Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
100reported intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) · BelagaviKLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital Fees 2024-25, Courses
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital is a dental college in Belagavi, Karnataka, established in 1985. It is affiliated to KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research. Its…
100
Reported intake
Overview
About KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER)
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital is a dental college in Belagavi, Karnataka, established in 1985. It is affiliated to KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research. Its programmes are approved by the DCI. KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital offers 2 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 9 at postgraduate level. They are Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 100 seats. The official site states that BDS and MDS have been affiliated to KAHER since 2006; older batches were affiliated to RGUHS. The 2,400-bed Prabhakar Kore hospital is a sibling medical-college hospital used for clinical rotations, not the dental college’s own bed strength. The college states that it is a constituent unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research, a deemed-to-be university, and that BDS/MDS affiliation moved to KAHER in 2006 from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The DCI/NDC list page opened is a standing college list and displays the institution as row 100, established 1985-86; it is not a 2026-27 permission notice. No 2026-27-specific DCI/NDC permission letter, MCC 2026 seat-matrix row, or college-specific dental-chair/OPD total was established from the opened sources.
Courses & costs
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
No fee published by this college was found. The schedules below were published by a state authority or another institution and are shown for reference only.
Placements
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) placements
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) placements: 50 placed.Source: placement source
50Students placed
UG [5 Years Program(s)] placements: 50 students placed.
Branch-wise packages
PG [3 Year Program(s)] · 2023-24 · PG [3 Year Program(s)]median ₹6.5L · 35 placed placement source
UG [5 Years Program(s)] · 2023-24 · UG [5 Years Program(s)]50 placed placement source
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Prosthodontics & Crown Bridge
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Periodontology
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Public Health Dentistry
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) · Oral Medicine and Radiology
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) admissions
Admission evidence · BDS and MDS routes and DCI status
NEET-UG counselling · BDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)Use this BDS route only for the cycle and programme covered by the linked official source.
NEET-MDS counselling · MDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)Use this MDS route only for the cycle and specialty covered by the linked official source.
Regulator · Dental Council of India (DCI)DCI is the programme regulator, not an admission route. Verify current college and course recognition separately from counselling eligibility.
NEET-MDS counselling · MDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)NEET-UG counselling · BDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)
NEET-MDS counselling · MDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceNEET-UG counselling · BDS · Deemed uniform quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor BDS, the KAHER dentistry page directs applicants to MCC counselling and states that admission is based on NEET-UG merit. For MDS, KAHER states that MCC conducts counselling on NEET-MDS merit and that NEET-MDS is mandatory; the college is a constituent unit of KAHER and its BDS/MDS programmes are affiliated to KAHER. Admission source
From the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| Beds | 2400 Source |
|---|---|
| City | Belagavi Source |
| Name | KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre Source |
| Institution type | Multi speciality Source |
| Purpose | Clinical training rotations in general medicine, anaesthesia and other medical branches Source |
| Name | Public Health Dentistry satellite centres, including Gokak, Nipani, Bailhongal, Chikodi, Yellur and Central Prison-Hindalga Source |
| Institution type | Community phc Source |
| Purpose | Community clinical postings, preventive and curative dental care, screening and treatment camps Source |
| Relationship | Own attached dental hospital Source |
| Is teaching hospital | Yes Source |
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Programme code | BDS Source |
|---|---|
| Programme | B.D.S. (Indian Students) Source |
| Fee category | Deemed uniform Source |
| Fee category | General Student / Indian Students Source |
| Student category | All Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Component | Tuition annual Source |
| Year of study | 1 Source |
| Amount (INR) | 312500 Source |
| Period | per year Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | General/Indian students; amount printed in the official KAHER BDS schedule. Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Total | 72 |
|---|---|
| Patents count | 121 |
| Publications note | Institute repository reports 1,310 publications and 72 faculty/scientists; counts are undated. |
| Exam pattern | Annual Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
| Discipline | Dental Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Company | GSR Institute of Cranio-Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, Hyderabad Source |
| Institution type | Research Source |
| Company | ATREC, Tata Memorial Hospital Source |
| Company | Karnataka Cancer Therapy and Research Institute Source |
Same state
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Reach the college
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) contact details
| Address | J.N. Medical College Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0831-2470362 |
| principal@kledental-bgm.edu.in | |
| Website | https://kledental-bgm.edu.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Alka Kale | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 1985 Source |
| Recognition code type | DCI code |
| Recognition code | 100 |
| NAAC grade | A+ Source |
| Name | KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research Source |
| Institution type | Deemed Source |
| Affiliation status | Constituent Source |
| Reservation note | Quota-specific reservation and domicile provisions for 2026-27 were not stated on the college or KAHER pages reviewed. Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BDS Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Min age | 17 Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2/PUC or equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology; at least 50% aggregate in PCB; NEET-UG qualified Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research Source |
| Approving body | DCI Source |
| Duration in years | 5 Source |
| Approval status | Recognised Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Internship (months) | 12 Source |
| Other eligibility | Must complete 17 years by 31 December of the admission year; SC/ST and government-notified categories receive the stated 10% PCB relaxation. Source |
| Sanctioned intake | 100 Source |
FAQ
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) FAQs
How can I get admission to KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER)?
Admission to KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) is through NEET-UG, NEET-MDS scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://mcc.nic.in/.
What are the placements like at KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER)?
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) reports 50 students placed.
What courses does KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) offer?
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) offers 2 programmes, including Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS).
Where is KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) located?
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital is located at J.N. Medical College Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010, India.
Is KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) recognised and accredited?
KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences (KAHER) is affiliated to KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- kledental-bgm.edu.in — KLE Dental College official home page
- kledental-bgm.edu.in — About Us - KLE Dental College
- dciindia.gov.in — National Dental Commission permitted seats search
- kledental-bgm.edu.in — Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS) - KLE DENTAL COLLEGE
- kledental-bgm.edu.in — Master Of Dental Surgery (MDS) - KLE DENTAL COLLEGE
- kledental-bgm.edu.in · pdf — KLE VKIDS mandatory disclosure intake PDF
- kaher.edu.in — Undergraduate Dentistry - KAHER
- kaher.edu.in — Postgraduate Dentistry - KAHER
- kledental-bgm.edu.in — KLE VKIDS mandatory disclosure
- kledeemeduniversity.edu.in · pdf — Official KAHER BDS Fees 2024-25
- kledeemeduniversity.edu.in · pdf — Official KAHER MDS Reporting Procedure and Fees 2023-24
- kledental-bgm.edu.in — KLE Dental College Campus Facilities
- kledental-bgm.edu.in · pdf — 5 Academic Brochure Pdf Format
- kledental-bgm.edu.in · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
- nirfindia.org — MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)
- nirfindia.org · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
- kledental-bgm.edu.in · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
- kledental-bgm.edu.in — Dr. Alka Kale profile
- kledental-bgm.edu.in · pdf — BDS Syllabus 2021-22
- kledental-bgm.edu.in — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.