H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Gulbarga, is a DCI-approved dental college affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The institute offers BDS and MDS programs with a total intake of ~126 seats across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For the 2025 cycle, NEET UG and NEET MDS are the primary entrance exams, with typical application periods in April–June 2025 for UG and May 2025 for PG. The total tuition fees are approximately INR 3.8 lakh for BDS and INR 11.2 lakh for MDS, with admissions based on entrance exam merit and counseling.
- H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Admission Deadlines
- H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research UG Admission
- H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research PG Admission
- H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research PhD Admission
- H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Application Process
H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Admission Deadlines
Admissions to BDS and MDS at H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research are strictly governed by national entrance exams and centralized counseling. For the 2025 session, the NEET UG exam was held on May 4, 2025, with counseling registration open until September 9, 2025 and seat allotment results on September 12, 2025. For MDS, the NEET MDS result was released on May 19, 2025, and the final stray vacancy reporting deadline is September 8, 2025.
Event | Date/Period (2025) |
NEET UG Exam (BDS) | May 4 |
NEET UG Counseling Registration Deadline | September 9 |
NEET UG Seat Allotment Result | September 12 |
NEET MDS Result (MDS/PG Diploma) | May 19 |
NEET MDS Stray Vacancy Reporting | September 8 |
Typical Application Window (UG) | April–June |
Typical Application Window (PG) | May–June |
H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research UG Admission
The institute offers a 5-year BDS program with an annual intake of approximately 100 seats. Admission is strictly through NEET UG followed by centralized counseling. For 2025, the total BDS tuition fee is around INR 3,83,232. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, and meet the minimum NEET cutoff percentile, which typically ranges from 45–50 percentile for general and 40 percentile for reserved categories.
Program | Duration | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Total Fee (INR) |
BDS | 5 years | ~100 | 10+2 (PCB) with min 50% (Gen), 40% (Reserved); NEET UG qualified | NEET UG | 3,83,232 |
H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research PG Admission
The institute offers MDS programs in 5 specializations including Prosthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, and Periodontology. The MDS program duration is 3 years, with a total annual intake of approximately 26 seats across all specializations. Admission is based on NEET MDS scores and counseling, with the total MDS tuition fee around INR 11,18,478 for the full program.
Program | Duration | Specializations | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Total Fee (INR) |
MDS | 3 years | Prosthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontology | ~26 | BDS degree, internship completed, NEET MDS qualified | NEET MDS | 11,18,478 |
H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research PhD Admission
As of 2025, there is no official evidence of a PhD program being offered at H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research. The institute primarily focuses on undergraduate and postgraduate dental education (BDS and MDS), with research activities integrated within these programs. Interested candidates should verify with the institute for any future updates regarding doctoral admissions.
Program | Duration | Specializations | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Total Fee (INR) |
PhD | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
H.K.E. Society's, S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Application Process
Applicants must participate in the national-level NEET UG or NEET MDS exams and then register for centralized counseling conducted by the respective authorities. The application process is primarily online, with an application fee typically ranging from INR 1,000–1,500 for NEET exams. Allotment is strictly merit-based, and candidates must complete document verification and pay the admission fee to secure their seat.
Register for NEET UG (BDS) or NEET MDS (MDS) on the official exam portal.
Appear for the respective entrance exam on the scheduled date.
Participate in centralized counseling by registering on the designated portal.
Fill in college and course preferences; check seat allotment results.
Report to the institute with required documents and pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.
Step | Details |
Entrance Exam Registration | Online via NEET UG/NEET MDS portals (Jan–Mar for UG; Jan–Feb for PG) |
Entrance Exam Fee | INR 1,000–1,500 (varies by category) |
Counseling Registration | Online after results (April–June for UG; May–June for PG) |
Document Verification | At allotted reporting center/institute |
Admission Confirmation | Pay tuition fee, submit documents, complete formalities at institute |