A candidate for admission to the MDS course must have a recognized degree of BDS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Dental College under section 10(2) of the Dentists Act, 1948 or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India and should have obtained permanent registration with the State Dental Council. Candidates not possessing a recognized Dental qualification for the above purpose should secure the prior approval of his qualifications by the Dental Council of India before he can be admitted to the MDS Course of any University in India.

Students studied other than Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka have to produce Eligibility Certificate issued by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka at the time of MDS admission.
Candidate should have completed one year compulsory rotating internship after passing the final professional examination before 30th April of the Academic year.

All the seats are allotted by merit through online counseling conducted by Karnataka Educations Authority.

NEET qualified students have to register in Karnataka Examination Authority website for all category of seats for admission to MDS Courses ( Govt. Quota Seats, Private Open Quota Seats & NRI/ Management Seats).

Regarding registration, document verification, fee structure, seat matrix, cut off rank details, counseling and other procedures go through the following website:Karnataka Examination Authority