Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
100intake
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital is a dental college in Dharwad, Karnataka, established in 1986. It is affiliated to Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University. Its programmes are…
143
Total intake
Overview
About SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital is a dental college in Dharwad, Karnataka, established in 1986. It is affiliated to Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University. Its programmes are approved by the DCI. SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital offers 10 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 9 at postgraduate level. These include Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology, MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology and MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 143 seats. Current official sources identify the institution as S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad, founded in 1986, located at Sattur. The official NDC disclosure page reports April–June 2026 dental OPD volumes of 13,010, 13,988 and 13,146 respectively. The official site describes the attached dental hospital as a major oral-health referral and teaching facility and reports approximately 130,000 patients annually, but does not publish a separate hospital name, bed strength, accreditation, or exact total dental-chair count in the reviewed pages. The institution's principal is also a Ph.D. guide. Official NDC/college disclosure and department pages were available, but no supported 2026-27 academic regulations or dated college-wide faculty totals were identified. The college was founded in 1986 by SDME Society, Ujire and is now presented in the SDM University BDS programme pages as SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital. Older society material states affiliation with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and DCI recognition; this is historical/current-name transition evidence, not treated as the present degree-awarding body. The website reports approximately 130,000 patients annually; the derived daily figure is included only as a campus fact and remains college-reported. The 2026-27 DCI/MCC/KEA material was not sufficiently accessible to verify a college-specific permission reference or code.
Courses & costs
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital 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.
Published by Karnataka Examinations Authority (2026-27) (reference)
Published in a state-wide schedule that does not name this college.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 2026-27 | ₹5,51,950 Source |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Government quota | 2026-27 | ₹95,308 Source |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Management quota | 2026-27 | ₹6,81,950 Source |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)NRI quota | 2026-27 | ₹7,86,950 Source |
| MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 2026-27 | ₹15,15,000 Source |
| MDS Conservative Dentistry & EndodonticsGovernment quota | 2026-27 | ₹3,72,076 Source |
+8 more in sources
From the sources
Placements — sourced details
| Discipline | Dental Source |
|---|---|
| Higher studies note | The college offers MDS education; its official admissions page lists nine MDS specialities. Source |
| Alumni note | The college identifies Spandana as its alumni association and reports an alumni meet held in 2016. Source |
| Reporting year | 2024-25 Source |
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
6intake
MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology
3intake
MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
3intake
MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7intake
MDS Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
6intake
MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
3intake
MDS Periodontology
4intake
MDS Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
8intake
MDS Public Health Dentistry
3intake
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital admissions
Admission evidence · BDS and MDS routes and DCI status
NEET counselling · BDS · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)Use this BDS route only for the cycle and programme covered by the linked official source.
NEET counselling · MDS · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)Use this MDS route only for the cycle and specialty covered by the linked official source.
NEET counselling · MDS · Management 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 counselling · MDS · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)NEET counselling · MDS · Management quota (entrance-examination rank)NEET counselling · BDS · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)NEET counselling · BDS · Private via cet quota (entrance-examination rank)NEET counselling · BDS · NRI quota (entrance-examination rank)NEET counselling · BDS · Other quota (entrance-examination rank)
NEET counselling · MDS · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), selection is on entrance-examination rank.
admission sourceNEET counselling · MDS · Management quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), selection is on entrance-examination rank.
admission sourceNEET counselling · BDS · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), selection is on entrance-examination rank.
admission sourceNEET counselling · BDS · Private via cet quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), selection is on entrance-examination rank.
admission sourceFrom the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| Name | SDM Dental Hospital Source |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Own attached dental hospital Source |
| Is teaching hospital | Yes Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | Dental Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Company | Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, USA Source |
| Institution type | Collaboration Source |
| Company | Smile Train, USA Source |
| Institution type | International linkage Source |
| Company | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK Source |
Same state
Other Dental Colleges in Karnataka
Reach the college
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital contact details
| Address | Sattur, Dharwad – 580 009, Karnataka, India |
|---|---|
| administration@sdmucdsh.edu.in | |
| Website | https://www.sdmcds.org |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Balaram Naik | Principal Source |
| Dr. Balaram Naik | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital Source |
|---|---|
| Trust or society | SDM Educational Society, Ujire Source |
| Established | 1986 Source |
| Recognition code type | Other Source |
| Recognition code | SDM Dental College, Dharwad Source |
| NIRF rank | 31 Source |
| Ranking year | 2024 Source |
| Ranking category | Dental Source |
| Name | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Source |
| Affiliation status | Constituent Source |
| Catalogue complete | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BDS Source |
| Basis | Rank Source |
| Fee set by | State authority Source |
| Exam name | NEET Source |
| Exam family | National exam Source |
| Authority name | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Source |
| Neet used | Yes Source |
| Fee category | Government Source |
| Authority type | State CET authority Source |
| Fee category | Private via CET Source |
| Fee category | NRI Source |
| Fee category | Other Source |
| Programme code | MDS Source |
FAQ
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital FAQs
How can I get admission to SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital?
Admission to SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital is through the NEET route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.sdmcds.org/apply-now/.
What courses does SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital offer?
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital offers 10 programmes, including Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology, MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MDS Orthodonitics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and others.
Where is SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital located?
SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital is located at Sattur, Dharwad – 580 009, Karnataka, India.
Is SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital recognised and accredited?
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital is affiliated to Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College contact page
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — SDM University BDS programme
- sdmcds.org — About SDM Dental College
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2024 Dental Ranking
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College history
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College home page
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College Dharwad
- dciindia.gov.in — National Dental Commission
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College Dharwad
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University
- mcc.nic.in — MDS Counselling 2026 | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) | India
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College Hostel Regulation
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College Financial Aid
- sdmcds.org · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
- nirfindia.org — MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College Dharwad — Institutions
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College Dharwad — NDC disclosures
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College Dharwad — Research introduction
- sdmcds.org — SDM Dental College Dharwad — Research team
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.