Karnataka has 53 top BDS colleges, of which 50 are private colleges and 3 are government. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree is a 5-year programme. Candidates can opt for the BDS course after completing their class 10+2 and should appear for the national-level examination such as NEET UG. Aspirants must score at least 50% marks in the exam.
| S.No. | College Name | NIRF ranking 2025 | BDS fee (Rs) |
| 1 | 5 | 22 Lakhs | |
| 2 | 6 | 20.14 Lakhs | |
| 3 | 10 | 20.92 Lakhs | |
| 4 | MCODS, Mangalore | 11 | 19.60 Lakhs |
| 5 | 22 | - | |
| 6 | 25 | 20 Lakhs | |
| 7 | 29 | 14.92 Lakhs | |
| 8 | YDC Mangalore | 31 | 20.26 Lakhs |
| 9 | 34 | - | |
| 10 | 40 | - |
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