commence.
✓ Opt for this if
- NEET-qualified Karnataka-domicile students eligible for KEA BDS counselling
- Students targeting private dental practice in Bangalore and South India
- NEET candidates who prefer BDS at a NAAC A+ institution over a waitlist
- Aspiring dentists wanting MDS specialisation at MSRUAS Faculty of Dental Sciences
- Students seeking clinical training in MSRUAS dental clinics from Semester 3
✗ Skip if
- Students who strongly prefer MBBS and do not consider BDS as a career
- Those needing heavily subsidised government dental college fee structure
- NEET candidates primarily targeting North India dental practice markets
- Students requiring government dental college brand for government service roles
MSRUAS Bangalore BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| MSRUAS Merit Scholarship | Fee concession (varying) | Merit-based; contact MSRUAS Faculty of Dental Sciences for details |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST Karnataka-domicile students; apply via state scholarship portal after admission |
| Karnataka OBC/Minority Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via Karnataka state scholarship portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- Karnataka SC/ST students: claim reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in; income below INR 8L.
- Merit-based concessions: contact MSRUAS Faculty of Dental Sciences.
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