College of Dental Sciences (CODS), Davangere – Application/Admission Process

The application and admission process for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs at the College of Dental Sciences involves several steps.

Application Process:

• The College of Dental Sciences Davangere follows an online application procedure for admission.
• Candidates can apply online and must qualify in the NEET-UG exam for BDS and NEET-PG for MDS courses.
• Visit the official website of CODS Davangere and download the application form.

Admission Process for BDS:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must have completed the Karnataka II PUC exam or an equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages, scoring a minimum of 50% in these subjects combined and in English.
• For candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the minimum mark is 40%.
• Candidates must have completed 17 years of age by December 31st of the admission year.
• Applicants must be medically fit to practice dentistry.

Entrance Exam: Qualify for the NEET UG entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Counselling and Allotment: NEET qualified candidates should attend the counseling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority. Seats are allotted based on NEET scores, merit rank, reservation criteria, and seat availability.

Enrollment: Allotted candidates must report to the college for further admission processes, document verification, and fee payment.

Admission Process for MDS:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have a BDS degree from a dental institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
• Registration with the State Dental Council permanently is required.
• A one-year compulsory internship completion by March 31st of the admission year is mandatory.
• Students who did not attend Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka must present an Eligibility Certificate issued by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka when applying for MDS.

Entrance Exam: Qualify for the NEET-PG exam.

Counselling and Allotment: The admission procedure takes place according to the guidelines of the Director General of Health Services, Government of India, through a counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates selected for admission through the common counselling process need to report to the Dean's office to complete the process.

Documents Required for BDS Admission:

• NEET Rank Card
• Marks cards for SSLC (10th standard) and 12th grade
• Transfer Certificate
• Date of Birth Certificate (if not found in the 10th marks card)
• Blood group report
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste and income certificate (if applicable)
• Physical fitness certificate
• Parent’s PAN card photo replication
• Passport-size photographs
• Eligibility certificate issued by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (if applicable)

Documents Required for MDS Admission:

• NEET Rank Card Original
• Marks Card for S.S.L.C. (tenth Std.)
• Certificate of completion from the college where the B.D.S. course was completed.
• D.S. Marks Cards from First to Final Year.
• University degree certificate.
• Compulsory Internship Completion Certificate for one year.
• State Dental Council of India Registration Certificate.
• Certificate of Migration from the University where the B.D.S. course was completed.
• Photocopy of the student’s Aadhar Card.
• Physical Fitness Certificate with identifying markers.
• Passport-sized photographs.
• NOC from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s Department of Health in Delhi (In case of overseas Nationals).
• Eligibility certificate issued by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (if applicable).
• Caste and Income Certificate (if applicable).
• Photocopy of the parent’s or student’s PAN Card.
• Copies of passports and visas are required for international college students.