K L E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences in Bangalore is a private dental college established in 1992 and run by the KLE Society. The campus is located at Yeshwanthpur, Tumkur Road, Bangalore, and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The institute offers BDS and MDS programs across multiple specializations, with a total seat intake of approximately 74 annually. The campus spans over 113 acres and features modern infrastructure, a teaching hospital, and advanced clinical facilities.
K L E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences Admission Deadlines
Admissions to K L E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, typically follow the national dental admission schedule. For the BDS program, applications are aligned with NEET UG counseling, while MDS admissions are through NEET MDS counseling. The usual application window is from April to June for UG and January to March for PG, with counseling and seat allotment extending into July–August. Application fees for NEET exams generally range from INR 1,000–2,500 depending on category. Deadlines may shift slightly each year based on national exam schedules.
Program | Application Window | Entrance Exam | Counseling/Allotment |
BDS | April–June 2025 | NEET UG | July–August 2025 |
MDS | January–March 2025 | NEET MDS | April–May 2025 |
K L E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences UG Admission
The undergraduate program at K L E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, is the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Admission is strictly based on NEET UG scores, with typical cutoffs in the 40th–50th percentile for general and reserved categories. The annual intake for BDS is around 60–74 seats. The total tuition fee for the BDS course ranges from INR 3.8–4.8 lakh per year, with the full program fee in the range of INR 16–20 lakh. Applicants must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 50% marks (40% for reserved/PwD).
Course | Duration | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Annual Fee (INR) | Total Fee (INR) |
BDS | 5 years (incl. 1-year internship) | 60–74 | 10+2 (PCB & English), 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) | NEET UG | 3.8–4.8 lakh | 16–20 lakh |
K L E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences PG Admission
The institute offers Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs in up to 6 specializations including Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine & Radiology, and Public Health Dentistry. Admission is through NEET MDS with typical cutoff ranks varying by specialization and year. The annual MDS intake is usually 15–20 seats across all specializations. The total MDS fee ranges from INR 11–36 lakh depending on the branch and quota. Applicants must have a recognized BDS degree and completed a 1-year rotatory internship by March 31 of the admission year.
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Course |
Duration |
Specializations |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Total Fee (INR) |
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MDS |
3 years |
6 |
15–20 |
BDS + 1-year internship, DCI registration |
NEET MDS |
11–36 lakh |
K L E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences Application Process
Admission to K L E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, is strictly through centralized counseling based on NEET UG (for BDS) and NEET MDS (for MDS) scores. There is no direct admission except for NRI/Management quota seats, which also require NEET qualification. Candidates must register on the official counseling portals (Karnataka Examination Authority or MCC for All India Quota), fill in their choices, and participate in document verification and seat allotment. Application fees for NEET exams are typically INR 1,000–2,500. Counseling registration fees may apply separately.
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Qualify NEET UG or NEET MDS with required percentile.
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Register for Karnataka state or All India counseling as applicable.
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Fill college and course preferences online.
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Attend document verification and counseling rounds.
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Pay admission fee and complete reporting at the institute if allotted a seat.
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Step |
Details |
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Entrance Exam Registration |
NEET UG/NEET MDS application (INR 1,000–2,500 fee) |
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Counseling Registration |
KEA (Karnataka) or MCC (All India) portal |
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Choice Filling |
Select KLE Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore |
Document Verification | Submit academic, identity, and NEET score documents |
Seat Allotment & Reporting | Pay fees and join the institute as per schedule |
