Bapuji Dental College and Hospital - [BDCH]

Post Box No. 326, India • 5770043.8(5)

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1979

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Private

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RGUHS, Bangalore

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About Bapuji Dental College and Hospital - [BDCH]

Bapuji Dental College and Hospital (BDCH) is a reputed private dental institution founded in 1979 in Davanagere, Karnataka. BDCH has been affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences since 1992. It has been ranked 25^th and 37^th best dental college by India Today Ranking 2024 and NIRF Ranking 2024, respectively. The college is recognized by the Dental Council of India & the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the Government of India.

BDCH offers BDS and MDS at the UG and PG levels, respectively. The college offers a total of 100 seats for admission to its BDS program. MDS at BDCH is offered in nine specializations, such as Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology, and Oral Pathology & Microbiology. Admission to BDS and MDS at the college is based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores, respectively. The institute also offers a PhD in all nine branches of dentistry at the doctoral level. Students are offered a seat in the PhD program based on the entrance exam conducted by BDCH, followed by an interview. Bapuji Dental College and Hospital offers good placement opportunities to both BDS and MDS Students. According to NIRF Report 2023, the median package offered during BDCH Placements stood at INR 2.9 LPA for BDS and INR 6.2 LPA for MDS.

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BDCH Highlights
BDCH Courses and Fees
BDCH Admission 2024
BDCH Ranking 2024
BDCH Placements 2024
BDCH Scholarship 2024
BDCH Facilities
BDCH Departments
How to reach BDCH?
BDCH FAQs

BDCH Highlights

Some of the important highlights about BDCH are tabulated below:

Particular	Details
Institution Name	Bapuji Dental College and Hospital
Established \| Institute Type	1979 \| Private
Affiliation	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Recognized by	Dental Council of India
Courses Offered	BDS, MDS and PhD
Application Mode	Online \| Offline
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam	NEET UG and NEET MDS
Facilities Available	Library, Canteen, Hostel, Gymnasium, Auditorium
Official Website	https://bapujidental.edu/

BDCH Courses and Fees

BDCH offers three different courses to the students namely BDS, MDS and PhD. The detailed information about BDCH Courses and Fees are as follows:

Courses	Course Details	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BDS	Duration: 5 Years Course Fee: INR 95,808	Completed 10+2 with 50% marks in PCB (40% Aggregate marks for SC/ST).	Score in NEET UG + Counselling
MDS	Duration: 3 Years Course Fee: INR 9,15,750 – INR 13,65,750	Completed BDS Degree from a recognized institute or PG Diploma recognized by DCI with 1 Years of Experience.	Score in NEET MDS + Counselling
PhD	Duration: 3 Years	Completed MDS Degree with 55% marks in aggregate	Entrance Exam Conducted by College followed by Interview

BDCH Admission 2024

BDCH offers UG, PG, and Doctoral Courses in Dental Sciences. The college admits students to BDS and MDS courses based on their NEET UG and NEET MDS scores, respectively. Bapuji Dental College also conducts its own entrance exam and interview for admission to PhD courses. 15% of BDS seats are reserved under the All India quota, while 85% are reserved under the State quota. Candidates who qualify for NEET UG/ NEET MDS must appear for state counselling conducted by KEA.

Visit the official website of Karnataka Education Authority @ https://kea.kar.nic.in. Click on the link for ‘Dental Admission 2024’. Register yourself with your NEET UG or NEET MDS details. Pay the application fee online or offline. Fill out the application form with your personal and academic details. Upload the scanned copies of your documents. Submit the application form and take a printout of it.

KEA will release the merit list and the seat matrix after verifying the documents. Candidates who are eligible for counselling must fill out their choices online. KEA will allot seats to candidates based on their rank, preference, and availability. Candidates who are allotted a seat at BDCH must report to the college within the specified time with the original documents and the admission fee.

Documents Required for BDCH Admission

Allotment Letter issued by KEA
NEET UG/ NEET MDS Scorecard
NEET UG/ NEET MDS Admit Card
Class 10^th Mark Sheet
Class 12^th Mark Sheet
Migration Certificate
Transfer Certificate
Conduct/ Character Certificate
Eligibility Certificate issued by RGUHS
Proof of Date of Birth
BDS Mark Sheet & Certificate, if applicable
Dental Council Registration Certificate, if applicable
Internship Certificate, if applicable
Caste Certificate, if applicable
Aadhaar Card
Color Photographs

BDCH Ranking 2024

BDCH is ranked 25^th among all dental colleges in India, according to India Today Ranking 2024.

Agency	Category	Year	Rank in India
India Today	Dental	2024	25
NIRF	Dental	2024	37
IIRF	Dental	2023	25

BDCH Placements 2024

BDCH Placements 2024 data is yet to be released. Candidates can check the placements of previous years to get an idea of the placement trends at the college.

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021-22)	Placement Statistics (2020-21)
Median package of BDS	INR 2.9 LPA	INR 1.08 LPA
Median package of MDS	INR 6.2 LPA	INR 4.7 LPA

BDCH Scholarship 2024

BDCH Scholarships are offered by the college management and the Bapuji Educational Association to support deserving and meritorious students. Given below are the details about various scholarships offered by the college:

Scholarship	Detail
Bapuji Educational Association Scholarship	This scholarship is awarded to the students who secure top ranks in the entrance exams and the university exams. The amount of the scholarship varies from INR 10,000 to INR 50,000 per year.
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Merit Scholarship	This scholarship is provided by the college management to the students who secure the first three positions in each batch and each specialization. The amount of the scholarship varies from INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 per month.
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Need-Based Scholarship	This scholarship is provided by the college management to students who belong to economically weaker sections of society. The eligibility and the amount of the scholarship are decided by the college committee.
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Minority Scholarship	This scholarship is provided by the college management to students who belong to minority communities such as SC, ST, OBC, etc.

BDCH Facilities

BDCH offers various kinds of facilities to its students to enhance their mental as well as physical abilities. Some of the BDCH Facilities are as follows:

BDCH Hostel

BDCH has three separate hostels for boys and girls, namely Vedavathi, Netravathi, and Hemavathi, with all the modern amenities. There are separate hostels for NRI students, with 140 rooms for boys and 96 rooms for girls. The hostel also has an indoor and outdoor games facility and an entertainment room for leisure. The rooms are divided into single, double, and shared occupancy.
The breakdown of hostel fees are as follows:

Category	Data
Hostel Fee	INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000

Some other facilities offered to students by BDCH are as follows:

Lecture Theatre: There are four smart AC lecture theatres, each equipped with advanced audiovisual systems.
Central Library: BDCH Library has a collection of over 10,000 books and 200 journals from national and international publishers. It also offers online access to various e-resources and databases.
Conference & Meeting Hall: The college has its own conference and meeting hall with a seating capacity of 150. The hall is used for conducting seminars, workshops, symposiums, and guest lectures.
Auditorium: It has its own spacious and air-conditioned auditorium, which is used for organizing cultural events, convocations, and award ceremonies.
Laboratories: BDCH has well-equipped laboratories for various departments and specializations.

BDCH Departments

Bapuji Dental College is one of the leading dental colleges in Karnataka, established in 1979 by Mr Shamanur Shivashankarappa. It has ten departments that offer various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in the field of Dental Sciences. Below mentioned are the different departments at BDCH:

BDCH Departments
Oral Medicine & Radiology	Periodontics	Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry	Conservative Dentistry
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics	Public Health Dentistry	Oral Biology & Genetics

How to reach BDCH?

BDCH is well-connected by air, rail and bus transport. The convenient routes to reach college are as follows:

Routes	Distance
Shivmogga Domestic Airport	74.2 Km
Davangere Railway Station	1.7 Km
City Bus Stop	350.0 m

BDCH FAQs

Ques. Is BDCH a good college?

Ans. Yes, BDCH is one of the leading dental colleges in Karnataka, established in 1979 by Mr Shamanur Shivashankarappa. It has a reputation for excellence in academics, research and patient care. The college has been accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade and is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Ques. What are the facilities available at BDCH?

Ans. BDCH has a well-equipped campus with modern infrastructure, such as spacious classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, a library, a hostel, a cafeteria, sports, etc. It also has a dental hospital with 600 dental chairs, digital radiography, CBCT, laser, implant centre, etc.

Ques. What courses are offered at BDCH?

Ans. Students are offered admission to BDS and MDS at BDCH. The college also offers admission to PhD courses for three years.

Ques. Do the BDCH offer any scholarships?

Ans. BDCH offers scholarships to meritorious and needy students based on their academic performance, entrance exam rank, category, etc. Some of the scholarships are:

Bapuji Educational Association Merit Scholarship
Bapuji Educational Association Fee Concession
Bapuji Educational Association Alumni Scholarship

Ques. Is BDCH recognized by the Dental Council of India?

Ans. Yes, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital is recognized by the Dental Council of India, which is the statutory body that regulates dental education and the profession in India. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.

Ques. How many seats are offered for BDS at BDCH?

Ans. BDCH offers 100 seats for BDS courses every year. The seats are allotted by merit through online counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority.

Ques. What is the placement package offered at BDCH?

Ans. BDCH has a dedicated placement cell that provides guidance and assistance to students in their career development. According to NIRF Report 2023, the median package offered during BDCH Placements stood at INR 2.9 LPA for BDS and INR 6.2 LPA for MDS.

Ques. What documents are required for admission at BDCH?

Ans. The details of the documents required for admission at BDCH are as follows:

Marksheets of 10^th and 12^th class
Migration Certificate
Provisional Certificate.
Admit Card
Rank Card
Score Card
Application Form
BDS Marksheet and Certificate
Caste Certificate
ID Proof (Aadhar Card/Driving License)

Ques. Which specialisation is available in the MDS program at BDCH?

Ans. Periodontology, Paediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Crown & Bridge are among the specialisations offered at BDCH. Students can seek admission based on NEET MDS score.

Ques. How can an individual enrol for a PhD courses at BDCH?

Ans. The admission criteria for a PhD course at BDCH are based on an entrance examination conducted by the college followed by a personal interview. The duration of the course is three years.

Courses & Fees

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Value: 192987

Exam: Karnataka-NEET-Counselling

Year: 2024

Ranking

Rank: #25

Agency: India Today

Category: Dental

Accepted Exams

NEET2025

23 Jun 25

Karnataka NEET Counselling2025

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NEET MDS2025

18 Mar 25

Specializations

9 available

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

1st Year Fee

₹6,81,434

Total Fee

₹20,44,302

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

₹6,81,434

₹20,44,302

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Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)

1st Year Fee

₹6,81,434

Total Fee

₹20,44,302

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Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)

₹6,81,434

₹20,44,302

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Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics)

1st Year Fee

₹6,81,434

Total Fee

₹20,44,302

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Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics)

₹6,81,434

₹20,44,302

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Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge)

1st Year Fee

₹6,81,434

Total Fee

₹20,44,302

Cutoff

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Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge)

₹6,81,434

₹20,44,302

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Oral Pathology And Microbiology

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Oral Pathology and Microbiology)

1st Year Fee

₹2,65,750

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Oral Pathology And Microbiology

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Oral Pathology and Microbiology)

₹2,65,750

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Periodontology

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Periodontology)

1st Year Fee

₹4,15,750

Total Fee

₹12,47,250

Cutoff

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Periodontology

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Periodontology)

₹4,15,750

₹12,47,250

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Oral Medicine And Radiology

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Oral Medicine and Radiology)

1st Year Fee

₹2,65,750

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Oral Medicine And Radiology

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Oral Medicine and Radiology)

₹2,65,750

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Public Health Dentistry

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Public Health Dentistry)

1st Year Fee

₹2,65,750

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Public Health Dentistry

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Public Health Dentistry)

₹2,65,750

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Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry)

1st Year Fee

₹6,81,434

Total Fee

₹20,44,302

Cutoff

N/A

Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry

Master of Dental Surgery [MDS] (Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry)

₹6,81,434

₹20,44,302

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Agency: India Today

Category: Dental

Specializations

4 available

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Oral Medicine And Radiology

Ph.D. (Oral Medicine and Radiology)

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Oral Medicine And Radiology

Ph.D. (Oral Medicine and Radiology)

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Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Ph.D. (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics)

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Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Ph.D. (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics)

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Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry

Ph.D. (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

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Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry

Ph.D. (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

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Periodontology

Ph.D (Periodontology)

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N/A

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Periodontology

Ph.D (Periodontology)

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Admission Process

Admission to Bapuji Dental College and Hospital - [BDCH] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

NEET MDSNEETKarnataka NEET Counselling

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Bapuji Dental College and Hospital - [BDCH] Placement Details

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Bapuji Dental College and Hospital - [BDCH] Facilities

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